I would mute them but i like hearing the ball hit back and forth haha. He is very annoying with the constant hellos and speaks alot of the players personal lives - information to which he should not even be privy to. So its hardly a surprise that fans love to discuss their relative merits. Obviously he has conflict of interests now. Austin: The fun part of tennis is that its this tug of war on more than one level. I agree witjh Borisboris. Maybe some of you like her, but I don't liker her commentary at all. He acknowledges the great movers and base-liners of today's game. Every player makes mistakes and chokes, and its important to point it out. Bill Russell is one of the great, out-sized personalities in NBA history. Now the weaknesses arent as obvious, but I still think players could do a better job of going after them. WHERE ARE THEY NOW? The biggest tennis stars of the 1990s 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'. 1 player in the world loves to joke around. 2. Justin Gimelstob 1 of 7 The way Gimelstob talks is easily understandable by the. Arias: Everyone hits and moves great. I usually agree with her it's just that she makes her points in the most obnoxious ways possible. She is very intelligent, and is always very interesting with a lot of her stories. Johnny Mac is so much easier to listen to on NBC than anybody on ESPN or Eurosports, the guy OP is referring to is ok but man he can get annoying. Cliff Drysdale hands down. While he certainly knows the game, the former Cincinnati Bengals star simply. 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. talking about Carillo is he still on the tennis commentary circuit? 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. What amazes me the most is that the BBC and ITV still roll him out for most major sporting events - is there really that much of a dearth of competent sporting journalists to pick from? Pat Cash is a complete jerk. Worst, fans of the Madden video game series now have to listen to a Collinsworth voice-over instead of their beloved icon. Could somebody explain to me why Chris Evert is being so ~Surface Variety and Marketing Gang~ Venus Serena Shuai Z. Su-Wei Danielle. On-court coaching is a no-brainer. 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. From downloaded matches Roddick and McEnroe seem very good. Does anything else need to be said? You're lucky you don't have him in the US. Perhaps it is insecurity because she was Awful Announcing's pick for worst sportscaster on television, but Ward needs to let college football fans actually watch the game without constantly interrupting with her verbal drivel. Yesterday, I watched the WTA match with sharipova. Many commentators do not root for or even compliment the underdogs, but Navratilova appreciates them. I'm just not very crazy about this guy. Martina Navratilova was inducted into the International Tennis Federation Hall of Fame in 2019. jimbo mack said: She was much better at tennis imo. The best person for pronunciation appears to be Tim White who is probably the least well known. 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. Her second divorce probably is what caused her to become this bitter, lonely bitch who thinks her shit don't stink. But yea, Chris Evert is the WORST tennis commentator on TV. She provides insightful commentary and I think her digs are hilarious. I think Marie Carillo is definitely the best one of all of them. Walton was very difficult to understand and never quite delivered his thoughts at the right moment. ET for Sunday's race. It's the combination of the whiney thin nature of her voice with her superior air that just gets to me. Austin: Tennis players are used to doing things by ourselves, but you always have a partner in the booth; its like doubles. 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. Johnny Mac was paid a six figure some to come down here for the Oz Open and commentate for Channel 7. 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. Hard to understand over the television, Russell also often bumbled lines and never delivered punchy analysis on cue. 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. Perhaps, though many long-time announcers have that problem. Seriously, since when is saying, "a hundred-yard touchdown return for the touchdown!" Having diversity in tennis also means having diversity of personality. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. She's honest, and one of the few commentators that doesn't suck up to players. 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". Who are the Best and Worst Commentators? The announcer I can live without: In most sporting events on the TV, you will come across an announcer (or analyst) that has no clue how to call the event. Dr Hannah Waddilove, a Foreign Office east Africa analyst, said western influence had declined from a high point in the early 1990s. Commentators are our guides to the game, the soundtracks to our tennis-viewing lives. Did I call it before or what?! Sometimes a players coach might ask me, Why are you so negative? Usually, though, the players like me after I meet them. Ill never forget getting [opera singer] Placido Domingo to sing a few notes for us at the US Open. after a good shot, has a British (I believe) accent, and absolutely worships Federer. I dont think a tape of my 78 US Open final against Martina [Navratilova] even exists. Davenport, Pereira, and Cahill also do a really good job. You need to be a chameleon; you need some variation in your game. Now, everyone can actually enjoy the tournament. 