Aug 26, 2019, 8:43 AM PDT. 1. is also the kind of survey where you somehow need more than one vote since there are so many deserving. I agree that Cliff Drysdale is the worst commentator. A forum community dedicated to Tennis players and enthusiasts. Why does Mary Carillo hate the Williams sisters? | Page 4 | Tennis Forum If you are already a Tennis.com user click the LOGIN button, otherwise create an account and start playing. Fuzzy Yellow Balls - Video Tennis Lessons, Tennis Express - Racquets, Shoes, and Apparel. When I played, we all had strengths and weaknesses, and we tried to exploit them. I learned from Don Candy, my coach when I was young. 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. I noticed that, generally ok with Nick Mullins though Name pronunciations of all tennis commentators is pretty bad. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. But how much do you know about the people speaking through your screens, and how they do their jobs? On-court coaching is a no-brainer. At least you don't have Eurosport's Serbs commentating Robbie Koenig is the worst tennis commentator I've ever heard. Can't get his 'AWWWWWW YOU'VE GOTTA BE KIDDIN' ME!!!' Thank You Lord !!! 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. Archived post. The worst commentators EVER! | Tennis Forum The only way I can do the job is just to say what I think. From the television side, Id like to see more innovation. With attendance limited, tennis commentators are more essential than ever. She has a fairly nice voice to listen to, and even her accent is kinda cute, imo. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 2. 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. 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. She breaks down strokes and talents like no one else is capable of doing. She is an analyst for Tennis on NBC and a reporter for NBC Olympic broadcasts . I cant find the mute button fast enough. I think Marie Carillo is definitely the best one of all of them. You must log in or register to reply here. 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. Carlitos the Defender! I usually had a good idea of how I was playing, and what I wanted to do, anyway. Im amazed that so many people like Tracy Austin, the condescending know-it-all that she is. It is always fun to see him and Andy Roddick crack jokes at each other and to watch him discuss strategic outlooks on matches. The major networks usually feature men, but Navratilova was and will always be one of the brightest thinkers in tennis. And I do think he's entertaining from time to time. I've heard good things about Todd Woodbridge too, but I've never had the pleasure. Mark Knowles (Tennis Channel): I come at it from the players perspective; I think thats where I can be most valuable. Sometimes, he is so far off on his delivery that you can even see his co-announcers cringe. 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. She provides insightful commentary and I think her digs are hilarious. Minnesota (3-3-3, 12 points) is winless in St. Paul and has dropped seven points from winning positions this season. Commentators: The Best, The Worst, & The Average Who is the GWOT (Greatest waste of talent) on the ATP. haha im probably the only one who likes that, but i think mal washington is just the worst hands down, he has never said anything that was worth saying ever, every word that comes out of his mouth is pretty much a waste of sound waves, i especially hate how at the AO he was sitting in the stands and talking, actually whispering into the mic all this pointless stuff. Famous for his days alongside "Jimmy the Greek" while dinosaurs still roamed the earth, Brent Musburger has become quite the dinosaur himself. I was lucky enough to start working with Barry MacKay, who became my mentor. I had long blond hair, so maybe I looked like a star, even though I wasnt one. 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. Federer Roddick USO Semi 07 w/Andre's commentary for anyone interested: Best: lucky to get the Aussies commentate during the slams so former and current players like Hewitt, Millman and Groth offer an amazing insight that the older commentators don't have. LOL The same technique that you say was gained from professional help, is the same technique tennis commentators were saying . But yea, Chris Evert is the WORST tennis commentator on TV. i like ted robinson a lot too. He's SO smug and arrogant. His comments are quite general and never lead to any genuinely interesting interplay with the other announcers. 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. I love JMac, he says what he is thinking about whoever is playing the match. This is the worst of worst case scenarios, Volker Perthes said. He also made fun of Mac's serve speed (to his face) which made for extra amusement. 