Krickstein is a walking injury. At some point you wonder if his body knows to give out during stressful times because the mind can’t take the pressure. He was an underachiever. Had a big forehand. Good hardcourt and American clay court player that just couldn’t stay consistently in the top 20.
31:30 an old sneaky coaches trick. Talk loudly to someone next to you in your box but have it meant for your player. Like “he’s just not playing his game right now.” Which means you’re getting off your game plan. Or “he’s really rolling the backhand”. Which means flatten out your shots. I wouldn’t put it past him. Depends how far away you are and whether the umpire would take notice.
The Marathon Man", Aaron Krickstein could have gone further in his career, good tennis player, ex cup davis us member sometime. His shortcoming was always the net.
the slams in that era was shared evenly year to year between maybe 4 or 5 players like samras' last major win was wimbledon 1994 and his next would be wimbledon 1995 in the last 10 years you have had two dominant players winning everything : Federer and Novak, with Nadal DOMINATING on on a particular surface which has made the game and results inevitable and predicable: ....
The standardisation if the surfaces has taken variety out of the game. In those days, there much more of a division between fast court players and clay courters.
Probably cost him a few majors, maybe even his first, because Agassi played some of the best tennis of his career in Melbourne. He was razor sharp here. I honestly thought he was going to dominate mens tennis after this win, and had gotten over the hump that was Pete Sampras. Never happened, although he still had an awesome career. Still my favorite tennis player ever. As crazy as it sounds, I still really miss those days, and watching him play. He was showtime.
Fun fact Krickstein won his first atp event aged 16. I also had Agassis yellow head radical , got it as a 16yr old in 1995 had it until.early 2000s when i cracked it
Cool story. I have Agassi's lime green shirt from the 90 US Open, and the purple shirt from the 91 French. I also had those killer whale looking black leather top sneakers he wore for a bit as well. To this day they are the coolest looking tennis shoe ive seen. Looking back, it was beyond obnoxious to wear those shirts while playing at home with my buddies lol.
I remember him winning a tournament in Boston against Jose Clerc in 1984, and it being so newsworthy how he was just 16. Oh, he’s going to become the greatest of all time! Of course, it turned out he was just more geared to being a great junior than a senior. He was never that bad, and had a terrific forehand, but he seldom beat the good ones who came out in the 80s like Edberg and Becker, etc.
Aaron Krickstein, greatest forehand in tennis history....at 3.48 and 55.07 is his real forehand....agassi's a good guy he came to see Aaron at the end to show his support
@@vinceventura2393who are they? Gee! We never heard of them? How about Krick is one of the players who started hitting with a western forehand and guys like Andre copy that style with a semi western forehand.
Back in the 90s 27 was considered old, and Novak is 37 and still playing high level tennis, gee! I wonder if modern tennis players are juicing up to be able to play tennis at such a high level? Just listen to how surprised the announcers talk back then about 27 being old in tennis! It’s ridiculous to think 27 is old for a tennis player to compete, when in today’s game there are players in their mid 30s playing tennis!
Krickstein was a fine player, got some good results. Shame about the injuries including being crushed by a taxi against a car which set back his career.
Krick was an amazing talented player and Fred was hating on Krick the entire match. Fred was one of the worst tennis commentators ever in the history of the game of tennis!
Aaron Krickstein was a douchebag when I met him, so I never liked him much. That being said, for a guy who was kind of a journeyman, he had some decent results as a pro. 27-8 in five ste matches is absolutely incredible as well.
@D G Lol for an autograph. At the 91 or 92 US Pro Indoor at the old Spectrum in Philly. My best friend and I helped set up shirts for the head pro at my club, who rented a space to vend there, and when done we could go watch the players practice the morning before their matches. We were literally the only ones in the seats. We sat right by the court exit, and after Krickstein was done, and was walking off, we asked for his autograph. He sluffed us off saying he had to see the trainer. He wasnt limping or anything, and it was two measly signatures. The next guy practicing was a young Pete Sampras. When he finished, we asked him to sign and he was very gracious. While he was penning away, we asked him who he played that night. He said Krickstein. To which, I stated he was a dick and wouldnt sign for the only two kids that wanted his autograph. Pete started laughing. We said good luck. That night they play, and Krickstein is kicking Petes butt. He even had him down match points. My buddy and I were the only ones yelling really, but we wanted Pete to win. He ended up beating him, and winning the tournament. After, we ran down to the railing, and he signed an ATP tour hat for me, and I told him how glad I was that he beat Krick the Dick. True story. Sorry for rambling lol.
