I used to tape the Agassi matches I was unable to watch live. I distinctly remember taping the 1989 Italian Open final between Agassi and Alberto Mancini. Got off work at 11 and went home to watch a great five setter. Didn't go to sleep till about 4AM.
Agassi revealed one of the reasons for his success against Becker a few years ago. He said he'd noticed that when he was about to start his service motion, Becker would stick his tongue out at where he was going to serve. It really spooked Becker and he thought Agassi could read his mind.
@@GhostYT_lat And it's also been confirmed it's BS. Agassi probably knew it himself, he wrote about this in his Autobiographie and maybe thought "well, that's totally stupid but let's see how many buy it nonetheless".
It is incredible that no one around Becker (especially his coach Gunther Bosch or his business manager Ion Tiriac) ever told Becker to stop sticking his tongue out when hitting a serve and thereby telegraphing which direction he was hitting the serve! After Agassi and Becker retired from pro tennis, they had dinner together one time and Agassi told Becker that that is why Agassi was so successful returning Becker's serve!
Who's looking at a tennis players tongue unless you're gay... Come on now people this is bunk and Agassi made it up to make his boring autobiography less BORING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@v4v819. It would not be the least bit surprising if Agassi did spot Becker accidentally giving away the direction he was planning to hit a serve because Becker DID extend his tongue out of his mouth as he hit a serve! So Agassi was probably being truthful in revealing that observation to Becker when they went out to dinner after Becker had retired from the men's pro tennis tour!
About racquets evolution given that champ like Becker n' Agassi played whole career with metallic racquets each of 'em had been dealing with an historical change. Swerve from wooden racquets they learnt play with 4 a completely different type might have been shocking nonetheless these champions managed 2 do their best, each developing their own new style so was not unusual to see players with odd but creative techniques. That's what makes 80 n' 90's Tennis so unique I think n' I love it. Thanq ♤♡◇♧
Becker won this match. It's footage from the 1988 Indian Wells tournament and pretty rare. Becker would then go on to beat Agassi again in a tough 5 setter in the 1989 Davis Cup and then a subsequent destruction of the 19 year old in a Round Robin match at that year's end at the Masters. So basically Becker handled Agassi from 1988 to 1989 when he was at his absolute prime and peak. Agassi was in his prime but not yet at his peak. Agassi then defeated Becker in the 1990 Indian Wells tourno and never looked back!
@@svenner80 The 80s and 90s served up(no pun intended!) several teenage first time grand slam winners(Wilander,Becker,Edberg and Sampras). Agassi could have joined them in 1988....but was stopped by Wilander at the French and Lendl at the US Open semi finals respectively. The above clip with Becker and Agassi highlights the difference between now and then. Edberg,Mac,Sampras and Becker did not hesitate to come to the net. It was instinctive. In contrast, the big 3 of the last 20 years are reluctant adventurers to the net at best. They have/had perfunctory skills when volleying with Fed being the most accomplished among these 3. But Fed never was a spontaneous serve and volleyer. That much is evident whether you watch footage from 1998(Fed's debut on the tour).....all the way through until his retirement in 2021. But as this clip shows......volleying is an art form as exemplified: @0.06 And this instinctive calibre of volleying has not been seen on the men's tour since Sampras's retirement in 2002.
@@telmolicious It's true to a certain point......that Fed was serve and volleying in the 1999-2003-04 period. But he volleyed in the same manner that other baseliners like Borg,Connors,Wilander and Lendl serve and volleyed at Wimby.......which was to mix and match. Proof is in that very match between Fed and Sampras. Sampras came in behind both 1st and 2nd serves from the 1st point to the last in that contest. Fed on the other hand, stayed back on his 2nd serve......revealing his true baselining instincts. The real difference is that the elite baseliners of the previous generation(Lendl,Connors,Borg ,Wilander,Agassi,Chang) all faced the creme' de la creme of serve and volley talent on the grass at Wimby in the 1980-1999 period(namely- Mac,Becker,Edberg,Sampras and even Cash). Agassi was the one baseliner to win from said baseline, in 1992 at the all england club. Fed on the other hand, only had had Hewiit ,Roddick and Nadal(and later Djokovic and Murray) as his principal grass court opponents- all baseliners. That's the real difference. That one match with Pete(who was well past his best by 2001), was Fed's only experience of playing an elite serve and volleyer at Wimby(Henman and Phillpoussis don't count- not by a long shot). That's why Fed does not qualify for the GOAT in my view.....not because of his own undoubted abilities.......but because of the dearth of serve and volleying talent contesting him throughout the 2000s and beyond.
