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From: smuench@i61s4.ira.uka.de (Stefan Muench)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
Subject: Stupid Umpires and line "mis-calls"
Date: 12 Oct 1992 08:39:32 GMT
Organization: University of Karlsruhe, FRG
Distribution: world
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The subject was : The Stupid Umpire (the result of
Lendl and Krajicek):

I don't know if the line call was really wrong or in which
situation it happened (at which score?) but as I stated 
earlier in this group (after the women final in Leipzig) in
my opinion a clear (!) "mis-call" can have great influence 
on a match. If you disagree, look at the final result of the
Lendl-Krajicek match: 6-7, 5-7. This is one of many results
where only a few points decide who will win and who will lose.
In the Graf-Novotna match the "mis-call" led to the match point
for Graf. (BTW, in the semifinal in Zuerich there was exactly 
the same situation and again the german TV-commentator said 
that the ball of Graf was clearly out. The only difference
was that Novotna made this game and then lost in the tie-break.)

Of course, those of you who state that the players have to
win or lose their matches and not the umpires are in principle
right but when two players are nearly equal a wrong decision
can decide the match. Consider the psychological effect of a
clear(ly?) "mis-call": the player will probably think: "Hey,
what was that? Maybe they don't want me to win this match.
Maybe they want Mr. Soandso (or Ms. Soandso) to play the
final against ... It doesn't matter how good I play, if it's
too good they will again decide against me. No matter what I'm
doing, I won't win this match." OK, that's a bit exaggerated,
but these things happen. Maybe the player will only become
angry, so he (she) is no longer able to concentrate on the
match. In my opinion, one wrong call or/and the behaviour
of the umpire has a great influence on a match.

Stefan

PS
It should not be too hard for Ivan. I once saw him in Hamburg
(German open) in a second round match and my impression was 
that he was a bit tired and didn't like to play a tough match.
He had to play against a young unknown man from Russia, Andre
Cherkasov (who is today one of the three famous russian players,
the other two are Andre Chesnokov and Andre Medvedev). This young
player was very talented and Lendl often pushed the umpire to over-
rule the lines men decisions in order to win the match - with success.
He started a discussion after every call that was in doubt and won
all of it.
From: jason@cs.uq.oz.au (Jin Song Dong)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
Subject: The Result of Edberg vs McEnroe at Aust Indoor
Summary: The Result of Edberg vs McEnroe at Aust Indoor
Date: 9 Oct 92 10:50:14 GMT
Reply-To: jason@cs.uq.oz.au

Edberg beat  McEnroe 6:3, 6:3 at Aust Indoor today, McEnroe broken Edberg at 2nd set leading 2:1,
but Edberg broken back immediately and won.

Edberg will face Henrik Holm at simi.(it should be easy, it's pity can see Agassi vs Edberg. 

I will go back home soon to watch the match between Lendl and Krajicek.(hope Lendl wins).
From: mikey@dgp.toronto.edu (Michael Chen)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
Subject: Re: Klippermate!
Date: 15 Oct 92 20:23:20 GMT
From: apirwani@huxley.ssctr.bcm.tmc.edu (Ash H. Pirwani)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
Subject: Re: What's the secret of hitting heavy top-spin groundstrokes
Date: 16 Oct 1992 18:40:13 GMT
Organization: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tx
Distribution: usa
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|> >Those of you heavy top spin players, would you give me a few tips on
|> >how to apply top spin to my shots?
|> >
|> >One rule I heard is: get under the ball with racquet face open and
|> >quickly rub over the ball with the wrist, it's all in the wrist.
|> >
|> >I tried it without much success.  When I get under the ball with
|> >racquet face open, my shot flies 6 feet past the baseline.  I probably
|> >don't go over the back and the top of the ball quick enough.
|> 
|> 
|> No, I think the problem is clearly the open racquet face.
|> 
|> You don't have to be wristy, just start your swing lower than the
|> ball and follow through high.  But keep that racquet face vertical
|> or slightly closed, else it's Lob City.
|> 
|> 
|> -Tim Kaufman

I completely agree with the above advice.  In fact, if you hit the ball a little bit on the outside during the upward directed follow thru while keeping the racquet slightly closed, you'll get better results.  This may take a while to get used to.  Most of your shots in the beginning will not make it over the net.  You just need to find out for your self if you really need to keep your racquet closed at all and how much.

