But yea, Chris Evert is the WORST tennis commentator on TV. I was referring more to his ridiculous phrases he comes out with. Having diversity in tennis also means having diversity of personality. I love Pam. Millman is great to listen come Aussie swing, Goodall for all time. We tried even with last ditch diplomacy last week and we have failed.. By contrast, I think the Arabic speaking commentator who shouts as if every point is a celebration is awesome. Theres this singular baseline style now, which can make their jobs harder than they need to be. I actually like how he sometimes gets amused by his own humor lol. Mark Knowles (Tennis Channel): I come at it from the players perspective; I think thats where I can be most valuable. People prepare to board a bus departing from Khartoum to flee the violence, Sudan. But I will mention those that I find highly annoying for various reasons. Especially with that raging coke addiction. Even baby Novak who Fed played in the final this year was much harder to beat than Roddick by virtue of how much more solid his game was. Wait a moment and try again. I can't stand the commentators and tend to mute them for the most part and analyze the players' moves on my own, so I'm not sure of the guy's name. John Alexander and Roger Rasheed have filled the dad-commentator niche over the last decade or so. Optimism possibly misguided, according to many commentators remained until the last minute. Bill Walton remains one of the best, most underrated NBA centers of all time. Every player makes mistakes and chokes, and its important to point it out. The message from the senior United Nations officials to their staff was honest if unapologetic. At the time, I think a lot of people wondered about my game, because I had a different style, and I wasnt the biggest guy. This man's outrageous outfits are indicative of the way he speaks about tennis. French Open. After Redskins safety Sean Taylor was brutally murdered inside his home by two robbers, Colin Cowherd actually blamed it on Taylor's past and said, "sometimes you have got stains, stuff so deep it never, ever leaves.". On-court coaching would give us more of them. Yesterday, I watched the WTA match with sharipova. 0. They are, but the same is true of most sports if you're anything beyond the most casual sort of fan. Who is the WORST commentator?? Now, everyone can actually enjoy the tournament. Gimelstob wasn't the best player in his day, but he is one of the best supporters of tennis today, which makes up for his lack of a major impact as an athlete. I think availability was my strongest suit, because I usually lost early (laughs). Im always looking for a way to say whats not obvious, to give a different perspective. 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. A forum community dedicated to Tennis players and enthusiasts. Reply posted by Bobby Fackrell, at 16:06 18 Nov 2020 Bobby Fackrell. 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. You won't find a more knowledgeable basketball man than Dick Vitale. 1. Stevenson made her professional tennis debut in 1998 as a wild card at the US Open where she lost in the first round to France's Alexandra Fusai. But they can also be made fun and entertaining by great analysis and comments about the players and the match. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The constant disrespect of Karatsev from the McEnroe bros was worse. I remember whenever Rafter played, he would always, FOR EVERY MATCH mention that Rafter was one of nine children in his family. I give Johnny Mac a pass (much I like do Chrissie's incessant drivel) because he's an ATG. Gilbert: You cant just rock up and start talking. Very boring with the same mono tone voice all the time. I used to appreciate this man for his wonderful accent, but I have lost nearly all respect for him. But he still can't analyze a basketball game. He plays no favorites and leaves nothing inside. There's something invaluable about having a commentator who has played against both opponents in a match he's calling. Shriver: From courtside, you can understand a match in a way you cant in the booth. jmac and pmac are both pretty good too. !' yelling out of my head. Here is the list of the 20 worst announcers in sports. Chanda Rubin (Tennis Channel): It wasnt a problem for me, because I always hated watching myself. Stuart Scott isn't awful or abrasivehe is simply boring. Yeah true! Now the weaknesses arent as obvious, but I still think players could do a better job of going after them. Wow! If it wasn't for the fact that I like hearing tennis balls being struck, I'd just put the audio on MUTE. His constant gripes about players' actions, mid-major performances (even as they became ever better), and the energy surrounding his games finally got him booted into retirement. Which channel was he on (so I know to avoid)? 