Although Pam Shriver is a pretty bad commentator there aren't very many people that are substantially better. Yes I respect her playing accomplishments, but I can't stand her constant thinly veiled digs at players, especially Ivanovic and some others, but especially Ana. He brings absolutely nothing to the experience (in fact I find that he detracts from it significantly). 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. I often dislike it when commentators speculate on a player's current state of mind and say it like it's true. The Loons and Dallas played to a scoreless draw. I think being a parent helps [Shriver has two sons and a daughter in their teens]. I especially hate how she feels the need to mention Serena's losses every 5 minutes. Her second divorce probably is what caused her to become this bitter, lonely bitch who thinks her shit don't stink. I was shocked the main thing we kept focus on with other embassies was transitional justice, gender empowerment and parliamentary things when the basic deal had not been done in the country, including the economic deal, Dercon said. With Patrick, there is no middle ground: He either goes on a long, praising rant of a team and its players, or seemingly goes after them for the entire game. Is he on the payroll like others? Here is a list of the best tennis commentators who are still currently broadcasting for television networks. He's simply not professional, and it shows. Once you see tennis as a chess match, youre hooked. He is quite loud, often drowning out his co-broadcaster, and over-uses his own knowledge by commenting on and analyzing every single aspect of a game. 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. So I feel like I can relate to the confidence and doubts of players. Austin: The fun part of tennis is that its this tug of war on more than one level. Commentators are our guides to the game, the soundtracks to our tennis-viewing lives. Talk about reviving a very old thread. It sure is nice to have Gilbert talk about tennis instead of Collins (see previous slide). Shamael el-Noor, a Khartoum-based Sudanese political analyst, said conversations with both factions convinced her violence was coming. 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. Archived post. One woman cheering for USTA womans players! Archived post. Also, for those Brits on this board, there were a bunch of British Wimbledon commentators in the 80's that I just detested. Cookie Notice !' yelling out of my head. Kasatkina - there's a 't' In her last name. Worst atrick McEnore (to pro-America; knows little about women's tennis), Ted Robinson (obssessed with Maria Sharapova Jim Courier (argues over nothing, John McEnroe (knows absolutley nothign about women's tennis) he message from the senior United Nations officials to their staff was honest if unapologetic. I get a little narcissistic. Novak Djokovic had praised Drysdale during a Wimbledon interview earlier this year for "breaking down his game so well," but everybody knows the No. Johnny Mac appreciates and accepts the way the game has changed since his era. . Unfortunately, that bliss if often interrupted by the obnoxious drone of a terrible sports announcer. So here I am at 19, and the first question Im asked on TV is about that storywow! The former great always seems to compare players to his era, carries grudges from three decades back, and never embraced any form of baseball statistics. I love it as much in the booth today as I did on the court 40 years ago. I know I did some boneheaded things as a player, so I try to come in with that perspective, that no one is perfect. With attendance limited, tennis commentators are more essential than ever. roddick is great. I love JMac, he says what he is thinking about whoever is playing the match. You really want people to understand how much is happening out there. Most players were lucky to get on TV at all. His most infamous moment came during the 1999 World Series, when he relentlessly prodded Pete Rose to admit he bet on baseball. To each their own, though. Reply posted by Bobby Fackrell, at 16:06 18 Nov 2020 Bobby Fackrell. Chris Evert, Tracy Austin, and Pam "Will you just look at Venus, she's as good as I thought she would be when I saw her in Compton" Shriver. More often that not, I find her commentary about technique or tactics is misguided, if not outright wrong. None of that saved Russell's career as an announcer. Yeah true! Come join the discussion about players, gear, matches, scores, guidelines, and more! I agree witjh Borisboris. I can see exactly the same happening with Murray in years to come. But yea, Chris Evert is the WORST tennis commentator on TV. Now the weaknesses arent as obvious, but I still think players could do a better job of going after them. Walton was very difficult to understand and never quite delivered his thoughts at the right moment. Spoiler. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast 63 35 Tennis Sports Professional sport You cannot be serious! 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. is also the kind of survey where you somehow need more than one vote since there are so many deserving. After youve called match after match, you can predict that its the mentally stronger player whos going to win. Complete Idiots!!!!!!!! His punditry is awful and he seems to amaze the ex-professional co-commentator with his utter ineptitude and poor grasp of the game. Her and Dick Enberg (another commentator I find highly annoying) were licking Maria's ass the whole match, and DOGGING Serena. Russian commentators are hands down the worst. not if i'd actually care that much about ESPN-commentators and their agenda :shrug: Is Pam Shriver the worst commentator right now? :shrug: I don't care for ESPN commentators in general (except BG), but I love when Chrissie shades her on air. 