tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14100987.post113372341227801523..comments2024-01-12T15:30:29.411-05:00Comments on After Atalanta: Men's Tennis Re/Previewkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975351996302093224noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14100987.post-1134410548280363452005-12-12T13:02:00.000-05:002005-12-12T13:02:00.000-05:00Last I heard Capriati had a shoulder injury and ha...Last I heard Capriati had a shoulder injury and had surgery. I have not found anything about her recuperation or whether she will be back for 2006. Even if she does come back I think she would be hard pressed to make it past the quarters of a major.kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975351996302093224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14100987.post-1134177538887991042005-12-09T20:18:00.000-05:002005-12-09T20:18:00.000-05:00Is the Fed Cup played every year? I think the Davi...Is the Fed Cup played every year? I think the Davis Cup could benefit (publicity-wise) from being played every 2nd or 3rd year.<BR/><BR/>Speaking of pre-teen crushes, what ever happened Jennifer Capriotti? She seems to have dropped off the face of the Earth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14100987.post-1134170791619410042005-12-09T18:26:00.000-05:002005-12-09T18:26:00.000-05:00Thanks for your comments, anon. Frankly I was neve...Thanks for your comments, anon. Frankly I was never into the Davis Cup--especially when any version of a McEnroe is involved. I think you are right about it being a completely different scene in some European countries and South America. And I find it fascinating how that throws of US players.<BR/>Re: Andre--frankly, I am over him. I did the pre-teen crush on him when I was young, hated him when he became too into his rebel phase, and have come slightly back around for his comeback--but mostly that's because of Steffi, who is now the focus of my not so pre-teen anymore crush. <BR/>I just think Andre is toeing the line between going out on top with much admiration and respect and going out with respect but lots of pity. Sampras was pretty close to pity when he left--his final US Open salvaged that somewhat but imagine what his following year would have been like if he hadn't won it??kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975351996302093224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14100987.post-1133978020034712772005-12-07T12:53:00.000-05:002005-12-07T12:53:00.000-05:00Enjoyed your review, Ken. It is sad how little peo...Enjoyed your review, Ken. It is sad how little people in this country care about Davis Cup anymore. When I was growing up, I seem to remember DC ties getting some decent pub, even here in IA--like 1/4-1/2 page stories on the DMReg, WITH pictures! I'm thinking mid 80s-early 90s. Now you're lucky to see a blurb in the "Sports Briefs" section. Maybe some of that has to do with the USA's lack of success, but I think in large part it's due to a lack of interest in tennis. Of course, in other countries this competition is still a HUGE deal--details of everything related to the Argentine Davis Cup team (spats between players, strategy on who to pair for doubles, playing surface, etc.) appear on the front page of the country's newspapers (at least online).<BR/><BR/>As for next year, I'm hoping a big story will be the continued comeback (and beyond) of James Blake. I don't know if he will ever truly be able to challenge for a major title (US Open would be his best shot), but I'd love to see it.<BR/><BR/>As for Agassi and his deteriorating performances (assuming you meant they have already begun), how do you explain his appearance in the final of the Open in Sept??? Sure, he's not a consistent threat in every tourney he plays in nowadays, but anyone who can get to the final of a major has proven the ability to still hang around. As he focuses only on majors now, doesn't care about making $ on tour, rankings, etc, I think he would have a shot (a small one) at taking either the Australian or US Open. He would probably have to catch a break in not playing Federer (as would almost anybody else). He should also skip the French--it's a lost cause with so many specialists.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com