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. We are now in the war and the most scary thing is that it will become a civil war. Hard to understand over the television, Russell also often bumbled lines and never delivered punchy analysis on cue. Arias: I knew there were some guys who thought I was good, and others who didnt think so. It's the combination of the whiney thin nature of her voice with her superior air that just gets to me. I love JMac, he says what he is thinking about whoever is playing the match. Arias: As a kid, I was sure I was going to be the No. Shamael el-Noor, a Khartoum-based Sudanese political analyst, said conversations with both factions convinced her violence was coming. I would frankly just rather watch the match and listen to the crowd than have her comment. If you've ever heard his commentary, you'll understand. When fans are looking for occasional, spot-on analysis while they enjoy the game, Morgan provides a constant stream of drivel. Gilbert is somebody the game of tennis needs. Leif Shiras (Tennis Channel): When I was a player, I filled in at the clay-court event in Stowe, Vt. I know, it's hard to replace John Madden. oh roddick just got broken by routine passing shot, YEAH BUT THATS GREAT PLAY BY RODDICK. Her and Dick Enberg (another commentator I find highly annoying) were licking Maria's ass the whole match, and DOGGING Serena. I was watching the Federer quarterfinal match and i just got to say that Tennis announcers are the absolute worst. Both the general and Hemedti told the international community what they wanted to hear with the result that the US fundamentally misjudged who they were dealing with in Sudan. 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. I love it as much in the booth today as I did on the court 40 years ago. They always know what the right play was _after_ the point is over. Blinken said the US would support efforts to set up a committee to lead negotiations to create a lasting peace. Great Escape: Rune Saves 4 Match. Just shows they have no idea what they are taling about and just state what is going on right infront of them instead of taking history and other things going on in the rest of tennis to account. jimbo mack said: She was much better at tennis imo. That's exactly what happened to Scott. Here is a list of the best tennis commentators who are still currently broadcasting for television networks. Residents and regional experts say governments and NGOs should have been better prepared for violence. Russian commentators are hands down the worst. One woman cheering for USTA womans players! The major networks usually feature men, but Navratilova was and will always be one of the brightest thinkers in tennis. And you have an opportunity to bring the audience inside. You are using an out of date browser. 2. He remains one of the worst basketball announcers of all time. As nutty as he was playing on the court, he is shockingly very calm and normal in the booth. I agree witjh Borisboris. Was there no warning, one staff member asked? He's simply not professional, and it shows. I didnt have a big serve, so I needed to think my way through matches. To each their own, though. Did I call it before or what?! Darren Cahill has been a great speaker for the game over the years, even while balancing his job as a coach for certain players. I was totally expecting that there will be an explosion, [and] knew that if it was going to erupt anywhere it would surely be in Khartoum I just wasnt sure about its level, el-Noor said. I wish just once, one of the announcers on Network TV during a final when they promote their other shows would say: "What, I can't believe they made such a crappy sitcom. He says what everybody else is afraid to say, and he adds an interesting flavor to it as well. Most players are fed the same game at academies, and it works, but theres a lack of flexibility to it. I can't stand Mal Washington, Shriver, or Carilo either. He offers no insight, and the only time I was ever amused by him was when he revealed a fun fact about tennis that was unknown to meanybody can just read off trivia, though. Just days before the fighting broke out on 15 April, the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, spoke again to Fattah al-Burhan as part of frantic efforts to avert a looming clash and received further assurances. Is it just me or does anyone else feel the same? They never shut up and their analysis is so dumb and they are never right about anything. i don't know how pmac got the most votes, he is not that bad. You need to be a chameleon; you need some variation in your game. Wow, I feel better - carry on. His understanding of the college game is unparalleled, and it's great to get an opportunity to hear his thoughts on talk shows. #1. Bill Russell is one of the great, out-sized personalities in NBA history. I don't mind his voice, its actually kind of characteristic. just curious has anyone here ever heard Austin commentate or is it just me she annoys. Spoiler. QF ( 1977) Mary Carillo (born March 15, 1957 [1]) is an American sportscaster and former professional tennis player. Here is a list of the best tennis commentators who are still currently broadcasting for television networks. Unfortunately, his monotone