Ash.
From: mliu@shasta.ucsb.edu (Liu;Mei-Ling;L.;CS Grad Student;;COMS;Graduate;930630;;500)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
Subject: Re: Aus Indoor 2nd Round
Keywords: Aus Indoor 2nd Round
Date: 8 Oct 92 15:36:37 GMT
Organization: University of California, Santa Barbara

In article <10555@uqcspe.cs.uq.oz.au> jason@cs.uq.oz.au writes:
>If Lendl and Ivanisevic both play well, they will meet at
>simi-final, and Agassi will meet Edberg.

Okay, we can look forward to that.  So the tournament uses
a 3-set format until the final, a 5-setter, I presume?

And how many rounds?

M. Liu
From: mliu@shasta.ucsb.edu (Liu;Mei-Ling;L.;CS Grad Student;;COMS;Graduate;930630;;500)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
Subject: Re: Tournament Results: Oct 10
Date: 12 Oct 92 03:20:47 GMT
Organization: University of California, Santa Barbara

In article <NycHsB1w165w@knex.Gwinnett.COM> gess@knex.Gwinnett.COM (Gess Shankar) writes:
>
>The Seiko field still has Becker, Lendl, Chang and the perennial Japanese
>favorite, Edberg.
About Edberg being the Japanese favorite:  this was pointed out by
John Feinstein in "Hard Courts," and he attributed the Japanese's
adoration of Edberg to his blonde hair and blue eyes.  I think this
hasty conclusion is kind of an insult to the Japanese intelligence, 
especially since there are other blonde-haired, blue-eyed players on
the tour that the Japanese don't choose to adore.  I think the reason 
why Edberg has been popular in the land of the rising sun is this: 
In Japan, tennis is popular among women (men there play golf), and
Edberg, as Eliot Berry ("Tough Draw") pointed out, is appealing to
women because he doesn't appear to be personally aggressive on the court, even
as he attacks the net relentlessly.
Edberg IS the current title holder of the Seiko tournament, which should have
started by now.

M. Liu
From: gess@knex.Gwinnett.COM
Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
Subject: WTA Women's Money Leaders: October 11
Date: 12 Oct 92 20:55:37 GMT

WOMEN'S TENNIS LEADING MONEY WINNERS 
     (THROUGH OCTOBER 11TH)
 
 1. Monica Seles          $1,802,352
 2. Steffi Graf           $1,187,139
 3. Arantxa Sanchez       $1,093,155
 4. Gabriela Sabatini       $855,565
 5. Natalia Zvereva         $534,244
 6. Mary Joe Fernandez      $509,533
 7. Martina Navratilova     $443,483
 8. Gigi Fernandez          $401,137
 9. Jana Novotna            $395,184
10. Conchita Martinez       $349,268
 
GeSS
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From: ac@mentor.cc.purdue.edu (ac)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
Subject: Re: WILSON CATALOGS
Date: 15 Oct 92 16:32:41 GMT
Organization: Purdue University Computing Center

From a local tennis store: the phone number of Wilson is
1-800-727-6060. Hope it's correct :-).

Alex Chou
EE, Purdue U.
From: cs30@prism.gatech.EDU (SMITH,CHRISTOPHER G)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
Subject: Tennis Tournament Results, Oct 9
Date: 10 Oct 92 12:26:34 GMT
Organization: Georgia Institute of Technology


Tournament results for Friday, Oct. 9:

Sydney
______

Edberg(1) d. McEnroe(7)       6-3 6-3
Ivanisevic(2) d. Haarhuis     7-6 6-3
Holm(12) d. Kuhnen            6-3 6-2
Krajicek(6) d. Lendl(4)       7-6 7-5

Grabb/Reneberg(1) d. Adams/Olhovskiy(8)  6-4 6-4


Toulouse
________

Forget(2) d. Medvedev(6)      6-3 7-6
Korda(1) d. Svensson          3-6 6-0 6-1
Siemerink d. Gilbert(3)       6-4 7-6
Boetsch d. Bergstrom          6-3 6-2


Athens
______

QF Winners (no scores available):

	Bruguera, Clavet, Arrese, Javier Sanchez


Zurich
______

Graf(1) d. Wiesner(8)         7-5 6-4
Navratilova(2) d. Mag. Maleeva  6-2 6-3
Novotna(4) d. Strnadova       6-4 6-0
Fendick d. Garrison(6)        6-0 6-2

Semis matchups: Graf vs. Novotna and Navratilova vs. Fendick


..Chris

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Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
From: palmer@uvmark.uucp (Filaman)
Subject: Re: Modern Rackets
Date: Fri, 09 Oct 92 19:51:49 GMT
Organization: Vmark Software, Inc.

