tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post2592061171754878168..comments2024-03-26T09:23:26.937-04:00Comments on ZooTennis: Gibbs, Keys Win Openers at WTA Bank of the West Classic; European Championships Underway; Three Teens Contemplate Pro TennisColette Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14905215531491180014noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-1735690919398983822013-07-25T20:45:04.450-04:002013-07-25T20:45:04.450-04:00I have no idea what axe G12 Hard Courts has to gri...I have no idea what axe G12 Hard Courts has to grind, but he/she is wrong.<br /> At ajt's suggestion, I checked the <a href="http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=122399" rel="nofollow">TennisLink site</a> for the Girls 12s, and there are currently 127 competitors and an alternate list of 17. I apologize for not looking this up BEFORE I approved the comment.Colette Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905215531491180014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-91768823193899696662013-07-25T20:22:06.168-04:002013-07-25T20:22:06.168-04:00G12 Hard courts :
What is your damage ? Your pos...G12 Hard courts :<br /><br /><br />What is your damage ? Your post is a total lie. It only takes a couple of minutes to go to the Tennislink website an see that the draw is full with 128 players and a waiting list. <br /><br />"Girls Hard Courts" seems to be posting this stupid, false rumor everywhere he can. <br /><br />Collete, if you have time to verify the draw on tennislink you should just delete his posts, they are just false rumors for what purpose I don't know.ajtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-71652420107155914162013-07-25T18:12:03.349-04:002013-07-25T18:12:03.349-04:00I don't know, Brad Gilbert mentioned it. So di...I don't know, Brad Gilbert mentioned it. So did others on ESPN's twitter feed. But let's not carried away here. He was playing Falla, a finalist in Bogota a few days prior to the match. The winner of that Bogota Final, Karlovic, in his first match on the same day in Atlanta, lost the first set 6-2 before throwing in the towel. So maybe there was an added element of jet lag, mental fatigue, etc for Falla as well. I prefer to look at Harrison's performance against Kuznetsov in Binghamton and Steve Johnson in Tallahassee as more indicative of where he currently is in the whole scheme of things. In Binghamton he won the first set, and then had twelve double faults in the next two to lose a three setter (including two consecutive doubles to give Kuznetsov the break that gave Kuznetsov the opportunity to serve out the match). I watched a little of that match and his forehand has really improved as weapon since the last time I saw him against Steve johnson. At times it was like a bullet. On the other hand, his composure and poise could have regressed. However it could be because he won the latter and lost the former. So for Christian it was definitely a good win against Falla, I'm not taking that away from him, especially because he took advantage of a favorable situation and that's what you need to do. But again, let's not get carried away. Sometimes expectations and the spotlight can be a burden on a developing player. He's nineteen, so let him win and lose some while he develops.<br />russnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-10128238851800478442013-07-25T12:44:16.247-04:002013-07-25T12:44:16.247-04:00Christian Harrison beats the 83rd ranked guy in th...Christian Harrison beats the 83rd ranked guy in the world 1st rd in Atlanta and its not worth mentioning. Is there anyone who flies under the radar more. Anonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-13546854338803382512013-07-24T22:04:23.232-04:002013-07-24T22:04:23.232-04:00Can anyone explain the memo that is being forwarde...Can anyone explain the memo that is being forwarded around by the 12's Girls Hard courts. Didnt a group of tennis parents try and get the draws increased for nationals. I saw tere are only 69 players entered for the G12 in Atlanta. What a joke. I thought these kids all wanted to play. Seems like smaller draws where a good idea. Those guys (kerpin, mora, and Bellamy) sure had it spot on!!! <br /><br />Collette can you please report on this? The tennis world would love to know why the tournament didnt fill!! Lets get te facts out there to debate with the "experts". We miss seeing Antonio and Kerpin making fools of themselves!!G12 Hard Courtsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-14002890351169122002013-07-23T23:36:21.963-04:002013-07-23T23:36:21.963-04:00Colette
You are 1000% correct with your comment:
...Colette<br /><br />You are 1000% correct with your comment:<br /><br />"If there's one thing I've learned in the past nine years of covering junior tennis, it's that there are as many different paths to professional success as there are players to take them."<br /><br />There are also many different ways of coaching players.<br /><br />Does the USTA understand this?<br /><br />Tim Musgravenoreply@blogger.com