voice and off-cue delivery on-air make it difficult for fans to appreciate his insights. Sorry, but I have to disagree with all of you. But at no point could you point to anything on the ground that would show that was the case, said Hudson. The UK special envoy for Sudan and South Sudan, Robert Fairweather, told a recent meeting of Sudanese lawyers in London that in his discussions with Fattah al-Burhan and Hemedti both expressed their worries about what would happen to them the next day if they were to relinquish power. The next week . He knows the game very wellnot just from experience but from knowledge. Come join the discussion about players, gear, matches, scores, guidelines, and more! So here I am at 19, and the first question Im asked on TV is about that storywow! New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Unless, of course, he is busy on a tangent about Britney Spears during overtime of a major college football game. I'm just dreading them spending all Miami Open talking about the Big 3, who won't even be there. I assume 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. Is he on the payroll like others? 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) There werent many female announcers then, and the big story at the time was the Billie Jean King-Marilyn Barnett palimony suit. From the television side, Id like to see more innovation. Arias: Everyone hits and moves great. Please get rid of Mark Petchey he is the worst tennis commentator ever and just never SHUTS UP! We've convened a roundtable of U.S. commentatorsTracy Austin, Brad Gilbert, Jimmy Arias, Leif Shiras, Pam Shriver, Chanda Rubin and Mark Knowles to give us a glimpse into life on the other side. When Novak was down a break in the first set, they were saying "is he having physical issues". Andy just had a number of deficiencies in his game that he couldn't cover up with his serve, and which Federer could pick apart. But how much do you know about the people speaking through your screens, and how they do their jobs? Minnesota (3-3-3, 12 points) is winless in St. Paul and has dropped seven points from winning positions this season. Put him out to pasture. Whoever is on ESPN + is even worse than our American ESPN people. NBC asked if I wanted to try commentary, and I said, Sure, lets do this. Id always loved breaking the game down. Sports are about love and fun: sitting back and basking in the pure joy of watching the game. I thought she might have been alluding to the one who does not read her e-mail. Many commentators do not root for or even compliment the underdogs, but Navratilova appreciates them. Is it even possible to create a complete "Joe Buck list" of things he does to make baseball fans mute the television? I've heard good things about Todd Woodbridge too, but I've never had the pleasure. Its what viewers expect. 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. I would mute them but i like hearing the ball hit back and forth haha. So I wasn't missing the intensity. 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. My ears bleed at the sound of her voice. So its hardly a surprise that fans love to discuss their relative merits. Folks, don't watch that crap.". Another charge may be a failure to address the concerns of both Fattah al-Burhan and Hemedti for their own personal safety if, somehow, they were convinced to step down. On-court coaching is a no-brainer. It can sometimes really make me shape this 'false-fed' narrative as I'm watching and trying to be impartial about such things. ET for Sunday's race. There is this one commentator who literally whispers instead of saying out things aloud. Wish he was more of a regular or even guest presence. Two nights before the outbreak of violence, there was none of the usual buzz of an evening during Ramadan in Khartoums cafes and restaurants. I've come to the conclusion that there are just too damn many to choose from. 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. compared to the likes of martina nav she's like a harmless puppy tho. I mean, it was horrendous, and a complete waste of three minutes. 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". 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. Pat McEnroe is so judgmental and boring (terrible combo). But Chris Fowler is the worst tennis commentator in the business. The Weather Underground forecast calls for a high of 62 degrees and a 79% chance . However, he failed as an announcer on Monday Night Football. He breaks down many players' games effectively and is a great representative of all American players. The girl announcers were making fun of the power shreek (I know some think that is annoying.I think its sounds like sexy times). 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. During the Aus Open, he was constantly getting the players names mixed up and the scores wrong. 