In article <kleung.1tde@terapin.com> kleung@terapin.com (Keith Leung Keith Leung) writes:
>   Unless Head makes two models of the Prestige, it is 19mm thick, and does
>not taper.  Which means it is a Conventional Racket.   If you call that a
>"widebody that does not taper" then the Original Pro Staff is a Widebody, and
>so are the old graphites.  
>
>   I'm a dealer for Head, Prince, Wilson, and Dunlop, so I think my figures
>are more accurate.

There is more than one Prestige. Which one are you talking about, the
reddish frame or the black one with the neon green head strip?
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From: snewstea@zeus (S.A. Newstead)
Subject: Re: The Stupid Umpire (the result of Lendl and Krajicek).
Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory, NM
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 1992 02:02:39 GMT

In article <10587@uqcspe.cs.uq.oz.au> jason@cs.uq.oz.au writes:
>Last night, the first time in my life I saw a such stupid umpire with a such bad attitute.
>It is the match between Lendl and Krajicek. Krajicek serves out of the line about half meter. 
>Nobody will beleive the umpire called it ``in". Lendl complains a bit, then the umpire
>gave Lendl a warning(I don't beleive that either). Lendl asked the manager to replace the umpire.
>I think they should replace the umpire but they did not.
>At the second set Lendl has so many chances to win the set, but because of that  umpire, Lendl 
>can not concentrate and lost the match, the score is 7:6, 7:5.  
>
>I like to know what is that stupid umpire's name, if someone knows, please tell me.
>
I didn't see the match myself, but this sounds like another die hard fan 
whining a lot because his hero got a bum rap. It's time to stop blaming one
bad call for an entire match's result. Maybe Lendl lost because he was
outplayed? It is a possibility. If he is truly rattled by a bad call and
can't regain his concentration, I'm quite surprised Lendl EVER made it #1 in 
world. Give your hero some credit.
The umpire should not replace a judge due to one bad call (MAYBE an overruling
is in order) because that gives players precedent to whine on every close ball
and really slows the game down. Maybe you should complaining about how Lendl
lost his concentration and rag on him for that. In my opinion, an umpire has
never completely influenced a tennis match. It's always the players.

Woody.
From: jason@cs.uq.oz.au (Jin Song Dong)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
Subject: The Stupid Umpire (the result of Lendl and Krajicek).
Date: 10 Oct 92 04:43:46 GMT
Reply-To: jason@cs.uq.oz.au

Last night, the first time in my life I saw a such stupid umpire with a such bad attitute.
It is the match between Lendl and Krajicek. Krajicek serves out of the line about half meter. 
Nobody will beleive the umpire called it ``in". Lendl complains a bit, then the umpire
gave Lendl a warning(I don't beleive that either). Lendl asked the manager to replace the umpire.
I think they should replace the umpire but they did not.
At the second set Lendl has so many chances to win the set, but because of that  umpire, Lendl 
can not concentrate and lost the match, the score is 7:6, 7:5.  

I like to know what is that stupid umpire's name, if someone knows, please tell me.
Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
From: AS.TLK@forsythe.stanford.edu (Timmer)
Subject: Re: What's the secret of hitting heavy top-spin groundstrokes
Organization: Stanford University, California, USA
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1992 23:03:58 GMT

Sorry, to finish that last thought, when fooling around with a
Western forehand grip I realized the hand is in the same place
basically as with an Eastern backhand grip.  All you have to do is
turn the racquet head over the other way and hit using the *same
side* of the racquet face.  Very interesting for returning serve.

-Tim Kaufman
From: gt4855a@prism.gatech.EDU (David Zobel)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
Subject: shoes/racquets
Date: 13 Oct 92 02:23:53 GMT
Organization: Georgia Institute of Technology

Recently many people have discussed what sort of tennis shoes are good, and
long-lasting.  I don't remember what shoe they recommended (after reading
162 postings my mind goes to jelly).  I believe that they were Wilson,
however.  Anyway I was wondering how to mail-order shoes/racquets/tennis
balls.  In other words, what is the mail-order address of a company that
sells this to get a catalog.  If you are mail-ordering directly from
the company then what is the address of Wilson, Head, Prince ??
	On the racquet controversy I agree with everyone else so far.  I
have been playing with an old, old racquet (Wilson Defender) for years
and I finally decided to upgrade.  After trying lots and lots of racquets
I finally decided on the thinner style racqet.  I found the wide-body 
racquets to be awkward and did not like the way they played.  I felt they
caused you to not swing all the way through the ball because you get so
much power without doing it.  I finally chose a rather in-expensive
Head.  The name excapes me right now, but I believe it is a
Galaxy 660.  Anyway, of the racquets I tested the other models I liked
alot where the Zebest Varsity and the Zebest Pro 95.  If anyone has not
heard about these racquets, they are VERY good.  Also, they are very
inexpensive.  I chose the Head because I felt it fit my playing
style a little better, but the ZEBEST were a close second.  Look into
it if you're interested.
	Z-Man

