What happened to German tennis? A devolution with no end. ATP thread.
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No you made your own thread off topic by stating zev isn’t German. You stated that in your original post. Even if he was born there and played all his tennis there. I can’t help that. And again Germany had a good period. So did Switzerland. So did Serbia. So did usa. So did Sweden. So did Australia. So did France. So did Great Britain and on an on and on
I agree. But apparently underrated slam could play this game with any player who has an ethnic game or who’s parents immigrated
UnderratedSlam
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This seems likely.
Nowitzki definitely shifted the interest, which then lead to a closing down of tennis courts, more basketball courts... Obviously, other factors too.
I just find it unusual how Germany suddenly became a tennis monster then gradually went back to where it was, basically. This happens in small countries all the time, but they are small countries hence logically they can't be as consistent in something as the biggest ones. Though Sweden showed it can. For a while at least.
UnderratedSlam
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Well, finally you're somewhat on-topic, if a bit bleedin' obvious about it...
Yeah, we know shifts in popularity and success happen almost everywhere. We wanna know why.
But thanks for telling us that USA isn't what it used to be. That came as a shock, and my wife is laughing...
Apparently you have something against the USA. That’s fine. I don’t care. Because we aren’t as good at tennis as we used to be. Makes sense. But we only have like 10 other sports where people make way more money than playing tennis. Which wasn’t the case back in the 80s and 90s. A back up outfielder on a crappy baseball team makes more than 90 percent of the atp tour.
Djokovic would have been playing for England had he accepted the citizenship offer.
UnderratedSlam
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Accusations, again?
I have nothing against the US, calm down. In fact, I am the one often defending them in this here anti-western Balkan country...
I merely agreed that Americans suck at tennis since the golden days. But you had to read into it, st silly.
How bad your instincts are about people. Hopefully more luck with how you appraise tennis topics, ey?
You have called the USA a failing power twice. During this thread. And you extrapolate that to our tennis players lol. You claim zev isn’t German. Apparently only people with german names can be german. You are hilarious. Where are you from buddy?
Mainad
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He was born in Montreal.
UnderratedSlam
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"Buddy".
Term of endearment - or sarcastic hostility - used in the United States of America predominantly.
Well, am I wrong that America is a failing tennis power?
And try spelling German with a capital G, otherwise the wife may laugh yet again, but this time not at the thread or its maker...
You shouldn't have a non-native English-speaking Serb instruct you on spelling, punctuation and the like...
Ahh the condescending attitude is perfect. Hey is anisimova American or Russian? I want to hear this one
Sorry, my mistake. I had him confused with Bayern player Alphonso Davies
Yea see Davies really isn’t Canadian. It’s all an illusion.Sorry, my mistake. I had him confused with Bayern player Alphonso Davies
UnderratedSlam
G.O.A.T.
You don't know?
But why ask me of all people? You claim I don't understand these things at all... You being the expert on these things, you should be able to answer it yourself.
I'm surprised, and shocked, frankly.
Still, I will tell you this much...
Her name starts with A, a capital letter...
AnOctorokForDinner
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They do, just not on this forum.
TopspintheTerrible
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If she’s Russian, I’m calling ICE. I will not tolerate spies infiltrating the USTA.
As I explained to you earlier, and you liked my post, the US, and consequently Canada, are melting pots. You are all essentially refugees
Someone call somebody! She was born in New Jersey to Russian parents! She must be Russian! Look at her name!
UnderratedSlam
G.O.A.T.
Note how easily she beats Sabalenka. 4-0 H2H.
There must be orders from above for Sabalenka, from the Russian-Belorussian alliance...
Europe is filled with refugees from everywhere. Half of Spain has African blood.As I explained to you earlier, and you liked my post, the US, and consequently Canada, are melting pots. You are all essentially refugees
UnderratedSlam
G.O.A.T.
This realization seems to be exciting for you...?
It's just a fact. Obvious one.
Still, under my tutelage you are improving, making great strides.
The second generation rule applies. Africans have been in Spain since the Middle Ages.
So she is Russian? Is that what you are attempting to say with your long winded nonsense?
Mainad
Bionic Poster
All the world has African blood because that is where the human race originated.
TopspintheTerrible
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I’m on hold. I will report back once I have more info.
Ahh the second generation rule. How about the fact someone is born somewhere trains their entire life there is a German citizen plays under the German flag calls himself german? What rule is that?
UnderratedSlam
G.O.A.T.
No, she is itsasmallworldafterall. There are no nations and no ethnicities. We are all peoplanians.
We must promote diversity by crushing it.
We need to get to the bottom of this quick. I’m calling to
TopspintheTerrible
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I will pass this info along to the appropriate authorities. Thank you sir.
UnderratedSlam
G.O.A.T.
So instead of answering the question you go into condensing mode ahh ok
I don’t even like the guy. But I’m not making a thread calling him not German.
UnderratedSlam
G.O.A.T.
Since when is politeness being condescending?
Shall we all scream at each other like animals instead?
But to answer your question...
No, wait. Already answered it 15 times.
TopspintheTerrible
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Dennis Hopper explained something similar to Christopher Walken. He was not amused.
UnderratedSlam
G.O.A.T.
Why don't you like him though? He is your wife's compatriot and a true ATG.
You never answered is anisimova Russian or American come on I know you can
UnderratedSlam
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Legendary scene. True Romance would be so much better though with a better lead couple.
Wtf are you talking about? Why would I like or dislike someone based on if he is German or not. He’s a jerkoff or comes across as one. I don’t like many American tennis players to. I don’t base my like or dislike around someones nationality
TopspintheTerrible
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Really? I thought Christian Slater was great.
Apparently, there was another cradle of the human race in China, around 1.5 million years ago, unrelated to the African one. So not all the world, but a large part of it
Mainad
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Apparently, there was another cradle of the human race in China, around 1.5 million years ago, unrelated to the African one. So not all the world, but a large part of it
Unproven. The Chinese often like to push that idea but most anthropologists shoot it down in flames, even Chinese ones. DNA studies show that all human lines everywhere can ultimately be traced back to a migration out of Africa.
UnderratedSlam
G.O.A.T.
I don't either.
Most Serbs support Djokovic based on his nationality. Many Germans did the same for Becker and even Stich. And so on.
It's a very common thing. It's not evil or good. Just a thing people do.
UnderratedSlam
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I find him boring, uncharismatic. That role could have been spectacular with a true lead.
BeatlesFan
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It was huge news in America and Britain as well. Consider Becker has been on the cover of Sports Illustrated (which used to be the biggest sports magazine in the US) twice, which is the same number of covers Federer has. That puts it into perspective.
1985, after Wimbledon:
TopspintheTerrible
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Guess we’ll have to agree to disagree…
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