So its hardly a surprise that fans love to discuss their relative merits. I like Courier, mal washington, and Jmac pretty well, and there are a few that are complete jokes such as jim "i know less about tennis than most intermediates off the street" lampley, mary "i used to be a man" carillo, luke "i'm a better commentator than a player, and I suck at commentating" jenson, and Pat "did someone just say Andy?" Chris Evert, Tracy Austin, and Pam "Will you just look at Venus, she's as good as I thought she would be when I saw her in Compton" Shriver. The girl announcers were making fun of the power shreek (I know some think that is annoying.I think its sounds like sexy times). Leif Shiras (Tennis Channel): When I was a player, I filled in at the clay-court event in Stowe, Vt. I especially hate how she feels the need to mention Serena's losses every 5 minutes. Very insightful and intelligent commentary, obviously a man talking from years of experience at the highest levels of the pro tour. One day I was at IMGs offices and saw Jim Nagelsen, brother-in-law of Mark McCormack, who ran the company. Davenport, Pereira, and Cahill also do a really good job. He gets straight to the point and does not waste time restating facts (although he does enjoy discussing past results of players on occasion). Enberg -- at his best while keeping an eye on NFL scores That ESPN crossover guy is out of this world too forgot his name. http://www.facebook.com/tennisnow http://twitter.com/tennis_nowTennis Now magazine: http://www.tennisnow.com/Magazine.aspxDuring the around the clock televis. 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.. We can settle this once and for all. 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". I was lucky enough to start working with Barry MacKay, who became my mentor. Was there no warning, one staff member asked? On-court coaching would give us more of them. Reactions: Rozzdawg, Lumber, Nuclear Warhead Sinner and 4 others. And I do think he's entertaining from time to time. Others, such as Stefan Dercon, director of the Centre for the Study of African Economies, University of Oxford and development adviser to successive Conservative foreign secretaries, said they thought the UK had been unrealistic. Johnny Mac appreciates and accepts the way the game has changed since his era. And I just don't think his commentary is very interesting. Yes, that's Colin Cowherd. Please get rid of Mark Petchey he is the worst tennis commentator ever and just never SHUTS UP! Especially with that raging coke addiction. Most tennis commentators are either bad or awful. 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. Sang Bin Jeong had his third . Arias: As a kid, I was sure I was going to be the No. To top it off, her voice sounds like nails on a chalkboard! Right question, wrong setting. I would mute them but i like hearing the ball hit back and forth haha. It's the combination of the whiney thin nature of her voice with her superior air that just gets to me. Laura Robson seems newish here. Apr 8, 2016. But when its Day 13 at Roland Garros, what else can you say about Rafael Nadal except, Hey, hes great on clay?. So here I am at 19, and the first question Im asked on TV is about that storywow! Like many former players, Jackson knows a lot about the NBA game. Sometimes announcers simply lose their shtick or fail to provide anything new to fans after awhile. P Mac was actually better before becoming Davis Cup captain. Is it just me or does anyone else feel the same? But at the same time you are right because what I pointed has been relevant over the last 5-10 years but now that Henman is nearing the end of his career they feel they can trash talk him. The viewer gets a different perspective, and it helps makes matches more competitive. Uncle Toni [Nadal], David Witt [Venus Williams former coach]: they never said no to talking to me, and never sugarcoated anythingtennis broadcasts need more of that access. I'm sitting trying to watch the Nole-Zverev match right? I often dislike it when commentators speculate on a player's current state of mind and say it like it's true. You are using an out of date browser. Perhaps it is insecurity because she was Awful Announcing's pick for worst sportscaster on television, but Ward needs to let college football fans actually watch the game without constantly interrupting with her verbal drivel. talking about Carillo is he still on the tennis commentary circuit? I still cannot believe Bud Collins was ever hired by a network to commentate for tennisand he worked for over 35 years on top of that. jmac and pmac are both pretty good too. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Johnny Mac is so much easier to listen to on NBC than anybody on ESPN or Eurosports, the guy OP is referring to is ok but man he can get annoying. Best: L. Hewitt - Many on here from North America and Europe probably never heard Hewitt commentating, the guy is really something. Tennis commentators must have gone to the same schools that stock market analysists went to. Gimelstob wasn't the best player in his day, but he is one of the best supporters of tennis today, which makes up for his lack of a major impact as an athlete. Dick Enberg gets a nod for his extreme lack of connection to the sport, but the worst BY FAR is Johnny Mac. Alcaraz Tops Tsitsipas i. Shiras: Ive learned so much working with legends like Jimmy Connors and Martina. Minnesota (3-3-3, 12 points) is winless in St. Paul and has dropped seven points from winning positions this season. She's pressed her singles career could never go further than Memphis MM. But, as an announcer, Vitale can be hard to stand. 