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  • The_KiD
    Commando
    • Jun 2005
    • 1041
    #31
    Andre really was a true champion. I actually attended the Bollettieri Acadamy the same time as Andre. (I was in the group classes though as Andre had private instruction)

    I will never forget the first time I saw him play. He was all of 16 years old with long hair and could hit the ball harder and with more spin than anyone had a right to. It was nothing short of inspiring as he possesed natural ability and was hungry to go places even at an early age.

    I have always been a fan of his and he did great things for American Tennis. Time sure goes by fast..

    Damn I feel old.

    KiD

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      • Jérôme Frenchise
        ROTH ARMY SUPREME
        • Nov 2004
        • 7219
        #32
        Originally posted by The_KiD
        Andre really was a true champion. I actually attended the Bollettieri Acadamy the same time as Andre. (I was in the group classes though as Andre had private instruction)

        I will never forget the first time I saw him play. He was all of 16 years old with long hair and could hit the ball harder and with more spin than anyone had a right to. It was nothing short of inspiring as he possesed natural ability and was hungry to go places even at an early age.
        How cool! No wonder why you felt concerned with Andre's career...

        Originally posted by The_KiD
        I have always been a fan of his and he did great things for American Tennis. Time sure goes by fast..

        Damn I feel old.

        KiD
        I understand.

        But Andre did just as much for tennis in general as he did for American tennis IMO.

        He stands right up there on the Everest of tennis, with Laver, Rosewall, Nastase, Connors, Borg, McEnroe and Sampras.
        I rank him ahead of Becker and Edberg, and even Federer, who really is too dull on court.

        And yes, being born in 1970 too surely makes it harder to swallow that he quits (and having trained at Bollettieri's at the same time 20 years ago, well... ).
        Very, very few great, great players have ever given tennis as much as he did - they are two of a kind with Connors. Rosewall had a very long career too, but there wasn't the same opposition in his time.

        Farewell, Andre, and thank you for so many awesome moments. Thumbs up!
        posted by Ellyllions Men say, "I'll never understand women." That's a very lonely place to be if you're a woman because we don't understand half of what we do either.
        posted by ALinChainz Katy, Pipe down, pump off, and fly back to your cave you old bat.

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          • Jérôme Frenchise
            ROTH ARMY SUPREME
            • Nov 2004
            • 7219
            #33
            So now it's Roddick vs Federer in the final.
            It's great for this sport that Andy's back and kicking other players's butts.
            It was kickass too that the Spaniard was clearly dominated in the 1/4 finals. Serves him right.
            I'd really like Roddick to win this year, world tennis needs refreshing.

            Sharapova, who's taller than Henin by a head, is back on top as well (she even gave Mauresmo two "bubbles" - 6/0, 4/6, 6/0 - in the semis); ladies' singles still aren't really interesting though, the spices are still missing.

            I wish I knew what Chrissie asked Jimbo, so that his reply had everybody laughing, including the Mac!

            posted by Ellyllions Men say, "I'll never understand women." That's a very lonely place to be if you're a woman because we don't understand half of what we do either.
            posted by ALinChainz Katy, Pipe down, pump off, and fly back to your cave you old bat.

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              • The_KiD
                Commando
                • Jun 2005
                • 1041
                #34
                Federer is going to mop the court with Rodick in the finals.. I wish an American like Rodick would win but I just don't think he has what it takes to beat Federer this year..

                KiD

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                  • Jérôme Frenchise
                    ROTH ARMY SUPREME
                    • Nov 2004
                    • 7219
                    #35
                    Originally posted by The_KiD
                    Federer is going to mop the court with Rodick in the finals.. I wish an American like Rodick would win but I just don't think he has what it takes to beat Federer this year..

                    KiD
                    I agree that Roddick should logically lose tonight, but he'll be playing "at home", with the crowd's support and Jimmy's coaching... Not to mention how hungry he must be after his successive injuries over the last couple of years.
                    OK, technically he mostly has to rely on his serve and forehand... But he's got real chances IMO.
                    posted by Ellyllions Men say, "I'll never understand women." That's a very lonely place to be if you're a woman because we don't understand half of what we do either.
                    posted by ALinChainz Katy, Pipe down, pump off, and fly back to your cave you old bat.

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                      • The_KiD
                        Commando
                        • Jun 2005
                        • 1041
                        #36
                        Originally posted by Jérôme Frenchise
                        I agree that Roddick should logically lose tonight, but he'll be playing "at home", with the crowd's support and Jimmy's coaching... Not to mention how hungry he must be after his successive injuries over the last couple of years.
                        OK, technically he mostly has to rely on his serve and forehand... But he's got real chances IMO.
                        I really hope so... I would love to see a good final match this year..

