Some statistical information about Bye

[underground]

Personal profile: http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/By/N/NA-Bye.aspx

Singles W-L record: 1-8671
Doubles W-L record: 0-3312

The vast majority of players who face Bye managed to win without dropping a single point. There are however, a few exceptions.

In 1969, Stan Smith defeated Bye in Philadelphia with the score 6-4 6-3.
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=S060&oId=0

In 1971, Pierre Barthes defeated Bye in South Orange 6-2 7-6
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=B122&oId=0

In 1973, Colin Dibley won 6-1 6-2 in Manila
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=D076&oId=0

The ONLY person ever in history to lose a match against Bye was Tim Guillkson from the USA. Bye won in Syndey in 1976 with losing a single point. Tim leads their H2H 9-1.
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=G048&oId=0

Comparing Bye's performance against some of the current top players:

Roger Federer: Federer leads the H2H 69-0
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=F324&oId=0

Rafael Nadal: Nadal leads the H2H 72-0
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=N409&oId=0

Novak Djokovic: Djokovic leads the H2H 61-0
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=D643&oId=0

 

[Tammo]

Nadal is the GOAT /thread

 

[underground]

Nadal is the GOAT /thread

Agassi has a greater H2H of 105-0
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=A092&oId=0

 

[tennis_pro]

Lol that's hilarious. How did BYE win that 1 match btw?

 

[single_handed_champion]

LOL that's freaking hilarious. Gullickson obviously retired at the prospect of facing BYE. Pocketed his only career earnings as a result. In a 40+ year career (and counting), amounts to a quarter shy of $26/season. Clearly has no team travelling with him, and can you blame him, with the kinda money he makes?

 

[Andres]

Nominated for best thread of all times.

 

[Netspirit]

I wonder what happened to Bye's $1,030 career prize money.

 

[stringertom]

I wonder what happened to Bye's $1,030 career prize money.

Probably foolishly bet it on a Czech stallion named "Bye Bye Berdie"!

 

[Flash O'Groove]

Nominated for best thread of all times.

Best threat of all times and all categories.

 

[Jeffrey573639]

Yeye in four

 

[MichaelNadal]

Lol that's hilarious. How did BYE win that 1 match btw?

That's what I wanna know lol.

 

[Nickzor]

Me and a couple mates went to watch bye during a practice session at Indian Wells a couple years back, it became apparent why he never wins any matches, his non existent ground game probably has something to do with it.

I hear that Roddick used to practice his backhand and his approach shots with Bye when he was younger, that may explain his bizarre approach shots.

 

[The_Order]

Got to give it to him for his longevity though...

 

[Andres]

I call BS on this.

There are several Byes this IW. There's no way any stats in this thread can be accurate. Everything is skewed. How can a guy be at eight places at the same time!

What is this!? A center for antes! The building has to be at least.... 3 times bigger than this!

I'm Spartacus.

 

[kishnabe]

I call BS on this.

There are several Byes this IW. There's no way any stats in this thread can be accurate. Everything is skewed. How can a guy be at eight places at the same time!

What is this!? A center for antes! The building has to be at least.... 3 times bigger than this!

I'm Spartacus.

He has a huge family.....he has a mother, 2 grandmothers, 5 sisters, 4 brothers, a father, 2 grandfather all named Bye.

His sisters have gone on to Miami waiting for the next person.

 

[mellowyellow]

Gully should be investigated for match fixing/gambling....

 

[kishnabe]

Gully should be investigated for match fixing/gambling....

The Byes did away with him before he could come clean. Poor Sampras does not know the truth.

 

[underground]

I call BS on this.

There are several Byes this IW. There's no way any stats in this thread can be accurate. Everything is skewed. How can a guy be at eight places at the same time!

What is this!? A center for antes! The building has to be at least.... 3 times bigger than this!

I'm Spartacus.

Bye plays the top seed Novak Djokovic first, however he retires and gives Novak a walkover. Since Bye is very loyal to the ATP and WTA (always in the main draw of lots of events), the officials give him a chance to play the 2nd seed Roger Federer, but again Bye is not fit to compete and has to withdraw again. He then moves on to face Andy Murray...

 

[flyinghippos101]

Donald Young can breath easy with his losing streak now

 

[Rock Strongo]

How often has players facing Bye gone on to win the tournament?

 

[CoolDude]

what about Bye1? Bye's doubles partner
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/By/N/NA-Bye1.aspx?t=rh

 

[CDNguy87]

what about Bye1? Bye's doubles partner
http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/By/N/NA-Bye1.aspx?t=rh

That was really gutsy of him to move up to #1,430 in the June 26, 2000 rankings. For some reason, he couldn't maintain his position into the next week, but his fighting spirit was commendable. This further supports Nadal's argument that we need a 2-year ranking system.

Looking at the Masters, him and his partner Bye, N/A are 0-652 all-time: http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/By/N/NA-Bye1.aspx?t=pa&y=0&m=d&e=su#

I think Bye, N/A needs to stop playing doubles and focus entirely on the Singles, where he's had much greater success. It's obvious the wear-and-tear on his knees is a major issue. Skipping the HC season may also need to be considered.

 

[Sentinel]

I'm Spartacus.

You, Sir, are a champion of a Byegone era

 

[Andres]

Thanks Senti. I try

 

[sportsfan1]

Personal profile: http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/By/N/NA-Bye.aspx

Singles W-L record: 1-8671
Doubles W-L record: 0-3312

From that same url, Bye's career prize money is $1,030, probably from appearance fees and the lone win ;-) .

 

[TTMR]

While some may criticize Bye for being rather passive on court, one must acknowledge that his stoic resolve--continuing to play despite loss after loss--is admirable. I have never heard Bye slam another player in a post-match interview, nor smash a racquet in frustration. I think he should be an inspiration to juniors everywhere. Though I believe there are some pieces missing in his game, he provides an example to all rec players out there about just what it takes to compete at the professional level.

 

[Nickzor]

I've always wondered who would win, BYE or WALKOVER, would be a great match up in my opinion

 

[Sentinel]

While some may criticize Bye for being rather passive on court, one must acknowledge that his stoic resolve--continuing to play despite loss after loss--is admirable. I have never heard Bye slam another player in a post-match interview, nor smash a racquet in frustration. I think he should be an inspiration to juniors everywhere. Though I believe there are some pieces missing in his game, he provides an example to all rec players out there about just what it takes to compete at the professional level.

Yeah, Bye and Young would make a legendary doubles team.