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From: pujara@piggy.cecs.csulb.edu (Dipen Pujara)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
Subject: Becker
Date: 17 Oct 92 00:23:22 GMT
Organization: Cal State Long Beach

What has happened to the great fighter? How can he lose to a guy like Holm and  
that too at 1 and 2? He must have been playing drunk, or at least must have  
partied heavily the previous night.
Very disappointed...
From: cs30@prism.gatech.EDU (SMITH,CHRISTOPHER G)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
Subject: Re: Tournament Final Results: Sunday, Oct 11
Date: 12 Oct 92 13:39:35 GMT
Organization: Georgia Institute of Technology


Joseph Marcheso writes [about my comment on Steffi's use of the topspin
backhand]:

> Was Graf's backhand used in rally points as well as passing shots? Did
> she come to net?

I don't have specific information since I didn't see the match.  The 
commentary I heard suggested that Graf was using the backhand in response
to Navratilova's pressure at the net, suggesting that the backhand was
mainly used for passing shots.  No information about times at net.

Perhaps someone from Europe lucky enough to see this match can provide
follow-up.

..Chris

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Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
From: PH412000@brownvm.brown.edu
Subject: Re: Tournament Results: Oct 15 am
Organization: Brown University
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1992 17:27:29 GMT

>From: gess@knex.Gwinnett.COM (Gess Shankar)
>Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
>Subject: Tournament Results: Oct 15 am
>$1.1 MILLION SEIKO OPEN
>AT TOKYO
>THURSDAY'S RESULTS
>THIRD ROUND
>-----------
>Stefan Edberg (1) d. Patrick McEnroe, 6-2,7-6 (7-3)
>Michael Chang (2) d. Jonathan Stark, 6-0,6-7 (5-7), 6-0   <-----strange match
>Henrik Holm (14) d. Boris Becker (3), 6-1,6-2          <-----Oops
>Goran Ivanisevic (4) d. Niclas Kroon, 6-4,6-2
>Ivan Lendl (5) d. Wally Masur (11), 6-4,6-2
>Wayne Ferreira d. Chris Pridham, 7-6 (7-4), 4-6,6-4
>Kenny Thorne d. Richard Krajicek (7) 6-3,7-6 (7-0)
>Alexander Volkov (8) d. Shuzo Matsuoka, 7-5,6-4        <-----So sorry.

Any information on the match up of the quarterfinal matches?
Thanks in advance.

Quan
From: jeff.kling@brent.uucp (Jeff Kling) 
Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
Subject: RE: MODERN RACKETS
Date: 13 Oct 92 21:55:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: The Brentwood BBS Harrison, NY  914-835-7898
Reply-To: jeff.kling@brent.uucp (Jeff Kling) 

-> is about 88 square inches.   You may consider looking at
-> a mail order place like Holabird which can get old racquets
-> for you (if they have it in stock).

Also try Sullivan Sports 1800-543-0926.  They have very competitive
prices and, unlike Holabird, an 800#.

In racquets, try the Head Prestige 600 (89 inches), Wilson Pro Staff
6.0 (91 sq in.), Yonex RQ90 (87), RQ180 (92), RQ220 (86).  I completely
agree with Charles Lin on the Wilson Pro Staff Classic as one to look at
very seriously though.  Just thought you'd want more choices, Alan.
From: dteng@cmcvx1.claremont.edu
Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
Subject: Re: Tournament Results: Oct 13 pm
Date: 14 Oct 92 07:17:55 GMT
Organization: Claremont McKenna College

In article <1992Oct14.053627.26890@eng.umd.edu>, clin@eng.umd.edu (Charles Lin) writes:
> 
>    Personally, the scores that are posted, the better.  One can check
> for inconsistencies, and such.  It's nice having the scores posted.
> Thanks to Gess, Chris, and everyone else who post scores.
> 
> --
> Charles Lin
> clin@eng.umd.edu

