Today was a great day!!!

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luvbadboys

Discussion Starter · Nov 16, 2002

I just finished watching both semis. All I can say is WOW!!!

1) I don't know what to say about LLeyton. Roger threw everything at him and still he lost AND Lleyton is sick, not serving well, not to mention a few other holes I noticed in his game.
Roger 21 break chances and only 5 converts!!!!! It reminded me of the San Jose final between Andre and LLeyton. Andre pretty much had the same problem.

2) I am sorry to say that I have not paid a lot of attention to Juan Carlos this year. I think the only match of his I saw, other then his RR match against Andre, was the French Open final. I did not know he could play such spectacular tennis. Stamp me "converted" to the JCF religion. May the High Priestess (Becca) accept my humble offerings.

3) From what I can gather from this year, other than Marat in peak form (TMS Paris), any other player even in peak form will not get over LLeyton if he is determined to win a title. So my question is Why is it exactly that Moya can dismantle LLeyton so easily? I really do not get it. On another board I read that Moya is to Lleyton what Ferreira was to Sampras but that still does not explain what weakness Moya has found in LLeyton's game that no other player can find/exploit.

4) Will this loss invigorate Roger for Oz or will it hurt him mentally?
I hope it's the former. I'd like to see him cause some damage at the open

5) Compared to Jensen and Washington's conmmentary in Paris I found Drysdale and McEnroe amazingly lacking particularly in the enthusiasm department considering how energized the crowd was.

6) I don't care who wins tomorrow. Well I am pulling for Hewitt a little bit (really just for the lleyki factor) but if he doesn't win , it'll be ok so long as I get 5 sets of riveting tennis like today.

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Chloe le Bopper

· #2 · Nov 16, 2002

IMO, just about anything Hewitt can do, Moya can do better.

With the exceptions of speed, and ability to grind perhaps.

Moya serves better, and can outhit Hewitt off the ground. Furthermore he believes he can beat Hewitt, which is more than can be said for other people named Roger.

Anyhow - what astounds me is that Ferrero has a 7-2!!!! record against Moya

I adore Ferrero and all, but really - 7-2?

Chloe le Bopper

· #3 · Nov 16, 2002

2) I am sorry to say that I have not paid a lot of attention to Juan Carlos this year. I think the only match of his I saw, other then his RR match against Andre, was the French Open final. I did not know he could play such spectacular tennis. Stamp me "converted" to the JCF religion. May the High Priestess (Becca) accept my humble offerings.

Offerings accepted. Good on you to finally see the light.

Chloe le Bopper

· #4 · Nov 16, 2002

What annoys me about Hewitt is that he beats people who are many times over more talented than he is physically.

I used to admire it - okay I still do - but it is annoying to watch players who should be beating this guy, lose to him because they are mentally weak.

Don't do the same Ferrero

Murkofan

· #5 · Nov 16, 2002

I don't know that I would say MM does everything better than Lleyton, minus what Rebecca mentioned. But I also can't say he doesn't, as I find MM too minging to watch.

The fact that Lleyton beats guys that are supposedly more talented than he is is one of the reasons I love him. It's also the main reason why I don't like any of the other ATP players ( minus Pim Pim and Olivier Rochus, my future husband :drool:

:lick: ) such as Safin and Haas and PN. Everyone talks about how talented they are, but in the grand scheme of things, they haven't really done much. (Yes, I realize they're still young.) Having "every shot in the book," as Patty Mac reiterated about PN time and time again today, and yet not having the mental werewithal to back it up is just sad. I feel pretty disdainful towards all of them.

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Scotso

· #6 · Nov 17, 2002

Lleyton fights better, is more consistant, and no one moves as well. That's why he's #1 imo. Power only gets you so far.

TennisHack

· #7 · Nov 17, 2002

luvbadboys said:
5) Compared to Jensen and Washington's conmmentary in Paris I found Drysdale and McEnroe amazingly lacking particularly in the enthusiasm department considering how energized the crowd was.

LMAO!! Welcome to the Dynamic Duo--all inanity, all the time

PMac hates, Hates, HATES the Spanish players for some reason, but I'm surprised if he didn't at least drool a little bit over either Federer or Hewitt. His favorites, of course, are Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick--so that tells you something right there.

Cliffy rules, though. If you wanna know why in greater detail, visit the JCF forum

Chloe le Bopper

· #8 · Nov 17, 2002

Yes, Cliff is in my good books right now.