@D G you don't get to number 6 in the world in one fo the strongest tennis era ever if you're a journeyman. He got into 2 slam semis , won 9 tournaments among which Tokyo, and his titles are on 3 different surfaces (carpet, clay and hard). Not being a Slam winner doesn't make you a journeyman
@@chocolatetownforever7537 i think Aaron was just a very shy person, met him too, and he wasn't so nice either but still agreed a photo with me wich i treasure cause Aaron was pure class IMHO
i think krickstein would have beaten agassi here if he didnt pull his groin in the first game, krickstein had beaten agassi more than once on hard courts and in a grand slam before. all 3 of his wins over agassi came on hardcourts
@@rjamesyorkAgreed. And while Pete had off court issues, and some juice taken out of him by the time the final came around, Andre beat him fair and square. Cake walk or not, Andre was a machine the two weeks of this tournament, and in 95 in general.
Id say Micheal Chang was the same. He did managed to win a slam at the French and another couple of slam finals. Had no real weapons like Krickstein , defensive , would chase down.everything. i
Krickstein is a walking injury. At some point you wonder if his body knows to give out during stressful times because the mind can’t take the pressure. He was an underachiever. Had a big forehand. Good hardcourt and American clay court player that just couldn’t stay consistently in the top 20.
31:30 an old sneaky coaches trick. Talk loudly to someone next to you in your box but have it meant for your player. Like “he’s just not playing his game right now.” Which means you’re getting off your game plan. Or “he’s really rolling the backhand”. Which means flatten out your shots. I wouldn’t put it past him. Depends how far away you are and whether the umpire would take notice.
The Marathon Man", Aaron Krickstein could have gone further in his career, good tennis player, ex cup davis us member sometime. His shortcoming was always the net.
Injuries my dude!
the slams in that era was shared evenly year to year between maybe 4 or 5 players
like samras' last major win was wimbledon 1994 and his next would be wimbledon 1995
in the last 10 years you have had two dominant players winning everything : Federer and Novak, with Nadal DOMINATING on on a particular surface which has made the game and results inevitable and predicable: ....
yeah totally agree, boring af
it was all changed to make tennis "more exciting"
The standardisation if the surfaces has taken variety out of the game. In those days, there much more of a division between fast court players and clay courters.
Agassi was the inspiration for Pirates of the Carribbean.
And the Pittsburgh Pirates!🏴☠️
what was Agassi thinking not playing the Aus Open in the early 90's
Really ??
@@TheForge10 Yeah, he skipped the event up until 1995
@@olaraay so 1995 was his first event
@@TheForge10 yes that is correct
Probably cost him a few majors, maybe even his first, because Agassi played some of the best tennis of his career in Melbourne.
He was razor sharp here. I honestly thought he was going to dominate mens tennis after this win, and had gotten over the hump that was Pete Sampras.
Never happened, although he still had an awesome career. Still my favorite tennis player ever. As crazy as it sounds, I still really miss those days, and watching him play. He was showtime.
Fun fact Krickstein won his first atp event aged 16. I also had Agassis yellow head radical , got it as a 16yr old in 1995 had it until.early 2000s when i cracked it
In Tel Aviv I think...
Cool story. I have Agassi's lime green shirt from the 90 US Open, and the purple shirt from the 91 French. I also had those killer whale looking black leather top sneakers he wore for a bit as well. To this day they are the coolest looking tennis shoe ive seen.
Looking back, it was beyond obnoxious to wear those shirts while playing at home with my buddies lol.
I remember him winning a tournament in Boston against Jose Clerc in 1984, and it being so newsworthy how he was just 16. Oh, he’s going to become the greatest of all time! Of course, it turned out he was just more geared to being a great junior than a senior. He was never that bad, and had a terrific forehand, but he seldom beat the good ones who came out in the 80s like Edberg and Becker, etc.
@@jamesmackinnon7727He beat Edberg 7 times, including twice in Slams and did it here, coming from 2 sets down.
@@John-tr6of 3 times in slams. 1983 us open. 88 us open and 95 australian
did krickstein learn to play from a t-rex? cuz those short arm swings man, jeez.
LOL
He hurt himself the first game of the match.
Aaron was a top 10 player and I think made GF semi finals twice
So 27 is old?
retirement age was 30/31 and he started at 16
Krickstein had all the strokes, but was way too conservative in his play, rarely going for winners.
Aaron Krickstein, greatest forehand in tennis history....at 3.48 and 55.07 is his real forehand....agassi's a good guy he came to see Aaron at the end to show his support
@Jeb Clar absolutely yes...well to me at least
His forehand was a good shot and his best weapon. But calling it GOAT?
Had You ever heard of Players like Courier, Agassi, Federer, Nadal?
@@vinceventura2393 in my opinion of course...
