Commentators are our guides to the game, the soundtracks to our tennis-viewing lives. But when its Day 13 at Roland Garros, what else can you say about Rafael Nadal except, Hey, hes great on clay?. His jokes, which sound hilarious coming next to Mike Wilbon in the familiar confines of his studio, usually fell flat during the football broadcast. Plus it always helps to have someone in the booth whose actually played the guys on court. Or perhaps it is the rank bias against certain teams and players that colors every game he covers? Pat Cash is a complete jerk<snip>and he's only interested in self promotion. and our I usually had a good idea of how I was playing, and what I wanted to do, anyway. Millman is great to listen come Aussie swing, Goodall for all time. But at no point could you point to anything on the ground that would show that was the case, said Hudson. She provides insightful commentary and I think her digs are hilarious. To each their own, though. That's not the highest bar. Laura Robson seems newish here. On-court coaching is a no-brainer. 1. Not when Doug Adler and Stephanie Dubois are working! There were signs of tensions building between RSF and SAF but . They never shut up and their analysis is so dumb and they are never right about anything. Since joining the TNT analysis crew, it's hard to say whether Johnson has provided any genuinely insightful analysis into a basketball game. Pmac is okay if he's not commentating on a Roddick match, or even mentioning Roddick for that matter. I can see exactly the same happening with Murray in years to come. I would mute them but i like hearing the ball hit back and forth haha. Fuzzy Yellow Balls - Video Tennis Lessons, Tennis Express - Racquets, Shoes, and Apparel. I remember whenever Rafter played, he would always, FOR EVERY MATCH mention that Rafter was one of nine children in his family. 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. Their voices fill our ears every day. I applaud your genius in helping me expose these TV know it alls. I love Magic. I love it as much in the booth today as I did on the court 40 years ago. I didnt have a big serve, so I needed to think my way through matches. i like ted robinson a lot too. Chip Caray's voice always reminds fans of his beloved grandfather, the immortal Harry Caray. 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. talking about Carillo is he still on the tennis commentary circuit? hey! I cant find the mute button fast enough. Right question, wrong setting. He also made fun of Mac's serve speed (to his face) which made for extra amusement. So annoying to listen. 0. John Alexander and Roger Rasheed have filled the dad-commentator niche over the last decade or so. I dont think a tape of my 78 US Open final against Martina [Navratilova] even exists. I actually like how he sometimes gets amused by his own humor lol. 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. The worst is when he's in Europe with a Jensen doing the fall Masters for ESPN. I get a little narcissistic. is also the kind of survey where you somehow need more than one vote since there are so many deserving. I watched videos of my matches, and I never worried about the commentators opinions. And you have an opportunity to bring the audience inside. After youve called match after match, you can predict that its the mentally stronger player whos going to win. People prepare to board a bus departing from Khartoum to flee the violence, Sudan. But how much do you know about the people speaking through your screens, and how they do their jobs? The Loons and Dallas played to a scoreless draw. Everyone, more or less, loves Magic. You need to be a chameleon; you need some variation in your game. I think availability was my strongest suit, because I usually lost early (laughs). The generation of tennis players that took the . Folks, don't watch that crap.". Worst, fans of the Madden video game series now have to listen to a Collinsworth voice-over instead of their beloved icon. 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. Sadly, those announcers are few and far between. People watch Nick Kyrgios act out and say, That should never happen. Its familiar to me, though; his impulses are those of a young male brain. There is this one commentator who literally whispers instead of saying out things aloud. I've never been impressed by her but she's never particularly annoyed me either. Cheap joke, perhaps, but Siragusa's broadcast is no light show: he constantly tries to showcase himself when he is on screen, thinks he is the centerpiece of the game, and is, frankly, pretty boring. Uncle Toni [Nadal], David Witt [Venus Williams former coach]: they never said no to talking to me, and never sugarcoated anythingtennis broadcasts need more of that access. Then come eurosport Federer bootlickers and not so obvious Djokovic haters. I like the slower courts, because I like rallies. No clue, I don't speak the language, but his voice and joy make you enjoy even the dullest matches. Cris Collinsworth suffers so strongly by comparison that he ranks as one of the worst announcers ever in sports. You should hear the woman calling the Tauson-Collins match right now On tennis channel. It's the combination of the whiney thin nature of her voice with her superior air that just gets to me. 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. There's a wonderful argument for everyone that has been mentioned, though. And the constant sucking up to Pmac and Roddick is really disgusting. Yesterday, I watched the WTA match with sharipova. I assume so. