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. She's honest, and one of the few commentators that doesn't suck up to players. I used to appreciate this man for his wonderful accent, but I have lost nearly all respect for him. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast 63 35 Tennis Sports Professional sport So I disbanded it and basically did nothing. Talking a good game: Commentators are more essential than ever, Brett Haber, Paul Annacone, Jimmy Arias bring coaching and playing experience to the booth. He may display simpleness on certain days, but sometimes that is the best way to let the crowd enjoy the match. Sorry if who you hate isnt on this list but you can write them in. It sure is nice to have Gilbert talk about tennis instead of Collins (see previous slide). Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Other efforts to halt the slide to violence involved the African Unions representative in Khartoum, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the EU, UK and the UN. I can see exactly the same happening with Murray in years to come. Shriver: I wasnt overly sensitive, but there werent matches on 24/7 back then. You can hear a few others recently like Sam Groth, Casey Dellacqua, Dylan Alcott. His punditry is awful and he seems to amaze the ex-professional co-commentator with his utter ineptitude and poor grasp of the game. Who is the WORST commentator?? 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". For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Most tennis commentators are either bad or awful. His jokes, which sound hilarious coming next to Mike Wilbon in the familiar confines of his studio, usually fell flat during the football broadcast. Andrew Castle, hands down. "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. 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 cannot be serious! My vote goes to Joel Myers. She's pressed her singles career could never go further than Memphis MM. Plus it always helps to have someone in the booth whose actually played the guys on court. 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. Most players were lucky to get on TV at all. The worst commentary by her so far was at the AO, in the SF when Serena was playing Maria. You really want people to understand how much is happening out there. It's all of the above that make Joe Buck the worst announcer in sports. The best person for pronunciation appears to be Tim White who is probably the least well known. Unless, of course, he is busy on a tangent about Britney Spears during overtime of a major college football game. ..so damn lame. One day I was at IMGs offices and saw Jim Nagelsen, brother-in-law of Mark McCormack, who ran the company. 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. 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.. His most infamous moment came during the 1999 World Series, when he relentlessly prodded Pete Rose to admit he bet on baseball. There were signs of tensions building between RSF and SAF but . Not when Doug Adler and Stephanie Dubois are working! French Open. I usually had a good idea of how I was playing, and what I wanted to do, anyway. Now, everyone can actually enjoy the tournament. Does anything else need to be said? 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 would say Andrew Castle is the worst commentator. I think availability was my strongest suit, because I usually lost early (laughs). I know, it's hard to replace John Madden. Pmac is okay if he's not commentating on a Roddick match, or even mentioning Roddick for that matter. But Chris Fowler is the worst tennis commentator in the business. I love it as much in the booth today as I did on the court 40 years ago. 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. 2. 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. Bill Threlfall (apparently retiring, thankfully, I dont think there has been anyone in the history of humanity who knows less about the subject that they are suppost to be talking about), John Barret, John Loyd and there could be one or two others. A forum community dedicated to Tennis players and enthusiasts. Keep smiling Magic. If Im playing Nadal, Im swinging my serve to his backhand in the deuce court and coming in. It's the combination of the whiney thin nature of her voice with her superior air that just gets to me. The way he analyses the game and how he expresses it, just makes watching the match so much more interesting. Pam Shriver, for all the reasons previously mentioned. Anyone? Wish he was more of a regular or even guest presence. Pat McEnroe is so judgmental and boring (terrible combo). Please get rid of Mark Petchey he is the worst tennis commentator ever and just never SHUTS UP! Successive efforts to establish a ceasefire have failed since and most countries are rushing to evacuate first their diplomats then their citizens from Khartoum. Business as Usual: Alcaraz Shines, Sets Zverev Swiatek Breezes Past Pera in Madrid for 50th Ca Tsitsipas Edges Thiem in Final Set Breaker at M Sabalenka Pushes Past Osorio to Reach Round of Medvedev up and Running in Madrid with Win over Rune Tops Bublik from Match Points Down, Ruud T Swiatek Eases Past Grabher in Madrid Opener, Alcaraz Roars Back Against Ruusuvuori in Madrid. 