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. Thankfully, he is now on the sideline and the only time fans have to hear him is when he is caught on-mike screaming at his Golden State players for their bad defense. ago Swiatek - there's no 'n' in her last name. I am happy that he is no longer a main commentator, and I will definitely not be reading any of his books in my lifetime. Pam Ward is always, always talking, and her analysis never leads to genuine insight. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Best: L. Hewitt - Many on here from North America and Europe probably never heard Hewitt commentating, the guy is really something. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast 63 35 Tennis Sports Professional sport Ill never forget getting [opera singer] Placido Domingo to sing a few notes for us at the US Open. She's self consumed and never has anything relevant or analytical to say about the matches. 'Oil painting of a backhand/tennis from another dimension' guy is the worst. Any ex pro who is not trying to talk too much is fine by me. Lleyton Hewitt and Alicia Molik have been involved in the coverage for about a decade. not on the listWHY? Her second divorce probably is what caused her to become this bitter, lonely bitch who thinks her shit don't stink. 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. Ive tried to memorize things beforehand, and I was terrible. Theyre calling history as its happening.. In 1999 Stevenson qualified and ultimately reached the quarterfinals at Birmingham, a grass warmup to Wimbledon, before withdrawing to Magi Serna because of a stomach muscle pull. Even if an innocent man was sentenced to life, there was, uh-oh, a racial. Most players were lucky to get on TV at all. talking about Carillo is he still on the tennis commentary circuit? Also, for those Brits on this board, there were a bunch of British Wimbledon commentators in the 80's that I just detested. Their voices fill our ears every day. I think Jim Courier is the best of the lot. Horrible. Pat Cash is a complete jerk<snip>and he's only interested in self promotion. But he is also usually found suggesting that players move in to the net, which is characteristic of the way he played. Fuzzy Yellow Balls - Video Tennis Lessons, Tennis Express - Racquets, Shoes, and Apparel. When I played, we all had strengths and weaknesses, and we tried to exploit them. Worst commentators: Kevin Skinner Bruce Macavaney John Fitzgerald [deleted] 8 yr. ago [removed] KyleG 8 yr. ago Taylor Dent Andre Agassi Taylor Dent Andre Agassi Justin Gimelstob Edit I think it's Taylor Dent and not Mardy Fish. Sam Smith is really good commenting the WTA side of things. You can have fun down there, too. All these old foggies just have a ridiculous obsession with Tim Henman (and I should think Murray in years to come) that means they complement them and only them in every point. Was that Nick Mullins? "He's as tough as a woodpeckers lips", that's a new one lol, Everytime the big 3 are playing, these commentators end up kissing their ass all the time. 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. Every so often, though, Ill sit down and watch some of my win over [Steffi] Graf at the WTA Championships in 88. You should hear the woman calling the Tauson-Collins match right now On tennis channel. 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. The worst commentary by her so far was at the AO, in the SF when Serena was playing Maria. Or perhaps it is the rank bias against certain teams and players that colors every game he covers? I love Magic. Everyone, more or less, loves Magic. 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. I start to feel as though I'm sucking on lemons during her quiefs. Tennis commentators must have gone to the same schools that stock market analysists went to. Those now manoeuvring for advantage in Sudan and east Africa more broadly include China, Russia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Some sportscasters, like the immortal John Madden and Harry Caray, manage to combine interesting commentary with a love of sports that actually enhances the fan's experience. Who is the WORST commentator?? It took me awhile to really let go. Refreshing, funny and insightful. Yes, that's Colin Cowherd. She's pressed her singles career could never go further than Memphis MM. And I do think he's entertaining from time to time. It's not just Pat Cash, we're also forced to tolerate the uppermost unctuous peon cnut Sue Barker. