Baker Beats Nieminen; Draw Parts Like Red Sea - Tennisopolis : Tennis Social Network2024-03-29T11:06:32Zhttp://tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/baker-beats-nieminen-draw-parts-like-red-sea?commentId=1869403%3AComment%3A910890&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI got to see him - finally! …tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-07-03:1869403:Comment:9141922012-07-03T20:42:57.420ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
<p>I got to see him - finally! Against Kohl, and I have to agree that his serve is strong, but just playing smart tennis appears to be the real gift of BB.</p>
<p>I got to see him - finally! Against Kohl, and I have to agree that his serve is strong, but just playing smart tennis appears to be the real gift of BB.</p> Kohli whomped on Baker 6-1, 7…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-07-03:1869403:Comment:9142352012-07-03T19:46:26.116ZTim Praponghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TimPrapong
<p>Kohli whomped on Baker 6-1, 7-6, 6-3. Don't mess with Mister One Grip Returner!</p>
<p>Kohli whomped on Baker 6-1, 7-6, 6-3. Don't mess with Mister One Grip Returner!</p> MM I like Baker's tennis IQ.…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-07-01:1869403:Comment:9129822012-07-01T20:39:05.271ZChin Behttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/ChinBe
<p>MM I like Baker's tennis IQ. From what I've seen, the guy plays the right shots. He doesn't go for too much. He knows what he can do and keeps it simple. He knows when to come in and has solid volleys when he is at net. The last match against Paire was the first time I saw him get shaky trying to close it out but given the magnitude of the situation, I could understand why.</p>
<p>His serve is nice and fluid -very little can go wrong with it and has bailed him out countless times in close…</p>
<p>MM I like Baker's tennis IQ. From what I've seen, the guy plays the right shots. He doesn't go for too much. He knows what he can do and keeps it simple. He knows when to come in and has solid volleys when he is at net. The last match against Paire was the first time I saw him get shaky trying to close it out but given the magnitude of the situation, I could understand why.</p>
<p>His serve is nice and fluid -very little can go wrong with it and has bailed him out countless times in close games. </p>
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<p>All of his matches are available for replay at <a href="http://espn.go.com/watchespn/index/_/type/replay/sport/tennis/#search/brian%20baker/" target="_blank">WATCHESPN</a></p> Thanks, Alex! I haven't seen…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-07-01:1869403:Comment:9131392012-07-01T16:34:52.263ZTim Praponghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TimPrapong
<p>Thanks, Alex! I haven't seen much of Baker. Not too much on youtube, and I don't have the Tennis Channel.</p>
<p>Thanks, Alex! I haven't seen much of Baker. Not too much on youtube, and I don't have the Tennis Channel.</p> It's his Vulcan hello gesture…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-07-01:1869403:Comment:9130462012-07-01T16:30:39.494ZTim Praponghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TimPrapong
<p>It's his Vulcan hello gesture. lol</p>
<p>It's his Vulcan hello gesture. lol</p> Is this his golf move after s…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-07-01:1869403:Comment:9130362012-07-01T15:24:47.262ZCraig Steinberghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/CraigSteinberg
<p>Is this his golf move after sinking next putt; next opponent please. A pretty good run the last month or so; keep it going!</p>
<p><img src="http://sports.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/photos/201206300840312242523-p3.jpeg" alt="" title="Brian Baker of the United States reacts after defeating Benoit Pare of France during a third round men's singles match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, England, Saturday, June 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)"/></p>
<p>Is this his golf move after sinking next putt; next opponent please. A pretty good run the last month or so; keep it going!</p>
<p><img src="http://sports.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/photos/201206300840312242523-p3.jpeg" alt="" title="Brian Baker of the United States reacts after defeating Benoit Pare of France during a third round men's singles match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, England, Saturday, June 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)"/></p> His strength is definitely hi…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-07-01:1869403:Comment:9123452012-07-01T05:59:52.650ZAlex Danielshttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/AlexDaniels
<p>His strength is definitely his return game. In general he has a very complete game and does everything at least moderately well. Good forehand, good backhand, pretty good serve, moves very well, and even has a decent net game.</p>
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<p>His weakness, in my opinion is that he isn't exceptional at anything other than returning and perhaps his defensive movement. Still he's a very solid player and there's a lot to be said for that.</p>
<p>His strength is definitely his return game. In general he has a very complete game and does everything at least moderately well. Good forehand, good backhand, pretty good serve, moves very well, and even has a decent net game.</p>
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<p>His weakness, in my opinion is that he isn't exceptional at anything other than returning and perhaps his defensive movement. Still he's a very solid player and there's a lot to be said for that.</p> Tim, have you had many chance…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-06-30:1869403:Comment:9122652012-06-30T21:44:36.137ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
<p>Tim, have you had many chances to see BB play? I haven't yet. What would you say his strengths and weaknesses are?</p>
<p>Tim, have you had many chances to see BB play? I haven't yet. What would you say his strengths and weaknesses are?</p> Good call Chin - what is Bake…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-06-30:1869403:Comment:9120062012-06-30T21:42:53.841ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
<p>Good call Chin - what is Baker's strength?</p>
<p>Good call Chin - what is Baker's strength?</p> That is very possible - Kohl…tag:tennisopolis.com,2012-06-30:1869403:Comment:9122622012-06-30T21:42:03.111ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
<p>That is very possible - Kohl is amazing on the turf.</p>
<p>That is very possible - Kohl is amazing on the turf.</p>