Tennis commentators - love/like/hate/mute/#wishtheygotfired

[tented]

I don’t know his name but the commentator who always exclaims ‘will-you-STOP-it!’ after a sensational point bugs the shit outta me..

That sounds like Robbie Koenig.

 

[Kieran]

That sounds like Robbie Koenig.

Does he also shout, “That’s ridiculous!” If so, there ought to be a trigger warning. Terrible commentary..

 

[tented]

Does he also shout, “That’s ridiculous!” If so, there ought to be a trigger warning. Terrible commentary..

Yes, that has to be him.

Personal favorite: “That’s Phenome-adal” (say it out loud)

 

[Kieran]

Yes, that has to be him.

Personal favorite: “That’s Phenome-adal” (say it out loud)

That’s the kind of thing I hate! Commentators acting like fanboys but not saying anything worth hearing. I grew up with the BBC, Dan Maskill, John Barrett, and I really liked Frew MacMillan on Eurosport. Felt like we were hearing about the sport from the inside, not from the fans in the loud seats..

 

[tossip]

I like Jason Goodall,Chanda and Anacone.They always seem well informed and objective..

 

[tented]

I like Jason Goodall,Chanda and Anacone.They always seem well informed and objective..

I also love Chanda. I wish they would use her more. Annacone is always great too.

 

[tossip]

Ted Robinson for entertainment purposes..

 

[the AntiPusher]

Does he also shout, “That’s ridiculous!” If so, there ought to be a trigger warning. Terrible commentary..

No no RELAX my Brotha... Robbie K is the Truth. He was the one with Jason Goodall who coin the phase "There's No Stopping The King Of Clay" ! Both should make it into the Hall of Fame for broadcasting

 

[the AntiPusher]

I also love Chanda. I wish they would use her more. Annacone is always great too.

I have an axe to grind with Chanda ..back in the day in Miami my crew asked that heifer for an autograph when she was heading to a ladies doubles match. She refused but her partner Satrine Testu stopped and signed for a few of Us. She was very polite..I saw Chanda in Cincinnati a few years ago in the airport. I walked by her and kept on pushing to my gate. No One is rude to AP. Jajaja

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

No no RELAX my Brotha... Robbie K is the Truth. He was the one with Jason Goodall who coin the phase "There's No Stopping The King Of Clay" ! Both should make it into the Hall of Fame for broadcasting

I miss Robbie and Jason commentating together, those were the days, BTW!

 

[Kieran]

I miss Robbie and Jason commentating together, those were the days, BTW!

I’m not a fan of that type of hyperbolic commentary. It’s a bit cheesy and reminds me of commentators who obsess about Goat conversations, but I can also see how it appeals to some fans..

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I’m not a fan of that type of hyperbolic commentary. It’s a bit cheesy and reminds me of commentators who obsess about Goat conversations, but I can also see how it appeals to some fans..

I see your point, those 2 with some of their 'outrageous comments' at times made me laugh, especially in the wee hours of the morning when my eyes were struggling and brain to stay awake.

 

[Front242]

Does he also shout, “That’s ridiculous!” If so, there ought to be a trigger warning. Terrible commentary..

Haha I love Robbie Koenig personally. "No waaaaaay, Roger. That's ridiculous. Like a mongoose on amphetamines." One of his most hilarious ones. Frew MacMillan as you mentioned was great too.