Which country has the best system for producing pros?

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Barcelona organised the Olympics in 1992.
Didn't that give a boost to Spanish tennis?

That's true from what I read. When Spain was awarded the Olympics they invested substantial money in a national tennis programme which is still reaping fruit today. One thing I've noticed about the retired French and Spanish players is that they give back to the system by taking up advisory or coaching positions.

 

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We have a serious problem. Haven't got anyone coming through. We've had the same mgmt @ tennis Australia for too long though people like Hewitt are starting to speak out against it now. Unfortunately Pollard got re elected but I'm hopeful his days will soon be over. Not that I have much hope in his putative replacement (one of the non descript Macs - I forget which one) but at this stage I'm willing to try for the devil I don't know.

I've always thought of Aussies as doers and straight talkers who see right through bs and ineffectual management. It surprises me if what you say is true and it's been allowed to continue.

 

[edmondsm]

France seems to be able to produce a lot of guys who can make their livings at tennis, but none that can close the deal and win a slam.

Spain on the other hand has produced Moya, JCF, and of course Nadal, along with many other top professionals.

 

[Dedans Penthouse]

France seems to be able to produce a lot of guys who can make their livings at tennis, but none that can close the deal and win a slam.

Spain on the other hand has produced Moya, JCF, and of course Nadal, along with many other top professionals.

That's a good assessment edmondsm...the only thing I can come with is that since both camps are probably banging the same tennis groupies, the Frenchies must be nailing 'em longer and deeper into the night; meaning that lack of sleep equals 5-set Grand Slam crashes, i.e. Spanish = better groundstrokes; the Frenchies = better poundstrokes.

 

[bladepdb]

It has to be Spain...even players like Safin, Safina, Murray, etc. have gone to train in Spain in their youth.

France is a close second.