One response to “The Underachievers In Men’s Tennis Since 1990.”
Ashley V. says :
Another top 10 that I agree with, Orville.
I expected so much from David Nalbandian, especially after he won the end of year championships in 2005, beating Roger Federer in the final. Perhaps his injuries have prevented him from achieving more. David is too talented to not win a grand slam.
Nikolay Davydenko is another player with a great game. He finished 2009 in impressive fashion, winning the end of year championships. I expect great things from him this year to make up for all the missed opportunities in the past.
Andy Roddick is one of my favourites. I think he would be a three-time Wimbledon champion by now if he didn’t have to play Roger Federer. Last year’s final in particular was a heartbreaker. I feel Andy should have won. He rarely misses shots, his serve is still a weapon and his backhand is improving, but I worry about his mindset.
James Blake is my ultimate favourite, so you can imagine how hard it has been for me to see him underachieve. He has been through a lot of heartache due to the death of his father and his very severe injury during the period 2004-2005. However, 2005-2006 was a magical period for him; he beat practically everyone and wa the top-ranked American. But since then, he has had more injury trouble and he has fell in the rankings. I desperately want James to find his best form.
Another top 10 that I agree with, Orville.
I expected so much from David Nalbandian, especially after he won the end of year championships in 2005, beating Roger Federer in the final. Perhaps his injuries have prevented him from achieving more. David is too talented to not win a grand slam.
Nikolay Davydenko is another player with a great game. He finished 2009 in impressive fashion, winning the end of year championships. I expect great things from him this year to make up for all the missed opportunities in the past.
Andy Roddick is one of my favourites. I think he would be a three-time Wimbledon champion by now if he didn’t have to play Roger Federer. Last year’s final in particular was a heartbreaker. I feel Andy should have won. He rarely misses shots, his serve is still a weapon and his backhand is improving, but I worry about his mindset.
James Blake is my ultimate favourite, so you can imagine how hard it has been for me to see him underachieve. He has been through a lot of heartache due to the death of his father and his very severe injury during the period 2004-2005. However, 2005-2006 was a magical period for him; he beat practically everyone and wa the top-ranked American. But since then, he has had more injury trouble and he has fell in the rankings. I desperately want James to find his best form.