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. Dick Enberg gets a nod for his extreme lack of connection to the sport, but the worst BY FAR is Johnny Mac. Two nights before the outbreak of violence, there was none of the usual buzz of an evening during Ramadan in Khartoums cafes and restaurants. Kind of contradicting my point about the British commentators loving Henman lol. compared to the likes of martina nav she's like a harmless puppy tho. . I'm just dreading them spending all Miami Open talking about the Big 3, who won't even be there. I remember whenever Rafter played, he would always, FOR EVERY MATCH mention that Rafter was one of nine children in his family. 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. But yea, Chris Evert is the WORST tennis commentator on TV. The girl announcers were making fun of the power shreek (I know some think that is annoying.I think its sounds like sexy times). In order to play you must be a registered user. is also the kind of survey where you somehow need more than one vote since there are so many deserving. Many residents watched the movements of high-profile foreign diplomats in Khartoum as an indication of risk. When fans are looking for occasional, spot-on analysis while they enjoy the game, Morgan provides a constant stream of drivel. Walton was very difficult to understand and never quite delivered his thoughts at the right moment. RenaGOAT94 said: She's quite irritable and shady. Others said the number of different actors involved limited Londons leverage and that of other western powers. They have been recruiting and increasing their forces from six to seven months ago Neither of them wanted [the fight], then they brought thousands of their troops to Khartoum, he said. 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. On Friday [14 April] evening we thought that de-escalation had begun We were wrong, Perthes said to UN staff in the internal meeting. 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. steenkash Mar 21, 2021 1 2 Next steenkash Hall of Fame Mar 21, 2021 #1 1) Best: Jmac 2) Worst: that south African one swordtennis G.O.A.T. MeatTornado Talk Tennis Guru. 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. Jeez shut up already. Insight, humor, down to the tone of his voice was all perfect. I was lucky enough to start working with Barry MacKay, who became my mentor. If it isn't that, it is him "analyzing" players' strokes in slow motion, where he seems to make up many facts about the given dynamics. 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. NBC asked if I wanted to try commentary, and I said, Sure, lets do this. Id always loved breaking the game down. Seriously, since when is saying, "a hundred-yard touchdown return for the touchdown!" But he is also usually found suggesting that players move in to the net, which is characteristic of the way he played. He helps you see or be aware of many tiny details of both technique and tactics, and also has a million anecdotes. Talk about reviving a very old thread. Alcaraz Tops Tsitsipas i. 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. On-court coaching is a no-brainer. But Patrick? Reactions: Rozzdawg, Lumber, Nuclear Warhead Sinner and 4 others. I'm just not very crazy about this guy. So I wasn't missing the intensity. Nothing worst than forced fake hype. 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. Archived post. Anyway the crowd wasn't there. Refreshing, funny and insightful. Blinken said the US would support efforts to set up a committee to lead negotiations to create a lasting peace. B. Ive tried to memorize things beforehand, and I was terrible. Dr Hannah Waddilove, a Foreign Office east Africa analyst, said western influence had declined from a high point in the early 1990s. She has a fairly nice voice to listen to, and even her accent is kinda cute, imo. I bet he was great. Chrissy can be a tad annoying once and awhile. But when its Day 13 at Roland Garros, what else can you say about Rafael Nadal except, Hey, hes great on clay?. He is painful to listen to I agree. 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. Sometimes if you are lucky you get a no commentary option. Again in yesterday's match when Rafa was serving in lower speeds, they again were saying whther he has physical issues. Most annoying commentator characteristics to you? He always says "Heeelllloo!" It's great to hear about the players fitness regiments, equiptment, and some of the other exciting things in the players lives. I usually have it turned down. If you are already a Tennis.com user click the LOGIN button, otherwise create an account and start playing. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 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. JavaScript is disabled. I watched videos of my matches, and I never worried about the commentators opinions. I think Jim Courier is the best of the lot. Millman is great to listen come Aussie swing, Goodall for all time. Right question, wrong setting. It is always fun to see him and Andy Roddick crack jokes at each other and to watch him discuss strategic outlooks on matches. No, we did not have any early warning, Perthes said, according to minutes of the meeting viewed by the Guardian. Sadly, Caray makes constant mistakes while calling baseball games. I agree witjh Borisboris. steenkash Cliff Drysdale hands down. Bill Walton remains one of the best, most underrated NBA centers of all time. JavaScript is disabled. Im amazed that so many people like Tracy Austin, the condescending know-it-all that she is. oh roddick just got broken by routine passing shot, YEAH BUT THATS GREAT PLAY BY RODDICK. