Awesome footage. With the gray Har-Tru courts, Borg and Laver’s bright red shirts, and their opponents in blue shirts-this appears to be the genesis of the Laver Cup “look”.
Yet another gem. Jimmy sure changed his tune about doubles.This was the last US Open that he played doubles, and won it. Actually, it was pretty much the 76 US Open when he stopped playing doubles on the tour. He played a couple times over the rest of his career, but never regularly again. Bill Talbert did color throughout the 75 tournament. I think he's pretty good.
Surprised no one mentioned so here we go. Peter is the bro of Mike Fishbach, who would land in tennis lore 2 years later at this same Open with a very unique racket.
@@roberthale2268 not so. There was Vilas, Borg, even Laver played with severe topspin to make up for his short stature- it allowed weaker or shorter players to keep players back in the back court. Borg was not of the Us,neither was Laver. The networks supported US stars like connotes , Evert who hit the ball flat at Open our national slam. The commentators used every opportunity to slam Laver and Borg as doubles players although they won and had lead the entire first set. In other words the topspin helped them to win while commentators disparaged their play with “ that’s a terrible doubles play, you hit down the center and as you close you hit angled volleys.” That serve by Borg was hit so shallow in service box- what he didn’t realize was that due to topspin while the players waited for the ball to dip after bouncing with topspin had same effect as a serve hit deep in the service box. Their comments were not due to an understanding of tennis.they looked to disparage Laver for his age “ do you think he will last playing that much at his age ? He won grand slam just 6 yrs before so I think so. He won this match. Nationalism mixed with ignorance of topspin effects when topspin was played by almost every clay court player at the time. These commentators were supposed to be experts in their field in order to commentate . Nationalism, impartial critiques. Funny how they never disparaged the American players play even though they were behind in the score and lost.
Awesome footage. With the gray Har-Tru courts, Borg and Laver’s bright red shirts, and their opponents in blue shirts-this appears to be the genesis of the Laver Cup “look”.
Historical footage ! The best player of the pre-modern era with the inventor of modern tennis playing together !
Unreal find. Thanks!
Wow.
Priceless upload
Amazing you found this match! Thanks.
Excellent post. Love to see these old-time matches. Reveals the roots of today's game.
Many thanks for this!!!
Dream to see the entire match!
Great! This is something astonishing! So rare! Thank you so mutch!
🙏🙏🙏
Peter Fishback later used the infamous “Spaghetti Racket” 😈
No, the brother
Thx. You're the best tennis pro history. I live for these.
what a logo!!!
@@fplat gracias
More to come!
Amazing footage - Thank you! There is one match I have never seen any clips from - 1980 McEnroe/Lendl US Open QF. Would love to see some of that!
Fishbach playing with the Red Head. I didn't realize that it was out in '75. I superior racquet IMO to the woodies. Great watch.
Yet another gem. Jimmy sure changed his tune about doubles.This was the last US Open that he played doubles, and won it. Actually, it was pretty much the 76 US Open when he stopped playing doubles on the tour. He played a couple times over the rest of his career, but never regularly again.
Bill Talbert did color throughout the 75 tournament. I think he's pretty good.
That's some backhand overhead from Fishbach
Surprised no one mentioned so here we go. Peter is the bro of Mike Fishbach, who would land in tennis lore 2 years later at this same Open with a very unique racket.
Spaghetti
Fagel had the best forehand of the four. Nobody realizes just how bad Bjorn’s volley was.
I think Connors is commenting here, he won this doubles competition this year with Nastase
"Over $300K in prize money" "ever think that day would come Bill?"😂🤔
Is it me or does Jimmy's voice sound a little like Andre Agassis voice?
And no fist-bumping or hand-slapping after every point 🙂.
The truth be told; Doubles is more entertaining than singles tennis.
The announcers don’t understand topspin and are negative toward Laver and especially Borg who wins.
It was not that well understood in 75.
@@roberthale2268 not so. There was Vilas, Borg, even Laver played with severe topspin to make up for his short stature- it allowed weaker or shorter players to keep players back in the back court. Borg was not of the Us,neither was Laver. The networks supported US stars like connotes , Evert who hit the ball flat at Open our national slam. The commentators used every opportunity to slam Laver and Borg as doubles players although they won and had lead the entire first set. In other words the topspin helped them to win while commentators disparaged their play with “ that’s a terrible doubles play, you hit down the center and as you close you hit angled volleys.” That serve by Borg was hit so shallow in service box- what he didn’t realize was that due to topspin while the players waited for the ball to dip after bouncing with topspin had same effect as a serve hit deep in the service box. Their comments were not due to an understanding of tennis.they looked to disparage Laver for his age “ do you think he will last playing that much at his age ? He won grand slam just 6 yrs before so I think so. He won this match. Nationalism mixed with ignorance of topspin effects when topspin was played by almost every clay court player at the time. These commentators were supposed to be experts in their field in order to commentate . Nationalism, impartial critiques. Funny how they never disparaged the American players play even though they were behind in the score and lost.