                        Cheers,

                        KiD

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                          • POJO_Risin
                            Roth Army Caesar
                            • Mar 2003
                            • 40648
                            #37
                            If Roddick wins...a monumental upset.

                            Roddick can't match ground strokes...will get beat up if he serves and volleys...unless he starts following up his cannon forehand...

                            and really has to have a high % service match to win...

                            should be interesting...

                            fucking Federer is the most fucking conceited cunt on the planet...watching him lose would be tremendous...
                            "Van Halen was one of the most hallelujah, tailgate, backyard, BBQ, arrive four hours early to the gig just for the parking lot bands. And still to this day is. It's an attitude. I think it's a spirit more than anything else is."

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                              • Jérôme Frenchise
                                ROTH ARMY SUPREME
                                • Nov 2004
                                • 7219
                                #38
                                Roddick 2 6 5 0
                                Federer 6 4 7 2

                                Andy is obviously working hard to keep in touch while Federer looks very easy.
                                Roddick won't leave his baseline, he's bound to lose the match playing that way. His footwork doesn't really look great in addition.
                                I'm afraid it won't be long till the end of this match. I hope I'm wrong, though.
                                posted by Ellyllions Men say, "I'll never understand women." That's a very lonely place to be if you're a woman because we don't understand half of what we do either.
                                posted by ALinChainz Katy, Pipe down, pump off, and fly back to your cave you old bat.

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                                  • POJO_Risin
                                    Roth Army Caesar
                                    • Mar 2003
                                    • 40648
                                    #39
                                    Jesus...I turned the channel...and come back...

                                    and Roddick was down 0-5...

                                    in the fourth...

                                    now down 1-5...

                                    Federer up 30-15...
                                    "Van Halen was one of the most hallelujah, tailgate, backyard, BBQ, arrive four hours early to the gig just for the parking lot bands. And still to this day is. It's an attitude. I think it's a spirit more than anything else is."

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                                      • POJO_Risin
                                        Roth Army Caesar
                                        • Mar 2003
                                        • 40648
                                        #40
                                        And that's that...

                                        a for fuck sake...

                                        the fall on the court bullshit...

                                        give me a break...

                                        I hate him...and there's fucking Tiger Woods...in Federer's box...

                                        figures...

                                        fuck them both...
                                        "Van Halen was one of the most hallelujah, tailgate, backyard, BBQ, arrive four hours early to the gig just for the parking lot bands. And still to this day is. It's an attitude. I think it's a spirit more than anything else is."

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                                          • rustoffa
                                            ROTH ARMY SUPREME
                                            • Jan 2004
                                            • 8963
                                            #41
                                            First question to Federer in post-match interview regarding Woods? Absolutely sickening.

                                            Nike ante'd up bigtime for that.

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                                              • Va Beach VH Fan
                                                ROTH ARMY FOUNDER
                                                • Dec 2003
                                                • 17913
                                                #42
                                                Originally posted by POJO_Risin
                                                And that's that...

                                                a for fuck sake...

                                                the fall on the court bullshit...

                                                give me a break...

                                                I hate him...and there's fucking Tiger Woods...in Federer's box...

                                                figures...

                                                fuck them both...
                                                Geez Poj, you act like Jeff Gordon is in his box too....
                                                Eat Us And Smile - The Originals

                                                "I have a very belligerent enthusiasm or an enthusiastic belligerence. I’m an intellectual slut." - David Lee Roth

                                                "We are part of the, not just the culture, but the geography. Van Halen music goes along with like fries with the burger." - David Lee Roth

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                                                  • POJO_Risin
                                                    Roth Army Caesar
                                                    • Mar 2003
                                                    • 40648
                                                    #43
                                                    No...Gordon's on his own plane of suckitude...but every year he is removed from winning the cup...I care much...much less..lmfao...

                                                    of course...he'll be whining about something soon...
                                                    "Van Halen was one of the most hallelujah, tailgate, backyard, BBQ, arrive four hours early to the gig just for the parking lot bands. And still to this day is. It's an attitude. I think it's a spirit more than anything else is."

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                                                      • POJO_Risin
                                                        Roth Army Caesar
                                                        • Mar 2003
                                                        • 40648
                                                        #44
                                                        I'm glad that Martin got in...would like to see him do well...
                                                        "Van Halen was one of the most hallelujah, tailgate, backyard, BBQ, arrive four hours early to the gig just for the parking lot bands. And still to this day is. It's an attitude. I think it's a spirit more than anything else is."

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                                                          • Little Texan
                                                            Full Member Status

                                                            • Jan 2004
                                                            • 4579
                                                            #45
                                                            Originally posted by POJO_Risin
                                                            I'm glad that Martin got in...would like to see him do well...
                                                            Yeah, he's gotta be hard up for a Nextel Cup championship! :D Wait...is he even still driving the Viagra car? He's some stiff competition when he's driving that Viagra car!

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