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**gardenerextraordinaire** · 07-10-2009, 01:47 AM

I heard about Oudin a few months ago and questioned why she was left off of some important Junior teams. I was told emphatically that my perception was wrong, that she is indeed highly thought of by the development program. I still saw her being left off of things but I kept my thoughts to myself.

Now her coach comes along and confirms what I thought all along. Her coach has no reason to lie about the situation. It's going to be very interesting indeed if her success continues.

Two things. First, other than Querrey, I can't think of another young American that has come close to delivering. I don't think Isner came up through the usual route but can't say for sure. Second, is this a uniquely American phenomenon? I ask because of Bartoli. She went her own way. She's now the no. 1 woman in France. Look at Gasquet. It all has me wondering.

In any case, I like nonconformists. He'll, Querrey came up through the system, yet no one ever taught him to chew with his mouth closed. What's up with that?

07-10-2009, 01:47 AM	#9
gardenerextraordinaire Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 709 Senior Member	I heard about Oudin a few months ago and questioned why she was left off of some important Junior teams. I was told emphatically that my perception was wrong, that she is indeed highly thought of by the development program. I still saw her being left off of things but I kept my thoughts to myself. Now her coach comes along and confirms what I thought all along. Her coach has no reason to lie about the situation. It's going to be very interesting indeed if her success continues. Two things. First, other than Querrey, I can't think of another young American that has come close to delivering. I don't think Isner came up through the usual route but can't say for sure. Second, is this a uniquely American phenomenon? I ask because of Bartoli. She went her own way. She's now the no. 1 woman in France. Look at Gasquet. It all has me wondering. In any case, I like nonconformists. He'll, Querrey came up through the system, yet no one ever taught him to chew with his mouth closed. What's up with that?
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