Pat can buzz off.

Chloe le Bopper

· #9 · Nov 17, 2002

I konw that power will only get you so far.

However Moya has been number one, and won a slam - among other things.

He has more than just power, which is why he beats hewitt.

tennischick

· #10 · Nov 17, 2002

Rebecca said:
What annoys me about Hewitt is that he beats people who are many times over more talented than he is physically.

i made this exact same point to a friend tonite. and we concluded that he is just a scrambler. and it pisses us both off that that is all it takes to win. just ask Serena....grrrrrrrrrrrrr...

:fiery:

Scotso

· #11 · Nov 17, 2002

poor tc

martinatreue

· #12 · Nov 17, 2002

Hewitt is just a scrambler??? I don't even know where to begin. First of all, can anyone else scramble and come up with those amazing shots like Hewitt? NO!

Hewitt is not physically gifted??? Incredible timing, footspeed, returns the ball even when stretched out beyond believe, incredible balance and ability to absorb/redirect power and a very, very smart sense of the court. Pinpoint precision with his groundstrokes.

Personally I thing Lleyton has a depth of talent that has not been tapped. He does so many things well that I have no doubt that he can learn many more shots. He has improved his slices greatly and also can now generate quite a bit more topspin than he could just a year ago.

I just don't get how people can watch 3 hours of this guy finding ways to deal with incredible attacking offense from the opponent and come away with the conclusion that he is just a scrambler. Just a scrambler would be Amanda Coetzer (whom I adore and who also has a lot of talent that is underrated).

Why should it just be about visible weapons? Brains and savvy and grit and fight are WEAPONS too and IMHO are the most exciting weapons. Lots of guys have fabulous forehands, backhands or serve or volleys but how many have the mental strength or court awareness of players like Hewitt, Steffi Graf or Sampras for example.

I am amazed every time I watch Lleyton cuz he makes the nearly impossible seem easier. So much so that some of you dismiss him but we all know in our hearts that Lleyton is very special and very talented. Sure there are guys who will overpower him or outplay him but he will be there again to beat them the next time. He lost to Federer badly in Miami but then beat him in Paris (or was it Madrid?) and then fought an incredible battle today. He lost to Marat in Paris pretty convincingly but then fought back and beat him here. That's what's great about him. He gives 110% on EVERY SINGLE POINT!

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Scotso

· #13 · Nov 17, 2002

Well said, Marti.

Grey Squirrel

· #14 · Nov 17, 2002

luvbadboys said:
I just finished watching both semis. All I can say is WOW!!!

1) I don't know what to say about LLeyton. Roger threw everything at him and still he lost AND Lleyton is sick, not serving well, not to mention a few other holes I noticed in his game.
Roger 21 break chances and only 5 converts!!!!! It reminded me of the San Jose final between Andre and LLeyton. Andre pretty much had the same problem.

2) I am sorry to say that I have not paid a lot of attention to Juan Carlos this year. I think the only match of his I saw, other then his RR match against Andre, was the French Open final. I did not know he could play such spectacular tennis. Stamp me "converted" to the JCF religion. May the High Priestess (Becca) accept my humble offerings.

3) From what I can gather from this year, other than Marat in peak form (TMS Paris), any other player even in peak form will not get over LLeyton if he is determined to win a title. So my question is Why is it exactly that Moya can dismantle LLeyton so easily? I really do not get it. On another board I read that Moya is to Lleyton what Ferreira was to Sampras but that still does not explain what weakness Moya has found in LLeyton's game that no other player can find/exploit.

4) Will this loss invigorate Roger for Oz or will it hurt him mentally?
I hope it's the former. I'd like to see him cause some damage at the open

5) Compared to Jensen and Washington's conmmentary in Paris I found Drysdale and McEnroe amazingly lacking particularly in the enthusiasm department considering how energized the crowd was.

6) I don't care who wins tomorrow. Well I am pulling for Hewitt a little bit (really just for the lleyki factor) but if he doesn't win , it'll be ok so long as I get 5 sets of riveting tennis like today.

You DID get your 5 sets of riveting tennis, didn't you? :drool:

:drool:

tennisvideos

· #15 · Nov 17, 2002

MartinaTreue... well said indeed!!!

Bravo Lleyton!

luvbadboys

Discussion Starter · #16 · Nov 17, 2002

I wished for 5 sets and I got it!! Spooky no?
I think I'll be very careful about my wishes for tennis next year they may all come true

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