Once Serena Williams retire put the USTA on suicide watch.
Jack Sock? This guy has maybe a ceiling of top 20 guy. Nice serve, but overall his game lacks any mobility or defense. Add in that hes a total headcase and hes just your typical big serving american with little else. Looks like a poor mans Tsonga at this point.
Harrison, Isner, Querrey etc, solid top 20-30 guys but none that will ever contend for a major.
On the womens side Stephens looks like a future fringe top 10'er and Madison Keys has nice potential but after that just alot of top 50 fodder.
USA tennis is going to go thru a absolutely horrible patch here with really no legit contenders for prolly about 5 years. They need to seriously change the way they teach the game. Every single guy is built the same gamewise, big serve, good vollyer, slower, bad defense, lacking all around game. This isnt 1980 and the game of tennis has evolved so much. These types of players are really no longer a force and get exposed routinely. The Spanish and French programs stress all around tennis games and its no suprise why they pump out so many good tennis players compared to USA.
Once Serena Williams retire put the USTA on suicide watch.
Jack Sock? This guy has maybe a ceiling of top 20 guy. Nice serve, but overall his game lacks any mobility or defense. Add in that hes a total headcase and hes just your typical big serving american with little else. Looks like a poor mans Tsonga at this point.
Harrison, Isner, Querrey etc, solid top 20-30 guys but none that will ever contend for a major.
On the womens side Stephens looks like a future fringe top 10'er and Madison Keys has nice potential but after that just alot of top 50 fodder.
USA tennis is going to go thru a absolutely horrible patch here with really no legit contenders for prolly about 5 years. They need to seriously change the way they teach the game. Every single guy is built the same gamewise, big serve, good vollyer, slower, bad defense, lacking all around game. This isnt 1980 and the game of tennis has evolved so much. These types of players are really no longer a force and get exposed routinely. The Spanish and French programs stress all around tennis games and its no suprise why they pump out so many good tennis players compared to USA.
America's best athletes dont play tennis. They play football, basketball and even baseball. US tennis is still a rich white kid sport and the rich kids dont always have the best work ethic to be #1.
America's best athletes dont play tennis. They play football, basketball and even baseball. US tennis is still a rich white kid sport and the rich kids dont always have the best work ethic to be #1.
America's best athletes dont play tennis. They play football, basketball and even baseball. US tennis is still a rich white kid sport and the rich kids dont always have the best work ethic to be #1.
^This^
All the best athletes are playing other sports. Can you imagine what some of the NBA players would be like on a tennis court if they had a racquet put in their hands at the age of 4? It would be similar to what Serena has done on the WTA tour.
Speaking of american tennis players, Ryan Harrison is a petulant brat on the court. Cant stand that kid.
America's best athletes dont play tennis. They play football, basketball and even baseball. US tennis is still a rich white kid sport and the rich kids dont always have the best work ethic to be #1.
^This^
All the best athletes are playing other sports. Can you imagine what some of the NBA players would be like on a tennis court if they had a racquet put in their hands at the age of 4? It would be similar to what Serena has done on the WTA tour.
Speaking of american tennis players, Ryan Harrison is a petulant brat on the court. Cant stand that kid.
All the best athletes are playing other sports. Can you imagine what some of the NBA players would be like on a tennis court if they had a racquet put in their hands at the age of 4? It would be similar to what Serena has done on the WTA tour.
Goes to show what a f***ing awesome job Richard Williams did with the few resources he has. I wont comment on him personally but as a dad/coach it has been a job well done
How do you get the best 4 year old athletes to play tennis? The USTA would have to step in IMO to get it done because today's kids see the glamour in being Luck, Lebron, Durant and Trout. Not Isner or Harrison.
All the best athletes are playing other sports. Can you imagine what some of the NBA players would be like on a tennis court if they had a racquet put in their hands at the age of 4? It would be similar to what Serena has done on the WTA tour.
Goes to show what a f***ing awesome job Richard Williams did with the few resources he has. I wont comment on him personally but as a dad/coach it has been a job well done
How do you get the best 4 year old athletes to play tennis? The USTA would have to step in IMO to get it done because today's kids see the glamour in being Luck, Lebron, Durant and Trout. Not Isner or Harrison.
Can you imagine LeBron playing tennis??? Or Adrian Peterson?? There's your speed and all around game. Just too many other sports that offer more to Americans
Can you imagine LeBron playing tennis??? Or Adrian Peterson?? There's your speed and all around game. Just too many other sports that offer more to Americans
Tennis is not a sport set up for success in the poorer neighborhoods. Williams was anomaly as kids r not going to put up w that kind of rigid obsessive training programs when they can get instant gratification from their video games and other sports. The only chance of success r the boliterri type programs, but has been noted u still have to be able to draw the better athletes. Also, I dont think u can dismiss the impact/? Of steroids/PED
Tennis is not a sport set up for success in the poorer neighborhoods. Williams was anomaly as kids r not going to put up w that kind of rigid obsessive training programs when they can get instant gratification from their video games and other sports. The only chance of success r the boliterri type programs, but has been noted u still have to be able to draw the better athletes. Also, I dont think u can dismiss the impact/? Of steroids/PED
If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so. It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly. Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality. Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it. As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.