He (and so many others) do it with such regularity that it no longer surprises us. I would put this in the “not cool” category, rather than the flagrant abuse. It’s power-movement rather than light and quick (like Goffin for eg)—Robbie K. • We had a good discussion on Twitter about player quickness. 3-0 and Djokovic was 15 years old.) 3) As you say, I’m in favor of anything which expands opportunity, especially in an uncertain media space. (Even as I cop to that “shot of the tournament” charge. Who among doesn’t like the around-the-post winner?) Reporting from the Roland Garros grounds, Wertheim talks with Lisanti about the cold, rainy weather during the tournament so far and how the environment and surface changes are impacting the players; the upsets and impressive players through Week One; the impact of COVID-19; Serena Williams's withdrawal due to an Achilles injury and what it means for her going forward; the upcoming 2021 Australian Open and much more.Learn more about your ad choices. I love the Cheetah. Facebook. Wertheim and Rubin discuss the quick transition to clay from the U.S. Open hard courts; the absences of top players and how it will affect the draw; the chances of Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep winning titles in Paris; how the fall timing and cooler temperatures will impact play; and much more.Learn more about your ad choices. Jon Wertheim speaks with Ed Orgeron about recruiting, coaching in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic and why he thinks his accent played a part in … Sometimes athletes dazzle with their play but then, upon retirement, are quickly forgotten, comets that quickly fizzle. He has a great personality and just looks the part. • 20% reduction for over 50% capacity, Rafa Nadal buscará la victoria 1.000 en el Masters 1.000 de París-Bercy, French Open 2020: Lessons learned on Nadal, Djokovic, Kenin, more. This, of course, is in the GOAT context. On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Jamie Lisanti about the news and storylines from the first week of the 2020 U.S. Open in New York and with Kevin Anderson, following his first-round loss to Alexander Zverev. This is clearly a record. My only critique is that the ads are thrown in there and not set up by Jon. We all love the Cheetah, but we’re talking Hall of Fame here!”, Same discussion as always. I agree the crowd behavior and partying was irresponsible. Here’s a tip for the ATP and WTA: a skills competition. And if he’s not a shotmaker in the YouTube sense—formally known as highlight reel—there’s a lot of “talent” in the ability hit ball after ball within a few inches of the intended target, especially as the match tightens. This is a great podcast! A fastest ground stroke contest. Who enjoys seeing this?—@teachjourno. Hier sollte eine Beschreibung angezeigt werden, diese Seite lässt dies jedoch nicht zu. You are responsible for what you put in your body. This was not a Lance Armstrong-style operation. We all love the Cheetah, but we’re talking Hall of Fame here!” (I can’t find the original post.) A point I think gets lost too often: there is a real advantage—in most competitive industries—to arriving second. What would basketball look like if toweling off were to be allowed after every score? Do they fall into the worrying media landscape you describe? But given the context, it merited no penalty. Are you a journalist? And what about the balls, they are handled by sweaty players? You know exactly what you have to do to topple the competition. Week 7 start 'em and sit 'em recommendations for the tight end position from senior fantasy football expert Michael Fabiano. If the ball kid debate was a really serious issue it could solved by issuing the kids with disposable sanitary gloves but the TV providers probably wouldn't like the look of that. Why are you humiliating him in front of a worldwide audience? I suspect that's why it's not notable. (Last time it was this close? A minute and a half per game could add up to an extra half hour for a women's match and an hour for a men's match. • A lot of you wrote about this. 2) Sharapova got popped for a banned substance, meldonium. It’s late, but not too late, for tennis avoid this fate with Djokovic. Reliable. Would love to hear their thoughts looking over these wonderful matches from their high chair.Thanks again for all you do guys. • 50% reduction for no fans on-site How many people at the league level can make a "shot of the tournament" once or twice a season? Keep this in perspective. • Take us out, Elsie Misbourne of Washington D.C.: Is the sweaty-towel ball-kid debate really the hill we want to die on? • So the world ends after the French Open? • ICYMI, here’s the 50 Parting Thoughts column from the 2020 Australian Open. The premiere Tennis podcast, featuring incredible guests and spot on analysis by the one and only Jon Wertheim. I—and, more important, a panel—believed this was an act of carelessness more than performance enhancement. I wonder what your thoughts are now, both about Wozniacki and Martinez and Ivanisevic for that matter. What’s your parting thought on Maria Sharapova?—@karenohiggins, 1) Let’s start here: Sharapova, overall, is a force for good. We spend way too much time talking about what Djokovic isn’t. • We really appreciated getting this book, “People of the Boot.” Highly recommend. Email him at jon_wertheim@yahoo.com or tweet him @jon_wertheim. Equally cringe worthy, but seldom maligned is the loser walk down the corridor. Thiem shares his thoughts on the championship match against Zverev, how he dealt with pressure during the tournament; how winning this title will impact him going forward; and more. My question is, who is second on the list? The visitors just swing away. His movement is exceptional and not spoken about enough…he’s like a panther around the court. Hello, Jon. He was a beautiful player, and gave Sampras a tough match at Wimbledon if I remember correctly.I would also love to hear some of the umpires interviewed who oversaw some of the more recent tennis finals such as Rafa v Djoker at the infamous Aussie Open Final. Then, Barnard College president and cognitive scientist Sian Beilock discusses the absence of fans at the 2020 U.S. Open and its impact on the players; the concept of pressure, especially as it relates to the tournament's semifinalists and finalists; and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Props to the good folks in Newport for making this a relevant institution/discussion in a way it wasn’t when I started covering the sport. Basically: “if Federer, Nadal and Djokovic all started together, Federer would be the third best.” (This is a cousin to: “compare the competition of who Nadal and Djokovic have beaten in majors and then compare that to Federer.”) I would be really careful here. On the other hand, given the standards and precedents, is she worthy of admission? Wertheim and Anderson discuss the U.S. Open bubble and COVID-19 protocol; his thoughts on the newly-proposed Professional Tennis Players … You’re on point about the pre-match interviews. In this week's Mailbag, Jon Wertheim wraps up the 2020 Australian Open and looks ahead to the rest of the season with thoughts on Novak Djokovic, Dominic Thiem, Maria Sharapova and more. Still, it was a positive test. I was going for definition four here. Introducing Trends: visualize news in real-time and discover top authors or outlets. What are your thoughts on competing tennis-themed podcasts? a) it was more teasing than menacing b) it was a major final c) reputations matter and Djokovic is a player with a reputation for decency. We all love Rafa but by the time he has tugged at his nose and his ears and his mouth and his rear end during his service motion, the bacteria transferred to the balls must number in the millions. 8) Whether correlation or causation, it was hard to ignore that she was not nearly the player she once was. Sports Illustrated executive editor and senior writer L. Jon Wertheim is one of the most accomplished sports journalists in America. While I was watching the segment, I remembered an old Mailbag in which someone had asked what you thought about Conchita Martinez’s HoF chances, and then I found out she was being inducted this year! The guy was doing his job—capably. • Last week’s podcast was with Goran Ivanisevic. So, the combined Slam titles tally of Thiem's opponents in his first three Slam finals is 49 titles. All Rights Reserved. • They had no pre-match interviews at the Australian Open. French Open 2020 50 Parting Thoughts: Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek win titles, Nadal beats Djokovic, wins 2020 French Open men's final: Takeaways. Frances Tiafoe was also mentioned. Copyright © 2020 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Target practice. She can choose to keep playing and, if she wins, she can write happier chapters. What age are we living in when we have to explain, almost apologize for Djokovic's abilities or results? 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