paul secor Posted June 30, 2017 Report Posted June 30, 2017 McEnroe is just an old retired tennis player who wants to keep his name out there by trying to create controversy. Who cares what he says? Just pack it up and live out your retirement, John. Quote
Dan Gould Posted June 30, 2017 Report Posted June 30, 2017 1 hour ago, paul secor said: McEnroe is just an old retired tennis player who wants to keep his name out there by trying to create controversy. Who cares what he says? Just pack it up and live out your retirement, John. Actually McEnroe is the third ranked tennis player on the senior tour, at the age of 57, and trails Mark Phillipousis who was about 15 years old when McEnroe retired, and Andy Roddick who was competing on the men's tour just a few years ago. Mac was #1 in 2014. http://www.powersharesseries.com/rankings.php Quote
paul secor Posted June 30, 2017 Report Posted June 30, 2017 Someone should ask McEnroe how the players on the senior tour would fare against Serena. For me, the senior tour is nostalgia. Who needs it? Quote
Dan Gould Posted June 30, 2017 Report Posted June 30, 2017 1 hour ago, paul secor said: Someone should ask McEnroe how the players on the senior tour would fare against Serena. For me, the senior tour is nostalgia. Who needs it? Of course its nostalgia. Nevertheless McEnroe is competing, and apparently beating, players up to 20 years younger. He's 57 for cripes sake. And as far as your first question goes, I'll say it: right now, Andy Roddick beats a not-pregnant Serena. Quote
Brad Posted June 30, 2017 Report Posted June 30, 2017 Serena has other pressing issues; she was involved in a fatal automobile accident. Quote
Soulstation1 Posted June 30, 2017 Author Report Posted June 30, 2017 Venus was the driver in the fatal accident Quote
Brad Posted June 30, 2017 Report Posted June 30, 2017 Oops, got that wrong. Looks like Venus could be in trouble as The NY Times story cites a report from the Palm Beach Garden Police that she was at fault (although according to the story she has not been charged). Quote
paul secor Posted June 30, 2017 Report Posted June 30, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, Dan Gould said: Of course its nostalgia. Nevertheless McEnroe is competing, and apparently beating, players up to 20 years younger. He's 57 for cripes sake. And as far as your first question goes, I'll say it: right now, Andy Roddick beats a not-pregnant Serena. The senior tennis tour is like three on three basketball - a bunch of old guys trying to do what they used to do. If people want to pay to see something like that, it's their money. Edited June 30, 2017 by paul secor Quote
Scott Dolan Posted June 30, 2017 Report Posted June 30, 2017 I certainly wouldn't minimize someone a few years shy of 60 beating 30-somethings at tennis. Quote
Dan Gould Posted June 30, 2017 Report Posted June 30, 2017 1 hour ago, paul secor said: The senior tennis tour is like three on three basketball - a bunch of old guys trying to do what they used to do. If people want to pay to see something like that, it's their money. I wouldn't pay for it either but its not 3 on 3 basketball. The balls, the court, everything is the same and I bet Phillipousis and Roddick hit just as hard as they did on the tour. So, yeah. Except, not so much. Quote
Scott Dolan Posted June 30, 2017 Report Posted June 30, 2017 I had no idea James Blake had retired from the men's tour... There's someone who, unfortunately, never realized his potential, IMO. Quote
catesta Posted June 30, 2017 Report Posted June 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Scott Dolan said: I certainly wouldn't minimize someone a few years shy of 60 beating 30-somethings at tennis. Agree. Same thing with senior pro golf. A lot of those guys are still capable of beating much younger competitors. 5 hours ago, paul secor said: McEnroe is just an old retired tennis player who wants to keep his name out there by trying to create controversy. Who cares what he says? Just pack it up and live out your retirement, John. This seems silly. Do you disregard opinions from retired pro football players? How about basketball and baseball? Quote
paul secor Posted June 30, 2017 Report Posted June 30, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, catesta said: Agree. Same thing with senior pro golf. A lot of those guys are still capable of beating much younger competitors. If so, that says more about the younger competitors than it does about the old guys. 1 hour ago, catesta said: This seems silly. Do you disregard opinions from retired pro football players? How about basketball and baseball? Yes I do - see Terry Bradshaw, Bill Walton, Charles Barkley, and Pete Rose - to name a few. Edited June 30, 2017 by paul secor Quote
Brad Posted June 30, 2017 Report Posted June 30, 2017 I once caught some of the senior tour on TV. I thought it was pretty enjoyable. Quote
Scott Dolan Posted July 1, 2017 Report Posted July 1, 2017 19 hours ago, paul secor said: If so, that says more about the younger competitors than it does about the old guys. Sorry, that's just ludicrous. Quote
paul secor Posted July 1, 2017 Report Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Scott Dolan said: Sorry, that's just ludicrous. How so? Name me another major sport where a 60 year old can compete against a 25 year old current professional and beat them. Edited July 1, 2017 by paul secor Quote
Scott Dolan Posted July 1, 2017 Report Posted July 1, 2017 "Current professionals"and actual Tour players are two completely different things, Paul. I'm not sure if you're making that very important distinction. Quote
paul secor Posted July 1, 2017 Report Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) Catesta said: "Same thing with senior pro golf. A lot of those guys are still capable of beating much younger competitors." I assume he was speaking about current tour players, and not just any 25 year old bozo who plays golf. You can turn it around any way you want, but again, and I'll word it differently - Name me another major sport where a 60 year old can compete against a 25 year old currently competing athlete and beat them. Edited July 1, 2017 by paul secor Quote
Soulstation1 Posted July 1, 2017 Author Report Posted July 1, 2017 7 hours ago, paul secor said: How so? Name me another major sport where a 60 year old can compete against a 25 year old current professional and beat them. Bowling ?? Quote
Soulstation1 Posted July 15, 2017 Author Report Posted July 15, 2017 I was rootin for Venus today She's the only women to beat both Venus and Serena in a grand slam final Quote
Brad Posted July 16, 2017 Report Posted July 16, 2017 Not me. Having lived in Spain, I was rooting for Muguruza. Quote
Soulstation1 Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Posted September 1, 2017 Serena had a baby girl Is it too late for this years US Open ? Quote
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