After that, though, it came naturally. QF ( 1977) Mary Carillo (born March 15, 1957 [1]) is an American sportscaster and former professional tennis player. Come join the discussion about players, gear, matches, scores, guidelines, and more! Best for me: Roddick, Connors honorable mention. Yesterday, I watched the WTA match with sharipova. Who are the Best and Worst Commentators? When Novak was down a break in the first set, they were saying "is he having physical issues". You really want people to understand how much is happening out there. I love Pam. Please, thanks. I used to appreciate this man for his wonderful accent, but I have lost nearly all respect for him. Complete Idiots!!!!!!!! hey! I bet he was great. But when its Day 13 at Roland Garros, what else can you say about Rafael Nadal except, Hey, hes great on clay?. 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. 1 player in the world loves to joke around. 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. Very boring with the same mono tone voice all the time. Jimmy Arias (Tennis Channel): After I retired, I started a junior academy, but I hated it. Another charge may be a failure to address the concerns of both Fattah al-Burhan and Hemedti for their own personal safety if, somehow, they were convinced to step down. 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. You can hear a few others recently like Sam Groth, Casey Dellacqua, Dylan Alcott. I learned from Don Candy, my coach when I was young. I have always liked her. I was lucky enough to start working with Barry MacKay, who became my mentor. Anyone who Tiger Tim almost openly sneers at while co-commentating has gotta be pretty bad. 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. compared to the likes of martina nav she's like a harmless puppy tho. Even though this post is old I just HAVE TO mention this. The south African guy? The worst, however, may be that guy with glasses who used to be on CBS, but now on ESPN. However, on Monday evening a 72-hour ceasefire between the two sides, due to take effect at midnight on 24 April, was announced. It's great to hear about the players fitness regiments, equiptment, and some of the other exciting things in the players lives. My ears bleed at the sound of her voice. 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. There were signs of tensions building between RSF and SAF but . She is very intelligent, and is always very interesting with a lot of her stories. Excellent, excellent use of the polling feature, Shoalin. It was a disaster for my sanity. He helps you see or be aware of many tiny details of both technique and tactics, and also has a million anecdotes. We tried even with last ditch diplomacy last week and we have failed.. 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. Try again 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. I would say Andrew Castle is the worst commentator. 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. And you have an opportunity to bring the audience inside. !' yelling out of my head. I'm sitting trying to watch the Nole-Zverev match right? 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! Reply posted by Bobby Fackrell, at 16:06 18 Nov 2020 Bobby Fackrell. Most annoying commentator characteristics to you? It's the combination of the whiney thin nature of her voice with her superior air that just gets to me. It sure is nice to have Gilbert talk about tennis instead of Collins (see previous slide). ever necessary? Just days before the fighting broke out on 15 April, the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, spoke again to Fattah al-Burhan as part of frantic efforts to avert a looming clash and received further assurances. Feb 21, 2004 #1 We can settle this once and for all. Pat McEnroe is so judgmental and boring (terrible combo). . Sam Smith is really good commenting the WTA side of things. is also the kind of survey where you somehow need more than one vote since there are so many deserving. You can have fun down there, too. There is this one commentator who literally whispers instead of saying out things aloud. Everyone, more or less, loves Magic. But this :? One woman cheering for USTA womans players! Since joining the TNT analysis crew, it's hard to say whether Johnson has provided any genuinely insightful analysis into a basketball game. just curious has anyone here ever heard Austin commentate or is it just me she annoys. Sang Bin Jeong had his third . Privacy Policy. Then, at a certain point, I didnt want it anymore. I think being a parent helps [Shriver has two sons and a daughter in their teens]. There's a wonderful argument for everyone that has been mentioned, though. They are, but the same is true of most sports if you're anything beyond the most casual sort of fan. Walton was very difficult to understand and never quite delivered his thoughts at the right moment. Aug 26, 2019, 8:43 AM PDT. He's total *********-iness is matched only by Chris Fowler. Whoever is on ESPN + is even worse than our American ESPN people. Was that Nick Mullins? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. But yea, Chris Evert is the WORST tennis commentator on TV. We can settle this once and for all. I like Jim Courier also. His humor adds vibrancy to a typically dull television set, and his personality amuses all the time, even if he sometimes seems to cross the line (although I enjoy it). Sitting next to him was like sitting next to an analyst every day. Is it even possible to create a complete "Joe Buck list" of things he does to make baseball fans mute the television? But that keeps it fresh. Very insightful and intelligent commentary, obviously a man talking from years of experience at the highest levels of the pro tour. Pmac is okay if he's not commentating on a Roddick match, or even mentioning Roddick for that matter. 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. I am happy that he is no longer a main commentator, and I will definitely not be reading any of his books in my lifetime. Roddick Won a Set Against Federer while playing the worst match of the tournament. I love Magic. The viewer gets a different perspective, and it helps makes matches more competitive. 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 1 2 3 8 Next Shaolin G.O.A.T. No, we did not have any early warning, Perthes said, according to minutes of the meeting viewed by the Guardian. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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 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. he message from the senior United Nations officials to their staff was honest if unapologetic. She eventually retired and is now carrying out the same characteristics in commentary for the sport. Unfortunately, his monotone voice and off-cue delivery on-air make it difficult for fans to appreciate his insights. ESPN's John McEnroe and Chris Evert aren't nearly the candid, truth-be-told tennis commentators we hear and read about. Reactions: Rozzdawg, Lumber, Nuclear Warhead Sinner and 4 others. His punditry is awful and he seems to amaze the ex-professional co-commentator with his utter ineptitude and poor grasp of the game. And, was there anything worse than the LeBron James "Decision" interview, which will stain Gray's career forever? Millman is great to listen come Aussie swing, Goodall for all time. Which channel was he on (so I know to avoid)? 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. Did I call it before or what?! Thats the great thing about sportsyou just disagree. 1. The worst commentary by her so far was at the AO, in the SF when Serena was playing Maria. Obviously he has conflict of interests now. Talk about reviving a very old thread. Sadly, those announcers are few and far between. Mal Washington is OK, except he conducts the worst post match interviews. Every time I tune in to a match that hes commentating on, I immediately either mute the volume or find another match to watch. Successive efforts to establish a ceasefire have failed since and most countries are rushing to evacuate first their diplomats then their citizens from Khartoum. Dieu Soit Lou !!!! Bill Russell is one of the great, out-sized personalities in NBA history. I thought she might have been alluding to the one who does not read her e-mail. Dean Treml/Getty Images. These are people with masters degrees in tennis competition; theres so much detail in what they see in each point. Once you see tennis as a chess match, youre hooked. So I disbanded it and basically did nothing. He always says "Heeelllloo!" I've heard good things about Todd Woodbridge too, but I've never had the pleasure. 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. Lleyton Hewitt and Alicia Molik have been involved in the coverage for about a decade. JavaScript is disabled. 'Oil painting of a backhand/tennis from another dimension' guy is the worst. He remains one of the worst basketball announcers of all time. 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. There's something invaluable about having a commentator who has played against both opponents in a match he's calling. Keep smiling Magic. Feb 16, 2021 #30 During the Aus Open, he was constantly getting the players names mixed up and the scores wrong. Can't get his 'AWWWWWW YOU'VE GOTTA BE KIDDIN' ME!! It can sometimes really make me shape this 'false-fed' narrative as I'm watching and trying to be impartial about such things. It's not just Pat Cash, we're also forced to tolerate the uppermost unctuous peon cnut Sue Barker. But he still can't analyze a basketball game. They never shut up and their analysis is so dumb and they are never right about anything. Robbie Koenig is the worst tennis commentator I've ever heard. Commentators: The Best, The Worst, & The Average Who is the GWOT (Greatest waste of talent) on the ATP. i agree that during a roddick match he gets old fast, and he really needs to stop talking about the young americans coming up in the game, he finds ways to work that into any match haha, well i like when he says "its the eye dropper!!" Theres this singular baseline style now, which can make their jobs harder than they need to be. That required believing the leopard had changed its spots. not on the listWHY? 