[Astro Jetson]

At her press conference Martina was asked which player she would like to coach. On the man's side she said Roger Federer: "That would be easy. He has got it all already" and on the woman's side she chose Justine: "I like the way she uses the court and exploit it further. She would be the most fun to coach with her ability and the way she plays already"


http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/interviews/2003-08-28/200308281062120233475.html
(the question is not in the transcript but at the end of the videoclip)

 

[Martian KC]

Who wouldn't? They are the most talented!

 

[fleemke³]

 

[auntie janie]

good choices!

 

[gweeny]

Why does she want to coach players who already know how to use their talent and skills. I would prefer her to coach a player like Alexandra stevenson, or Anna smashnova who are talented, but may lack direction in Alex's case or are still immature and learning like Anna.

 

[Astro Jetson]

She said some funny things. Allegedly her management warned her not to be too critical when she commentates in fear of being sued. She said: "What am I gonna say, "She's got a lousy forehand" and they are gonna sue me?!??? Ha!"

 

[gweeny]

I meant Anna sharapova. I confuse all these Russian girls.

 

[treufreund]

OMG! she cannot coach ALEXANDRA STEVENSON since her mom is scurred to death of *******! Besides you cannot teach that girl anything. :haha:

I think she would be an awesome coach for Justine who can seriously still improve her serving and her volleys. Yesterday she made some amazing volleys at the net a la Navratilova but she can do this more and get better. She has all the talent to win Wimbledon!

 

[alfajeffster]

I think Navratilova would be a good practice partner, but I'm not sure how good a coach she would be- by herself. To Martina's great credit, since the late 70s she has surrounded herself with the best coaches and fitness gurus and computerized stats on opponents. It takes quite a bit more to provide the mental and technical foundations to be able to coach someone. I'd much rather see Billie Jean King helping Justine.

As far as a woman coaching a top male player- :lol: We'll sooner see a female umpire chairing a men's match.

 

[*JR*]

As far as a woman coaching a top male player- :lol: We'll sooner see a female umpire chairing a men's match.

Gotcha! Raouza Islanova, a "real" coach who's worked with several Russians, now her daughter Dinara, used to coach this guy named Safin. I mean he IS her son, but still...

 

[Nikola]

I like juju

 

[alexusjonesfan]

I meant Anna sharapova. I confuse all these Russian girls.

you mean Maria?

 

[alfajeffster]

Gotcha! Raouza Islanova, a "real" coach who's worked with several Russians, now her daughter Dinara, used to coach this guy named Safin. I mean he IS her son, but still...

And Dr. Richard Raskind did go on to coach Martina Navratilova, now didn't he?she?he?she?he?she? :lol:

 

[tennnisfannn]

While I understand the attraction to Justine and Rogers, wouldn't it be more challenging and fun to actually teach a non established player and totally remould their game? Why would she want to ride on Carlos Rodrigues success? If only she would want to work with a player like Dokic or Daniela, now that is a challenge, she could equip them and get them to the top of the rankings. Can you imagine a coach wanting to (re)teach Serena to serve? Where is the legitimacy there?

 

[fleemke³]

I think that there's aways room for improvement and that it's great to work with players who has a very good basis already. You can work on tactics, gameplans, try new things, ...

 

[harloo]

Wow that would be something. The grandmother of women's tennis coaching a player that has the personality of a grandmother.

Perfect match! lol

 

[nygirl]

Wow that would be something. The grandmother of women's tennis coaching a player that has the personality of a grandmother.

Perfect match! lol

Come on, Roger might be boring but calling him a grandmother is downright disrepectfull ;-)

 

[harloo]

Come on, Roger might be boring but calling him a grandmother is downright disrepectfull ;-)

Oh good one, but I was referring to Henin-Hardenne aka motor mouth, and the enfant terrible.

lol

 

[Martian KC]

Wow that would be something. The grandmother of women's tennis coaching a player that has the personality of a grandmother.

Perfect match! lol

Oh come on, you must have better than that............:lol:

 

[harloo]

Oh come on, you must have better than that............:lol:

Obviously, you have NOTHING since all you can do is quote me without ANYTHING funny.

I guess you are really LAME. :lol: :lol: