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Originally Posted by Repugnant Abomination
5. Tennis
I have a lot of respect for these athletes, I think don't think they're as appreciated as they should be.
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I am so happy that you said that, people truly don't realize the skill it takes to play tennis. Football is a sport of athleticism, somebody can never play football and given the god given athletic talent to play could be in the NFL without ever playing previously (Antonio Gates). I gurantee you there is not one top 100 touring tennis pro that has played any less than 10 years. Tennis is like artistry in a way, for those of you who don't agree watch Rodger Federer whom will go down as the best tennis player in the history of the sport. He is a true pioneer to the sport in the way he plays the game, his poise and shot making ability are second to none.
Not to mention from a competitive standpoint, there are only a handful of sports that it is truly one on one compeition which believe me after playing numerous sports in my lifetime tennis is one of if not the most competitive I've played. Tennis is also unique in that no matter what you have to win the last point to win the match. What I mean by that is in basketball you could be winning 88-55 in the 4th Quarter and the other team could score the last points, in tennis no matter what you have to finish. I am extremely biased because I've played for 10 years now but I really believe its a completely under appreciated sport.