The Job Of An ATP World Tour Umpire and who's your favourite?
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That was interesting, thanks! My top umpire is Mohamed Lahyani. He's genial, calm and has a lot of panache, too. Second is Carlos Bernardes. Both have great smiles, as a bonus. Carlos Ramos is good, and the most handsome, IMO. Eva Asderaki is excellent, and broke the glass ceiling of calling big men's matches, too. And of course, the Barry White of chair umpires, Kader Nouni, just to listen to his voice. Nouni, for some reason, usually calls women's matches.
In the spirit of your video, when I was googling how to spell "Lahyani," I found this interview with him. Also informative: http://www.tennispanorama.com/archives/16749
In the spirit of your video, when I was googling how to spell "Lahyani," I found this interview with him. Also informative: http://www.tennispanorama.com/archives/16749
Good read @Moxie, thanks. That website is actually pretty good all around.
Good choices on the umps.
I like Carlos Bernades best I think, of the male umps, but even he's topped by Eva. She's got eyes like a hawk and nails it almost every time.
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Good read @Moxie, thanks. That website is actually pretty good all around.
Good choices on the umps.
I like Carlos Bernades best I think, of the male umps, but even he's topped by Eva. She's got eyes like a hawk and nails it almost every time.
She is great, but never breaks a smile. Which is totally fine. One reason I really like Bernardes and Lahyani is that they give off a certain relaxed vibe, which works well for the players and the spectators. Authoritative, but chill. But, yes, I'd be happy to see Eva in the chair on any important match. She's probably my 3rd favorite.
