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I do. Before I had kids wife and I would watch the finals in bed with Champagne. And I've been to the French Open and have been a tennis fan a long time, so I get a lot out of the non-stop coverage on the Tennis Channel.
But, tennis is having a tough time transitioning in both the men's and women's game. There just aren't enough competitive stars in the women's game after Williams (the best players are mostly foreign and US audiences aren't as excited by that) - with Sharapova out, Eugenie Bouchard and Caroline Wozniacki being more looks than game, it's just not that fun to watch.
The men's game continues to suffer from the 'Big 4' syndrome and Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic just aren't as compelling as Nadal/Federer. Murray is a world class whiner and if Nadal and Federer weren't at the tail end of their careers Djokovic might never have won a slam.
Big tennis fan here. Do not agree about Djokovic. He is playing at a very high level.I do. Before I had kids wife and I would watch the finals in bed with Champagne. And I've been to the French Open and have been a tennis fan a long time, so I get a lot out of the non-stop coverage on the Tennis Channel.
But, tennis is having a tough time transitioning in both the men's and women's game. There just aren't enough competitive stars in the women's game after Williams (the best players are mostly foreign and US audiences aren't as excited by that) - with Sharapova out, Eugenie Bouchard and Caroline Wozniacki being more looks than game, it's just not that fun to watch.
The men's game continues to suffer from the 'Big 4' syndrome and Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic just aren't as compelling as Nadal/Federer. Murray is a world class whiner and if Nadal and Federer weren't at the tail end of their careers Djokovic might never have won a slam.
A couple of years ago friend of mine who is in sports marketing said USTA and tennis as a sport is headed for a decline and part of the decline is the inability to find and grow one or two US men players into the elite levels of the game. He also thought it is highly unlikely for a US man to win a grand slam in the next 50 years.
Big tennis fan here. Do not agree about Djokovic. He is playing at a very high level.
Well, that is mostly because NO ONE plays tennis anymore. I really do not know why. But tennis courts are hardly used anywhere. Does not seem like cost would be an issue, at least for casual players and that has really disappeared. I recall some years ago having to wait for courts to clear to get time. Now the courts are empty.
Agree about Djokovic. I still think Nadal 4 years ago was the highest level I'd seen any player play at ever. Even Federer.Big tennis fan here. Do not agree about Djokovic. He is playing at a very high level.
Agree about Djokovic. I still think Nadal 4 years ago was the highest level I'd seen any player play at ever. Even Federer.
I played in high school and a little in college and continue to play and watch. Going to see a live match really makes you appreciate the athleticism and talent of today's player. The players are just trying to hit the ball as hard as they can. No doubt it's a much different game from the 80's and 90's. I'm really hoping there's a resurgence cause I'm sick of going to public courts and seeing fu$king pickle ball lines drawn on the courts.
Well, that is mostly because NO ONE plays tennis anymore. I really do not know why. But tennis courts are hardly used anywhere. Does not seem like cost would be an issue, at least for casual players and that has really disappeared. I recall some years ago having to wait for courts to clear to get time. Now the courts are empty.
Agree about Djokovic. I still think Nadal 4 years ago was the highest level I'd seen any player play at ever. Even Federer.
I played in high school and a little in college and continue to play and watch. Going to see a live match really makes you appreciate the athleticism and talent of today's player. The players are just trying to hit the ball as hard as they can. No doubt it's a much different game from the 80's and 90's. I'm really hoping there's a resurgence cause I'm sick of going to public courts and seeing fu$king pickle ball lines drawn on the courts.
Yep, the game is far different today. Being older I do not think for the good. As you point out it is just about hitting the ball as hard as you can. The French Open in the 80s and 90s used to represent some of the best tennis "strategy" the game ever produced (at least in my mind). Dope shots, lobs, very different angles. NOW because to the massive tennis racquets it it all about power. I find it rather boring.
The massive, giant racquet, is a MAJOR, MAJOR problem: Now it's just horrible how you no longer need actual skill to win points.
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