Watch tennis or the sport will never be taken seriously. - Tennisopolis : Tennis Social Network2024-03-19T09:59:30Zhttp://tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/watch-tennis-or-the-sport-will?commentId=1869403%3AComment%3A288984&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYep!
But I must say that Dean…tag:tennisopolis.com,2009-03-31:1869403:Comment:2889842009-03-31T14:17:49.628ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
Yep!<br />
But I must say that Dean's original post about watching tennis to get more tennis on TV would definitely help the sport grow as well. Actually, among traditional sports, tennis is growing again at the fastest rate.<br />
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Jun, I think you just happen to be in a non-tennis friendly city... Is that a possibility? I know that ABQ, where I live, is also not much of a tennis town. Personally, I think it is cultural to some degree and also just embedded in the city's history. i.e, they've never had…
Yep!<br />
But I must say that Dean's original post about watching tennis to get more tennis on TV would definitely help the sport grow as well. Actually, among traditional sports, tennis is growing again at the fastest rate.<br />
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Jun, I think you just happen to be in a non-tennis friendly city... Is that a possibility? I know that ABQ, where I live, is also not much of a tennis town. Personally, I think it is cultural to some degree and also just embedded in the city's history. i.e, they've never had many courts and so never really played tennis, and never added any courts because there was no need - so it is like an endless cycle. Also Albuquerque is at a very high altitude which, in my opinion, makes tennis tougher to play and takes some of the fun out of it. So, I know where you are coming from when you talk about growing the game in your town (Portland area).<br />
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<cite>jun said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/watch-tennis-or-the-sport-will?page=1&commentId=1869403%3AComment%3A288038&x=1#1869403Comment288038"><div>thank you dean. this is really not about TV but it should be about what can you contribute to promote the sport. this site is a perfect example. you get to discuss and disagree on tennis issues. but at the end of the day, it's what you can do to help grow the game.<br/>and mayor, even though you and i do disagree on some things, we can always do something we both enjoy. play the game!!</div>
</blockquote> thank you dean. this is reall…tag:tennisopolis.com,2009-03-29:1869403:Comment:2880382009-03-29T00:08:57.533ZJUNhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/jun
thank you dean. this is really not about TV but it should be about what can you contribute to promote the sport. this site is a perfect example. you get to discuss and disagree on tennis issues. but at the end of the day, it's what you can do to help grow the game.<br />
and mayor, even though you and i do disagree on some things, we can always do something we both enjoy. play the game!!
thank you dean. this is really not about TV but it should be about what can you contribute to promote the sport. this site is a perfect example. you get to discuss and disagree on tennis issues. but at the end of the day, it's what you can do to help grow the game.<br />
and mayor, even though you and i do disagree on some things, we can always do something we both enjoy. play the game!! What in the world are you and…tag:tennisopolis.com,2009-03-27:1869403:Comment:2873422009-03-27T06:15:02.004ZDean Wrighthttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/DeanWright
What in the world are you and jun doing arguing over english lit, I speak and write 3 launguages english, southern english, and bad english. Now to your point, I agree, however the only way some U.S towns are going to get pro tennis are have an exhibition match which is a one nite traveling road show. Now I do think that would spark some interest if ticket prices were low enough to draw a big crowd of casual sports fans as well as tennis buffs. And to be totally honest, something SA tennisguy…
What in the world are you and jun doing arguing over english lit, I speak and write 3 launguages english, southern english, and bad english. Now to your point, I agree, however the only way some U.S towns are going to get pro tennis are have an exhibition match which is a one nite traveling road show. Now I do think that would spark some interest if ticket prices were low enough to draw a big crowd of casual sports fans as well as tennis buffs. And to be totally honest, something SA tennisguy and I were talking about tonight, it's hard to get tennis players to do anything, we seem to be a rather independant bunch. I just think al of the above T.V ratings, going to matches going to hit arounds and clinics, giving free clinics to kids, or whtever, comes down to how much do we LOVE THE GAME and do we want to see it grow and stay healthy. Or do we just want to beat Fred and Ethell on saturday afternoons. One of my biggest frustrations, weather it's coaching High school, giving lessons, or talking tennis with friends is they don't love the game like I do. Thats all my hangup but I can't help it. All I want is for tennis players and fans to love and really care about the game. If they don't, remember Roller Derby, neither does anyone else. Racketeer, You're right about…tag:tennisopolis.com,2009-03-27:1869403:Comment:2873092009-03-27T05:27:05.570ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
Racketeer, You're right about that. The non-sequitur occurred after the first third of the comment and before the second two thirds.... it's another conversation Jun and I are having really. :-)<br />
