Recent footage of Connors' hitting

I don't know who this Connors is but judging by his strokes, if he was younger, say 25 instead for 55, he would be number 2 singles on my Men's 4.0 team.

Old stroke mechanics, not a lot of power, bad footwork, looks like he's too far back, too defensive, not enough topspin. Looks like he pushed the ball. Seems to mis-judged the bounce of the ball frequently, especially on the backhand.

On second though, he probably can't return serves. I'll probably play him as my 2 and 3 doubles.

He also lacks intensity. Talks too much while hitting. I would question his competitive instincts. Was he hitting with a junior girl? His daughter?

Who is this Connors?

No, I would start him in a 3.5 team and see.
 

Mick

Legend
Who is this Connors?

He's the guy with 133 singles tournament wins.
To date, Federer has 50.


"Connors was the world's number one player for 160 consecutive weeks from July 1974 to August 1977. He was also the World No. 1 player an additional 8 times during his career. He won eight Grand Slam singles titles and two Grand Slam doubles titles. He is considered to be one of the top male tennis players of all time."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Connors#Career_singles_titles_.28133.29_and_runner-ups_.2854.29
 
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He's the guy with 133 singles tournament wins.
To date, Federer has 50.


"Connors was the world's number one player for 160 consecutive weeks from July 1974 to August 1977. He was also the World No. 1 player an additional 8 times during his career. He won eight Grand Slam singles titles and two Grand Slam doubles titles. He is considered to be one of the top male tennis players of all time."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Connors#Career_singles_titles_.28133.29_and_runner-ups_.2854.29

Thanks for the info, he's old school, cannot compare to the modern game. But, I woud try him in the number 1 singles on my 3.5 men's team. With our double bend, extreme western, pull swing, open stance, light weight racket, polyester string, Dri-Fit clothing he would not stand a chance.

With the technique that my team and I have learned from the poster here, I'm sure that I can beat him 2 and 3.
 

_skunk_

Rookie
I don't know who this Connors is but judging by his strokes, if he was younger, say 25 instead for 55, he would be number 2 singles on my Men's 4.0 team.

Old stroke mechanics, not a lot of power, bad footwork, looks like he's too far back, too defensive, not enough topspin. Looks like he pushed the ball. Seems to mis-judged the bounce of the ball frequently, especially on the backhand.

On second though, he probably can't return serves. I'll probably play him as my 2 and 3 doubles.

He also lacks intensity. Talks too much while hitting. I would question his competitive instincts. Was he hitting with a junior girl? His daughter?

Who is this Connors?

No, I would start him in a 3.5 team and see.

I think and hope that this post is a just a tentative to be ironic
 

J011yroger

Talk Tennis Guru
I think and hope that this post is a just a tentative to be ironic

Dennis is serious...you don't know how good the Dri-Fit clothing makes us.

Put that old timer in some shorts, and he might be able to challenge his way onto the 4.0 team.

J
 

arnz

Professional
A hip replacement is serious business. I dont think he would really consider playing singles now, he wouldnt get to the dropshot. Not that he cant, I just dont think his doctor would let him do it LOL. Just hitting like that is pretty amazing.
 
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