Tursunov is seriously underrated

[gugafanatic]

It appears that hes win over Safin last yr was no fluke. The Russian has a breathtaking forehand, the whip and racket-head acceleration is quite staggering. He definitely has one of the best technicial and agressive forehand around. Furthermore hes backhand is pretty solid and he has a huge serve. It seem he is quite a physical specimen, abit like fellow countryman Safin. I think he has the weapons to upset Grosjean and make the q-finals. He has been plagued by injuries, but he has beaten top players like Ancic and Guga (US Open) in the past. He also resembles Jim Courier slightly.

 

[MARK ANDERS]

yes, I've seen him that forehand up close and it's up there with Gonzo and pim pim, when he really tags it.

 

[ATXtennisaddict]

Who's pimpim?

 

[mach1]

^^Joachim Johansson

 

[friedalo1]

He looks like Jim courier, and plays like him.

 

[pound cat]

And pretty soon he'll get his US citizenship and you'll have another good player.

 

[barry]

Hopefully ESPN will show a few minutes of Tursunov match.
If Roddick wins, usually NBC will show the match, and ESPN will re-show the same match with more hype and what a superman Roddick is.

I would rather see other players, than the same old matches over and over!

 

[slice bh compliment]

Joachim Johansson

Who's pimpim?

His friends call him Big Pimpim'.
His opponents always say, "Pimpim' ain't easy."

1] Okay, seriously, where did he pick up the nickname Pim Pim?
2] Tursunov did well in a night match at the Open against Guga a few years ago. Seems to get up for big matches against name players every now and then.

His interview was a good read. Thanks guys.

 

[rhubarb]

His friends call him Big Pimpim'.
His opponents always say, "Pimpim' ain't easy."

1] Okay, seriously, where did he pick up the nickname Pim Pim?

From his brother apparently, who couldn't pronounce "Joachim" when he was small (it's hard enough when you're an non-native adult too). Pim Pim is also the name of a type of confectionery in Sweden.

 

[slice bh compliment]

Pim Pim

Thanks rhubarb. So according to his brother, Pimpim' actually IS easy. Easier than Joachim.

Speaking of candy,
My neighbor's dog is Snickers.
And their cat's breath smells like cat food.
Nothing like a little Ralph Wiggum reference early on a Monday morning!

Enjoy the tennis.

 

[larrhall]

Tursunov is really good. He has a good sense of humor in interviews as well.

Personally, I attribute a good part of his success to Jose Higueras, who has got to be the most 'consistent' coach of pro players in the modern era -
Chang, Courier, Todd Martin and a few of the Spanish players all worked with Higueras extensively. He is smart, understands tennis comprehensively and really dedicated to what he does.

If Tursunov can find a way to avoid injury, he can post a lot of good results...

 

[Pushmaster]

I don't think he's underrated, he's a journeyman who's just having the tournament of his career.

 

[gugafanatic]

No. 3 seed Mikhail Youzhny went down to fellow Russian Tursunov, a wild card entrant, playing in his first Kremlin Cup. Tursunov won 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 to reach his second career ATP semifinal (2004 Long Island).

Tursunov definitely has the ability to do some damage on the faster surfaces. Mental problems and injuries have led to his downfall, but he is having a breakthrough yr. His serve and forehand are definitely up there with the best. He is a big shotmaker like fellow Russian Marat Safin.

 

[Dilettante]

Personally, I attribute a good part of his success to Jose Higueras, who has got to be the most 'consistent' coach of pro players in the modern era -
Chang, Courier, Todd Martin and a few of the Spanish players all worked with Higueras extensively. He is smart, understands tennis comprehensively and really dedicated to what he does.

Oh, I agree: Higueras is a great coach, very smart. He has made a lot of important work behind the scene. He also worked with Bruguera and Moya. And, am I wrong, or did he work with Sampras too?

 

[Marius_Hancu]

the only time I saw him:

2003
US Open, Hard, R32
Malisse won

5 7 4 6 6 7

both of them were impressive then
took some time for him to confirm

 

[VamosRafa]

No. 3 seed Mikhail Youzhny went down to fellow Russian Tursunov, a wild card entrant, playing in his first Kremlin Cup. Tursunov won 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 to reach his second career ATP semifinal (2004 Long Island).

Tursunov definitely has the ability to do some damage on the faster surfaces. Mental problems and injuries have led to his downfall, but he is having a breakthrough yr. His serve and forehand are definitely up there with the best. He is a big shotmaker like fellow Russian Marat Safin.

He's 12-12 for the year, before this event, with no title wins. Is that really a breakthrough??

 

[GOAT]

Oh, I agree: Higueras is a great coach, very smart. He has made a lot of important work behind the scene. He also worked with Bruguera and Moya. And, am I wrong, or did he work with Sampras too?

Absolutely one of the top coaches out there. I do recall him working with Sampras. It was towards the end of Sampras' career and he was hired to train Sampras for Roland Garros.

Youzhny is one of those talented players that seem ready to breakthrough and then flame out. I don't deny Tursunov's great tools, but this is just another journeyman result.