Nicolas Mahut's Excellent Adventure

[Moxie]

I translated a piece on Mahut's recent win in Newport, which you can read here.

I know it was last Sunday, but it's worth noting that he's just won his first 2 titles at 31. He jumps 50 places in the rankings and doesn't have to qualify for the USO. He's having a good summer.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I remember after losing the doubles final to the Bryan Bros at Roland Garos,Mahut was soo upset
I am delighted he won both the singles and doubles titles at Newport.I wish him well during the up coming HC season.

 

[I.Haychew]

He should enter every ATP grass tournament there is (something like six?, even though a couple of them overlap), 'cause he pretty well blows on the other surfaces, doesn't he?

 

[Moxie]

He should enter every ATP grass tournament there is (something like six?, even though a couple of them overlap), 'cause he pretty well blows on the other surfaces, doesn't he?

Oh, don't be rude! And, just to make a point, clearly you didn't read, because Mahut was in the doubles final at RG this year. (Which I'm sure you remember is NOT played on grass.) :heart:

Anyway, I'm happy for him. The main point is that he gets his ranking up so he doesn't have to qualify for the USO. That's an excellent job from #240.

 

[I.Haychew]

He should enter every ATP grass tournament there is (something like six?, even though a couple of them overlap), 'cause he pretty well blows on the other surfaces, doesn't he?

Oh, don't be rude! And, just to make a point, clearly you didn't read, because Mahut was in the doubles final at RG this year. (Which I'm sure you remember is NOT played on grass.) :heart:

Anyway, I'm happy for him. The main point is that he gets his ranking up so he doesn't have to qualify for the USO. That's an excellent job from #240.

You're right... I was being a jerk. I actually like watching Mahut on grass when he's playing well, even if I don't care about doubles. Good for him, and sorry for being a jerk. I wish I had 1/4 of the ability as him and all the other players on tour!

 

[ClayDeath]

he is amazingly fit for his age.

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mahut is pure class. there is nothing to dislike about him or his game.


he does the best he can and he does a great job of it.

 

[Moxie]

He should enter every ATP grass tournament there is (something like six?, even though a couple of them overlap), 'cause he pretty well blows on the other surfaces, doesn't he?

Oh, don't be rude! And, just to make a point, clearly you didn't read, because Mahut was in the doubles final at RG this year. (Which I'm sure you remember is NOT played on grass.) :heart:

Anyway, I'm happy for him. The main point is that he gets his ranking up so he doesn't have to qualify for the USO. That's an excellent job from #240.

You're right... I was being a jerk. I actually like watching Mahut on grass when he's playing well, even if I don't care about doubles. Good for him, and sorry for being a jerk. I wish I had 1/4 of the ability as him and all the other players on tour!

"Jerk" is being too hard on yourself. Let's just say 'insensitive' to the feel-good story that is Nico Mahut this summer! Clearly, he's a hard-working tennis player. (Let's not forget the Isner marathon at Wimbledon in 2011 that probably cost him nearly half a year.) It's nice to see him come up with some hardware, is all I'm saying.

 

[I.Haychew]

He should enter every ATP grass tournament there is (something like six?, even though a couple of them overlap), 'cause he pretty well blows on the other surfaces, doesn't he?

Oh, don't be rude! And, just to make a point, clearly you didn't read, because Mahut was in the doubles final at RG this year. (Which I'm sure you remember is NOT played on grass.) :heart:

Anyway, I'm happy for him. The main point is that he gets his ranking up so he doesn't have to qualify for the USO. That's an excellent job from #240.

You're right... I was being a jerk. I actually like watching Mahut on grass when he's playing well, even if I don't care about doubles. Good for him, and sorry for being a jerk. I wish I had 1/4 of the ability as him and all the other players on tour!

"Jerk" is being too hard on yourself. Let's just say 'insensitive' to the feel-good story that is Nico Mahut this summer! Clearly, he's a hard-working tennis player. (Let's not forget the Isner marathon at Wimbledon in 2011 that probably cost him nearly half a year.) It's nice to see him come up with some hardware, is all I'm saying.

Agreed!!!

 

[tented]

he is amazingly fit for his age.

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mahut is pure class. there is nothing to dislike about him or his game.

he does the best he can and he does a great job of it.

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I agree. This is the feel-good story of the summer, and I'm delighted for him. He certainly earned these wins. His comeback in the Newport final was especially impressive. Hewitt should have won that match a few times, but Mahut was tough.

Also, thanks for the translation, Moxie! Between your giving us something about Mahut, and El Dude writing about Robredo, it's nice to be reminded that tennis goes beyond the Big Four.