tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post2605120842061696631..comments2024-03-14T00:05:31.673-04:00Comments on ZooTennis: Ponwith Wins ITF Grade 4 in El Salvador; Notes from Indian Wells, Mexico, Brazil, Arizona, Texas and FloridaColette Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14905215531491180014noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-56479177292241579152013-02-27T20:39:50.391-05:002013-02-27T20:39:50.391-05:00What suggested- I would ordinarily agree with you ...What suggested- I would ordinarily agree with you but when a player's develpment is going in the wrong direction that does cause some concern. We're not talking just about results or someone taking their time to get together mentally, we're talking about a major weaspon that, rather than merely not improving at a satisfactory rate, it has actually gotten substantially worse.Former Pronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-18999634176306755062013-02-27T17:49:38.563-05:002013-02-27T17:49:38.563-05:00Easy Road it looks like your are getting wish, Soc...<br />Easy Road it looks like your are getting wish, Sock only got a qualifier wild card, not a main draw WC, for Indian Wells, while Smycek and Johnson(ranked below Sock, but a home town boy)get the main draw WQ's. Slightly Harder Roadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-9980244039155931612013-02-27T14:00:02.664-05:002013-02-27T14:00:02.664-05:00That was my original point. Not sure if it came a...That was my original point. Not sure if it came across properly. I don't think we should be too worried about Ryan. No need to be placing unnecessary expectations or overly worrying about results. He's still developing and will continue to improve.What suggested a 2013 run?noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-13644355342884129582013-02-27T13:41:38.826-05:002013-02-27T13:41:38.826-05:00Still Plenty of Time- I agree with what you're...Still Plenty of Time- I agree with what you're saying except I would only put Cahill, McCain and maybe Higueras on your list. The others are overrated in my opinion, especially for the task of getting Harrison's forehand power back.Stroke Coachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-38267103939517436232013-02-27T09:32:17.314-05:002013-02-27T09:32:17.314-05:00Thank you for the correction Colette.
Even more r...Thank you for the correction Colette.<br /><br />Even more reason to allow Ryan more time to develop. He is still 20 years old. He has accomplished a lot already. We just wish he was always progressing and improving. <br /><br />I still believe he needs to hire a developmental and experienced Tour coach (not a friend in Tres) to progress at the top ATP level, like a Darren Cahill, Brad Stine, Scott McCain or go to Palm Springs to work with Jose Higueras for free. Still plenty of timenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-24782870209412529072013-02-27T09:09:12.153-05:002013-02-27T09:09:12.153-05:00@Still...
Harrison will be 21 in May@Still...<br />Harrison will be 21 in MayColette Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905215531491180014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-83753207628993788102013-02-27T09:04:53.041-05:002013-02-27T09:04:53.041-05:005.0 Player
I agree (mostly) with your comments. I...5.0 Player<br /><br />I agree (mostly) with your comments. Isn't it funny when Ryan Harrison won alot of qualifying matches in Australia and his first round at Australian Open - all we heard is how Andy Roddick is mentoring him & they talk everyday and now that Ryan is losing a lot, there is no comments about Roddick, leaving only his coach to blame.<br /><br />I agree, Harrison is losing some of his forehand power, maybe he still has it but Roddick is telling him something else about it. Coaching is always easy when their player is winning but sustaining it and dealing when player is losing is the challenging part. <br /><br />All the slack Ryan is getting on here is quite unfair. He is still 22-23 years old which is 4 years younger than the average Top 100 player on Tour. His best years are still ahead. He is still in his humbling, immature years.<br /><br />Still plenty of timenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-15703259670933088662013-02-27T04:03:44.535-05:002013-02-27T04:03:44.535-05:00Harrison lost again .. this was the 3rd one in row...Harrison lost again .. this was the 3rd one in row ... His Tennis Game is on question mark now .. i am agree with previous comment where forehand issues has been raised ...