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**sleelverrex** · 05-28-2009, 06:54 AM

I think that James statement is at the very least unprofessional. When the whole Brave New World concept was being put out to the public the Europeans problem with it was that it was the United States that wanted to demote clay court play to second class status and elevate hard court play. This is what was behind Roger, Rafa and Novak getting on the players council. For Blake to imply that ALL the US players see the European clay court swing as a bother is to confirm what was being said about US tennis and the reason DeVilliers was pushed out as being valid.

Don't forget it was a big deal when Venus played Acapulco this year.

Andy Roddick has worked hard to keep himself in the conversation on the men's side. Many noted the improvement of his footwork during his opening round match. We don't even have to talk about Serena's fight in her first round match.

As for Davis Cup the ball is in PMac's court. GVGirl's comments are pertinent. Who should be on the Davis Cup team?

05-28-2009, 06:54 AM	#22
sleelverrex Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 460 Senior Member	I think that James statement is at the very least unprofessional. When the whole Brave New World concept was being put out to the public the Europeans problem with it was that it was the United States that wanted to demote clay court play to second class status and elevate hard court play. This is what was behind Roger, Rafa and Novak getting on the players council. For Blake to imply that ALL the US players see the European clay court swing as a bother is to confirm what was being said about US tennis and the reason DeVilliers was pushed out as being valid. Don't forget it was a big deal when Venus played Acapulco this year. Andy Roddick has worked hard to keep himself in the conversation on the men's side. Many noted the improvement of his footwork during his opening round match. We don't even have to talk about Serena's fight in her first round match. As for Davis Cup the ball is in PMac's court. GVGirl's comments are pertinent. Who should be on the Davis Cup team?
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