He's simply not professional, and it shows. Morgan is another sad entry into the "great player, terrible sportscaster" category. Fred Stolle was a very insightful and interesting commentator for the AO. i like ted robinson a lot too. But he still can't analyze a basketball game. Commentators: The Best, The Worst, & The Average Who is the GWOT (Greatest waste of talent) on the ATP. Please, thanks. But how much do you know about the people speaking through your screens, and how they do their jobs? I like the slower courts, because I like rallies. You must log in or register to reply here. The announcer I can live without: In most sporting events on the TV, you will come across an announcer (or analyst) that has no clue how to call the event. I watched the FO2020 final live on NBC and it was commentated by McEnroe and a few others, but he has such a clear idea of how to discuss the match in a way that isnt annoying. Most knowledgeable with insights to learn from: I couldn't be bothered to list the best commentators because they vary greatly from day to day. From the television side, Id like to see more innovation. That's not the highest bar. jmac and pmac are both pretty good too. Worst thing is, that there were even 2 commentators for that match 1 barbwirebriefs1988 5 mo. (modern). He does his best to ruin Wimbledon every year on the BBC. Sometimes, he is so far off on his delivery that you can even see his co-announcers cringe. Kasatkina - there's a 't' In her last name. Pmac is okay if he's not commentating on a Roddick match, or even mentioning Roddick for that matter. Especially with that raging coke addiction. I cant find the mute button fast enough. Minnesota (3-3-3, 12 points) is winless in St. Paul and has dropped seven points from winning positions this season. She is very intelligent, and is always very interesting with a lot of her stories. Her and Dick Enberg (another commentator I find highly annoying) were licking Maria's ass the whole match, and DOGGING Serena. His understanding of the college game is unparalleled, and it's great to get an opportunity to hear his thoughts on talk shows. What amazes me the most is that the BBC and ITV still roll him out for most major sporting events - is there really that much of a dearth of competent sporting journalists to pick from? I think his name is Pat Ryan or something. ~Surface Variety and Marketing Gang~ Venus Serena Shuai Z. Su-Wei Danielle. Once you see tennis as a chess match, youre hooked. Roddick is hilarious. Especially regarding Serenas greatness! I used to appreciate this man for his wonderful accent, but I have lost nearly all respect for him. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. On-court coaching is a no-brainer. Maybe some of you like her, but I don't liker her commentary at all. I work for Tennis Channel and the BBC at Wimbledon, and I might have six different partners during a tournament. There werent many female announcers then, and the big story at the time was the Billie Jean King-Marilyn Barnett palimony suit. You see the players expressions and feel what theyre feeling. 'Oil painting of a backhand/tennis from another dimension' guy is the worst. But while were familiar with many of them from their playing days, what have they learned about the sport up in the booth? Didn't seem like he knew what he was doing or where he was. I had long blond hair, so maybe I looked like a star, even though I wasnt one. The next week . #1. It was obviously coming and I dont think anything could have stopped it said el-Noor. Pam Shriver (ESPN): When I was 19, I was asked to commentate at a Tournament of Champions event for CBS. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast 63 35 Tennis Sports Professional sport Many residents watched the movements of high-profile foreign diplomats in Khartoum as an indication of risk. Feb 16, 2021 #30 I muted the TV after watching this post. Their voices fill our ears every day. Even though this post is old I just HAVE TO mention this. I love JMac, he says what he is thinking about whoever is playing the match. Most players are fed the same game at academies, and it works, but theres a lack of flexibility to it. He may display simpleness on certain days, but sometimes that is the best way to let the crowd enjoy the match. Theyre calling history as its happening.. I agree that Cliff Drysdale is the worst commentator. Justin Gimelstob 1 of 7 The way Gimelstob talks is easily understandable by the. With attendance limited, tennis commentators are more essential than ever. I have never been a big fan of Henman but I have to say I was put off him more by the ridiculous commentary that he gets with the constant 'Tim Lovin' over here. More often that not, I find her commentary about technique or tactics is misguided, if not outright wrong. Spoiler. Ahmed Soliman, of Londons Chatham House, said: There were a lot of different visits, a lot of envoys There are plenty of actors who are keen on a military authoritarian regime in Khartoum and much less keen on a civilian government spreading democratic values in the region.. Apr 8, 2016. Those now manoeuvring for advantage in Sudan and east Africa more broadly include China, Russia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Her second divorce probably is what caused her to become this bitter, lonely bitch who thinks her shit don't stink. Mini Arkou Minawi, the governor of Darfur and the head of the Sudan Liberation Army a former rebel group that joined the government in Khartoum in October 2020 after fighting for about 