• Registered: Jan. 16, 2009
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Topic: Bode Miller: Can he hit like he skis?

This should be interesting. Bode Miller, the world-class skiier, will try his hand at this open national playoff tournament:

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis … SHeadlines

Bode is a bit of a maverick in the skiing world, I can only imagine he might bring the same enthusiasm, competitiveness, and unpredictable behavior to tennis. It could lead to some interesting times ahead and I think it "bodes" well for the sport in general!

  • Registered: Jan. 16, 2009
  • Posts: 82

Re: Bode Miller: Can he hit like he skis?

With wit like that I had better watch out, or you may get my job wink

This was the first I had heard of this, sounds interesting though.

Djokovic's family were big on skiing, his parents were ski instructors and met on the slopes! So who knows, maybe there's a link somewhere between skiing and tennis...

I hope he does well. The whole playoff thing sounds an interesting idea in and of itself!

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  • Registered: Jun. 17, 2009
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Re: Bode Miller: Can he hit like he skis?

This is the best part about the article:

"The U.S. Tennis Association will try to create reality-show suspense and buzz by launching a national playoff that could lead to a spot in the U.S. Open main draw."

Wow, that's very cool. Can you imagine if they find a player good enough to compete at the US Open? This is great for tennis because it gets people interested and watching.

  • Registered: Dec. 26, 2008
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Re: Bode Miller: Can he hit like he skis?

Kind of like Dancing with the Stars, but with tennis. But would it be like watching high school tennis payers try to compete with top 100 players? Like watching Trent Lott or Jerry Springer dance?

  • Registered: Jan. 16, 2009
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Re: Bode Miller: Can he hit like he skis?

Sounds fun! Would love to see it

  • Registered: Dec. 28, 2009
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Re: Bode Miller: Can he hit like he skis?

this probably a huge publicity stunt like most celebrities do a lot

  • Registered: Jan. 18, 2009
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Re: Bode Miller: Can he hit like he skis?

According to SI.com, he'll play in the Hawaii regional June 6-8. Which, of course, triggers this question: What's a skier doing in Hawaii? Draws and schedule will be posted at http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/ … x?T=93791.