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GOTOTENNIS : JAMES BLAKE SPLITS WITH COACH BRIAN BARKER

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 21:21:10 +0000

Hi Van! "I'm kind of afraid those years were prime ones, too." Yep, I think that's the problem. It's also interesting that Barker says that Kelly shares many of his opinions as a coach. And that Kelly is a friend of both Barker and Blake. So in this case I'm thinking this switch is an attempt to get the same message from a different messenger. It doesn't sound like a guru-pupil type relationship a la Stefanki-Roddick. James is a really interesting case. Do you think he really has fulfilled his potential? Do you think he overachieved? I've always felt like there was something missing with James - but it's hard for me to put my finger on. He has a great family and support system, he's smart, well-educated, good-looking, likable, he's buddy-buddy with most of the Americans - and maybe all this is good enough for him. Unlike some of the other guys, he just doesn't seem to live and breathe for tennis. At least his well-adjusted personality will serve him well post-retirement. . .

GOTOTENNIS : SERENA WILLIAMS NAKED FOR ESPN THE MAGAZINE

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 19:48:05 +0000

Okay, okay. But you have to remember that issue is about athletes' bodies, not supermodel's bodies. Athlete's bodies are made to perform, not necessarily to look like Brooklyn Decker. And I have a feeling that Serena's physique helps her play the game that got her to No. 1 in the world. The interesting thing is that a player like Justine Henin or even he sister, Venus, obviously have different body types, different games, but still succeed.

GOTOTENNIS : SERENA WILLIAMS NAKED FOR ESPN THE MAGAZINE

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 19:44:24 +0000

Not that i know of - at first USA today said James Blake would be in the magazine but I don't think he is.

GOTOTENNIS : ANDY RODDICK: SOMETHINGS GOTTA GIVE

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 18:28:22 +0000

OKay, you guys have convinced me that spacing is key to a good system. Why not start the year in Asia? Move the Australian back a few weeks and start with the Shanghai Masters and China Open. Move back Wimbledon because there's basically 5 weeks of blah between W and the the Rogers Cup. The question is what to do with the weird hard court season before the claycourt season. Personally, I LOVE Indian Wells - it is my tournament - but having IW and Miami back to back after the Australian and before the clay court season is just weird! I still think in the ideal world the tennis season is over at the US Open (except for the year end champs). It just feels like the natural stopping point and everyone loves a big finale. The question is how to get to Asia, Europe and America etc. in 9 months instead of 11. That said, none of this will never happen! Maybe the ATP can carve out an extra week or two.

GOTOTENNIS : PHOTOS: AWKWARD MOMENTS AT THE CHINA OPEN PARTY

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 18:02:22 +0000

I would watch that show! The Tour.

GOTOTENNIS : BONJOUR TOKYO: MONFILS, TSONGA,

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 03:42:36 +0000

Ha, I had the same thought re: Roddick.

GOTOTENNIS : BONJOUR TOKYO: MONFILS, TSONGA,

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 22:42:49 +0000

I'm just not a fan of that lime sherbet green. And the shorts remind me of boxers. But Rafa makes it work. . .almost! The ATP needs a Most Adorable Player award and it needs to go to Jo-Dubs! Now if only he could wind a Major, too.

GOTOTENNIS : ANDY RODDICK: SOMETHINGS GOTTA GIVE

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 21:46:43 +0000

Hi Judy and Mary, found your comments and retrieved them from pergatory! Thanks for letting me know.

GOTOTENNIS : ANDY RODDICK: SOMETHINGS GOTTA GIVE

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 20:14:06 +0000

Yeah, I agree that the way the system is now makes shortening the season nearly impossible. There's always some very good excuse when it comes to making changes. I for one, think it makes a lot of sense to move the Australian Open to February, but obviously Australians don't see it my way - it's their summer tradition! I'd also like to tighten up the clay court season and the hard court season(s) - don't ask me how - and add a grass court masters event and make Davis Cup a once-every-two-years event. But I'm curious to hear your perspective as fans - irrespective of what is actually possible. In theory, would you welcome a shorter season or do you like the never-ending cycle of tournaments? As a fan, I think a shorter season would be more exciting.

GOTOTENNIS : MARAT SAFIN RETIREMENT WATCH: MARAT MANIA HITS BEIJING

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 18:28:47 +0000

Hey Judy! I know! Beijing's banner printers must have been like "Wow, this Safin guy's good for business!" Looking at the pictures from the tournament it seems that the city has really embraced this event and the players. A nice boost to the late season lull.

GOTOTENNIS : SOME EXCITEMENT: SERENA IS NO. 1, SHARAPOVA STILL WINNING

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 18:24:29 +0000

Now that's taking the Battle metaphor a little too seriously ;)

GOTOTENNIS : VIDEO: ROGER FEDERER FOR WILSON

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 08:21:34 +0000

Yeah,good point on the racquet change, guys. We're just getting into the whole K Factor thing. I'm still hoping Freakyfritters is right, and it's just a new pair of SOX wer'e talking about.