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. 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. 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 south African guy? Ill never forget getting [opera singer] Placido Domingo to sing a few notes for us at the US Open. I especially hate how she feels the need to mention Serena's losses every 5 minutes. 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. In spanish Corretja is really good. People prepare to board a bus departing from Khartoum to flee the violence, Sudan. And the constant references to personal slights dating back to the 1990s? Career titles. She was right, I was flat. 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. Residents and regional experts say governments and NGOs should have been better prepared for violence. agassi's only done it a few times but great perspective there. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. But, as an announcer, Vitale can be hard to stand. 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. The way Gimelstob talks is easily understandable by the people and makes the most sense to non-tennis fans. He's total *********-iness is matched only by Chris Fowler. He just repeats himself over and over again. Put him out to pasture. I've come to the conclusion that there are just too damn many to choose from. 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. Please, thanks. Here is a list of the best tennis commentators who are still currently broadcasting for television networks. Archived post. ET. Who are the Best and Worst Commentators? Brad Gilbert (ESPN): People forget how much less tennis was on television 30 years ago. Theyre calling history as its happening.. ago Shapovolovolov 2 science2finance 5 mo. I had long blond hair, so maybe I looked like a star, even though I wasnt one. Sometimes, he is so far off on his delivery that you can even see his co-announcers cringe. I agree that Cliff Drysdale is the worst commentator. I don't know about you, but when I hear Chris Evert (luckily, it's not frequent) speak, I immediately feel the strong urge to administer a dope slap. I give Johnny Mac a pass (much I like do Chrissie's incessant drivel) because he's an ATG. She is very intelligent, and is always very interesting with a lot of her stories. Chrissy Evert! You need to be a chameleon; you need some variation in your game. One morning, ABC executives woke up with the bright idea to put Dennis Miller on Monday Night Football. He acknowledges the great movers and base-liners of today's game. Every so often, though, Ill sit down and watch some of my win over [Steffi] Graf at the WTA Championships in 88. More often that not, I find her commentary about technique or tactics is misguided, if not outright wrong. Stuart Scott isn't awful or abrasivehe is simply boring. I love Magic. Was that Nick Mullins? Some players make great commentators. Their voices fill our ears every day. Then Malvai WA - he might be a nice guy but I don't care when the camera is on - his insight is bland and he's not very professional in delivery. Hard to understand over the television, Russell also often bumbled lines and never delivered punchy analysis on cue. I was watching the Federer quarterfinal match and i just got to say that Tennis announcers are the absolute worst. In my opinion the worst commentator is Mal Washington. 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. But how much do you know about the people speaking through your screens, and how they do their jobs? P Mac was actually better before becoming Davis Cup captain. Rather than criticize, I want to respect what the performers do, and give an idea of what happens when you face adversity. Folks, don't watch that crap.". 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. No matter how bad someone is or how little they know, nothing comes close to PMAC's Roddick worship. 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. 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. Perhaps the greatest female player of all time, she improvised well and executed game plans to near-perfection. not on the listWHY? 16:06 18 Nov 2020. 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. Cris Collinsworth suffers so strongly by comparison that he ranks as one of the worst announcers ever in sports. Mar 21, 2021 #2 Best for me: Roddick, Connors honorable mention Worst: I really do not dislike any of them. Optimism possibly misguided, according to many commentators remained until the last minute. I watched yesterday's match and today's (3 hours yesterday in which to indulge in the subject), and the only thing I noticed was when Cliff asked Pam who were the best ROSers in the women's game, and Pam said she'd stick to active players. His questions are dumb, obvious, and bland, never insightful or thought-provoking. Famous for his days alongside "Jimmy the Greek" while dinosaurs still roamed the earth, Brent Musburger has become quite the dinosaur himself. Pam Ward is always, always talking, and her analysis never leads to genuine insight. The story of a match isnt obvious, the framing isnt automatic, says Ken Solomon, CEO of Tennis Channel. But at the same time you are right because what I pointed has been relevant over the last 5-10 years but now that Henman is nearing the end of his career they feel they can trash talk him. 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. But that keeps it fresh. 