Yes. Thanks. From my point of view everybody prefers someone rather than others. I would never hate other players. They are all professionals and I respect them. But of course, Tim is my number one in tennis due to his manner, attitude, style of play, what he says, and he is also Englishman.

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I was pretty sure that you would comment on that.

We all know now that Greg is not going to IW but is concentrating on the Sarajevo Challenger.

Ghosting wrote:

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Yes. Thanks. From my point of view everybody prefers someone rather than others. I would never hate other players. They are all professionals and I respect them. But of course, Tim is my number one in tennis due to his manner, attitude, style of play, what he says, and he is also Englishman.

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Tim is also my fav player of all time and by miles.  In fact I only got into tennis watching 1996 Timbledon.  The way he plays, his style, what he has done without some of the great talent others have has always appealed to me.  I also like his style of play.  Players like Tim, Greg, Pistol Pete, Todd Martin, Edburg, I just love their style and wish we had more up and coming net rushers.  It is funny, my son plays tennis (not sure if you have seen the videos) and the other kids have parents who have played for years and ask if I play....I was never raised watching or playing tennis, it was Tim that got me into the game and over the years I have had so much pleasure watching his matches.

I wish with all my heart that he had won Wimbledon.  That would be have been amazing.  I felt for sure that he would win it in 2001 and also felt once he had the Aussie Open on his raquet....I even thought for a moment he would win the French and was bouncing around, but it was not to be, but still....I have had an amazing riding following his fortunes....I wish I could thank him.

I love the description "Timbledon!"

Found out this morning why Greg turned down that Indian Wells wildcard. Apparently he had flu earlier this month, he wanted to play in Indian Wells but a doctor warned him that the long flight to the States could lead to a recurrence of the illness.

So Sarajevo it is for his first tournament

Ghosting wrote:

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Hi!

I turned to a big supporter of him in 2004 but I was amazed him in 2000 when Czech Republic played against GB. You know, his manner, style of play, look,... . So since 2000 I have always prayed for him even against Czech players! Yes, watching his matches is not easy but I have never turned the TV off. You know when he wins I have immediately fantastic mood but even if he loses, he is still class and he always tries his best. I also play tennis and

it's interesting to see that we have almost similar style or his game suits me best. So I'm always watching also his patterns, approaching shots, volleys,... . Of course, he is a much better player but my game and results have improved very quickly. Last year he played unbelievebly well especially at Queen's. Against Delgado and Mahut I wasn't even nervous as he played his best tennis. Typical nerveracking match last year was against Hewitt in Miami. I don't know how many set points he had in the first set, 6 or more on his serve but couldn't take them. The set went to a breathtaking tiebreak and finally Tim got it. Mentally it was totally draining for me.

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Do you remember that amazing match he had in the opening tie of that Czech Republic DC match, coming back from 2 sets to love down to win on the clay. It was a shame that we had no one else available for that tie who would have had the slightest chance of winning a singles rubber.

Yeah Queens was an amazing tournament for him, he was simply brilliant against Agassi in rd1, one of the best matches I've ever seen him play. He simply dominated from the baseline, the forehand was just on fire throughout that tournament. Without those dodgy calls against Hewitt I think he would have made the final and won the title.