Comments on kenneth in the (212): Legends in Their Own Time

I have to figure Roddick can only be inspired by h...

2009-07-06T17:43:57.490-04:00

I have to figure Roddick can only be inspired by his performance. He didn't just happen to play the match of his life. He's made some significant changes to his game, in both mechanics (he hasn't hit that flat backhand down the line EVER that I can remember) and strategy under new coach Stefanki. I think he'll continue to improve, and I'll be right there with you rooting hard for him at the Open. I think he's set himself for a career renaissance and at 26 (I think), he's got some good years ahead of him.

One point about the women's rankings. The points ...

2009-07-06T13:48:54.707-04:00

One point about the women's rankings. The points for majors were doubled this year over the next level Tier I events precisely to avoid the current situation. In spite of that, Safina has still managed to get to and remain ranked no. 1 both because of getting consistently deep into the last four majors (2 finals and 2 semis) and winning several big Tier I's but also because Serena continues to play far less than even the tournament minimum standard currently set. Part of that was due to a knee injury in the spring that forced her out of most of the clay season when Safina really racked up the points. If Serena played more consistently throughout the year, this would not be an issue.

Also, if Federer had experience similar gaps in his schedule this year like Serena, he'd be in the exact same position she is. He's barely ranked no. 1 now on points largely because he won Madrid prior to the French. Those points made the difference in his current ranking advantage.

What's lost in this whole media thing is Roger Fed...

2009-07-06T13:27:14.645-04:00

What's lost in this whole media thing is Roger Federer has the most "MENS" Grand Slam single titles. He is not even close to the most of all time. That is a women Margaret Court with 24 Grand Slam singles titles. Steffi Graf has 22, Martina and Chris have 18. So put Roger in his own category
Most Mens Grand Slam singles titles. Not most Grand Slam singles titles ever.

Source

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennis_statistics#Women_2

KENNETH, your love for this sport is sooooo REFRES...

2009-07-06T03:39:53.977-04:00

KENNETH, your love for this sport is sooooo REFRESHING! It truly illustrates the need for ALL of us to have a reason to get up in the morning! ROGER, SERENA and VENUS, too, are UNBELIEVABLY PHENOMENAL! I would LOVE to be a fly on the wall when the three of them are together without anyone around. What do they say to each other? Their professional lives are BEYOND anything a person could DREAM for HIM/HERSELF. CONGRATS to all three of them!

Roddick was perfect he also played very well but h...

2009-07-06T02:46:22.452-04:00

Roddick was perfect he also played very well but he lost the winning chance.it was really very tough and interesting match.

well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
congrats federer.

I hope Roddick does not have a let down because he...

2009-07-06T01:58:45.152-04:00

I hope Roddick does not have a let down because he will be here in Indianapolis later this month. He should be the top seed for the Indianapolis Tennis Championships.