The Player that brought YOU the most joy in your lifetime
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HazBeen18
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Edberg... I patterned my game after his (with MUCH less successful results....heehee). Before Fed, he was the epitome of style, grace, and professionalism on court. I believe, like Fed, he also won a bunch of those Best Sportsman awards.
He used to get a large number of foot-faults (probably a few every match). Reporters would ask him: "Why do you get so many foot-faults?" and he said that his game needed those extra 2 inches (or something like that, I'm paraphrasing). His serve and volley game was like a beautiful, well-oiled machine and he got EVERY inch out of his abundant talents.
He used to get a large number of foot-faults (probably a few every match). Reporters would ask him: "Why do you get so many foot-faults?" and he said that his game needed those extra 2 inches (or something like that, I'm paraphrasing). His serve and volley game was like a beautiful, well-oiled machine and he got EVERY inch out of his abundant talents.
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You mean his game or him?
He looks better now than when younger. He was a weird combo of curls, chubby/baby face, tight shorts and a volatile temper.
Djokodal Fan
Hall of Fame
Djokovic. Period.
However, Becker and his teenage exploits at Wimbledon was what got me hooked to tennis at a very young age(as in following the sport)
However, Becker and his teenage exploits at Wimbledon was what got me hooked to tennis at a very young age(as in following the sport)
justasport
Professional
1. Roger Federer
2. Andre Agassi
2. Andre Agassi
Subway Tennis
G.O.A.T.
Murray massively underrated as a joygiver to tennis fans.
There is something so funky about his game and he really has given us some great moments:
- Trolling Tommy Robredo while beating him in consecutive matches saving 5 match points in each match
- His dismantling of Milos Raonic in the W2016F, probably the definitive exhibition of R. O. S. at its absolute best on grass.
- His early mastering of Roger Federer at m1000 level.
- CLAYRAY, his rare alter ego capable of beating Nadal and Djokovic in spectacular fashion on red brick
maratha_warrior
Hall of Fame
I strted watching tennis after 2002 Sampras win.. And i have watched most grand slams finals of Federer, as my elder bro is big Federer fan..
But I like djokovic, my Dad likes Nadal.
It's not that If someone likes djokovic or Nadal then they have not watched peak Federer..
I think it's all about personal preference..
Absolutely! I have played and watched tennis since the days of Rosewall, Laver etc., But no-one has given me that absolute joy in watching tennis as Nadal has and still does. Every match is an emotional roller coaster, but it's well worth the ride.
moonballs
Hall of Fame
True of course, especially for those tennis fans who truly appreciate the sports. It is like each generation has their favorite bands. However you can find Beatles fans in all the new generations.
maratha_warrior
Hall of Fame
Very true..
As a kid I always cheered for Federer, as my elder brother used to fanatically cheer for Federer..
But once I saw Djokovic play during 2007-08 he became my favourite..
Maybe its just a natural selection..
People like the Sportsman as per their personality or mentality ..
slice bh compliment
G.O.A.T.
I like the longevity...and lineage of bands, athletes, and seeing the common threads.
Like kramer to laver to mac to pete to roger to stefanos and shapo.
Like mid century American blues to the Beatles, to just about every band including Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin....to bowie, the clash, u2, the cult, the smiths, happy mondays, stone roses, REM, the pixies....to the pumpkins, nirvana, blur and oasis (a cracking good beatles tribute act, right?)
Mark-Touch
Legend
...We used to call him ‘the monkey’ because of his habit of sticking his tongue out during serves,
Childish I know but yeah we were kids
Maybe we should start a thread about greats who were tongue flashers?
Sampras, Becker...
Mark-Touch
Legend
Mark-Touch
Legend
I don't know if you ever got a chance to see him in person from just a few feet away.
But if you did you would have seen the most graceful, light-footed, ballerina-like mover of all tennis
players!
Shaolin
Talk Tennis Guru
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G.O.A.T.
Well put. Muzzer is miserable, but also smart and realleh funneh.Not a Murray fan but I do love the way he makes a mockery of servebots
His game looks uninteresting, but returns and passes like a genius.
His gameplan is often defensive, but he has touch on the level of McEnRíos.
Cannot believe I'm writing this but.... yeh.... Murray. Joy.
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
It has to be the Muzziah. Andre Agassi was childhood sweetheart.
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G.O.A.T.
Uuuhhhm. Ya, it's graet...it's uuhhm, an honorr to be mentioned...as sometheng...positev reound here. Usualleh, I'm realleh just a sleep aid for moast people. But you lot, herre at the Tennus wareheouce forrums, you're realleh makin me mum happeh sayin im a source of joy. It's realleh realleh graet. Thenk yeww. Thank yew oll.
Rafa.the.Magnificent
G.O.A.T.
Rafa. Fights to the end and I love it!
Subway Tennis
G.O.A.T.
Not a Murray fan but I do love the way he makes a mockery of servebots
5-1 record against Kyrgios
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