<br />But i have belief that he'll make a good comeback..Tennis Rackets Maniahttp://khelmart.com/Tennis/Tennis-Rackets.aspxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-18246015127113898312013-02-26T21:07:25.815-05:002013-02-26T21:07:25.815-05:00The problem with Harrison is that he lost the powe...The problem with Harrison is that he lost the power in his forehand and since the USTA and most tour coaches don't know much about stroke mechanics he will have a hard time getting it back. Now that he lost that weapon he is doing a lot of retrieving, pushing and relying on his foot speed and athletic ability. His only offensive weapon remaining at this stage is his serve. His situation is uncannily similar to what happened to Roddick. Roddick had a big forehand when he was #1 but lost it for the last 5+ years on the tour so he became a big server who otherwise pushed. Harrison's path is similar but at a much lower level. He will struggle indefinitely until he gets that forehand weapon back.<br /><br />Sock is a completely different story. He has all the weaspons including a massive forehand and serve but his problems have been injuries and inconsistency. If he can stay healthy and keep his head together he could rise to the top 10 in my humble opinion.5.0 Playernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-75496877565910875772013-02-26T20:13:50.685-05:002013-02-26T20:13:50.685-05:00Jack has had a decent 3 weeks- but tennis is a yea...Jack has had a decent 3 weeks- but tennis is a year-round sport. What is unimpressive is that he has been given the Golden Spoon with Wildcards - as he has NOT earned his entry into these tournaments - so already taking the easy route. The times he has played qualifying this year - he has lost in qualifying. He has some good wins - but by far better results in doubles than singles. For his sake - I hope the wildcard stop coming but with Indian Wells and Miami arriving - he is probably getting another free pass.easy roadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-8477259554590401012013-02-26T19:26:36.242-05:002013-02-26T19:26:36.242-05:00Ryan had a great start to the year - from a qualif...Ryan had a great start to the year - from a qualifying standpoint - he won many matches - then he got 2 main draw wins from injured players - Agut & Isner. After that - it's been mostly unimpressive - he has not shown over the past 2 years he belongs in the Top 50 in the World. <br /><br />So his recent results are not surprising. If he has an early exit from Indian Wells - his ranking will be in the 90s. <br /><br />He needs to hire a better coach so he can improve or have his dad more involved. I do hope he turns it around because he is a great kid<br />there still is hopenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-63856497856399292412013-02-26T19:08:07.815-05:002013-02-26T19:08:07.815-05:00You're probably right but seems like he should...You're probably right but seems like he should be making a move at this stage of his career - not replicating last years results!tennisforlifenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-64545432067342137652013-02-26T18:16:37.682-05:002013-02-26T18:16:37.682-05:00Brent,
What is so surprising? How are Harrison...Brent,<br />What is so surprising? How are Harrison's results for this year much different from most of last year? (even disregarding his difficult Slam draws).<br /><br />Yes, he played well at two grass court events, Eastbourne and Newport. At Eastbourne, he beat a top 50 player in Istomin and a solid player in Lu. Harrison also had a good result at Indian Wells where he beat Troicki.<br /><br />However, outside of those two opponents, Istomin (June) and Troicki (March), he didn't beat another guy who finished the year in the top 50. <br /><br />At this level, anyone who makes it through the qualifying has a chance in the first round as in Delray. Wins breed confidence.<br /><br />I would say that Harrison has been rather consistent. Every now and then he beats a top 50 guy. Every now and then he loses to someone above 100. He wins some and loses some against the 50-100 range. Take a look at his results and see if you think differently.<br /><br />Hopefully, he can eventually take the next step up out of this range. What suggested a 2013 run?noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-3912617819803370542013-02-26T17:09:16.759-05:002013-02-26T17:09:16.759-05:00Jack Sock is really beginning to turn things aroun...Jack Sock is really beginning to turn things around. solid win today. hope he can keep it up!Brentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-48034258182621428012013-02-26T16:30:42.264-05:002013-02-26T16:30:42.264-05:00Was wondering the same thing - tough start to the ...Was wondering the same thing - tough start to the year - hope he can turn it around.tennisforlifenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-26446862618138368092013-02-26T13:50:25.637-05:002013-02-26T13:50:25.637-05:00What is going on with Ryan Harrison? Another bad ...What is going on with Ryan Harrison? Another bad loss today - missed opportunities three weeks in a row. Finally got some decent draws and couldn't take advantage. Was hoping he was really go on a run in 2013.Brentnoreply@blogger.com