18 years said he had warned from March that war was coming and had urged both factions involved not to fight in the cities among women and children, we used to go and fight in the mountains. Pam Ward is always, always talking, and her analysis never leads to genuine insight. Rubin: Playing and analyzing are opposite skills in some ways; in the booth, your job is to say what you think, and a players goal is to think as little as possible. The worst commentary by her so far was at the AO, in the SF when Serena was playing Maria. B. Sang Bin Jeong had his third . One day I was at IMGs offices and saw Jim Nagelsen, brother-in-law of Mark McCormack, who ran the company. Worst, fans of the Madden video game series now have to listen to a Collinsworth voice-over instead of their beloved icon. Fuzzy Yellow Balls - Video Tennis Lessons, Tennis Express - Racquets, Shoes, and Apparel. also cliff is not good, and why does mary c always do mens matches and then for womens matches they bring in some other women? Like many former players, Jackson knows a lot about the NBA game. Mar 21, 2021 #2 Best for me: Roddick, Connors honorable mention Worst: I really do not dislike any of them. She's honest, and one of the few commentators that doesn't suck up to players. There is a reason why you were famous for being a tennis player and not a rock star, and we all saw that three years ago. I was shocked the main thing we kept focus on with other embassies was transitional justice, gender empowerment and parliamentary things when the basic deal had not been done in the country, including the economic deal, Dercon said. Less than 12 hours later, the fighting began. I've heard her pretty often and thought she's fine. But I dont think anyone likes to be criticized. I noticed that, generally ok with Nick Mullins though Name pronunciations of all tennis commentators is pretty bad. He gets straight to the point and does not waste time restating facts (although he does enjoy discussing past results of players on occasion). But, as an announcer, Vitale can be hard to stand. Its what viewers expect. No excuse, since this guy has been a commentator at the U.S. Open for CBS for many years. The only way I can do the job is just to say what I think. He is painful to listen to I agree. Mark Knowles (Tennis Channel): I come at it from the players perspective; I think thats where I can be most valuable. Privacy Policy. Reply posted by Bobby Fackrell, at 16:06 18 Nov 2020 Bobby Fackrell. Insight, humor, down to the tone of his voice was all perfect. Many of the great commentators have played professional tennis as a previous career, but it does not necessarily matter if the person was that good as a player. He just repeats himself over and over again. Im amazed that so many people like Tracy Austin, the condescending know-it-all that she is. On-court coaching would give us more of them. not on the listWHY? 1. The constant disrespect of Karatsev from the McEnroe bros was worse. Cliff Drysdale hands down. steenkash ET for Sunday's race. He's a college football guy who got shifted over to tennis in the off-season by ESPN. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Arias: Everyone hits and moves great. i agree that during a roddick match he gets old fast, and he really needs to stop talking about the young americans coming up in the game, he finds ways to work that into any match haha, well i like when he says "its the eye dropper!!" We are in a classic 21st-century multipolarity in the Horn It has always been an area of competition, but there is now a constellation of different states, she said. Im still addicted to the sport and its nuances. If it isn't that, it is him "analyzing" players' strokes in slow motion, where he seems to make up many facts about the given dynamics. The Loons and Dallas played to a scoreless draw. Obviously, he's never played tennis before and didn't realize you don't win a set by 6-5 but have to win by two games. Worst commentators: Kevin Skinner Bruce Macavaney John Fitzgerald [deleted] 8 yr. ago [removed] KyleG 8 yr. ago Taylor Dent Andre Agassi Taylor Dent Andre Agassi Justin Gimelstob Edit I think it's Taylor Dent and not Mardy Fish. But when its Day 13 at Roland Garros, what else can you say about Rafael Nadal except, Hey, hes great on clay?. People like John L. Something went wrong. To each their own, though. Im always looking for a way to say whats not obvious, to give a different perspective. And the constant sucking up to Pmac and Roddick is really disgusting. Worst atrick McEnore (to pro-America; knows little about women's tennis), Ted Robinson (obssessed with Maria Sharapova Jim Courier (argues over nothing, John McEnroe (knows absolutley nothign about women's tennis) So I disbanded it and basically did nothing. We are now in the war and the most scary thing is that it will become a civil war. Horrible. He breaks down many players' games effectively and is a great representative of all American players. Shriver: I wasnt overly sensitive, but there werent matches on 24/7 back then. Jun 5, 2009. He claims to be a "tennis historian," but the only truth I find in that is that he has lived through nearly the entire history of tennis. Best and Worst (or most annoying) commentator? just curious has anyone here ever heard Austin commentate or is it just me she annoys. Mal Washington is OK, except he conducts the worst post match interviews. You really want people to understand how much is happening out there. Theres this singular baseline style now, which can make their jobs harder