Percy896's Tennis Forum

x.doublea · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 6:48 pm Post subject:

Maybe, but I think on their respective tours, Davenport would have a better serve, Agassi would have better groundstrokes, Davenport would have better volleys, and Agassi would be the better athlete and the quicker player. However, mind you, the men's tour is deeper than the women's tour, so Agassi has to be much smarter with his shots than Davenport.
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dav6789 · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 6:49 pm Post subject:

Lindsay has also had it tough on her tour though (Williams's, Russians), Andre is not better than her in every aspect.

x.doublea · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 6:52 pm Post subject:

Yes, I sort of overstated the issue, but if you line up their achievements, Agassi has a far more impressive resumé on a deeper tour.
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J-man · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 7:30 pm Post subject:

but it's hard to compare different players from totally differnent tours (WTA, ATP).
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x.doublea · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 7:34 pm Post subject:

Yes, that's very true. That's why I think TENNIS Magazine made a mistake of making the 'greatest' players for both tours combined, because it just makes the selections much more problamatic. They should have done something like name the 5 great players per tour per month and have a separate 'greatness' measure.

Now, back on topic...
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leftys_rock · Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 8:08 pm Post subject:

dav6789 · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 11:10 am Post subject:

leftys_rock · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 11:23 am Post subject:

yes, i really think they should separate the tours as well when they are talking about the greatest ever.....ok, now lets go back to talking about WTA backhands.... Very Happy

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Jaded · Early Round Competitor Joined: 21 Feb 2006 Posts: 100

I had to go with Lindsey here. She is very powerful and also very consistent moreso then the others listed.

dav6789 · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:23 pm Post subject:

Yes, the Williams's seem to make alot more errors.

Jaded · Early Round Competitor Joined: 21 Feb 2006 Posts: 100

I agree, My coach always says Harder doesn't always give you the best results.

dav6789 · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:29 pm Post subject:

It is important to be consistent . You are more likely to win a match by being consistent than hitting the ball very hard. You would make alot of errors and opponents could even use your power against you.

Jaded · Early Round Competitor Joined: 21 Feb 2006 Posts: 100

Exactly, hitting with power and hitting out alot don't win you any points, hitting consistently and within the lines win you points. I think I would rather win the points and games. Very Happy

leftys_rock · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 2:01 pm Post subject:

yeah....like lindsays accuracy can hit more winners than just power......what type of grip does she use on her backhand by the way??
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dav6789 · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 2:23 pm Post subject:

Davenport worked so much on targets as she learned her tennis. If she couldnt hit the ball hard (which she can), she would still be a great player.