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The best person for pronunciation appears to be Tim White who is probably the least well known. Please get rid of Mark Petchey he is the worst tennis commentator ever and just never SHUTS UP! http://www.facebook.com/tennisnow http://twitter.com/tennis_nowTennis Now magazine: http://www.tennisnow.com/Magazine.aspxDuring the around the clock televis. From interviews with players to tracking down developing stories, tennis commentary is an all-encompassing job. There were signs of tensions building between RSF and SAF but . I think being a parent helps [Shriver has two sons and a daughter in their teens]. His most infamous moment came during the 1999 World Series, when he relentlessly prodded Pete Rose to admit he bet on baseball. :shrug: I don't care for ESPN commentators in general (except BG), but I love when Chrissie shades her on air. Grand Slam mixed doubles results. #1 The worst part of watching tennis on TV is the commentators.especially the female ones. Davenport, Pereira, and Cahill also do a really good job. ago Shapovolovolov 2 science2finance 5 mo. You must log in or register to reply here. I like Courier, mal washington, and Jmac pretty well, and there are a few that are complete jokes such as jim "i know less about tennis than most intermediates off the street" lampley, mary "i used to be a man" carillo, luke "i'm a better commentator than a player, and I suck at commentating" jenson, and Pat "did someone just say Andy?" The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. She was right, I was flat. 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. I especially hate how she feels the need to mention Serena's losses every 5 minutes. It was a disaster for my sanity. steenkash gaia1702 1 yr. ago It was a female commentator, I'm not sure which one. Anyway the crowd wasn't there. The generation of tennis players that took the . Sadly, those announcers are few and far between. Reply posted by Bobby Fackrell, at 16:06 18 Nov 2020 Bobby Fackrell. Cookie Notice Most tennis commentators are either bad or awful. Please, thanks. Even though this post is old I just HAVE TO mention this. While he certainly knows the game, the former Cincinnati Bengals star simply. The only way I can do the job is just to say what I think. There is a reason why you were famous for being a tennis player and not a rock star, and we all saw that three years ago. hey! VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Also, if I hear him give the run down on Blake's injury and dealing with his father's death one more time, I'll vomit. Martina Navratilova was inducted into the International Tennis Federation Hall of Fame in 2019. I watched videos of my matches, and I never worried about the commentators opinions. ~Surface Variety and Marketing Gang~ Venus Serena Shuai Z. Su-Wei Danielle. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I was aware of the pressure between the RSF and the army and certain that [it] could at any time escalate into an unwanted [violent] situation. Now, I think Jim Courier is definitely THE WORST tennis commentator we have. Perhaps the greatest female player of all time, she improvised well and executed game plans to near-perfection. Anyone? Her second divorce probably is what caused her to become this bitter, lonely bitch who thinks her shit don't stink. Just like those analysists _always_ know what one was to buy or sell _after_ the market closed. He's a college football guy who got shifted over to tennis in the off-season by ESPN. Senility catches all of us but Musburger took it to another level when, during a USC-Nebraska game in 2008, he actually revealed the meaning of a hand-signal as the game was playing. Another reason why he is important as a commentator is because he is very involved with the players and shares the conversations he has with them with the viewers at home. I noticed that, generally ok with Nick Mullins though Name pronunciations of all tennis commentators is pretty bad. Thats the great thing about sportsyou just disagree. Dean Treml/Getty Images. Sometimes announcers simply lose their shtick or fail to provide anything new to fans after awhile. Keep smiling Magic. Seriously, since when is saying, "a hundred-yard touchdown return for the touchdown!" So I disbanded it and basically did nothing. With attendance limited, tennis commentators are more essential than ever. Didn't seem like he knew what he was doing or where he was. On Friday [14 April] evening we thought that de-escalation had begun We were wrong, Perthes said to UN staff in the internal meeting. i agree that during a roddick match he gets old fast, and he really needs to stop talking about the young americans coming up in the game, he finds ways to work that into any match haha, well i like when he says "its the eye dropper!!" I'm completely shocked by the survey and a lot of your guys' comments. He does his best to ruin Wimbledon every year on the BBC. JavaScript is disabled. But when its Day 13 at Roland Garros, what else can you say about Rafael Nadal except, Hey, hes great on clay?. 0. I like the slower courts, because I like rallies. 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. yelling out of my head. 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. She eventually retired and is now carrying out the same characteristics in commentary for the sport. LOL! Later, in 2003, I got in on the ground floor at Tennis Channel, and Ive been learning from all the champions I work with there ever since. This is the worst of worst case scenarios, Volker Perthes said. Most annoying commentator characteristics to you? Almost everything he says is just a reiteration (stuttering included) of what the current scoreline is.
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