than they need to be. Then, at a certain point, I didnt want it anymore. You've probably heard their voices during a match, but now WTA's Behind The Tour takes you face to face with the commentators who called the action during the WTA Finals in Singapore. Just like those analysists _always_ know what one was to buy or sell _after_ the market closed. You really want people to understand how much is happening out there. This is the worst of worst case scenarios, Volker Perthes said. Leif Shiras (Tennis Channel): When I was a player, I filled in at the clay-court event in Stowe, Vt. The only bad part about watching him talk is how often he moves his hands aroundbut this is an essential technique for being a television spokesperson, and I have even grown to like it. She was right, I was flat. I was referring more to his ridiculous phrases he comes out with. Sorry, but I have to disagree with all of you. He offers no insight, and the only time I was ever amused by him was when he revealed a fun fact about tennis that was unknown to meanybody can just read off trivia, though. Jeez shut up already. Is it just me or does anyone else feel the same? Bill Walton remains one of the best, most underrated NBA centers of all time. Others I can't stand are Pam Shriver(too into Venus and Serena), Chris Evert (same as Pam), Luke Jensen, Pat McEnroe, Dick Enberg. I remember whenever Rafter played, he would always, FOR EVERY MATCH mention that Rafter was one of nine children in his family. Reactions: Rozzdawg, Lumber, Nuclear Warhead Sinner and 4 others. I remember that awful match at the Open a few years back where he kept degrading Donald Young, who I think had recently left his "academy". Shiras: I cant believe how well everyone hits the ball now. Cameron Hudson, an expert in US Africa policy at Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, said: There were moments where sanctions could have been used to great effect and could have changed the trajectory Hemedti has been able to reinvent himself as a politician and a statesman and we, the US, allowed that to happen.. Many commentators do not root for or even compliment the underdogs, but Navratilova appreciates them. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The former great always seems to compare players to his era, carries grudges from three decades back, and never embraced any form of baseball statistics. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. gaia1702 1 yr. ago It was a female commentator, I'm not sure which one. I'm just dreading them spending all Miami Open talking about the Big 3, who won't even be there. if I sit down to watch a good match and then hear his voice, I feel like the match is semi ruined and i have to either mute him or feel annoyed throughout. QF ( 1977) Mary Carillo (born March 15, 1957 [1]) is an American sportscaster and former professional tennis player. 2. We tried even with last ditch diplomacy last week and we have failed.. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. And, was there anything worse than the LeBron James "Decision" interview, which will stain Gray's career forever? Gilbert: You cant just rock up and start talking. Career titles. jimbo mack said: She was much better at tennis imo. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Now the weaknesses arent as obvious, but I still think players could do a better job of going after them. Arias: I knew there were some guys who thought I was good, and others who didnt think so. Pam Shriver, for all the reasons previously mentioned. In western capitals, there will now be difficult conversations about what could have been done more effectively to guide a transition from military to civilian rule after the fall of the veteran authoritarian ruler Omar al-Bashir in 2019 following months of popular protests. http://www.facebook.com/tennisnow http://twitter.com/tennis_nowTennis Now magazine: http://www.tennisnow.com/Magazine.aspxDuring the around the clock televis. LOL The same technique that you say was gained from professional help, is the same technique tennis commentators were saying . There's something invaluable about having a commentator who has played against both opponents in a match he's calling. . Seriously, since when is saying, "a hundred-yard touchdown return for the touchdown!" As nutty as he was playing on the court, he is shockingly very calm and normal in the booth. Absolute cheerleader. I bet he was great. Robbie Koenig is the worst tennis commentator I've ever heard. Having diversity in tennis also means having diversity of personality. John Alexander and Roger Rasheed have filled the dad-commentator niche over the last decade or so. McEnroe. He also made fun of Mac's serve speed (to his face) which made for extra amusement. When I played, we all had strengths and weaknesses, and we tried to exploit them. Thankfully, he is now on the sideline and the only time fans have to hear him is when he is caught on-mike screaming at his Golden State players for their bad defense. The south African guy? These are people with masters degrees in tennis competition; theres so much detail in what they see in each point. Complete Idiots!!!!!!!! Stevenson made her professional tennis debut in 1998 as a wild card at the US Open where she lost in the first round to France's Alexandra Fusai. Shriver: From courtside, you can understand a match in a way you cant in the booth. At the time, I think a lot of people wondered about my game, because I had a different style, and I wasnt the biggest guy. Pat Cash is a complete