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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.. You are using an out of date browser. The viewer gets a different perspective, and it helps makes matches more competitive. Best for me: Roddick, Connors honorable mention. JavaScript is disabled. Sometimes, he is so far off on his delivery that you can even see his co-announcers cringe. She says the same thing the whole match and i don't get why she keeps saying because Serena is playing bad she lacks motivation.. i don't think Serena lacks motivation what so ever. The best person for pronunciation appears to be Tim White who is probably the least well known. In western capitals, there will now be difficult conversations about what could have been done more effectively to guide a transition from military to civilian rule after the fall of the veteran authoritarian ruler Omar al-Bashir in 2019 following months of popular protests. JavaScript is disabled. Behind The Tour: Commentators. I was nervous, and self-conscious about having a nasally Buffalo accent, so I lowered my voice a little. I was lucky enough to start working with Barry MacKay, who became my mentor. 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. ago Shapovolovolov 2 science2finance 5 mo. She eventually retired and is now carrying out the same characteristics in commentary for the sport. A Hall-of-Famer, Shriver tries to give fans as much access to the sport and its personalities as she can (Getty Images). 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. roddick is great. His most infamous moment came during the 1999 World Series, when he relentlessly prodded Pete Rose to admit he bet on baseball. QF ( 1977) Mary Carillo (born March 15, 1957 [1]) is an American sportscaster and former professional tennis player. You must log in or register to reply here. Shriver: I understand the importance of the mental game more. Sometimes a players coach might ask me, Why are you so negative? Usually, though, the players like me after I meet them. Perhaps the greatest female player of all time, she improvised well and executed game plans to near-perfection. 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. He always says "Heeelllloo!" He does his best to ruin Wimbledon every year on the BBC. 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. But they can also be made fun and entertaining by great analysis and comments about the players and the match. The constant disrespect of Karatsev from the McEnroe bros was worse. compared to the likes of martina nav she's like a harmless puppy tho. If Im playing Nadal, Im swinging my serve to his backhand in the deuce court and coming in. It sure is nice to have Gilbert talk about tennis instead of Collins (see previous slide). Here is a list of the best tennis commentators who are still currently broadcasting for television networks. Especially with that raging coke addiction. It's all of the above that make Joe Buck the worst announcer in sports. Archived post. That's exactly what happened to Scott. Any ex pro who is not trying to talk too much is fine by me. Aaaaaaaaaagassiiiiiiiiiiiiii.the only match I remember him commenting was the Roddick Fed 07 USO semi and he was probably the best commentary I've ever heard. Dr Hannah Waddilove, a Foreign Office east Africa analyst, said western influence had declined from a high point in the early 1990s. Great Escape: Rune Saves 4 Match. Most tennis commentators are either bad or awful. The Weather Underground forecast calls for a high of 62 degrees and a 79% chance . So I disbanded it and basically did nothing. She was right, I was flat. not on the listWHY? Residents and regional experts say governments and NGOs should have been better prepared for violence. One morning, ABC executives woke up with the bright idea to put Dennis Miller on Monday Night Football. But he is also usually found suggesting that players move in to the net, which is characteristic of the way he played. Was that Nick Mullins? Kind of contradicting my point about the British commentators loving Henman lol. agassi's only done it a few times but great perspective there. One day I was at IMGs offices and saw Jim Nagelsen, brother-in-law of Mark McCormack, who ran the company. 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.". Best and Worst (or most annoying) commentator? Is it the rank lack of enthusiasm with which he calls the game? Hard to understand over the television, Russell also often bumbled lines and never delivered punchy analysis on cue. Refreshing, funny and insightful. jimbo mack said: She was much better at tennis imo. Talk about reviving a very old thread. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Unless, of course, he is busy on a tangent about Britney Spears during overtime of a major college football game. I work for Tennis Channel and the BBC at Wimbledon, and I might have six different partners during a tournament. ~Surface Variety and Marketing Gang~ Venus Serena Shuai Z. Su-Wei Danielle. The major networks usually feature men, but Navratilova was and will always be one of the brightest thinkers in tennis. 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. jmac and pmac are both pretty good too. Ive tried to memorize things beforehand, and I was terrible. He could have arguably won the first set if not for his inexperience with the situation. I love Pam. 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. Insightful? 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. he message from the senior United Nations officials to their staff was honest if unapologetic. Tracy Austin (Tennis Channel): I was the second seed at Wimbledon in 1983, but I had to pull out with a stress fracture. I like Jim Courier also. At times he's flanked by Woodbridge and Courier (another good commentator), yet it doesn't take long to realise Hewitt is by far the better one. Arias: Everyone hits and moves great. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. oh roddick just got broken by routine passing shot, YEAH BUT THATS GREAT PLAY BY RODDICK. When I played, we all had strengths and weaknesses, and we tried to exploit them. She talks a lot about the behind the scene stuff that we don't get to hear much about. !' yelling out of my head. 