@@vinceventura2393who are they? Gee! We never heard of them? How about Krick is one of the players who started hitting with a western forehand and guys like Andre copy that style with a semi western forehand.
Back in the 90s 27 was considered old, and Novak is 37 and still playing high level tennis, gee! I wonder if modern tennis players are juicing up to be able to play tennis at such a high level? Just listen to how surprised the announcers talk back then about 27 being old in tennis! It’s ridiculous to think 27 is old for a tennis player to compete, when in today’s game there are players in their mid 30s playing tennis!
modern tennis pros are definitely on hgh
Agassi is 5-3 against Krick!
Krickstein was a fine player, got some good results.
Shame about the injuries including being crushed by a taxi against a car which set back his career.
Wasn't the car thing, Thomas Muster?
Similar incident apparently. (perhaps Muster's worse)
Krickstein was not crushed by a taxi.
Alan Chong that was Thomas Muster not Krickstien
A taxi hit his ribs, the crushing thing happened to Muster
Krick was an amazing talented player and Fred was hating on Krick the entire match. Fred was one of the worst tennis commentators ever in the history of the game of tennis!
Aaron Krickstein was a douchebag when I met him, so I never liked him much.
That being said, for a guy who was kind of a journeyman, he had some decent results as a pro. 27-8 in five ste matches is absolutely incredible as well.
Journeyman? Ridiculous statement. He was a very solid top ten with great results and excellent game
@D G Lol for an autograph. At the 91 or 92 US Pro Indoor at the old Spectrum in Philly.
My best friend and I helped set up shirts for the head pro at my club, who rented a space to vend there, and when done we could go watch the players practice the morning before their matches.
We were literally the only ones in the seats. We sat right by the court exit, and after Krickstein was done, and was walking off, we asked for his autograph. He sluffed us off saying he had to see the trainer. He wasnt limping or anything, and it was two measly signatures.
The next guy practicing was a young Pete Sampras. When he finished, we asked him to sign and he was very gracious. While he was penning away, we asked him who he played that night. He said Krickstein. To which, I stated he was a dick and wouldnt sign for the only two kids that wanted his autograph. Pete started laughing.
We said good luck. That night they play, and Krickstein is kicking Petes butt. He even had him down match points. My buddy and I were the only ones yelling really, but we wanted Pete to win. He ended up beating him, and winning the tournament. After, we ran down to the railing, and he signed an ATP tour hat for me, and I told him how glad I was that he beat Krick the Dick.
True story. Sorry for rambling lol.
@D G you don't get to number 6 in the world in one fo the strongest tennis era ever if you're a journeyman. He got into 2 slam semis , won 9 tournaments among which Tokyo, and his titles are on 3 different surfaces (carpet, clay and hard). Not being a Slam winner doesn't make you a journeyman
@D G that’s not what “journeyman” means
@@chocolatetownforever7537 i think Aaron was just a very shy person, met him too, and he wasn't so nice either but still agreed a photo with me wich i treasure cause Aaron was pure class IMHO
Krickstein is like a hitting partner lol
Andre The Pirate! Agassi wearing what certainly is the worst tennis clothes ever.
so true
His tennis sucks range lol, yep very odd
I mean, it was the 90s. You had to be there. 😅
agassi had such a cakewalk draw in aus95 ....... whereas sampras had to face larsson, courier n chang
Their are no cake walks bruh. esp in grand slam tournaments
i think krickstein would have beaten agassi here if he didnt pull his groin in the first game, krickstein had beaten agassi more than once on hard courts and in a grand slam before. all 3 of his wins over agassi came on hardcourts
Not really agassi’s fault if the seeds in his draw can’t advance to face him.
@@rjamesyorkAgreed. And while Pete had off court issues, and some juice taken out of him by the time the final came around, Andre beat him fair and square.
Cake walk or not, Andre was a machine the two weeks of this tournament, and in 95 in general.
There had never been tennis clothing as ridiculous as Agassi's
Agassi evolved into a wonderful human being in his 30s
Aaron Krickstein is the prototype of a modern tennis player. Defencive baseliner, completely clueless at the net and ugly serve motion.
Id say Micheal Chang was the same. He did managed to win a slam at the French and another couple of slam finals. Had no real weapons like Krickstein , defensive , would chase down.everything. i
@@TheForge10 Medvedevs playing style is very similar to Changs.
@@fredothefaker1747 medvedev has better net play by a country mile
@@TheForge10 thats because he is 3 feet taller than Chang. Still Chang was better at killing the balls at the net than 90% of todays players. 😂
@@fredothefaker1747 Chang won a single slam that was it. He had a limited defensive game.