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Mark Cripps’ year on tour (pt.1): 92-93, Rome to Wimbledon via RG, ft. Courier, McEnroe, Graf, Seles
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Mark Cripps chronicled his year on tour in his book "In Pursuit of the Slam: My Year Travelling to Tennis's Top Four Tournaments."
In this episode - part 1 - we begin in Rome, as Mark visited his first ever clay court tournament, despite being a match-going fan since the 1960s.
Players such as Jim Courier, Vitas Viralitis, Guillermo Vilas, Pete Sampras, Steffi Graf, Monica Seles, John McEnroe all feature heavily during Mark's incredible journey.
After Rome comes the 1992 French Open, followed by Wimbledon.
In the next episode we will take in the rest of Mark's year on tour.
You can buy Mark's book here: www.amazon.de/-/en/Mark-Cripps/dp/1914933117
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Відео

ATP Rome Preview: Tough draw for Djokovic? Nadal gets qualifier · Tsitsipas & Rublev in same quarter
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ATP Rome Preview: Tough draw for Djokovic? Nadal gets qualifier · Tsitsipas & Rublev in same quarter
Iga Swaitek emerges winner in epic Madrid final vs Aryna Sabalenka
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Iga Swaitek emerges winner in epic Madrid final vs Aryna Sabalenka
Iga Swiatek dominates Madison Keys to make Madrid Open 2024 final: Post-match reaction
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Iga Swiatek dominates Madison Keys to make Madrid Open 2024 final: Post-match reaction
What does Rafael Nadal and retirement look like?
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What does Rafael Nadal and retirement look like?
Iga Swiatek beats Beatriz Haddad Maia: Post-match reaction
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Iga Swiatek beats Beatriz Haddad Maia: Post-match reaction
Rafael Nadal Madrid Open Press Conference after R3 win over Pedro Cachin
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Rafael Nadal Madrid Open Press Conference after R3 win over Pedro Cachin
Cachin asked Nadal for a memento after his loss: Is it a problem?
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Cachin asked Nadal for a memento after his loss: Is it a problem?
Nadal-Lehecka Preview: Draining Cachin match may harm Rafa · 3 weeks ago was losing to kids
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Nadal-Lehecka Preview: Draining Cachin match may harm Rafa · 3 weeks ago was losing to kids
Rafael Nadal beats Pedro Cachin: Post-match reaction & analysis
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Rafael Nadal beats Pedro Cachin: Post-match reaction & analysis
Maria Sakkari is playing the best tennis of her career
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Maria Sakkari is playing the best tennis of her career
Joao Fonseca found his range too late · Raw talent can't always make up for a lack of experience
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Joao Fonseca found his range too late · Raw talent can't always make up for a lack of experience
Rafael Nadal challenge controversy: Common sense should've prevailed, says Damian
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Rafael Nadal challenge controversy: Common sense should've prevailed, says Damian
Rafael Nadal beats Alex de Minaur: Post-match reaction as Madrid gets one last dance
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Rafael Nadal beats Alex de Minaur: Post-match reaction as Madrid gets one last dance
Pedro Cachin breaks 15-match losing streak at Madrid Open
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Pedro Cachin breaks 15-match losing streak at Madrid Open
Madrid Open: Lack of competitiveness in Nadal win sparks Wild Card debate
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Madrid Open: Lack of competitiveness in Nadal win sparks Wild Card debate
Joao Fonseca is a 'must watch right now' after 'dominant' Madrid Open performance
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Joao Fonseca is a 'must watch right now' after 'dominant' Madrid Open performance
Garbiñe Muguruza: Her record speaks for itself; Hall of Fame beckons
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Garbiñe Muguruza: Her record speaks for itself; Hall of Fame beckons
Emma Raducanu is playing top 20 tennis
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Emma Raducanu is playing top 20 tennis
Iga Swiatek: Does she have a problem against big hitters?
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Iga Swiatek: Does she have a problem against big hitters?
Have Swiatek & Rybakina moved themselves ahead of the WTA field? Has Sabalenka fallen behind?
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Have Swiatek & Rybakina moved themselves ahead of the WTA field? Has Sabalenka fallen behind?
Elena Rybakina: Is she underrated on clay? Also, does she leak sets?
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Elena Rybakina: Is she underrated on clay? Also, does she leak sets?
Casper Ruud breaks barriers; wins Barcelona title: Post-match reaction to win vs Stefanos Tsitsipas
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Casper Ruud breaks barriers; wins Barcelona title: Post-match reaction to win vs Stefanos Tsitsipas
Elena Rybakina beats Marta Kostyuk to take Stuttgart title: Post-match reaction
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Elena Rybakina beats Marta Kostyuk to take Stuttgart title: Post-match reaction
Stuttgart Tennis Grand Prix: Chan & Kudermetova interview after doubles victory
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Stuttgart Tennis Grand Prix: Chan & Kudermetova interview after doubles victory
Elena Rybakina Stuttgart Winner Press Conference after final win vs Marta Kostyuk
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Elena Rybakina Stuttgart Winner Press Conference after final win vs Marta Kostyuk
Marta Kostyuk Stuttgart final press conference after loss to Elena Rybakina
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Marta Kostyuk Stuttgart final press conference after loss to Elena Rybakina
Iga Swiatek Stuttgart Press Conference after loss to Elena Rybakina
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Iga Swiatek Stuttgart Press Conference after loss to Elena Rybakina
Пресс-конференция Елены Рыбакиной в Штутгарте после победы в полуфинале Иги Святек
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Пресс-конференция Елены Рыбакиной в Штутгарте после победы в полуфинале Иги Святек
Elena Rybakina Stuttgart press conference after semi-final win over Iga Swiatek
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Elena Rybakina Stuttgart press conference after semi-final win over Iga Swiatek