0. Grand Slam mixed doubles results. In my opinion the worst commentator is Mal Washington. Just like those analysists _always_ know what one was to buy or sell _after_ the market closed. Andrew Castle, hands down. I've heard her pretty often and thought she's fine. Put him out to pasture. On-court coaching would give us more of them. 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. Dick Enberg gets a nod for his extreme lack of connection to the sport, but the worst BY FAR is Johnny Mac. JavaScript is disabled. Everyone, more or less, loves Magic. Once you see tennis as a chess match, youre hooked. I have felt this since beginning my tennis career over a year ago. "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. Especially regarding Serenas greatness! Both factions had been mobilising for a struggle, stockpiling ammunition, accelerating recruitment, bringing in extra fuel and medical supplies, even blood. 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. He breaks down many players' games effectively and is a great representative of all American players. We can settle this once and for all. Talking a good game: Commentators are more essential than ever, Brett Haber, Paul Annacone, Jimmy Arias bring coaching and playing experience to the booth. From the television side, Id like to see more innovation. So I wasn't missing the intensity. Cris Collinsworth suffers so strongly by comparison that he ranks as one of the worst announcers ever in sports. I learned from Don Candy, my coach when I was young. 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. 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. But, as an announcer, Vitale can be hard to stand. Unfortunately, his monotone voice and off-cue delivery on-air make it difficult for fans to appreciate his insights. 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. Millman is great to listen come Aussie swing, Goodall for all time. They always know what the right play was _after_ the point is over. He always says "Heeelllloo!" I work for Tennis Channel and the BBC at Wimbledon, and I might have six different partners during a tournament. 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. I would frankly just rather watch the match and listen to the crowd than have her comment. Stuart Scott isn't awful or abrasivehe is simply boring. During the Aus Open, he was constantly getting the players names mixed up and the scores wrong. I had long blond hair, so maybe I looked like a star, even though I wasnt one. !' yelling out of my head. I can't stand Mal Washington, Shriver, or Carilo either. Effing love Killer's commentary. The way he analyses the game and how he expresses it, just makes watching the match so much more interesting. Every time I see him on the sideline, I wonder: How does someone that large go up and down a football field? But this :? 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?" Kahill, Drysdale, Fred Stolle, Barry MacKay are all good to listen to. gaia1702 1 yr. ago It was a female commentator, I'm not sure which one. Pat Cash is a complete jerk<snip>and he's only interested in self promotion. Horrible. Worst thing is, that there were even 2 commentators for that match 1 barbwirebriefs1988 5 mo. 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. 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. Keep smiling Magic. Alexandra Stevenson - Wikipedia However, on Monday evening a 72-hour ceasefire between the two sides, due to take effect at midnight on 24 April, was announced. I can't remember how often I've thought "SHUT UP ALREADY" while watching USA's Flushing coverage. I know, it's hard to replace John Madden. I didnt have a big serve, so I needed to think my way through matches. Career titles. Dean Treml/Getty Images. She eventually retired and is now carrying out the same characteristics in commentary for the sport. 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 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. Reactions: Rozzdawg, Lumber, Nuclear Warhead Sinner and 4 others. There is this one commentator who literally whispers instead of saying out things aloud. I usually have it turned down. Unless, of course, he is busy on a tangent about Britney Spears during overtime of a major college football game. On Friday [14 April] evening we thought that de-escalation had begun We were wrong, Perthes said to UN staff in the internal meeting. Turning this into a poll. Its his easy amusement, lack of insight and worship of winners/any rally exceeding the length of a serve that irritates me about him. Others said the number of different actors involved limited Londons leverage and that of other western powers. Insecure with the promotion, he tried too hard with every line and was just not funny. I often dislike it when commentators speculate on a player's current state of mind and say it like it's true. 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. Is Pam Shriver the worst commentator right now? | Tennis Forum Shiras: Ive learned so much working with legends like Jimmy Connors and Martina. But when its Day 13 at Roland Garros, what else can you say about Rafael Nadal except, Hey, hes great on clay?. Minnesota United's club-worst home start deepens with scoreless draw
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