damn, tennis was legit back then, winning a grand slam was no easy feat. Though I really love the way the sport has evolved over the years, especially what it has turned into now.
we`ve talked abour Connors, Gonzalez, Laver, Trabert, etc. Now, how would you measure Rosewall in a match against Federer, provided, of course, equal equipment tech, and an age factor acceptable in between, say, both in their prime. would it be Rosewall or Federer more likely to win most of the time.
@atele6 I'm not sure. It might be adaptation to opponents equipment and how it affects mechanics. Federer may be capable of hitting all his strokes with a wooden racket. If so, he would be an incredibly difficult opponent for any player from any era. Rosewall could play with a piano leg and still hit effortless shots and probably not alter his style. Rosewall was the masterful strategist turning any opportunity to cease control of a point.-defense to offense probing and exploiting weaknesses.
Critics concur Ken Rosewall was absolutely one of the greatest players of all time! His perfect balance and swing for every stroke was flawless. It's hard to find one photo of less than quintessential footwork. A real shame he was denied 12 opportunities events to win Wimbledon from 57-67 and 72-73 and 40 Grand Slams for 'professional' exclusion and petty tennis politics. Hand Michelangelo or Da Vinci a tennis racket with Astaire or Barishnokov's shoes and you have Kenny Rosewall.
@rogerlegg. You have to remember too, Pancho Gonzales, Pancho Segura, Frank Sedgeman, and Tony Trabert were denied too. When Pancho G. was in shape, Ken couldn't beat him due to his serve. Tony Trabert found out his forehand weakness by hitting floaters to that side.
@Ariamaluum I agree completely. Among his contemporaries: Gonzalez, Segura, Hoad, Trabert, Seixas may have had an overall edge in victories However, Rosewall was the most stylish with greatest longevity. Nice to hear from a tennis enthusiast who acknowledges marvelous players preceded the ping pong style players of today with their space age technology frames and trash can size racket heads. Attempt these modern swings with a Maxply without proper preparation, stance, and weight transfer!
Its really fascination of the mindto see Rosewall at play. He could have used a toothpick and still make those incredible slices and placements all over the court. Guess only Connors, among the very few during his amazing career, could handcuff him at play, as we can see in the clip of the final at the U.S. OPEN IN 74 . Still, considering age factor, and a day`s rest between play at a younger age, he could have given Connors a hec of a ride. My favorite still after all these years is Kenny.
@atele6. I think with Connors it was matchup issue. Ken likes to hit it flat and hard. Connors like that even the slice. Connors hated spins because he had to be patient. Ken and his fellow Australian, Rod Laver, could do it but didn't have the patience particularly when they were down and serving. The harder and flatter you served, Connors would eat you alive.
Center court with side by side courts? Huh?
notthelastword 1 month ago
Tony Roche would've had a few more slams if it weren't for Rosewall and Laver.
mydog8u2 2 months ago
Rosewall transforms a tennis court into a billiard table with the accuracy of his shots!
rogerlegg 5 months ago
Rosewall's body language reminds me of Edberg's a little bit.
chapaev36 5 months ago
now i see why fed's backhand was a monster under roche's guidance:)
mitroveca 5 months ago
Thanks for posting!
templars83 5 months ago
So evenly matched...I'm going out on a limb, but these guys had pretty good backhands.
Maybe the best 7 mins on YouTube.
gardenvarietypenis 6 months ago 2
damn, tennis was legit back then, winning a grand slam was no easy feat. Though I really love the way the sport has evolved over the years, especially what it has turned into now.
cota4years 11 months ago
we`ve talked abour Connors, Gonzalez, Laver, Trabert, etc. Now, how would you measure Rosewall in a match against Federer, provided, of course, equal equipment tech, and an age factor acceptable in between, say, both in their prime. would it be Rosewall or Federer more likely to win most of the time.
atele6 1 year ago
@atele6 I'm not sure. It might be adaptation to opponents equipment and how it affects mechanics. Federer may be capable of hitting all his strokes with a wooden racket. If so, he would be an incredibly difficult opponent for any player from any era. Rosewall could play with a piano leg and still hit effortless shots and probably not alter his style. Rosewall was the masterful strategist turning any opportunity to cease control of a point.-defense to offense probing and exploiting weaknesses.
rogerlegg 1 year ago
@rogerlegg seize not cease
rogerlegg 1 year ago
3:02 roche is genius
gardenvarietypenis 1 year ago
Critics concur Ken Rosewall was absolutely one of the greatest players of all time! His perfect balance and swing for every stroke was flawless. It's hard to find one photo of less than quintessential footwork. A real shame he was denied 12 opportunities events to win Wimbledon from 57-67 and 72-73 and 40 Grand Slams for 'professional' exclusion and petty tennis politics. Hand Michelangelo or Da Vinci a tennis racket with Astaire or Barishnokov's shoes and you have Kenny Rosewall.
rogerlegg 1 year ago
@rogerlegg. You have to remember too, Pancho Gonzales, Pancho Segura, Frank Sedgeman, and Tony Trabert were denied too. When Pancho G. was in shape, Ken couldn't beat him due to his serve. Tony Trabert found out his forehand weakness by hitting floaters to that side.
Ariamaluum 1 year ago
@Ariamaluum I agree completely. Among his contemporaries: Gonzalez, Segura, Hoad, Trabert, Seixas may have had an overall edge in victories However, Rosewall was the most stylish with greatest longevity. Nice to hear from a tennis enthusiast who acknowledges marvelous players preceded the ping pong style players of today with their space age technology frames and trash can size racket heads. Attempt these modern swings with a Maxply without proper preparation, stance, and weight transfer!
rogerlegg 1 year ago
@rogerlegg. With that, I have seen projectionists say that Rosewall would have won 21-24 majors.
Ariamaluum 1 year ago
Its really fascination of the mindto see Rosewall at play. He could have used a toothpick and still make those incredible slices and placements all over the court. Guess only Connors, among the very few during his amazing career, could handcuff him at play, as we can see in the clip of the final at the U.S. OPEN IN 74 . Still, considering age factor, and a day`s rest between play at a younger age, he could have given Connors a hec of a ride. My favorite still after all these years is Kenny.
atele6 1 year ago
@atele6. I think with Connors it was matchup issue. Ken likes to hit it flat and hard. Connors like that even the slice. Connors hated spins because he had to be patient. Ken and his fellow Australian, Rod Laver, could do it but didn't have the patience particularly when they were down and serving. The harder and flatter you served, Connors would eat you alive.
Ariamaluum 1 year ago
Interesting. This was before Rosewall swtiched to the Seamless/Seamco.
jyy82993 1 year ago