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @queent3343
    @queent3343 8 годин тому

    Seems not playing her best got her beat by Gauff in Rome 2024.

    • @TalkingTennisTT
      @TalkingTennisTT 7 годин тому

      Indeed

    • @queent3343
      @queent3343 7 годин тому

      @@TalkingTennisTT Coco played a great last set. I imagine when Badosa gets more match ready after her extended time away from the game things could be different. Brad Gilbert is a great coach for Coco.

    • @TalkingTennisTT
      @TalkingTennisTT 7 годин тому

      @@queent3343 last year Coco was a completely different player

    • @queent3343
      @queent3343 7 годин тому

      @@TalkingTennisTT Yep. It's amazing what hard work, winning a slam, and hiring a great coach can do to a tennis career. Always respect a player that works on getting better.

    • @TalkingTennisTT
      @TalkingTennisTT 7 годин тому

      @@queent3343 :)

  • @queent3343
    @queent3343 8 годин тому

    Guess those tactics didn't work.

  • @kaan5505
    @kaan5505 15 годин тому

    Your Backhand ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @claireritchie9009
    @claireritchie9009 16 годин тому

    I spent longer than I should have trying to tell what tennis player this was.....

  • @theforaster2891
    @theforaster2891 20 годин тому

    Fascinating stuff! Huge respect for someone chasing their dream.

  • @user-ge7zw6mh3h
    @user-ge7zw6mh3h 2 дні тому

    Подари папе 😊.

  • @raoulhery
    @raoulhery 2 дні тому

    the greatest

  • @yogeshgurjar3290
    @yogeshgurjar3290 2 дні тому

    Theim ❤ we love you

  • @wolfgangmarkusgstrein8522
    @wolfgangmarkusgstrein8522 2 дні тому

    !!! ENDLICH !!!

  • @geroldpolster9294
    @geroldpolster9294 2 дні тому

    So schade!!

  • @GVAAcademy_Maus
    @GVAAcademy_Maus 3 дні тому

    Hi, Emma... When is your next game??? 🙃

  • @TennisTracer
    @TennisTracer 3 дні тому

    Giorgi retiring makes me sadder than most other retirements, including the current/pending ones. Partly because I'm more of a WTA fan, and also I'm a fan of her. One of the hardest and most fearsome hitters of the ball that the WTA has seen -- and her tennis kits were always gorgeous. Her peak level was much higher than her peak ranking would suggest, and she was always an X factor name you wouldn't want to see in your draw. I think she had more to give, she just won a title last year. But her lack of development of her serve and net play has held her back forever. I will definitely miss her, and I think the game should always miss a big hitter...especially one so unpredictable. I hope she and Papa Giorgi are enjoying a Malbec somewhere - not least because apparently she hasn't been heard from in a while. The WTA can't reach her! Enigmantic indeed.

  • @iskrafitcheva7524
    @iskrafitcheva7524 3 дні тому

    Happy Life, Dominic!

  • @slinkov.russian
    @slinkov.russian 3 дні тому

    Wish you good luck in your next life’s chapter

  • @chengone6480
    @chengone6480 3 дні тому

    😢

  • @johndevadas1933
    @johndevadas1933 3 дні тому

    Sad to see him go😢

  • @aldo.delaguila
    @aldo.delaguila 4 дні тому

    The strings doesn't sound so good man, I think you should consider changing them! Great review and beautiful shoes btw, f love them.

