Johan Kriek on Maria's Serena conundrum.

[rugged]

he is forgetting that tennis is a mental game and he can give pova all the ammunition he can but to execute this plan is another story...he had to describe Serena as a vicious player and that gives away his bias....

LOL. Yes, you notice how he talks about Serena being strong and vicious. He wants to avoid the obvious - that she is more intelligent than Maria. And can change her game as circumstances require. On the other hand, Maria is simply a ball basher who can't think very well in the moment. He states that Maria needs to increase her foot speed, but her foot speed isn't the issue. Her mobility is poor - she is an inferior athlete in comparison to Serena.

Nothing will change. Maria can hire Jimmy, Timmy, Limmy, Zimmy or Bimmy and she will still get beaten like a step child by Serena. People say that Maria is stubborn and won't change her style of play. I disagree, I think Maria doesn't change because she knows her abilities and what she does now is the best that she has. She is good enough to be most most of the time, but she is forever Serena's punching bag.

 

[tossip]

Oh boy. I must have entered some alternate universe where Tossip thinks other posters are super.

the new posters are a breath of fresh air :clap

 

[tossip]

he is forgetting that tennis is a mental game and he can give pova all the ammunition he can but to execute this plan is another story...he had to describe Serena as a vicious player and that gives away his bias....

LOL. Yes, you notice how he talks about Serena being strong and vicious. He wants to avoid the obvious - that she is more intelligent than Maria. And can change her game as circumstances require. On the other hand, Maria is simply a ball basher who can't think very well in the moment. He states that Maria needs to increase her foot speed, but her foot speed isn't the issue. Her mobility is poor - she is an inferior athlete in comparison to Serena.

Nothing will change. Maria can hire Jimmy, Timmy, Limmy, Zimmy or Bimmy and she will still get beaten like a step child by Serena. People say that Maria is stubborn and won't change her style of play. I disagree, I think Maria doesn't change because she knows her abilities and what she does now is the best that she has. She is good enough to be most most of the time, but she is forever Serena's punching bag.

yes the media never gives Serena credit for being an intelligent player who outsmarts a lot of coaches.

 

[Kieran]

That's like saying Mike Tyson outsmarted Michael Spinks coach here...

 

[djmm]

You bring on Jimbo to try to beat Serena but now even Sloane (someone you've never lost to) is kicking your butt?!?

Here's to Jimbo :clap

LMAO!!!

Okay,, I know you were rusty. Feel better :blush:

 

[djmm]

Wow, I might have to rethink boards because this board has been taken over by rude people.

That's not true. You don't want to hear the truth!!

 

[djmm]

How many people does it take to screw in a lightbulb??

How many people does it take for Maria to finally master Serena?? The overhyped one has the whole world trying to crack the case Mathematicians, engineers, videographers, old American heros, tv commentators, bloggers, etc. Ridiculous!!

Waiting for them to get the CIA, FBI, NSA, and even CSI and NCIS

And lets not forget Interpol and Mossad

LOL, MI6?!?

 

[Kieran]

Look, it's obvious Maria isn't as good as Serena, but what would you have her do? Accept that, or fight it?

 

[tented]

Look, it's obvious Maria isn't as good as Serena, but what would you have her do? Accept that, or fight it?

It's a no-win situation with some Serena fans: if Maria tries to make changes, such as hiring a new coach, she's criticized; if Maria keeps doing the same thing, she's criticized.

 

[djmm]

Look, it's obvious Maria isn't as good as Serena, but what would you have her do? Accept that, or fight it?

Ask Jimbo, lol

 

[djmm]

Look, it's obvious Maria isn't as good as Serena, but what would you have her do? Accept that, or fight it?

It's a no-win situation with some Serena fans: if Maria tries to make changes, such as hiring a new coach, she's criticized; if Maria keeps doing the same thing, she's criticized.

Exactly, they are competitors!! She should try to improve her game.

Duh :blush:

What I'm criticizing is ALL the extra outside help she's getting; all for not!!

And, I'm not judging or insulting Maria's fans, so why are you insulting Serena's fans?? I consider that hostile!!

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Wow, I might have to rethink boards because this board has been taken over by rude people.

That's not true. You don't want to hear the truth!!

I am quite ok with hearing the truth. I have people tell me the truth all the time who are not rude about doing it.

 

[Kieran]

Look, it's obvious Maria isn't as good as Serena, but what would you have her do? Accept that, or fight it?

Ask Jimbo, lol

Well, I asked you: you obviously know more than Jimbo... :s

 

[special700]

Look, it's obvious Maria isn't as good as Serena, but what would you have her do? Accept that, or fight it?

Tell that to the media and the commentators because they are trying to sell the public a different story - that Maria is better than Serena. Isn't that why they are always comparing the two?

 

[Kieran]

Look, it's obvious Maria isn't as good as Serena, but what would you have her do? Accept that, or fight it?

Tell that to the media and the commentators because they are trying to sell the public a different story - that Maria is better than Serena. Isn't that why they are always comparing the two?

To be honest, I never heard anybody say that. I think the media would like the WTA to be competitive - let alone more competitive (let's face it, it's dire) - and so maybe they talk things up, but nobody could consider Maria to be Serena's near-equal, let alone better...

 

[RJD11]

Look, it's obvious Maria isn't as good as Serena, but what would you have her do? Accept that, or fight it?

Tell that to the media and the commentators because they are trying to sell the public a different story - that Maria is better than Serena. Isn't that why they are always comparing the two?

Right Special, The casual fan who doesn't know better would

think Maria is Serena's greatest rival. They have people like

that former player writing journals telling Maria how to beat

Serena. The media heads write articles and come up with advice

for Maria all the time. Not to mention all the posters theories on

all the boards. And just look at all the tennis cites including the

official WTA cite. Maria's pic is always plastered on their pages as

the " face " of the WTA.

 

[djmm]

Wow, I might have to rethink boards because this board has been taken over by rude people.

That's not true. You don't want to hear the truth!!

I am quite ok with hearing the truth. I have people tell me the truth all the time who are not rude about doing it.

I think the problem is with you and your likes and dislikes. Get over it!!

 

[djmm]

Look, it's obvious Maria isn't as good as Serena, but what would you have her do? Accept that, or fight it?

Ask Jimbo, lol

Well, I asked you: you obviously know more than Jimbo... :s

I already answered you: Fight it of course. But, do you really think I'm gonna help Maria out?!? She has enough help figuring out her gameplans!! She just can execute them :blush: LOL!!