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. What do you all think of Stephanie Dubois as a commentator? - Tennis Forum Is he on the payroll like others? Arias: I knew there were some guys who thought I was good, and others who didnt think so. When fans are looking for occasional, spot-on analysis while they enjoy the game, Morgan provides a constant stream of drivel. You should hear the woman calling the Tauson-Collins match right now On tennis channel. Almost everything he says is just a reiteration (stuttering included) of what the current scoreline is. 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. Unfortunately, that bliss if often interrupted by the obnoxious drone of a terrible sports announcer. Gilbert is somebody the game of tennis needs. 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. The way he analyses the game and how he expresses it, just makes watching the match so much more interesting. It's the combination of the whiney thin nature of her voice with her superior air that just gets to me. I think Marie Carillo is definitely the best one of all of them. clif drysdale, for every intelligent comment he makes he makes another 30 stupid ones, the guys has these old cliche's that only he understands too. He's SO smug and arrogant. Mini Arkou Minawi, the governor of Darfur and the head of the Sudan Liberation Army a former rebel group that joined the government in Khartoum in October 2020 after fighting for about 18 years said he had warned from March that war was coming and had urged both factions involved not to fight in the cities among women and children, we used to go and fight in the mountains. Which channel was he on (so I know to avoid)? Having diversity in tennis also means having diversity of personality. (modern). VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Kind of contradicting my point about the British commentators loving Henman lol. Wish he was more of a regular or even guest presence. The generation of tennis players that took the . I still feel lucky after 20 years to be doing what Im doing. I agree that Cliff Drysdale is the worst commentator. We are now in the war and the most scary thing is that it will become a civil war. But she won my heart when Blake yelled at her for talking too loud during his match and she kept going. 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. Chrissy can be a tad annoying once and awhile. Bill Walton remains one of the best, most underrated NBA centers of all time. I have never been a big fan of Henman but I have to say I was put off him more by the ridiculous commentary that he gets with the constant 'Tim Lovin' over here. Seriously, since when is saying, "a hundred-yard touchdown return for the touchdown!" 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? Jun 5, 2009. Their voices fill our ears every day. They always know what the right play was _after_ the point is over. I think its obvious this ****** is the worst i've ever heard. Keep smiling Magic. Tracy Austin (Tennis Channel): I was the second seed at Wimbledon in 1983, but I had to pull out with a stress fracture. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. She says the same thing the whole match and i don't get why she keeps saying because Serena is playing bad she lacks motivation.. i don't think Serena lacks motivation what so ever. JavaScript is disabled. Morgan is another sad entry into the "great player, terrible sportscaster" category. Chip Caray's voice always reminds fans of his beloved grandfather, the immortal Harry Caray. JavaScript is disabled. 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. But when its Day 13 at Roland Garros, what else can you say about Rafael Nadal except, Hey, hes great on clay?. Did I call it before or what?! Minawi said a key moment was the conclusion of a UN and US-backed deal late last year, which was supposed to lead to a transition to civilian-led government and security sector reform. Also eff the fake crowd noise and the ads that follow in the changeover. And I do think he's entertaining from time to time. !' yelling out of my head. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Enberg -- at his best while keeping an eye on NFL scores That ESPN crossover guy is out of this world too forgot his name. From interviews with players to tracking down developing stories, tennis commentary is an all-encompassing job. Theres this singular baseline style now, which can make their jobs harder than they need to be. Im still addicted to the sport and its nuances. I assume so. I mean, it was horrendous, and a complete waste of three minutes. Roddick is hilarious. Who are the Best and Worst Commentators? - Tennis Now Point Sports are about love and fun: sitting back and basking in the pure joy of watching the game. I've never been impressed by her but she's never particularly annoyed me either. hey! You need to be a chameleon; you need some variation in your game. You may not be a great commentator, but we'll always love you anyway. B. Austin: The fun part of tennis is that its this tug of war on more than one level. Insightful? He also made fun of Mac's serve speed (to his face) which made for extra amusement. Everyone, more or less, loves Magic. Is it just me or does anyone else feel the same? roddick is great. Hilarious stuff :lol: 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. You can have fun down there, too. compared to the likes of martina nav she's like a harmless puppy tho. The most annoying tennis