    • @TalkingTennisTT
      @TalkingTennisTT 3 дні тому

      Thanks Aldo - much appreciated. Can you hit subscribe on our channel? Thanks

  • @GhostofGerulaitis
    @GhostofGerulaitis 4 дні тому

    This was a fantastic interview! I cant wait to read the book. Vitas loved Rome, by the way. From what I've read, he really appreciated that whole "la dolce vita" sentiment in Italy. I think the bit of the conversation about the "homogenous" quality of today's tennis is a good one. That probably deserves it's own separate episode. I have mixed feelings on the matter, myself. Mr. Cripps made a good argument about the downsides of advanced string technology. On the other hand, would we get 14 FO's from topspin-heavy Rafa? I think there are trade-offs with everthing, no? John is right, also, about Monica Seles 1992. She was unstoppable. God, I'm exceedingly jealous Mr. Cripps saw it live. I love this stuff. Definitely gonna get the book. Mr. Cripps, if you see this, thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Great fun.

    • @markcripps1819
      @markcripps1819 3 дні тому

      Thanks very much, GoG :) The book can be found on the link John provided above. It's also available at other sites including the wonderful Tennis Gallery in Wimbledon, SW London. I have a photo, taken back in '92, of Vitas playing in the Over35s at Rome on the next court over from Guillermo Vilas on the near court. Wonderful memories. If you find me elsewhere on social media, I'd be happy to copy you in on that photo (I can't post it on here). Thanks again, Mark :)

  • @daver8253
    @daver8253 4 дні тому

    What a shame, she was a talented player, so sorry she hasnt let people know she was retiring so we can thank her properly.

  • @markcripps1819
    @markcripps1819 4 дні тому

    A big thank you to John Silk for putting this interview together. I really appreciate the support.

    • @TalkingTennisTT
      @TalkingTennisTT 4 дні тому

      Hey Mark… totally worth it… and we will speak again post-Wimbledon :)

  • @kuab1313
    @kuab1313 6 днів тому

    Hurkacz already ended Federer's career on grass, it'd be interesting if he beats Nadal on clay too.

  • @Irishb0y
    @Irishb0y 6 днів тому

    This guy presenter is annoying, keep emphasizing how impressive Coco Gauff has been this year, glad Damian shut him off period 😂

  • @Crenboogie
    @Crenboogie 7 днів тому

    La monf!

  • @katrina854
    @katrina854 7 днів тому

    haha, yes, I came to listen to you 2 days after the match. still very enjoyable

  • @emmanuelnwaneri3261
    @emmanuelnwaneri3261 8 днів тому

    This debate about Big 3 is kinda unfair to Coco. She has been edited out of the Big 3 despite fact that she has been #3 in the world since August, 2023. Yeah she hasn't won anything big (except ASB Classic in NZ) since USO, but the season is still young guys. Poor Coco

    • @elwiraludwikowska9576
      @elwiraludwikowska9576 7 днів тому

      And whose fault is that? Coco simply sticks out of the top 3. She does not have the consistency.

    • @Mysicalgreenunicorn03
      @Mysicalgreenunicorn03 7 днів тому

      . She will get back there and I think in Rome

    • @arwena1659
      @arwena1659 7 днів тому

      She has no win against top20 player this year. It's hard to put her next to big 3 after seeing what matches Iga, Aryna and Ryba already played against each other.

    • @Irishb0y
      @Irishb0y 6 днів тому

      @@arwena1659THIS!!!

  • @user-im6ob9fc1m
    @user-im6ob9fc1m 8 днів тому

    1GA 🤣🏆

  • @omnoir
    @omnoir 9 днів тому

    Iga is a Boss.

  • @PAPhee
    @PAPhee 9 днів тому

    JAZDA IGA!!! 🇵🇱 You are so Beautiful and Happy in Madrid...reaching for the stars! See you in Rome Champ!

  • @PeterMaier-jo6zj
    @PeterMaier-jo6zj 9 днів тому

    wo sind denn die ganzen verliebten Kerber-Fans abgeblieben? Selbst die glauben wohl nicht mehr an ein gelungenes Comeback ihrer "großen Kämpferin".

  • @GhostofGerulaitis
    @GhostofGerulaitis 9 днів тому

    It's so sad to see what's happening to Iga. I just hope she can keep it close in her inevitable loss to Saba today.

  • @user-cp4xm9mz2m
    @user-cp4xm9mz2m 9 днів тому

    Classy women style

  • @zdeneksibrava5095
    @zdeneksibrava5095 9 днів тому

    Wish next success,, hodně štěstí,,,,