tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post4624696444739154783..comments2023-11-02T03:56:06.817-04:00Comments on FeinsteinOnTheBrink: Flawed Tennis Ranking System Reaction Boosts My CaseJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418812412651310398noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-75784679343019338082009-08-05T04:46:28.479-04:002009-08-05T04:46:28.479-04:00This wouldn't be a problem if the A-list playe...This wouldn't be a problem if the A-list players had been actively supporting the sport by showing up at the non-slam tournaments. They didn't do that, often pulling out at the last minute after ad campaigns touted their participation--that hacks off the fans and really turns off local coverage of the sport, too. The rating system was changed to encourage participation. It should not have been necessary as any thinking person understands that interest in tennis has been dropping off and that one of the best ways to rekindle interest is in having the star players show up in local events. <br /><br />Yes, the rating system should be canned because it is now seen as a joke but good luck in finding "ways to get stars to play more often..." Watch tennis continue its downward slide.alncnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-46610781738076874482009-08-05T04:46:08.065-04:002009-08-05T04:46:08.065-04:00huge sports fan here, and I'd honestly never h...huge sports fan here, and I'd honestly never heard of this #1 women's player.chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-90746089821063205602009-08-05T04:45:48.178-04:002009-08-05T04:45:48.178-04:00Sounds like you think the leadership in the game i...Sounds like you think the leadership in the game is too inbred in their thinking?<br /><br />How was the WTA guy that just left for the PAC10 Commissioner job? He got painted as an outside the box thinker...maybe they will miss him. Or maybe thats not what he is, which would fit the PAC10 fine.Tim Bnoreply@blogger.com