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?). I know, it's hard to replace John Madden. Both factions had been mobilising for a struggle, stockpiling ammunition, accelerating recruitment, bringing in extra fuel and medical supplies, even blood. 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 2. The story of a match isnt obvious, the framing isnt automatic, says Ken Solomon, CEO of Tennis Channel. I cant find the mute button fast enough. Mal Washington is OK, except he conducts the worst post match interviews. We've convened a roundtable of U.S. commentatorsTracy Austin, Brad Gilbert, Jimmy Arias, Leif Shiras, Pam Shriver, Chanda Rubin and Mark Knowles to give us a glimpse into life on the other side. You cannot be serious! Once you see tennis as a chess match, youre hooked. Again in yesterday's match when Rafa was serving in lower speeds, they again were saying whther he has physical issues. Weve convened a roundtable of U.S. commentatorsTracy Austin, Brad Gilbert, Jimmy Arias, Leif Shiras, Pam Shriver, Chanda Rubin and Mark Knowles to give us a glimpse into life on the other side of the screen. From the television side, Id like to see more innovation. It can sometimes really make me shape this 'false-fed' narrative as I'm watching and trying to be impartial about such things. As nostalgic as the experience is, Caray needs to learn to get the calls right. I get a little narcissistic. You must log in or register to reply here. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. ESPN's John McEnroe and Chris Evert aren't nearly the candid, truth-be-told tennis commentators we hear and read about. and our Anyone? Or perhaps it is the rank bias against certain teams and players that colors every game he covers? Dr Hannah Waddilove, a Foreign Office east Africa analyst, said western influence had declined from a high point in the early 1990s. Every time I tune in to a match that hes commentating on, I immediately either mute the volume or find another match to watch. Her and Dick Enberg (another commentator I find highly annoying) were licking Maria's ass the whole match, and DOGGING Serena. Not when Doug Adler and Stephanie Dubois are working! The way Gimelstob talks is easily understandable by the people and makes the most sense to non-tennis fans. His jokes, which sound hilarious coming next to Mike Wilbon in the familiar confines of his studio, usually fell flat during the football broadcast. Shamael el-Noor, a Khartoum-based Sudanese political analyst, said conversations with both factions convinced her violence was coming. Is it the rank lack of enthusiasm with which he calls the game? I assume so. We tried even with last ditch diplomacy last week and we have failed.. I think his name is Pat Ryan or something. It's not just Pat Cash, we're also forced to tolerate the uppermost unctuous peon cnut Sue Barker. Unless, of course, he is busy on a tangent about Britney Spears during overtime of a major college football game. JavaScript is disabled. Cris Collinsworth suffers so strongly by comparison that he ranks as one of the worst announcers ever in sports. 'Oil painting of a backhand/tennis from another dimension' guy is the worst. In spanish Corretja is really good. He helps you see or be aware of many tiny details of both technique and tactics, and also has a million anecdotes. Hard to understand over the television, Russell also often bumbled lines and never delivered punchy analysis on cue. No matter how bad someone is or how little they know, nothing comes close to PMAC's Roddick worship. Sometimes a players coach might ask me, Why are you so negative? Usually, though, the players like me after I meet them. Even baby Novak who Fed played in the final this year was much harder to beat than Roddick by virtue of how much more solid his game was. Anyway the crowd wasn't there. She's honest, and one of the few commentators that doesn't suck up to players. But I do think players miss chances for all-court tennis, to use the forecourt, to play with variety. Every so often, though, Ill sit down and watch some of my win over [Steffi] Graf at the WTA Championships in 88. Others said the number of different actors involved limited Londons leverage and that of other western powers. You must log in or register to reply here. People like John L. Something went wrong. It's great to hear about the players fitness regiments, equiptment, and some of the other exciting things in the players lives. Then come eurosport Federer bootlickers and not so obvious Djokovic haters. He brings absolutely nothing to the experience (in fact I find that he detracts from it significantly). The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. You put in long days, 12 to 14 hours. Im amazed that so many people like Tracy Austin, the condescending know-it-all that she is. 