I enjoy tennis more now that players don’t come to the net so much like they did years ago. If the players of old who used to come to the net a lot tried that against today’s power players, they would quickly learn to stop doing that.
A naïve comment - the technology has completely changed the game - the courts are slower on all surfaces, the new string technology gives such grip and traction for ultimate topspin (let alone the lessened pressure in the balls), it has actually become a slower game of power attrition from the back of the court - everyone plays the same game. This is why the big 3 have never been challenged, as no one is bringing anything new to the game. When players came to the net on faster surfaces time was taken away from the opponent - reaction time had to be faster. Completely different era but far less interesting today. Amazing athleticism today but the tennis has become boring.
The footwork of tennis players are amazing I keep watching their feet lol idk what going on in game but Jesus, they don’t ever over extend their legs they move around like cats is how I see it
I remember Agassi quitting on a set when he was just down 2 service breaks. But once he shaved the hair and Steffi showed him how to be a winner, he finally made it.
His hair had nothing to do with it. He was successful prior to cutting his hair winning Wimbledon in '92 and the U.S. Open in '94 when his hair was long, with the help of a glued-on hair piece... He went on to higher level beginning in 1995. He simply matured under good coaching It was finally his time. Hair....really? That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. You are a very silly homo sapien.
It’s 88, as Agassi is wearing the denim shorts and solid white shirt. In 90, he wore black shorts and a white shirt with black and pink. He’s also hitting with the Prince Graphite Pro. Beginning in 89, he used a Donnay racket.
Agassi played Nadal and Federer in the early 00s. Yet Becker attacks Agassi more from the net in just this short 6 minute clip than Nadal or Federer did in several matches(against Agassi). Nadal,Novak and Fed would never have dominated as much as they have done........had they played in the late 80s or very early 90s.
His book is what really won me over. I was always indifferent to Agassi until I read the book. It would have never occured to me that he was not only humble, but an nervous wreck as well! I hope his life has turned out well, it seems that way, watching him now!
to have that coordination you have to be an athlete, and he also had a lot of strength in his legs and arms...he is one of the few who in his shots had no power limit, if he wanted to shoot a forehand serve
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I used to tape the Agassi matches I was unable to watch live. I distinctly remember taping the 1989 Italian Open final between Agassi and Alberto Mancini. Got off work at 11 and went home to watch a great five setter. Didn't go to sleep till about 4AM.
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Agassi revealed one of the reasons for his success against Becker a few years ago. He said he'd noticed that when he was about to start his service motion, Becker would stick his tongue out at where he was going to serve. It really spooked Becker and he thought Agassi could read his mind.
Yes, we all know. It's in every RUclips comment section.
@@GhostYT_lat And it's also been confirmed it's BS.
Agassi probably knew it himself, he wrote about this in his Autobiographie and maybe thought "well, that's totally stupid but let's see how many buy it nonetheless".
@@svenner80 who's confirming it? Some goofy doofus named Svenner?
@@malikevans2615 Exactly, genius.
I don't buy that story. Seems indeed total B.S.
It is incredible that no one around Becker (especially his coach Gunther Bosch or his business manager Ion Tiriac) ever told Becker to stop sticking his tongue out when hitting a serve and thereby telegraphing which direction he was hitting the serve! After Agassi and Becker retired from pro tennis, they had dinner together one time and Agassi told Becker that that is why Agassi was so successful returning Becker's serve!