16:06 18 Nov 2020. B. But I dont think anyone likes to be criticized. Im always looking for a way to say whats not obvious, to give a different perspective. Insight, humor, down to the tone of his voice was all perfect. Sorry if who you hate isnt on this list but you can write them in. 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. Alcaraz Tops Tsitsipas i. Spoiler. 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. Others I can't stand are Pam Shriver(too into Venus and Serena), Chris Evert (same as Pam), Luke Jensen, Pat McEnroe, Dick Enberg. 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. More often that not, I find her commentary about technique or tactics is misguided, if not outright wrong. Its what viewers expect. You must log in or register to reply here. The major networks usually feature men, but Navratilova was and will always be one of the brightest thinkers in tennis. Put him out to pasture. Best: L. Hewitt - Many on here from North America and Europe probably never heard Hewitt commentating, the guy is really something. Reply posted by Bobby Fackrell, at 16:06 18 Nov 2020 Bobby Fackrell. They always know what the right play was _after_ the point is over. Didn't seem like he knew what he was doing or where he was. When I played, we all had strengths and weaknesses, and we tried to exploit them. Laura Robson seems newish here. I especially hate how she feels the need to mention Serena's losses every 5 minutes. Brad Gilbert (ESPN): People forget how much less tennis was on television 30 years ago. Archived post. 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. Stuart Scott isn't awful or abrasivehe is simply boring. Absolute cheerleader. I've come to the conclusion that there are just too damn many to choose from. She is an analyst for Tennis on NBC and a reporter for NBC Olympic broadcasts . 0. I give Johnny Mac a pass (much I like do Chrissie's incessant drivel) because he's an ATG. I am just thankful we still have these greats. 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. But at no point could you point to anything on the ground that would show that was the case, said Hudson. I have felt this since beginning my tennis career over a year ago. I usually had a good idea of how I was playing, and what I wanted to do, anyway. Mar 21, 2021 #2 Best for me: Roddick, Connors honorable mention Worst: I really do not dislike any of them. ago Shapovolovolov 2 science2finance 5 mo. Chip Caray's voice always reminds fans of his beloved grandfather, the immortal Harry Caray. 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. What I want, and I think fans do too, are good matches. I'm just dreading them spending all Miami Open talking about the Big 3, who won't even be there. You've probably heard their voices during a match, but now WTA's Behind The Tour takes you face to face with the commentators who called the action during the WTA Finals in Singapore. He says what everybody else is afraid to say, and he adds an interesting flavor to it as well. LOL! Tim McCarver shows why over-analysis makes bad sports announcers. gaia1702 1 yr. ago It was a female commentator, I'm not sure which one. 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. 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. 1 player in the world. He just repeats himself over and over again. He also made fun of Mac's serve speed (to his face) which made for extra amusement. 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. By contrast, I think the Arabic speaking commentator who shouts as if every point is a celebration is awesome. You must log in or register to reply here. Wait a moment and try again. oh roddick just got broken by routine passing shot, YEAH BUT THATS GREAT PLAY BY RODDICK. Sometimes if you are lucky you get a no commentary option. You see the players expressions and feel what theyre feeling. 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. 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. But he is also usually found suggesting that players move in to the net, which is characteristic of the way he played. Worst thing is, that there were even 2 commentators for that match 1 barbwirebriefs1988 5 mo. 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 see exactly the same happening with Murray in years to come. I actually like how he sometimes gets amused by his own humor lol. 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.. Not really. With Patrick, there is no middle ground: He either goes on a long, praising rant of a team and its players, or seemingly goes after them for the entire game. Enberg -- at his best while keeping an eye on NFL scores That ESPN crossover guy is out of this world too forgot his name. But they can also be made fun and entertaining by great analysis and comments about the players and the match. 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. Was there no warning, one staff member asked? I've heard her pretty often and thought she's fine. He does his best to ruin Wimbledon every year on the BBC. 