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06-25-2017, 08:44 PM
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McEnroe says Serena......
Wouldn't be in the top 700 on a men's circuit.
While I think she possibly could win a set very rarely against those men in the top 700 I totally agree with John.
I believe she is one of the top 3 female tennis players of all time but she cannot compete against the males.
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06-25-2017, 09:02 PM
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McEnroe obviously wants to become the modern-day Bobby Riggs.
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06-25-2017, 09:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thaskalos
McEnroe obviously wants to become the modern-day Bobby Riggs.
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I sincerely hope not.
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06-25-2017, 09:10 PM
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He wants to sell a book
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06-25-2017, 09:15 PM
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I say Serena challenges McEnroe to a match...and he accepts. "Soon at a pay-per-view near you." 
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06-25-2017, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by thaskalos
I say Serena challenges McEnroe to a match...and he accepts. "Soon at a pay-per-view near you." |
Okay, but that would not be in the context of his statement. I wouldn't pay for that. Now Federer against her, I'd pay to watch the embarrassment.
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Last edited by jocko699; 06-25-2017 at 09:19 PM.
Reason: Rewrote
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06-25-2017, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jocko699
Okay, but that would not be in the context of his statement. I wouldn't pay for that. Now Federer against her, I'd pay to watch the embarrassment.
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What do you think would happen if Serena played McEnroe?
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06-25-2017, 09:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thaskalos
What do you think would happen if Serena played McEnroe?
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Before or after she gives birth?
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06-26-2017, 08:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jocko699
Okay, but that would not be in the context of his statement. I wouldn't pay for that. Now Federer against her, I'd pay to watch the embarrassment.
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Why would she be embarrassed? Even if she lost 6-0, 6-0, that is what is supposed to happen. I'm pretty sure the best woman basketball player couldn't score a point on Lebron. Does that make her not any good? I don't get the point of comparing Serena to men.
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06-26-2017, 01:40 PM
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I listened to that portion of the McEnroe interview this morning. He couldn't have been more politically correct & accurate in his answers. He gave high priase to Williams, the interviewer was definitely trolling (the interviewer alluded that she thought Williams could beat ANY man). McEnroe was a pro in that interview.
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06-26-2017, 04:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ElKabong
I listened to that portion of the McEnroe interview this morning. He couldn't have been more politically correct & accurate in his answers. He gave high priase to Williams, the interviewer was definitely trolling (the interviewer alluded that she thought Williams could beat ANY man). McEnroe was a pro in that interview.
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I watched it yesterday and agree. John gave tennis a badly needed shot in the arm when he started out. None of it was fake either. He truly was an emotional player and still is. He kept opponents on their toes and was intimidating. Conners hated playing him. By the way he's still quite good. Personally I don't think Serena would stand a chance, now or then. 
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06-26-2017, 05:39 PM
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By the way he's still quite good. Personally I don't think Serena would stand a chance, now or then. |
She might have a small chance now. McEnroe can still play well but she hits harder, serves harder, and runs as fast. I suspect she would struggle against his style, one which she never sees playing against women.
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06-26-2017, 07:15 PM
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Does anybody remember this?
1998: Karsten Braasch vs. the Williams sisters
Another event dubbed a "Battle of the Sexes" took place during the 1998 Australian Open[34] between Karsten Braasch and the Williams sisters. Venus and Serena Williams had claimed that they could beat any male player ranked outside the world's top 200, so Braasch, then ranked 203rd, challenged them both. Braasch was described by one journalist as "a man whose training regime centered around a pack of cigarettes and more than a couple bottles of ice cold lager".[35][36] The matches took place on court number 12 in Melbourne Park,[37] after Braasch had finished a round of golf and two beers. He first took on Serena and after leading 5–0, beat her 6–1. Venus then walked on court and again Braasch was victorious, this time winning 6–2.[38] Braasch said afterwards, "500 and above, no chance". He added that he had played like someone ranked 600th in order to keep the game "fun".[39] Braasch said the big difference was that men can chase down shots much easier, and that men put spin on the ball that the women can't handle. The Williams sisters adjusted their claim to beating men outside the top 350.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle...lliams_sisters
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06-28-2017, 01:31 PM
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I wonder how much Dmitry Tursunov is offended today? He's ranked # 701. 
http://www.atptour.com/en/rankings/s...kRange=701-800
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06-28-2017, 04:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by barahona44
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The truth is she probably couldn't beat a man ranked in the top 2000. I just don't see why it matters. Women don't have to compete against men, nor should they.
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