No less incredible that his cat 🐱 (Mr Tibblestein) also said nothing, conspiration of voices, no doubt
Yes I have come from that Short tll
The world could see Boris sticking out his tongue. Nobody knew that told the direction of Becker’s serve except Agassi. Very clever by Agassi.
Who's looking at a tennis players tongue unless you're gay... Come on now people this is bunk and Agassi made it up to make his boring autobiography less BORING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tennis was much more enjoyable when jorts and mullets were still a thing.
There will never be another tennis personality like Agassi.
You just can't expect to get away with half court approach shots!
Yup
Becker played brainless , otherwise he would win more than 10 Grand Slams
@v4v819. It would not be the least bit surprising if Agassi did spot Becker accidentally giving away the direction he was planning to hit a serve because Becker DID extend his tongue out of his mouth as he hit a serve! So Agassi was probably being truthful in revealing that observation to Becker when they went out to dinner after Becker had retired from the men's pro tennis tour!
About racquets evolution given that champ like Becker n' Agassi played whole career with metallic racquets each of 'em had been dealing with an historical change. Swerve from wooden racquets they learnt play with 4 a completely different type might have been shocking nonetheless these champions managed 2 do their best, each developing their own new style so was not unusual to see players with odd but creative techniques. That's what makes 80 n' 90's Tennis so unique I think n' I love it. Thanq ♤♡◇♧
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So unbelievable!!
Becker won this match.
It's footage from the 1988 Indian Wells tournament and pretty rare.
Becker would then go on to beat Agassi again in a tough 5 setter in the 1989 Davis Cup and then a subsequent destruction of the 19 year old in a Round Robin match at that year's end at the Masters.
So basically Becker handled Agassi from 1988 to 1989 when he was at his absolute prime and peak.
Agassi was in his prime but not yet at his peak.
Agassi then defeated Becker in the 1990 Indian Wells tourno and never looked back!
Good research. How young they both were. Agassi just to become 18, Becker 20.
@@svenner80
The 80s and 90s served up(no pun intended!) several teenage first time grand slam winners(Wilander,Becker,Edberg and Sampras).
Agassi could have joined them in 1988....but was stopped by Wilander at the French and Lendl at the US Open semi finals respectively.
The above clip with Becker and Agassi highlights the difference between now and then.
Edberg,Mac,Sampras and Becker did not hesitate to come to the net.
It was instinctive.
In contrast, the big 3 of the last 20 years are reluctant adventurers to the net at best.
They have/had perfunctory skills when volleying with Fed being the most accomplished among these 3.
But Fed never was a spontaneous serve and volleyer.
That much is evident whether you watch footage from 1998(Fed's debut on the tour).....all the way through until his retirement in 2021.
But as this clip shows......volleying is an art form as exemplified:
@0.06
And this instinctive calibre of volleying has not been seen on the men's tour since Sampras's retirement in 2002.
So which means Agassi got to know 'the Boris tongue hack' after 1989!
@@birdoffire983And Chang.
Fed used to serve and volley early on at Wimbledon.
Watch him vs Sampras.
@@telmolicious
It's true to a certain point......that Fed was serve and volleying in the 1999-2003-04 period.
But he volleyed in the same manner that other baseliners like Borg,Connors,Wilander and Lendl serve and volleyed at Wimby.......which was to mix and match.
Proof is in that very match between Fed and Sampras.
Sampras came in behind both 1st and 2nd serves from the 1st point to the last in that contest.
Fed on the other hand, stayed back on his 2nd serve......revealing his true baselining instincts.
The real difference is that the elite baseliners of the previous generation(Lendl,Connors,Borg ,Wilander,Agassi,Chang) all faced the creme' de la creme of serve and volley talent on the grass at Wimby in the 1980-1999 period(namely- Mac,Becker,Edberg,Sampras and even Cash).
Agassi was the one baseliner to win from said baseline, in 1992 at the all england club.
Fed on the other hand, only had had Hewiit ,Roddick and Nadal(and later Djokovic and Murray) as his principal grass court opponents- all baseliners.