jerk. Yeah true! Later, in 2003, I got in on the ground floor at Tennis Channel, and Ive been learning from all the champions I work with there ever since. Just days before the fighting broke out on 15 April, the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, spoke again to Fattah al-Burhan as part of frantic efforts to avert a looming clash and received further assurances. I would frankly just rather watch the match and listen to the crowd than have her comment. A forum community dedicated to Tennis players and enthusiasts. Did I call it before or what?! She is an analyst for Tennis on NBC and a reporter for NBC Olympic broadcasts . Gilbert: I love it. Minawi said a key moment was the conclusion of a UN and US-backed deal late last year, which was supposed to lead to a transition to civilian-led government and security sector reform. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Chrissy can be a tad annoying once and awhile. Great Escape: Rune Saves 4 Match. NBC asked if I wanted to try commentary, and I said, Sure, lets do this. Id always loved breaking the game down. All rights reserved. ..so damn lame. She's self consumed and never has anything relevant or analytical to say about the matches. Jimmy Arias (Tennis Channel): After I retired, I started a junior academy, but I hated it. Blinken said the US would support efforts to set up a committee to lead negotiations to create a lasting peace. Walton was very difficult to understand and never quite delivered his thoughts at the right moment. ET. Unless, of course, he is busy on a tangent about Britney Spears during overtime of a major college football game. Roddick Won a Set Against Federer while playing the worst match of the tournament. At times he's flanked by Woodbridge and Courier (another good commentator), yet it doesn't take long to realise Hewitt is by far the better one. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Sorry, can't remember their names. I was lucky enough to start working with Barry MacKay, who became my mentor. They always know what the right play was _after_ the point is over. Sometimes a players coach might ask me, Why are you so negative? Usually, though, the players like me after I meet them. But Chris Fowler is the worst tennis commentator in the business. Who are the Best and Worst Commentators? Can't get his 'AWWWWWW YOU'VE GOTTA BE KIDDIN' ME!!!' Millman is great to listen come Aussie swing, Goodall for all time. I can see exactly the same happening with Murray in years to come. She talks a lot about the behind the scene stuff that we don't get to hear much about. Most tennis commentators are either bad or awful. But yea, Chris Evert is the WORST tennis commentator on TV. Feb 21, 2004 #1 We can settle this once and for all. You were, and probably still are a great tennis player, and lets keep it as that. But she won my heart when Blake yelled at her for talking too loud during his match and she kept going. I like them, they can't even be compared to the stupid and clueless comments made by Pam Shriver and Cliff Drysdale (when will he retire?). The Weather Underground forecast calls for a high of 62 degrees and a 79% chance . His english is not bad, but doesn't express himself as good, and it shows. I know I did some boneheaded things as a player, so I try to come in with that perspective, that no one is perfect. oh roddick just got broken by routine passing shot, YEAH BUT THATS GREAT PLAY BY RODDICK. Kind of contradicting my point about the British commentators loving Henman lol. Please get rid of Mark Petchey he is the worst tennis commentator ever and just never SHUTS UP! Martina Navratilova was inducted into the International Tennis Federation Hall of Fame in 2019. His jokes, which sound hilarious coming next to Mike Wilbon in the familiar confines of his studio, usually fell flat during the football broadcast. Best: L. Hewitt - Many on here from North America and Europe probably never heard Hewitt commentating, the guy is really something. Jim Courier is the only one I've heard a lot of in current times who I think tends to avoid that kind of absurd nonsense. But they can also be made fun and entertaining by great analysis and comments about the players and the match. Another charge may be a failure to address the concerns of both Fattah al-Burhan and Hemedti for their own personal safety if, somehow, they were convinced to step down. While he certainly knows the game, the former Cincinnati Bengals star simply lacks Madden's joy and charisma while broadcasting and it shows each and every game. I think Marie Carillo is definitely the best one of all of them. Gilbert breaks down players' abilities and suggests possible working strategies for them to win their matches (unfortunately for them, they cannot hear him during a match). I was totally expecting that there will be an explosion, [and] knew that if it was going to erupt anywhere it would surely be in Khartoum I just wasnt sure about its level, el-Noor said. I've heard good things about Todd Woodbridge too, but I've never had the pleasure. Senility catches all of us but Musburger took it to another level when, during a USC-Nebraska game in 2008, he actually revealed the meaning of a hand-signal as the game was playing. Another reason why he is important as a commentator is because he is very involved with the players and shares the conversations he has with them with the viewers at home. I especially hate how she feels the need to mention Serena's losses every 5 minutes.
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