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. The message from the senior United Nations officials to their staff was honest if unapologetic. She sympathizes with great players who have not quite made their mark yet, most likely since she was once that person before she evolved into a new level of greatness. I love it as much in the booth today as I did on the court 40 years ago. #1 The worst part of watching tennis on TV is the commentators.especially the female ones. Im still addicted to the sport and its nuances. 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. From interviews with players to tracking down developing stories, tennis commentary is an all-encompassing job. Mary Carillo Votes: 204 57.6% P Mac Votes: 37 10.5% Mal Washington Votes: 19 5.4% Barry Mackay Votes: 23 6.5% Jim Courier Votes: 15 4.2% Luke Jensen Votes: 56 15.8% Total voters 354 Prev 1 5 6 7 8 Next PHA New User Mar 26, 2014 #301 Avles said: Jensen for me, I can't stand that guy. Billy Packer was famous for bringing an angry old man's attitude to the most fun event in sports, the March Madness NCAA tournament. Tim McCarver shows why over-analysis makes bad sports announcers. In tennis, its all directed at you. When fans are looking for occasional, spot-on analysis while they enjoy the game, Morgan provides a constant stream of drivel. She was right, I was flat. He remains one of the worst basketball announcers of all time. She's quite irritable and shady. jimbo mack said: She was much better at tennis imo. Unfortunately, that bliss if often interrupted by the obnoxious drone of a terrible sports announcer. The best part about her is that she recognizes hidden talents in fairly unknown playersparticularly the recognition of when to approach the net and how to outmaneuver the opponent. Chris evert is by far the worst commentator. They have been recruiting and increasing their forces from six to seven months ago Neither of them wanted [the fight], then they brought thousands of their troops to Khartoum, he said. No, we did not have any early warning, Perthes said, according to minutes of the meeting viewed by the Guardian. 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. They are, but the same is true of most sports if you're anything beyond the most casual sort of fan. Cliff Drysdale hands down. roddick is great. Arias: Everyone hits and moves great. 1. Gilbert: I love it. In order to play you must be a registered user. How do these former players see their craft? Sorry, can't remember their names. ever necessary? It may not display this or other websites correctly. Other efforts to halt the slide to violence involved the African Unions representative in Khartoum, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the EU, UK and the UN. 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. Can't get his 'AWWWWWW YOU'VE GOTTA BE KIDDIN' ME!!!' But I hope Im still doing this when Im 90, because it feels like a dream to be courtside for the epics: Those times when both guys are cracking the ball, and youve got sweaty palms because you dont know whats going to happen. Spoiler. Arias: I knew there were some guys who thought I was good, and others who didnt think so. Commentators: The Best, The Worst, & The Average Who is the GWOT (Greatest waste of talent) on the ATP. I usually had a good idea of how I was playing, and what I wanted to do, anyway. He is quite loud, often drowning out his co-broadcaster, and over-uses his own knowledge by commenting on and analyzing every single aspect of a game. Having diversity in tennis also means having diversity of personality. 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. Its his easy amusement, lack of insight and worship of winners/any rally exceeding the length of a serve that irritates me about him. We believed what Burhan and Hemedti were saying: that they had the intention of turning power over to civilians. He wasn't worth 100th of what they paid him. Thats the great thing about sportsyou just disagree. I have always liked her. But he still can't analyze a basketball game. Jun 5, 2009. Also, if I hear him give the run down on Blake's injury and dealing with his father's death one more time, I'll vomit. Then Malvai WA - he might be a nice guy but I don't care when the camera is on - his insight is bland and he's not very professional in delivery. She is very intelligent, and is always very interesting with a lot of her stories. JavaScript is disabled. He is painful to listen to I agree. The worst, however, may be that guy with glasses who used to be on CBS, but now on ESPN. For more information, please see our Just like those analysists _always_ know what one was to buy or sell _after_ the market closed. Pat Cash is a complete jerk. Dean Treml/Getty Images. You must log in or register to reply here. I bet he was great. If you've ever heard his commentary, you'll understand. Both the general and Hemedti told the international community what they wanted to hear with the result that the US fundamentally misjudged