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. Also eff the fake crowd noise and the ads that follow in the changeover. Ill never forget getting [opera singer] Placido Domingo to sing a few notes for us at the US Open. But, during the game, his mix of constant analysis of everything going on, feeble attempts at wry humor, and a tendency toward grandiose verbiage that makes the eyes roll, is enough to push viewers to turn off the television. Dr Hannah Waddilove, a Foreign Office east Africa analyst, said western influence had declined from a high point in the early 1990s. Pam Shriver, for all the reasons previously mentioned. He helps you see or be aware of many tiny details of both technique and tactics, and also has a million anecdotes. And the constant references to personal slights dating back to the 1990s? He's total *********-iness is matched only by Chris Fowler. Both factions had been mobilising for a struggle, stockpiling ammunition, accelerating recruitment, bringing in extra fuel and medical supplies, even blood. he message from the senior United Nations officials to their staff was honest if unapologetic. Grand Slam mixed doubles results. Was that Nick Mullins? The way he analyses the game and how he expresses it, just makes watching the match so much more interesting. This man's outrageous outfits are indicative of the way he speaks about tennis. 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. ago Swiatek - there's no 'n' in her last name. He acknowledges the great movers and base-liners of today's game. Best for me: Roddick, Connors honorable mention. Most players were lucky to get on TV at all. Cahill has coached; Lleyton Hewitt, Andre Agassi, Fernando Verdasco, Daniela Hantuchov, Andy Murray, and Ernest Gulbis; so if anybody knows to analyze a tennis match it would be Darren. I have felt this since beginning my tennis career over a year ago. Archived post. 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. Leif Shiras (Tennis Channel): When I was a player, I filled in at the clay-court event in Stowe, Vt. But they can also be made fun and entertaining by great analysis and comments about the players and the match. 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? McCarver knows baseball as well as anyone around the game and is a pleasure to listen to in post-game analysis or talk show breakdowns of major sports events. Millman is great to listen come Aussie swing, Goodall for all time. We all know you play guitar Jim, you don't need to write a song and perform it on national television just to prove it. I've come to the conclusion that there are just too damn many to choose from. This guy Tim Ryan or whatever his name is on ESPN commentating on the Scottsdale final just gave Spadea the 1st set after he broke to go up 6-5 on Kiefer. 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. 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. The girl announcers were making fun of the power shreek (I know some think that is annoying.I think its sounds like sexy times). The best and the worst of tennis commentary In my opinion the worst commentator is Mal Washington. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Was making that switch the worst decision by a video game maker in history? Is he on the payroll like others? 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.. 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. Alcaraz Tops Tsitsipas i. I would say Andrew Castle is the worst commentator. Everyone, more or less, loves Magic. Residents of Khartoum say they have been warning about such a clash for months. It's not just Pat Cash, we're also forced to tolerate the uppermost unctuous peon cnut Sue Barker. 0. Every so often, though, Ill sit down and watch some of my win over [Steffi] Graf at the WTA Championships in 88. 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. Mal Washington is OK, except he conducts the worst post match interviews. Talking a good game: Commentators are more essential than ever, Brett Haber, Paul Annacone, Jimmy Arias bring coaching and playing experience to the booth. I can't stand Mal Washington, Shriver, or Carilo either. Yesterday, I watched the WTA match with sharipova. He plays no favorites and leaves nothing inside. 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!!" 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. Which channel was he on (so I know to avoid)? It sure is nice to have Gilbert talk about tennis instead of Collins (see previous slide). ~Surface Variety and Marketing Gang~ Venus Serena Shuai Z. Su-Wei Danielle. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I've always thought Malavai Washington wasn't that bad, at least he doesn't drool over someone of the same sex, even if his comments are somewhat mediocre and uninteresting. I agree witjh Borisboris. Do yourself a favor and mute the TV. Reply posted by Bobby Fackrell, at 16:06 18 Nov 2020 Bobby Fackrell. Johnny Mac appreciates and accepts the way the game has changed since his era. 1 player in the world. I was referring more to his ridiculous phrases he comes out with. He was bearable before that though. WHERE ARE THEY NOW? The biggest tennis stars of the 1990s Who are the Best and Worst Commentators? - Tennis Now Point Cris Collinsworth suffers so strongly by comparison that he ranks as one of the worst announcers ever in sports. Plus it always helps to have someone in the booth whose actually played the guys on court. Some tennis matches can be very boring, especially if the commentators bring nothing to the table. His personality livens up all matches. Pat McEnroe is so judgmental and boring (terrible combo). Sitting next to him was like sitting next to an analyst every day. Then, at a certain point, I didnt want it anymore. Is John Inverdale the worst tennis 'commentator'? - Reddit Jun 5, 2009. Who are the ESPN+ commentators?? | Tennis Forum But while were familiar with many of them from their playing days, what have they learned about the sport up in the booth? Pesonally I have to say Mal Washington right now because, although he doesnt annoy me as much outright like Carillo or P Mac but he does it more passive-aggressively, by NEVER saying anything interesting or useful, and pointing out only the most painfully obviously things. RenaGOAT94 said: She's quite irritable and shady. 