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. Not really. However, he failed as an announcer on Monday Night Football. Dean Treml/Getty Images. Did I call it before or what?! Dick Enberg, "Oh My". Unfortunately, that bliss if often interrupted by the obnoxious drone of a terrible sports announcer. We believed what Burhan and Hemedti were saying: that they had the intention of turning power over to civilians. Im still addicted to the sport and its nuances. I bet he was great. Arias: I knew there were some guys who thought I was good, and others who didnt think so. RenaGOAT94 said: She's quite irritable and shady. 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. Davenport, Pereira, and Cahill also do a really good job. 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. For more information, please see our Andrew Castle, hands down. 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. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Both factions had been mobilising for a struggle, stockpiling ammunition, accelerating recruitment, bringing in extra fuel and medical supplies, even blood. Sadly, Caray makes constant mistakes while calling baseball games. 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? Also, for those Brits on this board, there were a bunch of British Wimbledon commentators in the 80's that I just detested. I can't stand Mal Washington, Shriver, or Carilo either. B. Tim McCarver shows why over-analysis makes bad sports announcers. And the constant references to personal slights dating back to the 1990s? Feb 21, 2004 #1 We can settle this once and for all. Jeez shut up already. How do these former players see their craft? Scan this QR code to download the app now. Every so often, though, Ill sit down and watch some of my win over [Steffi] Graf at the WTA Championships in 88. Didn't seem like he knew what he was doing or where he was. You must log in or register to reply here. I thought she might have been alluding to the one who does not read her e-mail. Commentators: The Best, The Worst, & The Average Who is the GWOT (Greatest waste of talent) on the ATP. Fred Stolle was a very insightful and interesting commentator for the AO. Most annoying commentator characteristics to you? Leif Shiras (Tennis Channel): When I was a player, I filled in at the clay-court event in Stowe, Vt. His understanding of the college game is unparalleled, and it's great to get an opportunity to hear his thoughts on talk shows. One woman cheering for USTA womans players! It comes from the minds of the commentators, from former players with unique perspectives. Reply posted by Bobby Fackrell, at 16:06 18 Nov 2020 Bobby Fackrell. 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. On-court coaching would give us more of them. Four days after, Why violence has broken out in Sudan video explainer, Sudan: evacuees brave 'risky' travel as fighting intensifies video report, UKgovernment extends Sudan evacuation with additional flight, Sudanese army blocks Britons from boarding last rescue flights, Deadline for British nationals to reach evacuation airfield in Sudan passes, NHSmedics and UK nationals faced risky route to Sudan evacuation point, Britons in Sudan have until midday on Saturday to fly out, ministers say, Fighting surges in Sudan even as ceasefire is extended, Pregnant woman and child stranded in Sudan due to Home Office delays, says husband, Sudan street battles threaten fragile ceasefire as Turkish plane shot, Saudi Arabia working for Sudan ceasefire and restoring civilian rule, The cost is crazy: fighting in Sudan sends food prices soaring. Pat Cash is a complete jerk. Shamael el-Noor, a Khartoum-based Sudanese political analyst, said conversations with both factions convinced her violence was coming. B. Russian commentators are hands down the worst. 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Here in Brazil I find most of the commentators annoying. Shiras: I cant believe how well everyone hits the ball now. It was obviously coming and I dont think anything could have stopped it said el-Noor. My vote goes to Joel Myers. Here is the list of the 20 worst announcers in sports. 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. Very boring with the same mono tone voice all the time. 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. He remains one of the worst basketball announcers of all time. Latest News Lajovic Caps Dream Run with Victory over Rublev. I often dislike it when commentators speculate on a player's current state of mind and say it like it's true. Theyre calling history as its happening.. Please, thanks. 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. Famous for his days alongside "Jimmy the Greek" while dinosaurs still roamed the earth, Brent Musburger has become quite the dinosaur himself. Feb 16, 2021 #30 He plays no favorites and leaves nothing inside. 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. Ill never forget getting [opera singer] Placido Domingo to sing a few notes for us at the US Open. They always know what the right play was _after_ the point is over. Perhaps, though many long-time announcers have that problem. JavaScript is disabled. Chrissy Evert! 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. This is the worst of worst case scenarios, Volker Perthes said. Im always looking for a way to say whats not obvious, to give a different perspective. not if i'd actually care that much about ESPN-commentators and their agenda :shrug: Is Pam Shriver the worst commentator right now? 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. The way he analyses the game and how he expresses it, just makes watching the match so much more interesting. Out of all the commentators I definitely think she's the most interesting. But he still can't analyze a basketball game. As nostalgic as the experience is, Caray needs to learn to get the calls right. steenkash I agree that Cliff Drysdale is the worst commentator. 