GOTOTENNIS : TENNIS RUMOR: SERENA WILLIAMS IN "DEEP TROUBLE"

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 04:26:25 +0000

I just can't believe that the No. 1 tennis player in the world may be banned from playing in the major events! I don't think it will happen. . .

GOTOTENNIS : VIDEO: ROGER FEDERER FOR WILSON

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 03:57:47 +0000

HAHA - SOX! Maybe Wilson is coming out with a new brand of Sox.

GOTOTENNIS : TENNIS DRAMA: IVANOVIC DESPAIRS, NADAL COMFORTS, SERENA BIDES HER TIME

Sun, 4 Oct 2009 20:07:11 +0000

Yeah, it did seem like the time was ripe for Brazil. Although I would have loved to see it in Chi-Town. I agree with McEnroe that the best punishment would be to force Serena to play more, not less!

GOTOTENNIS : TENNIS DRAMA: IVANOVIC DESPAIRS, NADAL COMFORTS, SERENA BIDES HER TIME

Sun, 4 Oct 2009 19:59:09 +0000

BTW - Norma's divorce cost him around $100 million. So after 15 months of wedded bliss, that comes to about $7,000,0000 a month? Yikes! But I'm sure he and Chris have a iron clad prenup

GOTOTENNIS : TENNIS DRAMA: IVANOVIC DESPAIRS, NADAL COMFORTS, SERENA BIDES HER TIME

Sun, 4 Oct 2009 19:39:18 +0000

Hi Tessa! I think Tennis Channel will be showing the men's semis and final (but on tape) Men's Semfinal 1 (DELAY)Saturday10:00 AM Men's Semfinal 2 (DELAY)Saturday12:30 PM Men's Final (DELAY)Sunday10:00 AM

GOTOTENNIS : TENNIS DRAMA: IVANOVIC DESPAIRS, NADAL COMFORTS, SERENA BIDES HER TIME

Sun, 4 Oct 2009 19:35:38 +0000

Oh, very cool! Thanks LongLiveKingRog for the translation.

GOTOTENNIS : NAKED TENNIS PLAYERS: GTT VS. ESPN THE MAGAZINE'S BODY ISSUE UPDATED

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 19:00:14 +0000

Glad to be of service, Judy!

GOTOTENNIS : NAKED TENNIS PLAYERS: GTT VS. ESPN THE MAGAZINE'S BODY ISSUE UPDATED

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 18:59:58 +0000

Ahhhhhh. . . Marat! I can see the blog now. www.ahhhhhhmarat.com :)

gdp's Comments

GOTOTENNIS : JAMES BLAKE SPLITS WITH COACH BRIAN BARKER

GOTOTENNIS : SERENA WILLIAMS NAKED FOR ESPN THE MAGAZINE

GOTOTENNIS : SERENA WILLIAMS NAKED FOR ESPN THE MAGAZINE

GOTOTENNIS : ANDY RODDICK: SOMETHINGS GOTTA GIVE

GOTOTENNIS : PHOTOS: AWKWARD MOMENTS AT THE CHINA OPEN PARTY

GOTOTENNIS : BONJOUR TOKYO: MONFILS, TSONGA,

GOTOTENNIS : BONJOUR TOKYO: MONFILS, TSONGA,

GOTOTENNIS : ANDY RODDICK: SOMETHINGS GOTTA GIVE

GOTOTENNIS : ANDY RODDICK: SOMETHINGS GOTTA GIVE

GOTOTENNIS : MARAT SAFIN RETIREMENT WATCH: MARAT MANIA HITS BEIJING

GOTOTENNIS : SOME EXCITEMENT: SERENA IS NO. 1, SHARAPOVA STILL WINNING

GOTOTENNIS : VIDEO: ROGER FEDERER FOR WILSON

GOTOTENNIS : TENNIS RUMOR: SERENA WILLIAMS IN "DEEP TROUBLE"

GOTOTENNIS : VIDEO: ROGER FEDERER FOR WILSON

GOTOTENNIS : TENNIS DRAMA: IVANOVIC DESPAIRS, NADAL COMFORTS, SERENA BIDES HER TIME

GOTOTENNIS : TENNIS DRAMA: IVANOVIC DESPAIRS, NADAL COMFORTS, SERENA BIDES HER TIME

GOTOTENNIS : TENNIS DRAMA: IVANOVIC DESPAIRS, NADAL COMFORTS, SERENA BIDES HER TIME

GOTOTENNIS : TENNIS DRAMA: IVANOVIC DESPAIRS, NADAL COMFORTS, SERENA BIDES HER TIME

GOTOTENNIS : NAKED TENNIS PLAYERS: GTT VS. ESPN THE MAGAZINE'S BODY ISSUE *UPDATED*

GOTOTENNIS : NAKED TENNIS PLAYERS: GTT VS. ESPN THE MAGAZINE'S BODY ISSUE *UPDATED*

GOTOTENNIS : NAKED TENNIS PLAYERS: GTT VS. ESPN THE MAGAZINE'S BODY ISSUE UPDATED

GOTOTENNIS : NAKED TENNIS PLAYERS: GTT VS. ESPN THE MAGAZINE'S BODY ISSUE UPDATED