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. Sometimes a players coach might ask me, Why are you so negative? Usually, though, the players like me after I meet them. Unless, of course, he is busy on a tangent about Britney Spears during overtime of a major college football game. But this :? Sadly, he was as overrated as an announcer as he was underrated as a player. Jimmy Arias (Tennis Channel): After I retired, I started a junior academy, but I hated it. The generation of tennis players that took the . But when its Day 13 at Roland Garros, what else can you say about Rafael Nadal except, Hey, hes great on clay?. Is Pam Shriver the worst commentator right now? | Tennis Forum Every time I see him on the sideline, I wonder: How does someone that large go up and down a football field? His jokes, which sound hilarious coming next to Mike Wilbon in the familiar confines of his studio, usually fell flat during the football broadcast. Davenport, Pereira, and Cahill also do a really good job. Worst Announcers in Sports | MacRumors Forums We believed what Burhan and Hemedti were saying: that they had the intention of turning power over to civilians. Their voices fill our ears every day. His english is not bad, but doesn't express himself as good, and it shows. I think availability was my strongest suit, because I usually lost early (laughs). 'Oil painting of a backhand/tennis from another dimension' guy is the worst. I think Jim Courier is the best of the lot. Novak Djokovic had praised Drysdale during a Wimbledon interview earlier this year for "breaking down his game so well," but everybody knows the No. 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. French Open. Keep smiling Magic. 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. Kornheiser is a great talk show host and his show, Pardon the Interruption, is one of the stronger segments on ESPN's programming schedule. Laura Robson seems newish here. I work for Tennis Channel and the BBC at Wimbledon, and I might have six different partners during a tournament. I didnt have a big serve, so I needed to think my way through matches. But Patrick? None of that saved Russell's career as an announcer. jimbo mack said: She was much better at tennis imo. Who are the Best and Worst Commentators? As nostalgic as the experience is, Caray needs to learn to get the calls right. John Alexander and Roger Rasheed have filled the dad-commentator niche over the last decade or so. 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. Aaaaaaaaaagassiiiiiiiiiiiiii.the only match I remember him commenting was the Roddick Fed 07 USO semi and he was probably the best commentary I've ever heard. The worst commentary by her so far was at the AO, in the SF when Serena was playing Maria. 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. Out of all the commentators I definitely think she's the most interesting. What I want, and I think fans do too, are good matches. Nothing worst than forced fake hype. It was obviously coming and I dont think anything could have stopped it said el-Noor. Wish he was more of a regular or even guest presence. As nutty as he was playing on the court, he is shockingly very calm and normal in the booth. 'The worst of worst case scenarios': western diplomats blindsided over He's simply not professional, and it shows. That required believing the leopard had changed its spots. !' yelling out of my head. Sang Bin Jeong had his third . Insightful? 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. Anyone catch Roddick's comments with Chris Fowler about commentators How do these former players see their craft? But, as an announcer, Vitale can be hard to stand. Pat Cash is a complete jerk<snip>and he's only interested in self promotion. She's honest, and one of the few commentators that doesn't suck up to players. I remember whenever Rafter played, he would always, FOR EVERY MATCH mention that Rafter was one of nine children in his family. I assume so. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. If you've ever heard his commentary, you'll understand. 