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. And I do think he's entertaining from time to time. The story of a match isnt obvious, the framing isnt automatic, says Ken Solomon, CEO of Tennis Channel. Commentators: The Best, The Worst, & The Average Who is the GWOT (Greatest waste of talent) on the ATP. Henman could get absolutely pasted and his opponent play the best offensive point of their life and the commentators will just say 'unlucky Tim, good effort, almost got him'. Insight, humor, down to the tone of his voice was all perfect. You've probably heard their voices during a match, but now WTA's Behind The Tour takes you face to face with the commentators who called the action during the WTA Finals in Singapore. Cameron Hudson, an expert in US Africa policy at Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, said: There were moments where sanctions could have been used to great effect and could have changed the trajectory Hemedti has been able to reinvent himself as a politician and a statesman and we, the US, allowed that to happen.. It may not display this or other websites correctly. (modern). The worst commentary by her so far was at the AO, in the SF when Serena was playing Maria. I have always liked her. Best: L. Hewitt - Many on here from North America and Europe probably never heard Hewitt commentating, the guy is really something. 0. There's something invaluable about having a commentator who has played against both opponents in a match he's calling. Like many former players, Jackson knows a lot about the NBA game. 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. I think Jim Courier is the best of the lot. He's a college football guy who got shifted over to tennis in the off-season by ESPN. If you are already a Tennis.com user click the LOGIN button, otherwise create an account and start playing. The constant disrespect of Karatsev from the McEnroe bros was worse. Every time I see him on the sideline, I wonder: How does someone that large go up and down a football field? She's pressed her singles career could never go further than Memphis MM. These are people with masters degrees in tennis competition; theres so much detail in what they see in each point. Many residents watched the movements of high-profile foreign diplomats in Khartoum as an indication of risk. Bill Russell is one of the great, out-sized personalities in NBA history. A Hall-of-Famer, Shriver tries to give fans as much access to the sport and its personalities as she can (Getty Images). Ill never forget getting [opera singer] Placido Domingo to sing a few notes for us at the US Open. I usually have it turned down. You were, and probably still are a great tennis player, and lets keep it as that. The green flag is scheduled to wave at 1:11 p.m. Chanda Rubin (Tennis Channel): It wasnt a problem for me, because I always hated watching myself. There is a great article about her and her commentating at the terrible ESPN coverage at the Australian Open in the last Tennis Week Magazine(with Marat Safin on the cover). He was bearable before that though. Best and Worst (or most annoying) commentator? 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. If it wasn't for the fact that I like hearing tennis balls being struck, I'd just put the audio on MUTE. And you have an opportunity to bring the audience inside. 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. Keep smiling Magic. Mal is the worst, half of what he says is a statement of the obvious. 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. 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. Dick Enberg gets a nod for his extreme lack of connection to the sport, but the worst BY FAR is Johnny Mac. They never shut up and their analysis is so dumb and they are never right about anything. and our Turning this into a poll. His questions are dumb, obvious, and bland, never insightful or thought-provoking. I start to feel as though I'm sucking on lemons during her quiefs. I thought she might have been alluding to the one who does not read her e-mail. Jeez shut up already. B. Carlitos the Defender! Residents of Khartoum say they have been warning about such a clash for months. 16:06 18 Nov 2020. I can't stand Mal Washington, Shriver, or Carilo either. Four days after Sudan was plunged into a welter of chaotic violence as two rival factions battled for control of its capital city, the UNs special representative to Sudan answered questions online in a virtual townhall meeting. No excuse, since this guy has been a commentator at the U.S. Open for CBS for many years. That required believing the leopard had changed its spots. 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.. Now, everyone can actually enjoy the tournament. Didn't seem like he knew what he was doing or where he was. Once the light in the booth goes on, and the first toss is in the air, things always get interesting. B. I work for Tennis Channel and the BBC at Wimbledon, and I might have six different partners during a tournament. His understanding of the college game is unparalleled, and it's great to get an opportunity to hear his thoughts on talk shows. I cant find the mute button fast enough. She's honest, and one of the few commentators that doesn't suck up to players. The way Gimelstob talks is easily understandable by the people and makes the most sense to non-tennis fans. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I noticed that, generally ok with Nick Mullins though Name pronunciations of all tennis commentators is pretty bad. Since joining the TNT analysis crew, it's hard to say whether Johnson has provided any genuinely insightful analysis into a basketball game. Effing love Killer's commentary. But I do think players miss chances for all-court tennis, to use the forecourt, to play with variety. You won't find a more knowledgeable basketball man than Dick Vitale. In order to play you must be a registered user. Obviously, he's never played tennis before and didn't realize you don't win a set by 6-5 but have to win by two games. Every so often, though, Ill sit down and watch some of my win over [Steffi] Graf at the WTA Championships in 88. On Friday [14 April] evening we thought that de-escalation had begun We were wrong, Perthes said to UN staff in the internal meeting. Cliff Drysdale hands down. Pmac is okay if he's not commentating on a Roddick match, or even mentioning Roddick for that matter. The only bad part about watching him talk is how often he moves his hands aroundbut this is an essential technique for being a television spokesperson, and I have even grown to like it. 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". We can settle this once and for all. He asked what I was doing, and I said, Nothing! Then he asked, Do you want to do TV? and I said, Sure! A few days later I got an offer to commentate for ESPN International. Most knowledgeable with insights to learn from: I couldn't be bothered to list the best commentators because they vary greatly from day to day. The next week . If you've ever heard his commentary, you'll understand. I had long blond hair, so maybe I looked like a star, even though I wasnt one. I especially hate how she feels the need to mention Serena's losses every 5 minutes. That's exactly what happened to Scott. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Cris Collinsworth suffers so strongly by comparison that he ranks as one of the worst announcers ever in sports. Brad Gilbert (ESPN): People forget how much less tennis was on television 30 years ago. Apr 8, 2016. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Do yourself a favor and mute the TV. If Im playing Nadal, Im swinging my serve to his backhand in the deuce court and coming in. Sorry if who you hate isnt on this list but you can write them in. For more information, please see our Less than 12 hours later, the fighting began. In tennis, its all directed at you. I was watching the Federer quarterfinal match and i just got to say that Tennis announcers are the absolute worst. Arias: I knew there were some guys who thought I was good, and others who didnt think so. 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. As nutty as he was playing on the court, he is shockingly very calm and normal in the booth. ~Surface Variety and Marketing Gang~ Venus Serena Shuai Z. Su-Wei Danielle. Rather than criticize, I want to respect what the performers do, and give an idea of what happens when you face adversity. Gilbert: I love it. 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. Chrissy Evert! I'm just not very crazy about this guy. He claims to be a "tennis historian," but the only truth I find in that is that he has lived through nearly the entire history of tennis. 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. This is the worst of worst case scenarios, Volker Perthes said. No, we did not have any early warning, Perthes said, according to minutes of the meeting viewed by the Guardian. JavaScript is disabled. 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. Its what viewers expect. Gott Sei Dank !!! Reactions: Rozzdawg, Lumber, Nuclear Warhead Sinner and 4 others. His personality livens up all matches. Excellent, excellent use of the polling feature, Shoalin. Fuzzy Yellow Balls - Video Tennis Lessons, Tennis Express - Racquets, Shoes, and Apparel. Here in Brazil I find most of the commentators annoying. You may not be a great commentator, but we'll always love you anyway. So its hardly a surprise that fans love to discuss their relative merits. There's a wonderful argument for everyone that has been mentioned, though. His english is not bad, but doesn't express himself as good, and it shows. While he certainly knows the game, the former Cincinnati Bengals star simply lacks Madden's joy and charisma while broadcasting and it shows each and every game. Some tennis matches can be very boring, especially if the commentators bring nothing to the table. Mary C didn't just used to be a man, she still isand can kick yurass to prove it! 16:06 18 Nov 2020. 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 1 2 3 8 Next Shaolin G.O.A.T. The worst, however, may be that guy with glasses who used to be on CBS, but now on ESPN. I love Magic. Laura Robson seems newish here. I can't remember how often I've thought "SHUT UP ALREADY" while watching USA's Flushing coverage. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. On-court coaching would give us more of them. Maybe some of you like her, but I don't liker her commentary at all.
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