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• Have just caught up with this thread. I agree with all your points, Jean. But it's typical that the commentators have an exhaulted opinion of themselves and, typically, can be dismissive. As for SS, she does witter on, although as I've avoided AM's matches I can't comment on her view of him. As for continued references to AM especially by Petch I could happily drown them both:-). - By Liz August 20, 2009 at 06:52:32 PM
  • Re(1): Have just caught up with this thread. I agree with all your points, Jean. But it's typical that the commentators have an exhaulted opinion of themselves and, typically, can be dismissive. As for SS, she does witter on, although as I've avoided AM's matches I can't comment on her view of him. As for continued references to AM especially by Petch I could happily drown them both:-). - By Tim August 21, 2009 at 11:16:30 PM
    • Welcome to the board "Tim" - whoever you are! :-) Yes, of course Andy M is hugely successful and likely to win at least one Slam, but that doesn't mean everyone will automatically enjoy watching him play. I'm sorry, but he just doesn't do it for me - I dislike his negative body language, his poor sportsmanship and his too often boring defensive style of play. As I've said before I'll support him when (if!) he plays for GB, but not when he's on the Tour and against players I prefer watching! - By Jean August 22, 2009 at 09:17:43 AM
• I agree they are a lot easier now with the changes they've made but they are still tough draws (the first 3 rounds of a slam are usually easy for the top seeds). Not sure about the points though. On another subject I cant stand Sam Smith's commentary: she babbles all the time; why use 20 words to say somthing when 200 will do! I have to turn the sound down now when she's on. - By Shirley August 19, 2009 at 07:11:25 AM
  • I'm with you Shirley - it's almost as though she's trying to show off all her knowledge about the players! Maybe we should all email Sky Sports and complain, though I doubt it would make any difference ... :-( - By Jean August 19, 2009 at 08:44:36 AM
    • I intend to email them re SS. I did last week about Dan Lobb calling Peter Fleming 'Pete' on occasioin which he 'Peter' didn't look too pleased about but of course they didn't read that out. I thought Mark P was very dismissive of your question which was a good one! - By Shirley August 19, 2009 at 02:34:46 PM
• Jean - I'd like to know a little bit more, like, when was your question heard, and where? Radio? Television? My view is that of course the Masters have been devalued. - By Linda August 18, 2009 at 05:40:20 PM
  • I emailed Sky Sports and it was read out towards the end of yesterday's coverage from Cincy. Mark Petchey pretty much poo-pooed the suggestion, saying they're still tough to win ... - By Jean August 18, 2009 at 07:56:35 PM