Laver Cup, 2019, Geneva, Switzerland

[tented]

In 3 LC's, he doesn't do any coaching. He lets his players do all the talking.

That’s my impression as well. Nice gig, if you can get it.

 

[Andy22]

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Yes, genius and it'd be 5-5 if he beat Kyrgios and Nadal in the 2 matches he played but he didn't because they're both top ranked players and there's no shame losing to them. What the hell is wrong with you? The guy already has 5 titles btw...make that 6 from today.

I I'm Medvedev fan and will lay off him now that he won today, I was just making fun of you for not getting your facts right, should you just be happy Federer being playing better than us open because of nadal coaching.

 

[kskate2]

This is the problem with Laver Cup, which @Moxie also mentioned above: it comes across as a half-exhibition/half-legit tournament.

The only reason it comes across as half legit is because of the amount of $$ they make. The tickets are pricey and it's a well run event w/ some of the best umpires, ball boys, etc.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

This is the problem with Laver Cup, which @Moxie also mentioned above: it comes across as a half-exhibition/half-legit tournament.

When I look at the players on court, their body language does not say exho to me. I saw Roger-Nick , also last year as well. There is serious battle on the court. Others as well. I see serious tennis. Granted I have not seen nowhere near all the matches...

 

[Andy22]

I mean I feel the only reason the players play hard now is h2h counts this season.

 

[tented]

When I look at the players on court, their body language does not say exho to me. I saw Roger-Nick , also last year as well. There is serious battle on the court. Others as well. I see serious tennis. Granted I have not seen nowhere near all the matches...

It’s mainly suspicious to me because it keeps being decided in the last match, which gives it a feel of stretching it out in order to please viewers and ticket holders. Maybe I’m being far too cynical.

 

[tented]

If I were from Europe, though, I would want to be a part of this team. The opportunity to get coaching tips from Roger and Rafa? A unique experience.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Did anyone notice Borg giving helpful coaching advice? He doesn’t appear to do too much here.

Borg probably still misses his partying and being a player days running with Vitas G..God rest his soul.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

It’s mainly suspicious to me because it keeps being decided in the last match, which gives it a feel of stretching it out in order to please viewers and ticket holders. Maybe I’m being far too cynical.

You may be spot on, who knows...If I put my cynicism aside, it passes my eye test...which obviously is not saying much.

 

[Fiero425]

A set all. Laver Cup going into a final match tiebreak.

Color me shocked! Real drama at its best! :whistle: :cuckoo:

 

[10isfan]

Grossly unfair what happened to Team World in its selection of players due to Team Europe players pulling out on day 3. McEnroe has a right to be upset.

This is proving to be a great event. Every detail has been well thought out, ie, points per match, court and uniform colors, format etc. However, I predict it will collapse as soon as Fedal stops participating.

 

[Fiero425]

Just looked up scores & I see Isner's scheduled to play in China as the #1 seed! You're kidding? He's going to fly from Europe to China to play his 2nd round match? I see a WD in the cards; maybe not if he's closing in on retirement!

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

Did anyone notice Borg giving helpful coaching advice? He doesn’t appear to do too much here.

he is there just to stand around...being borg.

 

[Fiero425]

He is there just to stand around...being Borg.

In my day that was all that was necessary! Borg was a great sportsman like Fed & Edberg by just not saying anything for the most part!

 

[brokenshoelace]

Tennis is a lonely sport man. These guys need something like this. This event is like little bit of steam being released from a pressure cooker. The emotions that I see from everyone seem legit, unless they are great actors. They are enjoying the team atmosphere. Good for them and this organization.

Over the past couple of years I thought players were over doing the celebrations and "com ons" at the Laver Cup to stress the fact that they're taking it seriously (though I thought Nadal and Fed were legit happy after their doubles win the first year. They seemed to have genuinely had fun), but I really think they've grown to like this thing. I must say, I love it. It's been a great innovation. The coaching aspect is so great too.

 

[Moxie]

In 3 LC's, he doesn't do any coaching. He lets his players do all the talking.

I like what @JesuslookslikeBorg said above: "He just has to stand around being Borg." Also, Annacone had a funny line yesterday, noting that McEnroe talks more in one changeover than Borg does the whole weekend. Laver Cup is a star vehicle, starting with its namesake, The Rocket. I thought getting two old rivals to coach is genius. And if you had Team Europe, you might feel you didn't have to do much, either. Be their Zen Master...and stay out of the way.

 

[Carol]

he is there just to stand around...being borg.

Yep, coaching one by one as always.........B-)

 

[Moxie]

This is the problem with Laver Cup, which @Moxie also mentioned above: it comes across as a half-exhibition/half-legit tournament.

Like you, I don't want to be cynical, but I did catch Rafa actually smiling during his singles match yesterday, which would never happen in another tournament. But I'm beginning to think that they both take it seriously and have fun. It's a bit like Davis Cup, except that they are "mixed teams," not segregated by nations as the new ATP Cup whatever will also be. Like Davis Cup, it also gives some players a bit of a boost. Jack Sock was the obvious one for that. I thought Taylor Fritz acquitted himself well. Thiem got a bit of a rush of blood. Shapo not so much, but he's young, and the experience of rubbing elbows with such elite players and ex-players could do him a "world" of good. I think Raonic might also feel good, coming off of so much injury.

 

[britbox]

Over the past couple of years I thought players were over doing the celebrations and "com ons" at the Laver Cup to stress the fact that they're taking it seriously (though I thought Nadal and Fed were legit happy after their doubles win the first year. They seemed to have genuinely had fun), but I really think they've grown to like this thing. I must say, I love it. It's been a great innovation. The coaching aspect is so great too.

Early days, but I can see this developing into something like the Ryder Cup in Golf given a bit of time to grow.

 

[Fiero425]

Early days, but I can see this developing into something like the Ryder Cup in Golf given a bit of time to grow.

Maybe that's what they should do with "The Laver Cup;" make it an event to be held every 2 or 4 years to rival Ryder Cup or Olympics!