Matchups between Tennisopolis members
In the wake of the highly anticipated tennis matchup between members Bryan Tuck and Jake Christner, proposed by none other than the famous (or infamous) CoachV, I have come up with an idea: possible matchups between other 'opolis members! The viability of the matches will be determined by several factors:
1. NTRP rating, and experience
2. Playing styles
3. Claimed skills
4. Other variables, such as height, age, etc.
For my first proposed match, I submit the heavy hitters: CoachV vs. Tim Prapong! Opinions on who might win this matchup are greatly appreciated.
Disclaimer: Trash-talking is fun and welcome, but please limit the profanity. These may only be hypothetical matches, but if they do happen, awesome!
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by CoachV - William Vazquez on -
HA why there is no logic to that. & I will play tim Whats the Driving time from Atlanta?
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Permalink Reply by Joe B. (BP, CA) on -
Actually, we were discussing it earlier, Coach. Speed and stamina goes to cat-like Tim, while sheer, brutal power and more extensive experience goes to Coach. Not sure if age or height plays a factor, but we agree it will most likely be a five-setter.
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Permalink Reply by CoachV - William Vazquez on
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Age and Height Does matter Case in point Isner VS Federer Davis Cup 2012. but then again What about when it really Counts like OPENs
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Permalink Reply by Tim Prapong on -
Of course, age and height matters. Why wouldn't it? I'm nowhere the footspeed as when I was 25. Plus, I can't hit 120 mph serves. My height doesn't allow it. lol
Joe, who were you talking about this with? Chin, put your money back in your pocket. lol
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Permalink Reply by Joe B. (BP, CA) on
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What I actually meant was who had the age and height advantage. I wasn't sure about either of your specs in those regards, so please enlighten us!
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Permalink Reply by Tim Prapong on
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Me: 5'7'' 140 lbs, 40 years old. No tour experience, just friendly hits.
Coach V is taller and younger. Tour experience.
Apples and oranges, Joe. ;)
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Permalink Reply by Joe B. (BP, CA) on
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Coach is not much taller, nor much younger. As for tour experience, that is why I was giving the advantage to him in that regard. Anyways, it would be a good match, if only in our heads. I know geography would be prohibitive, much in the same way that a match with me and Chin Be would be. However, I don't think that match would sell quite the same amount of tickets, he he he!
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Permalink Reply by Tim Prapong on
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He's like 5 years younger or something. Well, heck. I think he said something about coming to IW, just needed a room. It would be great to have a hit and talk about backhands.
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Permalink Reply by CoachV - William Vazquez on
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CoachV is 5'7" 195lbs 35yo. Highest ranking 5# men's 30 Georgia
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Permalink Reply by Tim Prapong on
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Ah, you guys! You're talking apples and oranges. Coach V has TOUR experience, I don't. Experience matters. Even though I can hit all kinds of styles and shot, and I am reasonably fast, I would expect Coach V to win through his tour experience. I don't have any such experience. I'd love to hit with him and we'd have good games though. :)
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Permalink Reply by Tim Prapong on
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I hope he comes out to Indian Wells so I can trade rallies with him, play some points. I'm 40 years old, 5'7'', 140 lbs. Brainy but fit. I've hit with three Challenger players, a Grand Prix tour, two ex college players in my life. But Coach V, he's hit with real tour players!
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