U.S. No Olympic Medal in Tennis for 1st Time in 101 years

[stotty]

Yup. Chris Evert said (from memory) Osaka was very athletic but didn't have a good enough game then.

I have been coaching a long time and have watched countless juniors rise through the age groups. It is very tempting to play the wise old sage but it's a mug's game to do so. No one has a crystal ball and some kid's can really surprise you. Some look astonishingly good at a young age yet nothing really comes of them, while others (slow burners I call them) who don't look too good early on, but go on to be accomplished players.

Tim Henman was the most famous one to be overlooked as a junior over this side of the pond.

But, yes, predicting players will leave you with egg on your face at some point.

[jthb1021]

Is it just me or doesn’t Korda look legit for the USA! I could see him in the top 10 fairly soon. Who knows maybe there will be egg on my face!
I’d like to see the US bring Craig O on exclusively. He did wonders for the Italians! Invest in the talent and get with the times playing tactically smarter patterns.

[jimlosaltos]

Which Korda? This one's got her gold already !

One wag said that Sebs could be a great tennis player and still be the worst athlete in his family

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[don_budge]

Which Korda? This one's got her gold already !

One wag said that Sebs could be a great tennis player and still be the worst athlete in his family

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The jury is still out on Sebastien. There are high hopes in some circles but those type of hopes often turn into disappointment. His time is a couple of years away if at all...I think. His sister's time has come. An amazing story. A golf story nonetheless.