2. Does anything else need to be said? 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. Every player makes mistakes and chokes, and its important to point it out. I was referring more to his ridiculous phrases he comes out with. Her second divorce probably is what caused her to become this bitter, lonely bitch who thinks her shit don't stink. 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. Those now manoeuvring for advantage in Sudan and east Africa more broadly include China, Russia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. And, was there anything worse than the LeBron James "Decision" interview, which will stain Gray's career forever? Aug 26, 2019, 8:43 AM PDT. I used to appreciate this man for his wonderful accent, but I have lost nearly all respect for him. Almost everything he says is just a reiteration (stuttering included) of what the current scoreline is. I can't remember how often I've thought "SHUT UP ALREADY" while watching USA's Flushing coverage. Wow! We are now in the war and the most scary thing is that it will become a civil war. I would frankly just rather watch the match and listen to the crowd than have her comment. Bill Russell is one of the great, out-sized personalities in NBA history. 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. Optimism possibly misguided, according to many commentators remained until the last minute. 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. Mar 21, 2021 #2 Best for me: Roddick, Connors honorable mention Worst: I really do not dislike any of them. Dieu Soit Lou !!!! But I do think players miss chances for all-court tennis, to use the forecourt, to play with variety. However, on Monday evening a 72-hour ceasefire between the two sides, due to take effect at midnight on 24 April, was announced. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Unfortunately, his monotone voice and off-cue delivery on-air make it difficult for fans to appreciate his insights. Wow, I feel better - carry on. :shrug: I don't care for ESPN commentators in general (except BG), but I love when Chrissie shades her on air. Pam Shriver was, and still is, the worst. He says the speech verbatim and it's so very annoying. 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. You won't find a more knowledgeable basketball man than Dick Vitale. It is always fun to see him and Andy Roddick crack jokes at each other and to watch him discuss strategic outlooks on matches. Two nights before the outbreak of violence, there was none of the usual buzz of an evening during Ramadan in Khartoums cafes and restaurants. (modern). Sorry if who you hate isnt on this list but you can write them in. We are in a classic 21st-century multipolarity in the Horn It has always been an area of competition, but there is now a constellation of different states, she said. Which channel was he on (so I know to avoid)? LOL The same technique that you say was gained from professional help, is the same technique tennis commentators were saying . 16:06 18 Nov 2020. Reactions: Rozzdawg, Lumber, Nuclear Warhead Sinner and 4 others. It's not just Pat Cash, we're also forced to tolerate the uppermost unctuous peon cnut Sue Barker. But that keeps it fresh. His punditry is awful and he seems to amaze the ex-professional co-commentator with his utter ineptitude and poor grasp of the game. 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. Complete Idiots!!!!!!!! Sitting next to him was like sitting next to an analyst every day. 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. No, we did not have any early warning, Perthes said, according to minutes of the meeting viewed by the Guardian. You are using an out of date browser. 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?" He's a college football guy who got shifted over to tennis in the off-season by ESPN. He may fist-bump with players after interviews, crack jokes about anything and make nicknames for every athlete, but he is by far the greatest commentator for tennis, in my opinion. 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. Novak Djokovic had praised Drysdale during a Wimbledon interview earlier this year for "breaking down his game so well," but everybody knows the No. Robbie Koenig is the worst tennis commentator I've ever heard. 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. 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. From the television side, Id like to see more innovation. The next week . From downloaded matches Roddick and McEnroe seem very good. Wish he was more of a regular or even guest presence. #1 The worst part of watching tennis on TV is the commentators.especially the female ones. He just repeats himself over and over again. But how much do you know about the people speaking through your screens, and how they do their jobs? It's great to hear about the players fitness regiments, equiptment, and some of the other exciting things in the players lives. 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. I've come to the conclusion that there are just too damn many to choose from. When Novak was down a break in the first set, they were saying "is he having physical issues". French Open. And I just don't think his commentary is very interesting. But she won my heart when Blake yelled at her for talking too loud during his match and she kept going. But Patrick? Very insightful and intelligent commentary, obviously a man talking from years of experience at the highest levels of the pro tour. It may not display this or other websites correctly. When fans are looking for occasional, spot-on analysis while they enjoy the game, Morgan provides a constant stream of drivel.