That's the real difference.
That one match with Pete(who was well past his best by 2001), was Fed's only experience of playing an elite serve and volleyer at Wimby(Henman and Phillpoussis don't count- not by a long shot).
That's why Fed does not qualify for the GOAT in my view.....not because of his own undoubted abilities.......but because of the dearth of serve and volleying talent contesting him throughout the 2000s and beyond.
I enjoy tennis more now that players don’t come to the net so much like they did years ago. If the players of old who used to come to the net a lot tried that against today’s power players, they would quickly learn to stop doing that.
A naïve comment - the technology has completely changed the game - the courts are slower on all surfaces, the new string technology gives such grip and traction for ultimate topspin (let alone the lessened pressure in the balls), it has actually become a slower game of power attrition from the back of the court - everyone plays the same game. This is why the big 3 have never been challenged, as no one is bringing anything new to the game. When players came to the net on faster surfaces time was taken away from the opponent - reaction time had to be faster. Completely different era but far less interesting today. Amazing athleticism today but the tennis has become boring.
The footwork of tennis players are amazing I keep watching their feet lol idk what going on in game but Jesus, they don’t ever over extend their legs they move around like cats is how I see it
Bjorn Borg to Andre Agassi, to Rafa Nadal and then Novak Djokovic.
hehe the beginning of the end of "serve-and-volley"
Serve and volley Becker forever
LOL, priceless
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I remember Agassi quitting on a set when he was just down 2 service breaks. But once he shaved the hair and Steffi showed him how to be a winner, he finally made it.
His hair had nothing to do with it.
He was successful prior to cutting his hair winning Wimbledon in '92 and the U.S. Open in '94 when his hair was long, with the help of a glued-on hair piece...
He went on to higher level beginning in 1995. He simply matured under good coaching
It was finally his time.
Hair....really?
That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. You are a very silly homo sapien.
Both Becker and Agassi played beautiful tennis.
Crazy how the pace has forwarded. Games in this days are extremely faster than what we see.
cars to...
Agassi lost this match.
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No, it’s 1990, he won this year semi.
It’s 88, as Agassi is wearing the denim shorts and solid white shirt. In 90, he wore black shorts and a white shirt with black and pink. He’s also hitting with the Prince Graphite Pro. Beginning in 89, he used a Donnay racket.
@@jeffvanmeter1330 agree.rushed to answer.Agassi fan)
@@sergeybeliy4516 From 1982 to 1992, I lived, breathed, ate and slept tennis. It was quite sad, actually.
Agassi played Nadal and Federer in the early 00s.
Yet Becker attacks Agassi more from the net in just this short 6 minute clip than Nadal or Federer did in several matches(against Agassi).
Nadal,Novak and Fed would never have dominated as much as they have done........had they played in the late 80s or very early 90s.
SLIM BOYS THEN
Becker won the match
compare to today´s tennis is like they are playing in slow motion
Very odd title for this video. Becker wins many points and eventually wins the match. Thumbs down.
Tongue reader
Dès le début Agassi posait déjà des problèmes à Boris
boris becker overrated,
Thank you for your story. Thank you so much!
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Imagine playing as well as Agassi, while in constant fear that your wig would come off. Heroism comes in many shapes and sizes!
His book is what really won me over. I was always indifferent to Agassi until I read the book. It would have never occured to me that he was not only humble, but an nervous wreck as well! I hope his life has turned out well, it seems that way, watching him now!
Andre was never a athlete,but he had talent beyond believe
to have that coordination you have to be an athlete, and he also had a lot of strength in his legs and arms...he is one of the few who in his shots had no power limit, if he wanted to shoot a forehand serve
Agassi was a 17 year old kid at this time!
At least from the mid 90s he was in great physical shape by working with Gil Reyes.
was Andre un drags by then already, was not clear from his book, what kind of substance ?
Meth is a hellavu drug.
Please re upload with the correct playback speed.....
Becker was over rated
his six slams would disagree with you. especially his two slams on medium slow rebound ace
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