commentators I find are the British ones because they talk about what players should do better to win and what they are doing wrong etc, which really bugs me because these guys never won ANY Grand Slams. Unfortunately, his monotone voice and off-cue delivery on-air make it difficult for fans to appreciate his insights. But that keeps it fresh. I was so embarrassed for him a couple of years ago when Andy Roddick played his first Wimbledon in 2001 and Jim felt he had to go into the nearest studio and record an original song on acoustic guitar dedicated to Andy. Kasatkina - there's a 't' In her last name. Mary C didn't just used to be a man, she still isand can kick yurass to prove it! MeatTornado Talk Tennis Guru. In western capitals, there will now be difficult conversations about what could have been done more effectively to guide a transition from military to civilian rule after the fall of the veteran authoritarian ruler Omar al-Bashir in 2019 following months of popular protests. 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. We tried even with last ditch diplomacy last week and we have failed.. There's a wonderful argument for everyone that has been mentioned, though. The worst commentary by her so far was at the AO, in the SF when Serena was playing Maria. Gilbert: I love it. Best and Worst (or most annoying) commentator? | Talk Tennis His english is not bad, but doesn't express himself as good, and it shows. if I sit down to watch a good match and then hear his voice, I feel like the match is semi ruined and i have to either mute him or feel annoyed throughout. i don't know how pmac got the most votes, he is not that bad. You put in long days, 12 to 14 hours. All rights reserved. I bet he was great. Sam Smith is really good commenting the WTA side of things. If Im playing Nadal, Im swinging my serve to his backhand in the deuce court and coming in. One woman cheering for USTA womans players! 0. He's total *********-iness is matched only by Chris Fowler. One criticism is that sanctions should have been imposed on Hemedti and the RSF to send a strong signal after they massacred about 200 pro-democracy demonstrators in June 2019 as they moved to sideline civilians and consolidate their grip on power. Please, thanks. not on the listWHY? Billy Packer was famous for bringing an angry old man's attitude to the most fun event in sports, the March Madness NCAA tournament. Here is the list of the 20 worst announcers in sports. 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. Why does Mary Carillo hate the Williams sisters? | Page 4 | Tennis Forum 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! 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. 'Oil painting of a backhand/tennis from another dimension' guy is the worst. 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. Bill Russell is one of the great, out-sized personalities in NBA history. 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". The Weather Underground forecast calls for a high of 62 degrees and a 79% chance . Very boring with the same mono tone voice all the time. ever necessary? Still remember that match between A-Rod and Fed in the Open quarters where Andre was commenting and it was so insightful, down to the mechanics of what makes for a strong two-hander. His punditry is awful and he seems to amaze the ex-professional co-commentator with his utter ineptitude and poor grasp of the game. Feb 16, 2021 #30 Ex-ESPN tennis analyst Doug Adler remains unjustly sidelined over 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. But Patrick? Come join the discussion about players, gear, matches, scores, guidelines, and more! I can see exactly the same happening with Murray in years to come. Dieu Soit Lou !!!! 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. Maybe some of you like her, but I don't liker her commentary at all. When Novak was down a break in the first set, they were saying "is he having physical issues". Put him out to pasture. Alexandra Stevenson - Wikipedia 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. I have always liked her. So I feel like I can relate to the confidence and doubts of players. He knows the game very wellnot just from experience but from knowledge. Darren Cahill has been a great speaker for the game over the years, even while balancing his job as a coach for certain players. But he still can't analyze a basketball game. With attendance limited, tennis commentators are more essential than ever. From downloaded matches Roddick and McEnroe seem very good. Was there no warning, one staff member asked? Most players were lucky to get on TV at all. I start to feel as though I'm sucking on lemons during her quiefs. ESPN's John McEnroe and Chris Evert aren't nearly the candid, truth-be-told tennis commentators we hear and read about. Thank You Lord !!! The way Gimelstob talks is easily understandable by the people and makes the most sense to non-tennis fans. To each their own, though. Mar 21, 2021 #2 Best for me: Roddick, Connors honorable mention Worst: I really do not dislike any of them. Unless, of course, he is busy on a tangent about Britney Spears during overtime of a major college football game. Was that Nick Mullins? I especially hate how she feels the need to mention Serena's losses every 5 minutes. Cheap joke, perhaps, but Siragusa's broadcast is no light show: he constantly tries to showcase himself when he is on screen, thinks he is the centerpiece of the game, and is, frankly, pretty boring.