Comments on: Alas, Poor Roddick http://www.wickedbackhand.com/2007/01/25/alas-poor-roddick/ Tennis Tips and News Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:10:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Kelly http://www.wickedbackhand.com/2007/01/25/alas-poor-roddick/comment-page-1/#comment-352 Kelly Fri, 26 Jan 2007 22:45:39 +0000 http://www.wickedbackhand.com/2007/01/25/alas-poor-roddick/#comment-352 VERY COOL!! That reminds me, I can now savor a Sharapova vs. Williams double-header thanks to you. And, of course, my ablity to procrastinate. After Sharapova beats Williams to reign as 2007 Australian Open Queen (hereafter beknownst as AOQ), I'm going to watch them hammer another scrumptious match a la the DVD you procured for me. A treat!! VERY COOL!!

That reminds me, I can now savor a Sharapova vs. Williams double-header thanks to you. And, of course, my ablity to procrastinate. After Sharapova beats Williams to reign as 2007 Australian Open Queen (hereafter beknownst as AOQ), I’m going to watch them hammer another scrumptious match a la the DVD you procured for me. A treat!!

]]> By: Linus http://www.wickedbackhand.com/2007/01/25/alas-poor-roddick/comment-page-1/#comment-350 Linus Fri, 26 Jan 2007 21:36:12 +0000 http://www.wickedbackhand.com/2007/01/25/alas-poor-roddick/#comment-350 What was really cool was being able to purchase it and watch it again 24 years later. What was really cool was being able to purchase it and watch it again 24 years later.

]]> By: Kelly http://www.wickedbackhand.com/2007/01/25/alas-poor-roddick/comment-page-1/#comment-348 Kelly Fri, 26 Jan 2007 21:00:50 +0000 http://www.wickedbackhand.com/2007/01/25/alas-poor-roddick/#comment-348 It's neat that you can remember the exact first match that you watched, what an incredible memory. And though I know you are not pro-Federer, I thought it was interesting that he does wish for competition; in fact, he dreams of going back in time and playing Laver and Borg!! Read more on <a href="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/story.cfm?c_id=94&objectid=10421144" rel="nofollow">Federer's dream match.</a> It’s neat that you can remember the exact first match that you watched, what an incredible memory. And though I know you are not pro-Federer, I thought it was interesting that he does wish for competition; in fact, he dreams of going back in time and playing Laver and Borg!! Read more on Federer’s dream match.

]]> By: Linus http://www.wickedbackhand.com/2007/01/25/alas-poor-roddick/comment-page-1/#comment-346 Linus Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:56:51 +0000 http://www.wickedbackhand.com/2007/01/25/alas-poor-roddick/#comment-346 I did indeed used to watch the men. The first tennis match I ever watched--what turned me on to tennis and motivated me to buy a racquet and start playing was the 1982 Wimbledon Final between McEnroe/Connors that I happened upon. Jimmy took it in 5, the match lasted 4-1/2 hours. I was sold from then on. I watched Connors and McEnroe through the eighties (along with Chris Evert--I could't Stand Navratilova as she held Federer like sway over the womens game at that time). I did indeed used to watch the men. The first tennis match I ever watched–what turned me on to tennis and motivated me to buy a racquet and start playing was the 1982 Wimbledon Final between McEnroe/Connors that I happened upon. Jimmy took it in 5, the match lasted 4-1/2 hours. I was sold from then on. I watched Connors and McEnroe through the eighties (along with Chris Evert–I could’t Stand Navratilova as she held Federer like sway over the womens game at that time).

]]> By: Kelly http://www.wickedbackhand.com/2007/01/25/alas-poor-roddick/comment-page-1/#comment-344 Kelly Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:01:33 +0000 http://www.wickedbackhand.com/2007/01/25/alas-poor-roddick/#comment-344 I see. But you used to watch the men. Or you read your tennis history. : D I see. But you used to watch the men. Or you read your tennis history. : D

]]> By: Linus http://www.wickedbackhand.com/2007/01/25/alas-poor-roddick/comment-page-1/#comment-341 Linus Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:26:42 +0000 http://www.wickedbackhand.com/2007/01/25/alas-poor-roddick/#comment-341 McEnroe felt a let down in '82 when Borg retired. He felt like Borg pushed him to improve. Luckily for Mac, Lendl came along and Jimmy had a renaissance. an I tole ya--I don't watch the men. McEnroe felt a let down in ’82 when Borg retired. He felt like Borg pushed him to improve. Luckily for Mac, Lendl came along and Jimmy had a renaissance. an I tole ya–I don’t watch the men.

]]> By: Kelly http://www.wickedbackhand.com/2007/01/25/alas-poor-roddick/comment-page-1/#comment-339 Kelly Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:06:43 +0000 http://www.wickedbackhand.com/2007/01/25/alas-poor-roddick/#comment-339 I know, it is irritating that Federer dominates and no one can touch him. Imagine how HE feels, must be tough playing so well, wishing for a challenging match against someone, anyone.... Did you see Gonzalez kick the crap outta Nadal? He's got spunk. I know, it is irritating that Federer dominates and no one can touch him. Imagine how HE feels, must be tough playing so well, wishing for a challenging match against someone, anyone…. Did you see Gonzalez kick the crap outta Nadal? He’s got spunk.

]]> By: Linus http://www.wickedbackhand.com/2007/01/25/alas-poor-roddick/comment-page-1/#comment-338 Linus Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:28:20 +0000 http://www.wickedbackhand.com/2007/01/25/alas-poor-roddick/#comment-338 More proof why I find the men incredibly boring and not even worth a glimpse. Gone are the glory days of McEnroe/Connors. I never heard so much hype building up to a match. Oh Roddick is this and Roddick is that--He's much improved since Connors came on--added to his game--blahblahblah. The guy is now 1-13 against Federer. This is the best arch rival they could come up with? More proof why I find the men incredibly boring and not even worth a glimpse. Gone are the glory days of McEnroe/Connors. I never heard so much hype building up to a match. Oh Roddick is this and Roddick is that–He’s much improved since Connors came on–added to his game–blahblahblah. The guy is now 1-13 against Federer. This is the best arch rival they could come up with?

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