Hard-court tennis is the norm in the U.S., but you won’t find that surface at Wimbledon. WSJ’s Jason Gay tries his hand playing on grass at New York’s West Side Tennis Club. How hard can it be?
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id change my last name if it was gay
Bro this guy has been playing tennis all his life? My friend who started 3 months ago can hit better than this guy…come on man
Audacious coach. They're everywhere. They'll just approach anybody and boldly say what you're doing wrong. And when you see them play you just kind of cringe for the guy.
He looks like oversimplified’s version of eisenhower
I mean I want to give this guy the benefit of the doubt but bro you aren't following through and you don't have your hand out before you hit the ball like this guy was playing like I did before I got actual lessons
All your hamster’s life…
all of your life? I see your position. What a joke.
How is this hideous buffoon on TV?
Why is this comment section so toxic? Are you guys all autistic?
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who actually plays in stan smiths??
Tennis is meant to be played on grass, it used to be called "lawn tennis". It's just that most clubs CBA to maintain grass anymore.
all of your life you played and do not win any tour tittle
Youve been playing all your life and your stroke is that ugly??
Clay n grass are annoying to play on. Hard court appearance the way!!!
0:02 jason gay 😂😂😂😂😂
Your bad at tennis
All his life … didn't even use proper technique. So apparently you can say anything in the internet lol
Why would he qualify his credentials by saying he's played tennis "all his life"? He looks like a beginner who's had a week of experience. Also, Advil and Bourbon is a solid way to destroy your liver and/or stomach, if you're into that kinda thing. Can't recommend.
1:49 dat bird tho
"don't let the ball bounce" gee i hope hes not a coach haha
It's not hard to play but you suck. That's all.
cuz you suck at tennis thats why its hard
Heh
Trying to volley backhand and forehand with and Eastern Forehand grip
I guess he is in New York
His form is kinda clunky, but hey at least he moves his feet and shows some good split and first step footwork!
why is his form so bad? Has no rotation of body and his stroke is a beginner's stroke with the drop of the racket facing the ball instead of doing what professionals do. If he played tennis for all his life, he didn't learn efficiently.
That guy was likely bullied all his life
He must have wasted his life if that was the result