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. Does anything else need to be said? They say it was always clear that army units loyal to Sudans military ruler, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, would end up fighting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, and that warning lights were flashing red long before 15 April, when the shooting started. I would frankly just rather watch the match and listen to the crowd than have her comment. The Best TV Commentators in Tennis - Bleacher Report I love Pam. They always know what the right play was _after_ the point is over. Having diversity in tennis also means having diversity of personality. I would mute them but i like hearing the ball hit back and forth haha. Try again My vote goes to Joel Myers. He wont say anything at all until 45 minutes into the match then its "break point, Roddick" and then you dont hear him again until someone misses a short ball from 3 feet behind the net, and then with his amazing insight he will add "you GOTTA make that". Residents and regional experts say governments and NGOs should have been better prepared for violence. Wow, I feel better - carry on. Who do you find to be the most annoying tennis commentators and - Quora 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. Refreshing, funny and insightful. Kasatkina - there's a 't' In her last name. I've heard her pretty often and thought she's fine. Now, everyone can actually enjoy the tournament. Business as Usual: Alcaraz Shines, Sets Zverev Swiatek Breezes Past Pera in Madrid for 50th Ca Tsitsipas Edges Thiem in Final Set Breaker at M Sabalenka Pushes Past Osorio to Reach Round of Medvedev up and Running in Madrid with Win over Rune Tops Bublik from Match Points Down, Ruud T Swiatek Eases Past Grabher in Madrid Opener, Alcaraz Roars Back Against Ruusuvuori in Madrid. gaia1702 1 yr. ago It was a female commentator, I'm not sure which one. I'm just not very crazy about this guy. Arias: As a kid, I was sure I was going to be the No. Didn't seem like he knew what he was doing or where he was. 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. I think being a parent helps [Shriver has two sons and a daughter in their teens]. Morgan is another sad entry into the "great player, terrible sportscaster" category. Please get rid of Mark Petchey he is the worst tennis commentator ever and just never SHUTS UP! Chris evert is by far the worst commentator. Perhaps the greatest female player of all time, she improvised well and executed game plans to near-perfection. As the Boston Celtics franchise center, he won 11 NBA titles and changed the history of the sport forever. 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. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 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. Dick Enberg gets a nod for his extreme lack of connection to the sport, but the worst BY FAR is Johnny Mac. Bill Walton remains one of the best, most underrated NBA centers of all time. I am happy that he is no longer a main commentator, and I will definitely not be reading any of his books in my lifetime. JavaScript is disabled. The south African guy? US commentators point out that the 2021 military coup came just hours after Fattah al-Burhan assured the US special envoy for the Horn of Africa of his commitment to a transition to civilian rule. Insight, humor, down to the tone of his voice was all perfect. Effing love Killer's commentary. The constant disrespect of Karatsev from the McEnroe bros was worse. So I feel like I can relate to the confidence and doubts of players. There's something invaluable about having a commentator who has played against both opponents in a match he's calling. Roddick is hilarious. JavaScript is disabled. I like the slower courts, because I like rallies. 1 player in the world loves to joke around. These are people with masters degrees in tennis competition; theres so much detail in what they see in each point. Thiem beats Nadal at ATP Finals - BBC Sport Yes, that's Colin Cowherd. I can't remember how often I've thought "SHUT UP ALREADY" while watching USA's Flushing coverage. To top it off, her voice sounds like nails on a chalkboard! Who are, in your opinion, the 5 best commentators? : r/tennis - Reddit Who is the WORST commentator?? I don't have Tennis Channel any more but is the Americans commentators talking about SHARADOPE doping BAN and the comments made by the recent players. Career titles. Sadly, those announcers are few and far between. Andrew Castle, hands down. I thought she might have been alluding to the one who does not read her e-mail. ever necessary? Rather than criticize, I want to respect what the performers do, and give an idea of what happens when you face adversity. Talk about reviving a very old thread. I know, it's hard to replace John Madden. It's great to hear about the players fitness regiments, equiptment, and some of the other exciting things in the players lives. You put in long days, 12 to 14 hours. 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. I have always liked her. Optimism possibly misguided, according to many commentators remained until the last minute. So I wasn't missing the intensity. Then come eurosport Federer bootlickers and not so obvious Djokovic haters. Although Pam Shriver is a pretty bad commentator there aren't very many people that are substantially better. I see the one you are talking about I think, I can't stand him. Folks, don't watch that crap.". Chrissy can be a tad annoying once and awhile.
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