	Yeah, thanx dudes/dudettes!! Keep up the good job, will ya? But I still 
miss Anne....=( I have question, I've seen the abbreviation "IMHO" or something
like that on various newsgroup, what does that stand for? 
	Anyone has PRO ONE for sale or who knows the cheapest place I can get
one? The cheapest price I've found is US$119.95...thanx...
							BusterR
Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
From: mbosch@mcs213c.cs.umr.edu (Michael Bosch)
Subject: Re: Klippermate!
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1992 06:20:29 GMT
Organization: University of Missouri - Rolla

In article <26385@oasys.dt.navy.mil> venkatac@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Ravanasamudram Venkatachalam) writes:
>
>I am tempted to buy a Klippermate stringing machine (the cheapest one)
>which sells for ~$145.00 or so.  I would really appreciate comments
>from those of you who have experience with this machine or know about
>it.  Thank you.
I have the Klippermate that you're talking about.  It's a pretty good buy
for the money.  I would advise buying some better clamps after you get
proficient at stringing with it, though.  The clamps that come with it are
just modified vise grips.  They're okay, but after a while you'll see what
I mean.  Also, if you use a string that has fiber type construction, then 
this machine is not for you.  I can't think of the name of the Prince string
that is like that right now.  All I can remember is that it tears apart
fairly easy.  It's great for all the types of syn guts and other strings
out there(endurance, topspin, checkmate, gristle, etc....).  The machine
comes with everything you'll need to string a racquet right away(except
the racquet of course :).  It's also fairly accurate in my opinion.  It's
not that fast.  I still takes me about 30 minutes to string a racquet.

If you have any other questions about it, then go ahead and e-mail me.

Mike Bosch
mbosch@cs.umr.edu
From: gess@knex.Gwinnett.COM (Gess Shankar)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
Subject: Tournament results
Date: 12 Oct 92 01:23:57 GMT
Organization: Knowledge Exchange, GA, US of A

$350,000 EUROPEAN INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
AT ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
SUNDAY'S RESULT  
FINAL
-----
Steffi Graf (1) d. Martina Navratilova (2), 2-6,7-5,7-5
 
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

$315,000 TOULOUSE OPEN
AT TOULOUSE, FRANCE
SUNDAY'S RESULT  
FINAL
-----
Guy Forget (2) d. Petr Korda (1), 6-3,6-2

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
 
$130,000 ATHENS INTERNATIONAL
AT ATHENS, GREECE
SUNDAY'S RESULT  
FINAL
-----
Jordi Arrese (3) d. Sergi Bruguera (1), 7-5,3-2 (retired)

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
 
$1.1 MILLION AUSTRALIAN INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
AT SYDNEY
SUNDAY'S RESULTS  
FINAL
-------
Goran Ivanisevic (2) d. Stefan Edberg (1) 6-4,6-2,6-4
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

None of the #1 seeds in the men's made it. 

GeSS
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From: gb@cup.portal.com (Greg A Buechler)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.tennis
Subject: Re: RACQUETS (thin and wide bodied)
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 92 15:14:13 PDT
Organization: The Portal System (TM)
Distribution: na

Here's my $0.02 worth on wide vs. narrow racquets.

I also moved from my trusted wood (Snauert Brian Gotfried Special) to a 
newer composite (Wilson ProStaff Midsize) back in the mid 80's.  I als
have recently demo'd a few of the new widebodies and has less than great
results.  

When I use the widebodies I also have a tendancy to blast the balls beyond
the end of the court.  The only way I could stop the balls from doing so was
to shorten my backswing & do a less than full follow through (not the best
looking swing, but effective).  This of course feels very wrong, so I too
have kept my ProStaff.  As for the size of my old ProStaff vs. the ProStaff
Classic, the old ProStaff is no way near 22mm wide.  My guess is it is about
17-18.  As for purchasing one of these, flip through the back pages of your
tennis magazines.  Most of the larger mail order houses still sell them. 
You may have to call to get quotes (by the way post the prices, companies,
etc. - I think a lot of people would be interested.)

Lastly, I have been told by my pro that under no circumstances do you want
to be near a old ProStaff when they break.  It seems that since there is a
lot of graphite (I think he said 20%) in the racquet, when it breaks they
explode into a bunch of very small projectiles.

Well, now the last thing... The old ProStaff is rated about a 6.5 in terms
stiffness.  I have yet to find a racquet that feels as stiff as mine. What
gives?  If it is actually a 6.5, why does a Hammer 4.5 not feel as stiff?

Well, off to play...got 3 hours to kill on the courts.


gb