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. Almost everything he says is just a reiteration (stuttering included) of what the current scoreline is. :shock: THE ALL TIME WORST = PAM SHRIVER!! Im always looking for a way to say whats not obvious, to give a different perspective. It comes from the minds of the commentators, from former players with unique perspectives. http://baseline.tennis.com/article/91540/kamau-murray-crushes-tennis-channel-debut, Analysis of Commentators, Best and Worst- Sending to ESPN, Best and Worst Surface of each of the top 10. Theres so much more going on than just analyzing forehands and backhands. Try again And I do think he's entertaining from time to time. i don't know how pmac got the most votes, he is not that bad. Arias: As a kid, I was sure I was going to be the No. I would mute them but i like hearing the ball hit back and forth haha. Minnesota (3-3-3, 12 points) is winless in St. Paul and has dropped seven points from winning positions this season. Pam Shriver (ESPN): When I was 19, I was asked to commentate at a Tournament of Champions event for CBS. His comments are quite general and never lead to any genuinely interesting interplay with the other announcers. 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. Was making that switch the worst decision by a video game maker in history? Announcing is all about the proper mix of voice, inflection, delivery, and occasionally refraining from comment. after a good shot, has a British (I believe) accent, and absolutely worships Federer. You're lucky you don't have him in the US. She eventually retired and is now carrying out the same characteristics in commentary for the sport. Billy Packer was famous for bringing an angry old man's attitude to the most fun event in sports, the March Madness NCAA tournament. Even though this post is old I just HAVE TO mention this. I was nervous, and self-conscious about having a nasally Buffalo accent, so I lowered my voice a little. The constant disrespect of Karatsev from the McEnroe bros was worse. Mark Knowles (Tennis Channel): I come at it from the players perspective; I think thats where I can be most valuable. Tim McCarver shows why over-analysis makes bad sports announcers. I can't stand Mal Washington, Shriver, or Carilo either. 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. My ears bleed at the sound of her voice. 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. Chip Caray's voice always reminds fans of his beloved grandfather, the immortal Harry Caray. I still feel lucky after 20 years to be doing what Im doing. Im still addicted to the sport and its nuances. After PMac became DC Captain, I just put him on mute. I'm sitting trying to watch the Nole-Zverev match right? I like Jim Courier also. You can have fun down there, too. Can't get his 'AWWWWWW YOU'VE GOTTA BE KIDDIN' ME!!!' 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. She provides insightful commentary and I think her digs are hilarious. From interviews with players to tracking down developing stories, tennis commentary is an all-encompassing job. None of that saved Russell's career as an announcer. We believed what Burhan and Hemedti were saying: that they had the intention of turning power over to civilians. After that, though, it came naturally. Less than 12 hours later, the fighting began. hey! Come join the discussion about players, gear, matches, scores, guidelines, and more! Not really. 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. Since joining the TNT analysis crew, it's hard to say whether Johnson has provided any genuinely insightful analysis into a basketball game. Its his easy amusement, lack of insight and worship of winners/any rally exceeding the length of a serve that irritates me about him. Laura Robson seems newish here. 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. 16:06 18 Nov 2020. His personality livens up all matches. Its our job to point out all the tactics taking place, but also to talk about the emotional side of the sport. The Loons and Dallas played to a scoreless draw. Just like those analysists _always_ know what one was to buy or sell _after_ the market closed. He gets straight to the point and does not waste time restating facts (although he does enjoy discussing past results of players on occasion). The green flag is scheduled to wave at 1:11 p.m. I assume so. Having diversity in tennis also means having diversity of personality. She breaks down strokes and talents like no one else is capable of doing. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Who is the WORST commentator?? 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. Sports are about love and fun: sitting back and basking in the pure joy of watching the game. Whoever is on ESPN + is even worse than our American ESPN people. Cris Collinsworth suffers so strongly by comparison that he ranks as one of the worst announcers ever in sports. Commentators: The Best, The Worst, & The Average Who is the GWOT (Greatest waste of talent) on the ATP. Is he on the payroll like others? Robbie Koenig is the worst tennis commentator I've ever heard. The only way I can do the job is just to say what I think. 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. But they can also be made fun and entertaining by great analysis and comments about the players and the match.
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