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. He wasn't worth 100th of what they paid him. After youve called match after match, you can predict that its the mentally stronger player whos going to win. 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. clif drysdale, for every intelligent comment he makes he makes another 30 stupid ones, the guys has these old cliche's that only he understands too. 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?" Fuzzy Yellow Balls - Video Tennis Lessons, Tennis Express - Racquets, Shoes, and Apparel. 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. Martina Navratilova was inducted into the International Tennis Federation Hall of Fame in 2019. Jun 5, 2009. Was making that switch the worst decision by a video game maker in history? Sorry, but I have to disagree with all of you. Jim Lampley-the guy doesn't know **** about tennis. Many residents watched the movements of high-profile foreign diplomats in Khartoum as an indication of risk. She has a fairly nice voice to listen to, and even her accent is kinda cute, imo. 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. The generation of tennis players that took the . steenkash You must log in or register to reply here. Residents of Khartoum say they have been warning about such a clash for months. I was referring more to his ridiculous phrases he comes out with. 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. Here is a list of the best tennis commentators who are still currently broadcasting for television networks. yelling out of my head. You should hear the woman calling the Tauson-Collins match right now On tennis channel. Career titles. If you've ever heard his commentary, you'll understand. There is a great article about her and her commentating at the terrible ESPN coverage at the Australian Open in the last Tennis Week Magazine(with Marat Safin on the cover). Especially regarding Serenas greatness! Thank You Lord !!! Hard to understand over the television, Russell also often bumbled lines and never delivered punchy analysis on cue. No excuse, since this guy has been a commentator at the U.S. Open for CBS for many years. 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. Out of all the commentators I definitely think she's the most interesting. John Alexander and Roger Rasheed have filled the dad-commentator niche over the last decade or so. 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.. Pam Shriver (ESPN): When I was 19, I was asked to commentate at a Tournament of Champions event for CBS. 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. That's not the highest bar. No clue, I don't speak the language, but his voice and joy make you enjoy even the dullest matches. Mary C didn't just used to be a man, she still isand can kick yurass to prove it! 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. Horrible. 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. Who is the WORST commentator?? 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. Fred Stolle was a very insightful and interesting commentator for the AO. She's self consumed and never has anything relevant or analytical to say about the matches. P Mac was actually better before becoming Davis Cup captain. Also eff the fake crowd noise and the ads that follow in the changeover. Minnesota (3-3-3, 12 points) is winless in St. Paul and has dropped seven points from winning positions this season. In spanish Corretja is really good. jimbo mack said: She was much better at tennis imo. 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. This guy Tim Ryan or whatever his name is on ESPN commentating on the Scottsdale final just gave Spadea the 1st set after he broke to go up 6-5 on Kiefer. He plays no favorites and leaves nothing inside. Plus it always helps to have someone in the booth whose actually played the guys on court. I still feel lucky after 20 years to be doing what Im doing. Her and Dick Enberg (another commentator I find highly annoying) were licking Maria's ass the whole match, and DOGGING Serena. A forum community dedicated to Tennis players and enthusiasts. Sometimes, he is so far off on his delivery that you can even see his co-announcers cringe. People prepare to board a bus departing from Khartoum to flee the violence, Sudan. 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. Some tennis matches can be very boring, especially if the commentators bring nothing to the table. So I feel like I can relate to the confidence and doubts of players. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Worst, fans of the Madden video game series now have to listen to a Collinsworth voice-over instead of their beloved icon. Mark Knowles (Tennis Channel): I come at it from the players perspective; I think thats where I can be most valuable. Two nights before the outbreak of violence, there was none of the usual buzz of an evening during Ramadan in Khartoums cafes and restaurants.
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