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. Great Escape: Rune Saves 4 Match. Roddick is hilarious. he message from the senior United Nations officials to their staff was honest if unapologetic. Billy Packer was famous for bringing an angry old man's attitude to the most fun event in sports, the March Madness NCAA tournament. Darren Cahill has been a great speaker for the game over the years, even while balancing his job as a coach for certain players. His understanding of the college game is unparalleled, and it's great to get an opportunity to hear his thoughts on talk shows. But yea, Chris Evert is the WORST tennis commentator on TV. Sorry, but I have to disagree with all of you. Best: L. Hewitt - Many on here from North America and Europe probably never heard Hewitt commentating, the guy is really something. 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. Im still addicted to the sport and its nuances. It sure is nice to have Gilbert talk about tennis instead of Collins (see previous slide). 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. :shock: THE ALL TIME WORST = PAM SHRIVER!! I am just thankful we still have these greats. Most players were lucky to get on TV at all. Please get rid of Mark Petchey he is the worst tennis commentator ever and just never SHUTS UP! Insight, humor, down to the tone of his voice was all perfect. Jim Lampley-the guy doesn't know **** about tennis. The worst, however, may be that guy with glasses who used to be on CBS, but now on ESPN. 2. Ill never forget getting [opera singer] Placido Domingo to sing a few notes for us at the US Open. Others said the number of different actors involved limited Londons leverage and that of other western powers. John Alexander and Roger Rasheed have filled the dad-commentator niche over the last decade or so. 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. Even if an innocent man was sentenced to life, there was, uh-oh, a racial. French Open. The south African guy? I had long blond hair, so maybe I looked like a star, even though I wasnt one. I think being a parent helps [Shriver has two sons and a daughter in their teens]. What I want, and I think fans do too, are good matches. At least you don't have Eurosport's Serbs commentating Robbie Koenig is the worst tennis commentator I've ever heard. He knows the game very wellnot just from experience but from knowledge. Mary Carillo Votes: 204 57.6% P Mac Votes: 37 10.5% Mal Washington Votes: 19 5.4% Barry Mackay Votes: 23 6.5% Jim Courier Votes: 15 4.2% Luke Jensen Votes: 56 15.8% Total voters 354 Prev 1 5 6 7 8 Next PHA New User Mar 26, 2014 #301 Avles said: Jensen for me, I can't stand that guy. Can't get his 'AWWWWWW YOU'VE GOTTA BE KIDDIN' ME!! But I do think players miss chances for all-court tennis, to use the forecourt, to play with variety. Mar 21, 2021 #2 Best for me: Roddick, Connors honorable mention Worst: I really do not dislike any of them. Every time I see him on the sideline, I wonder: How does someone that large go up and down a football field? I'm completely shocked by the survey and a lot of your guys' comments. Talk about reviving a very old thread. However, he failed as an announcer on Monday Night Football. His constant gripes about players' actions, mid-major performances (even as they became ever better), and the energy surrounding his games finally got him booted into retirement. But I dont think anyone likes to be criticized. Johnny Mac appreciates and accepts the way the game has changed since his era. We've convened a roundtable of U.S. commentatorsTracy Austin, Brad Gilbert, Jimmy Arias, Leif Shiras, Pam Shriver, Chanda Rubin and Mark Knowles to give us a glimpse into life on the other side. Less than 12 hours later, the fighting began. Many commentators do not root for or even compliment the underdogs, but Navratilova appreciates them. JavaScript is disabled. Some players make great commentators. You're lucky you don't have him in the US. This is the worst of worst case scenarios, Volker Perthes said. It's not just Pat Cash, we're also forced to tolerate the uppermost unctuous peon cnut Sue Barker. agassi's only done it a few times but great perspective there. Pat Cash is a complete jerk. That required believing the leopard had changed its spots. Novak Djokovic had praised Drysdale during a Wimbledon interview earlier this year for "breaking down his game so well," but everybody knows the No. 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. Early on, a producer said I sounded flat. Personally, I thought I was rocking it, but then I listened to myself. Also, for those Brits on this board, there were a bunch of British Wimbledon commentators in the 80's that I just detested. ~Surface Variety and Marketing Gang~ Venus Serena Shuai Z. Su-Wei Danielle. 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. But he happens to be when he speaks about today's tennis players. Pam Shriver (ESPN): When I was 19, I was asked to commentate at a Tournament of Champions event for CBS. 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. Sadly, he was as overrated as an announcer as he was underrated as a player. I mean, it was horrendous, and a complete waste of three minutes. It was a disaster for my sanity. The World Health Organization estimated that more than 400 are dead and thousands injured though medical NGOs in Sudan say the true toll is much higher. Scan this QR code to download the app now. compared to the likes of martina nav she's like a harmless puppy tho. Pesonally I have to say Mal Washington right now because, although he doesnt annoy me as much outright like Carillo or P Mac but he does it more passive-aggressively, by NEVER saying anything interesting or useful, and pointing out only the most painfully obviously things. He does his best to ruin Wimbledon every year on the BBC. Rather than criticize, I want to respect what the performers do, and give an idea of what happens when you face adversity. He's SO smug and arrogant. LOL The same technique that you say was gained from professional help, is the same technique tennis commentators were saying . Yesterday, I watched the WTA match with sharipova. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. No matter how bad someone is or how little they know, nothing comes close to PMAC's Roddick worship. Tweetle-dee and Tweetle-dumb. Although Pam Shriver is a pretty bad commentator there aren't very many people that are substantially better. Since joining the TNT analysis crew, it's hard to say whether Johnson has provided any genuinely insightful analysis into a basketball game. Her second divorce probably is what caused her to become this bitter, lonely bitch who thinks her shit don't stink. Who is the WORST commentator?? It took me awhile to really let go. Their voices fill our ears every day. He gets straight to the point and does not waste time restating facts (although he does enjoy discussing past results of players on occasion). 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. By contrast, I think the Arabic speaking commentator who shouts as if every point is a celebration is awesome. He's total *********-iness is matched only by Chris Fowler. The viewer gets a different perspective, and it helps makes matches more competitive. 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. just curious has anyone here ever heard Austin commentate or is it just me she annoys. B. Theres so much more going on than just analyzing forehands and backhands. i like ted robinson a lot too. But, as an announcer, Vitale can be hard to stand. 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. The next week . This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast 63 35 Tennis Sports Professional sport Weve convened a roundtable of U.S. commentatorsTracy Austin, Brad Gilbert, Jimmy Arias, Leif Shiras, Pam Shriver, Chanda Rubin and Mark Knowles to give us a glimpse into life on the other side of the screen. After that, though, it came naturally. I can't remember how often I've thought "SHUT UP ALREADY" while watching USA's Flushing coverage. She talks a lot about the behind the scene stuff that we don't get to hear much about. There is this one commentator who literally whispers instead of saying out things aloud. Chip Caray's voice always reminds fans of his beloved grandfather, the immortal Harry Caray. She is very intelligent, and is always very interesting with a lot of her stories. From the television side, Id like to see more innovation. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Gilbert: I love it. Shiras: Ive learned so much working with legends like Jimmy Connors and Martina. You are using an out of date browser. Pam Ward is always, always talking, and her analysis never leads to genuine insight. Here in Brazil I find most of the commentators annoying. Miller may have been a comedy star on SNL's weekend update, but he was never meant for primetime football. 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. If you are already a Tennis.com user click the LOGIN button, otherwise create an account and start playing. The major networks usually feature men, but Navratilova was and will always be one of the brightest thinkers in tennis. 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. He's a college football guy who got shifted over to tennis in the off-season by ESPN. I'm sitting trying to watch the Nole-Zverev match right? Russian commentators are hands down the worst. I often dislike it when commentators speculate on a player's current state of mind and say it like it's true. Everyone, more or less, loves Magic. He plays no favorites and leaves nothing inside. 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'. 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. Unfortunately, that bliss if often interrupted by the obnoxious drone of a terrible sports announcer. Dieu Soit Lou !!!! Chanda Rubin (Tennis Channel): It wasnt a problem for me, because I always hated watching myself. We are now in the war and the most scary thing is that it will become a civil war. He also seems very full of himself. Unfortunately, his monotone voice and off-cue delivery on-air make it difficult for fans to appreciate his insights. MeatTornado Talk Tennis Guru. In order to play you must be a registered user. Gilbert: You cant just rock up and start talking. Two nights before the outbreak of violence, there was none of the usual buzz of an evening during Ramadan in Khartoums cafes and restaurants. 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. Reactions: Rozzdawg, Lumber, Nuclear Warhead Sinner and 4 others. And I just don't think his commentary is very interesting. Enberg -- at his best while keeping an eye on NFL scores That ESPN crossover guy is out of this world too forgot his name. Jim Gray may give the worst interviews of any major sports journalist. We tried even with last ditch diplomacy last week and we have failed.. But Patrick? Here is the list of the 20 worst announcers in sports. Wait a moment and try again. While he certainly knows the game, the former Cincinnati Bengals star simply. 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. I think his name is Pat Ryan or something. Obviously he has conflict of interests now. 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.. 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. JavaScript is disabled. Its our job to point out all the tactics taking place, but also to talk about the emotional side of the sport. I have always liked her. I especially hate how she feels the need to mention Serena's losses every 5 minutes. Or perhaps it is the rank bias against certain teams and players that colors every game he covers? She eventually retired and is now carrying out the same characteristics in commentary for the sport. 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. She was right, I was flat. Sitting next to him was like sitting next to an analyst every day. There werent many female announcers then, and the big story at the time was the Billie Jean King-Marilyn Barnett palimony suit. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Justin Gimelstob 1 of 7 The way Gimelstob talks is easily understandable by the. 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