who they were dealing with in Sudan. Like she gets GLEE from watching girls she doesn't like lose. But Chris Fowler is the worst tennis commentator in the business. Wait a moment and try again. Sadly, those announcers are few and far between. He always says "Heeelllloo!" I would say Andrew Castle is the worst commentator. Less than 12 hours later, the fighting began. She's self consumed and never has anything relevant or analytical to say about the matches. He may display simpleness on certain days, but sometimes that is the best way to let the crowd enjoy the match. Now, everyone can actually enjoy the tournament. There's a wonderful argument for everyone that has been mentioned, though. Her second divorce probably is what caused her to become this bitter, lonely bitch who thinks her shit don't stink. Tweetle-dee and Tweetle-dumb. Bill Walton remains one of the best, most underrated NBA centers of all time. Four days after, Why violence has broken out in Sudan video explainer, Sudan: evacuees brave 'risky' travel as fighting intensifies video report, UKgovernment extends Sudan evacuation with additional flight, Sudanese army blocks Britons from boarding last rescue flights, Deadline for British nationals to reach evacuation airfield in Sudan passes, NHSmedics and UK nationals faced risky route to Sudan evacuation point, Britons in Sudan have until midday on Saturday to fly out, ministers say, Fighting surges in Sudan even as ceasefire is extended, Pregnant woman and child stranded in Sudan due to Home Office delays, says husband, Sudan street battles threaten fragile ceasefire as Turkish plane shot, Saudi Arabia working for Sudan ceasefire and restoring civilian rule, The cost is crazy: fighting in Sudan sends food prices soaring. On Friday [14 April] evening we thought that de-escalation had begun We were wrong, Perthes said to UN staff in the internal meeting. Being from England, I cant comment much on the US tv commentators, but virtually all the 45+ British commentators just do my head in over here! Excellent, excellent use of the polling feature, Shoalin. I can't stand Mal Washington, Shriver, or Carilo either. You were, and probably still are a great tennis player, and lets keep it as that. So I feel like I can relate to the confidence and doubts of players. There is this one commentator who literally whispers instead of saying out things aloud. His constant gripes about players' actions, mid-major performances (even as they became ever better), and the energy surrounding his games finally got him booted into retirement. It comes from the minds of the commentators, from former players with unique perspectives. 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? I know I did some boneheaded things as a player, so I try to come in with that perspective, that no one is perfect. You're lucky you don't have him in the US. Theres so much more going on than just analyzing forehands and backhands. There's something invaluable about having a commentator who has played against both opponents in a match he's calling. I've never been impressed by her but she's never particularly annoyed me either. He asked what I was doing, and I said, Nothing! Then he asked, Do you want to do TV? and I said, Sure! A few days later I got an offer to commentate for ESPN International. John Alexander and Roger Rasheed have filled the dad-commentator niche over the last decade or so. Many commentators do not root for or even compliment the underdogs, but Navratilova appreciates them. Wish he was more of a regular or even guest presence. Worst thing is, that there were even 2 commentators for that match 1 barbwirebriefs1988 5 mo. Those now manoeuvring for advantage in Sudan and east Africa more broadly include China, Russia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Since joining the TNT analysis crew, it's hard to say whether Johnson has provided any genuinely insightful analysis into a basketball game. He's simply not professional, and it shows. I would frankly just rather watch the match and listen to the crowd than have her comment. This is the worst of worst case scenarios, Volker Perthes said. With Patrick, there is no middle ground: He either goes on a long, praising rant of a team and its players, or seemingly goes after them for the entire game. I actually like how he sometimes gets amused by his own humor lol. So I disbanded it and basically did nothing. Mark Knowles (Tennis Channel): I come at it from the players perspective; I think thats where I can be most valuable. Behind The Tour: Commentators. I muted the TV after watching this post. But at no point could you point to anything on the ground that would show that was the case, said Hudson. I watched yesterday's match and today's (3 hours yesterday in which to indulge in the subject), and the only thing I noticed was when Cliff asked Pam who were the best ROSers in the women's game, and Pam said she'd stick to active players. Mary C didn't just used to be a man, she still isand can kick yurass to prove it! Martina Navratilova was inducted into the International Tennis Federation Hall of Fame in 2019.
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