What is the one of the best parts about watching tennis?

Question

I work at a tennis club,by the way.

Answer 1

Getting to see Maria Sharapova play.

Probably not quite what you were seeking, but I always answer honestly & truthfully.

Answer 2

I love seeing the expression on their faces whether its good or bad. I also love all the emotion that I feel when watching. Like when Serena was playing Peer, that made me get a headache because every time Serena had Peer beat, she would somehow mess up, and then I was very nervous because I didn't want them to go into a tie break! That's when I found out that you have to actually win by two (no tie breaks in the Australian Open) so that made me a little happier. And then win she won, I felt as if 100 pounds just got lifted off of me! I was so happy! ( And no, I wasn't gambling or anything ; ) I was just so happy to see her win. I'm proud of her! That's why I say that the emotion both the player and the watcher feel, is the bet part about watching tennis!

Answer 3

I started watching tennis in 2003 when I caught a glimpse of Maria Sharapova, I mean I new of a few players like Capriati and the Williams sisters, but when I saw Maria Sharapova, I started watching because she was so hot! Then as I started following up on her matches, everything changed, I started to respect the competitive and physical aspect of the game. I started paying attention to the competition, soon I learned everything about pro tennis and even started watching the ATP. So three years later, tennis has become one of my favorite sports to watch. It's not about the good looking women anymore. I've gotten into the game. It's a great sport, it takes a lot of talent and skill along with endurance to play at a good level. Basketball and baseball being my favorites, tennis has surpassed football on my what to watch list. Not soccer, even though soccer is growing internationally, it still sucks, if your not using your hands, its not a total physical, skillfully and mind coordinated sport and I don't care for the goaly.

Answer 4

I love watching the technique. I know, that sounds weird lol. I also just love how it can be so unpredictable. I know someone already said the buildup towards the point. Just watching where the players hit the ball and what combinations they use to earn points can be so amazing at times. It's just such a neat game to study, which is really requires. Reading the players serves or footwork or tactics and etc. Trying to figure out all that so you can make the right move. I just love the game and enjoy watching it so much :)

Answer 5

Seeing all the buildup to winning a point. For example, watching the angles that Federer works with and his quick transition between offense and defense. Also, one of the best parts is that its not over until your opponent wins the last point since there is no time limit.

Answer 6

Elated shouts broke the sudden silence that immediately followed the final match. A hard-fought victory had been earned on foreign soil, prompting an emotional outburst from the victors and gloomy looks from the vanquished foes.

On October 1 the women's tennis team celebrated their second consecutive Ontario University Athletics (OUA) championship at the University of Western Ontario. The team cruised to a 6-1 victory over York in the semifinals, then slugged out a 5-2 decision over McGill to retain the crown it won last year.

"It is an amazing feeling to win a championship," said head coach Nabil Tadros. "You leave with a sense that the job is done."

The Blues were nervous about facing an intimidating McGill team in the finals, but used the nervous energy to return serves and send smashes into an empty area of the court. Many on the U of T side considered the Martlets the most difficult opponent they had faced this year.

"McGill was the toughest team to play against, and some of us are nervous playing any opponent, so playing McGill in the finals may have made us a bit more nervous than usual," said rookie Tina Petkova. "But it only made us play better."

Second-year co-captain Masha Sidorova commented on the pressure of playing McGill in the final and the difficulty of trying to repeat as OUA champions: "The pressure was more apparent this year, but as soon as the girls stepped on the court it vanished. McGill girls are always very intense when they play, but we were able to carry on at our own pace and win U of T style."

A combination of singles and doubles success led to the downfall of the Martlets, who looked poised to win the first of seven final matches, until the pair of Qiuyan Tian and Teresa Schirripa were able to overcome a 6-5 match point and beat their McGill counterparts 9-7 in a tiebreaker in doubles action. That comeback gave the team momentum going into the first singles match, which was on deck.

U of T's Isabel Jarosz was too strong for all-star Cheren Baysan in the second match of the day. Jarosz did not waste time in dispatching Baysan 6-2, 6-3 in straight sets.

"Isabel is the strongest female player in the OUA," remarked Tadros. "She has not lost a match in two years. In fact, she has not lost a set in two years."

The Blues won four singles matches and two doubles matches in their triumph over McGill, while the Martlets could only win one in each category. Veterans and rookies alike contributed points to the final tally.

"Some of our strongest players from last year returned this year, but we wouldn't have won without a few new additions to the team," said veteran Ekaterina Alchits. "We knew that it was going to be a close match and every game mattered."

Tadros also added his feelings on the new batch of talent that emerged this season: "When rookies like Tina (Petkova) showed up for the tryouts I knew we had good players who would really better our chances of doing well. Hopefully they will be here for three or four more years."

Before winning last year, the women's team hadn't won an OUA tennis championship since 1984.

The Blues did not fare as well in the men's draw. The team finished in fourth place after a 6-1 loss to York in the semifinal and a 4-3 loss to Waterloo in the bronze medal game. Stan Szczpanski had the only victory against the Lions and was responsible for much of the success against Waterloo.

Answer 7

I just love watching every aspect of tennis, but of course for me the highlights are when my favorites win their matches. (unfortunately one of them, James Blake, lost a few hours ago)

Seems like Davydenko will win from Tomas Berdich, too bad Berdich lost his composure after the second set, he was playing really well until then.

Answer 8

watching the pro's footwork!
Not watching the ball but just focusing on one players feet during a whole point. Really amazing!

Answer 9

Realizing that you don't know who's winning the match when your watching the womens matches

Answer 10

Maria Sharapove sweating...