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<cite>racketeer said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/watch-tennis-or-the-sport-will?page=1&commentId=1869403%3AComment%3A287024&x=1#1869403Comment287002"><div><cite>Mark / Mr. Mayor said:…</cite></div>
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Racketeer, You're right about that. The non-sequitur occurred after the first third of the comment and before the second two thirds.... it's another conversation Jun and I are having really. :-)<br />
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<cite>racketeer said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/watch-tennis-or-the-sport-will?page=1&commentId=1869403%3AComment%3A287024&x=1#1869403Comment287002"><div><cite>Mark / Mr. Mayor said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/watch-tennis-or-the-sport-will?page=1&commentId=1869403%3AComment%3A286986&x=1#1869403Comment286986"><div>gee jun, what a non-sequitur. Thought this post was about tv ratings and professional tennis coverage, please keep the comments relevant.</div>
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<br/>Say that again? Ratings have to do with the popularity of the sport and the current absence of American heroes has nothing to do with that?</div>
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Interesting story Dean - I think the real way to get people hooked on watching TV tennis is to get them to see pro tennis in person - somehow have more pro tennis matches played in more cities. Once you see it live, then you appreciate it so much more. All great points guys, yes th…tag:tennisopolis.com,2009-03-26:1869403:Comment:2870242009-03-26T19:27:00.584ZDean Wrighthttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/DeanWright
All great points guys, yes the tennis channel is a God send. What really worries me is that the other day I took a tennis magizine to my high school practice to show them some pictures of the serve, some of the girls were browsing through and saw a picture of Rafeal Nadal and wanted to know who he was. They thougt he was cute, I asked the question don't you guys ever watch tennis on T.V. the answer, Tennis is on T.V. If the current trend continues, tennis huge in Europe, non-existant almost…
All great points guys, yes the tennis channel is a God send. What really worries me is that the other day I took a tennis magizine to my high school practice to show them some pictures of the serve, some of the girls were browsing through and saw a picture of Rafeal Nadal and wanted to know who he was. They thougt he was cute, I asked the question don't you guys ever watch tennis on T.V. the answer, Tennis is on T.V. If the current trend continues, tennis huge in Europe, non-existant almost here, Tennis meet Track and field, which we see once every 4 years. gee jun, what a non-sequitur.…tag:tennisopolis.com,2009-03-26:1869403:Comment:2869862009-03-26T16:28:25.213ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
gee jun, what a non-sequitur. Thought this post was about tv ratings and professional tennis coverage, please keep the comments relevant.
gee jun, what a non-sequitur. Thought this post was about tv ratings and professional tennis coverage, please keep the comments relevant. what we need is another mcenr…tag:tennisopolis.com,2009-03-26:1869403:Comment:2869692009-03-26T15:38:06.382ZJUNhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/jun
what we need is another mcenroe /connors like player to bring passion and charisma to the masses which in turn rekindle the interest in tennis once again. players also need to be given options or direction as far as where to find players to play with recreationally or competitively and not be confined to just one site. we all share a common goal. set aside the politics/red tape and let's focus on promoting the sport.
what we need is another mcenroe /connors like player to bring passion and charisma to the masses which in turn rekindle the interest in tennis once again. players also need to be given options or direction as far as where to find players to play with recreationally or competitively and not be confined to just one site. we all share a common goal. set aside the politics/red tape and let's focus on promoting the sport. I think your point, Dean, is…tag:tennisopolis.com,2009-03-26:1869403:Comment:2869632009-03-26T15:16:54.680ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
I think your point, Dean, is right on target. The ratings rule the tv world. This is a double-edged sword - As fans we cannot complain too much because if the ratings were great, they'd show more tennis. You are right that we need to all watch more and I think get more vocal. I've often thought of calling the national sports radio shows with some "sports takes" and start with a couple of baseball riffs and then dive into a longer tennis take.<br />
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Another indicator of popularity that is interesting…
I think your point, Dean, is right on target. The ratings rule the tv world. This is a double-edged sword - As fans we cannot complain too much because if the ratings were great, they'd show more tennis. You are right that we need to all watch more and I think get more vocal. I've often thought of calling the national sports radio shows with some "sports takes" and start with a couple of baseball riffs and then dive into a longer tennis take.<br />
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Another indicator of popularity that is interesting to watch is where "tennis" is on the list of sports at espn.com - this I'm sure is tied to number of visitors or clicks. Right now the only sports listed are:<br />
NFL MLB NBA Soccer College Basketball NHL NASCAR<br />
If you scroll over ALL SPORTS, Tennis is behind Women's Basketball, Recruiting, High School - ouch!!!!<br />
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