Serena Pregnant

[desert heat]

Congratulations, Serena! May all your wishes for your little girl come true, including following your footsteps to become another great champion.

can't think of a lot of top level pro tennis players, that had kids that followed in their footsteps.

if graf and agassi's kids can't do it, there must be a lot more than good genes needed.

 

[ill]

It's a girl. If she takes up tennis, the pressure on her will be unreal.

You are thinking waaaaaaaay out there. Does anyone follow Agassi and Graf's kid and give updates on his progress? I don't think there is any kind of pressure on these kids to be their parents.

 

[ill]

can't think of a lot of top level pro tennis players, that had kids that followed in their footsteps.

if graf and agassi's kids can't do it, there must be a lot more than good genes needed.

Damn, ninja'd

 

[Old Lion]

Professional tennis these days is mostly based on who wants it most. Talent really is not that big a factor anymore. Training and practice is.

 

[desert heat]

Professional tennis these days is mostly based on who wants it most. Talent really is not that big a factor anymore. Training and practice is.

correction, all of the above are needed, along with some luck.

 

[desert heat]

You are thinking waaaaaaaay out there. Does anyone follow Agassi and Graf's kid and give updates on his progress? I don't think there is any kind of pressure on these kids to be their parents.

they have no interest in tennis. they are already multi multi millionaires. and they watch their dad limping around.

 

[nuraman00]

It's a girl. If she takes up tennis, the pressure on her will be unreal.

I think the pressure would have great regardless of the gender, as long as the kid took up tennis.

Same with any of Federer's kids. If any of them take up tennis, the pressure will be there.

But yes, congrats Serena. Glad everyone seems healthy and safe.

 

[nuraman00]

can't think of a lot of top level pro tennis players, that had kids that followed in their footsteps.

if graf and agassi's kids can't do it, there must be a lot more than good genes needed.

Did the kids play tennis, and if so, up to what level?

There probably isn't much pressure while in elementary school. But once they get to about middle school age, if they're still into the sport, then it starts.

 

[nuraman00]

they have no interest in tennis. they are already multi multi millionaires. and they watch their dad limping around.

That's what I thought.

Even when the kids were little, I never heard they were even interested in tennis.

Taylor Dent started in a commercial in which he played tennis against Agassi and Graf's kid. But that was an actor, not even their real kid.


The actor seemed more interested in tennis then their real kids.

 

[desert heat]

That's what I thought.

Even when the kids were little, I never heard they were even interested in tennis.

Taylor Dent started in a commercial in which he played tennis against Agassi and Graf's kid. But that was an actor, not even their real kid.


The actor seemed more interested in tennis then their real kids.

kind of amazing to have such iconic parents yet have no interest in following in their footsteps. i learned tennis on my own, in a small town where very little tennis existed. what i wouldn't have done to have parents with tennis skills like agassi and graf.

 

[desert heat]

That's what I thought.

Even when the kids were little, I never heard they were even interested in tennis.

Taylor Dent started in a commercial in which he played tennis against Agassi and Graf's kid. But that was an actor, not even their real kid.


The actor seemed more interested in tennis then their real kids.

taylors one of the few 2nd generation pro's, son of phil, that i can think of that had a fairly decent career. loved that serve and volley game.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

reports that Serena is in labor

Gross.

 

[nuraman00]

taylors one of the few 2nd generation pro's, son of phil, that i can think of that had a fairly decent career. loved that serve and volley game.

Is there a classic match you think I can find on YouTube or somewhere?

I remember reading the name at the time, but don't think I paid too much attention.

Fish vs. Dent would have been fun.

 

[desert heat]

Is there a classic match you think I can find on YouTube or somewhere?

I remember reading the name at the time, but don't think I paid too much attention.

Fish vs. Dent would have been fun.

injuries hampered him. he could hit 150 mph serves.

Dent won ATP titles in Newport (2002), Bangkok (2003), Memphis (2003), and Moscow (2003), and reached the finals of three other events on tour. His victory in Memphis is still often referred to as his most impressive victory, as he beat future World No. 1 Andy Roddick in the final.

In 2006 Dent did not play many competitive matches, due to a recurring back and groin problem. Dent had back surgery on March 19, 2007.

 

[desert heat]

phil dent lost to connors in the 74 AO.

 

[Vegas]

Tennis star Serena Williams introduced the world to her newborn daughter, and revealed her name, on Wednesday morning with posts on her various social media accounts.

Named Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., after her father and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, she was born on Sept. 1 and reportedly weighed in at 6 pounds, 14 ounces.

Serena Williams shares first pictures and reveals name of newborn daughter

 

[nuraman00]

Tennis star Serena Williams introduced the world to her newborn daughter, and revealed her name, on Wednesday morning with posts on her various social media accounts.

Named Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., after her father and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, she was born on Sept. 1 and reportedly weighed in at 6 pounds, 14 ounces.

Serena Williams shares first pictures and reveals name of newborn daughter

Congrats to her.

Can you think of anyone else whose first name was that of the cross-gender parent?

I can think of middle name examples (especially with those honoring an uncle/aunt/grandparent), but I can't think of any first name examples.

Instagram is blocked for me right now, I'll look at the baby pics when I get home.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Precious little baby.

Adorable.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Unaware there was a tennis forum until today.....I learned something.

 

[nuraman00]

Unaware there was a tennis forum until today.....I learned something.

Will you be joining us in discussions about the majors, when they occur?