3 definitions by TheTennisWordsmith
A bet between two or more people where the winner does not get any monetary reward, but the bragging rights to hold over the heads of the other participants until the end of days. The origin of this term comes from the Afrikaans speaking farmers from South Africa that prides being right more than being compensated financially for winning a bet.
by TheTennisWordsmith April 21, 2021
It has been reported that the phrase "in the mix" has been causing a stir in the world of tennis. The originators of this catchy terminology are none other than the esteemed tennis pundits, Catherine Whitaker, David Law, and Matt Roberts, of The Tennis Podcast. They employ this phrase to identify players who exhibit a high probability of emerging victorious in upcoming tournaments, with a keen focus on analyzing various factors including form, match-ups, and precise shot predictions, all forgotten once the first serve is hit!
However, one must not be overly optimistic, for being "in the mix" does not automatically guarantee a spot in the picks in these expert analysts' weekly newsletter. Rather, this coveted position is reserved for those players who offer the greatest potential for these experts to accumulate points in their ongoing prediction game.
Despite the hype surrounding being "in the mix," it is important to note that this designation does not provide any significant advantages for the players themselves. Nevertheless, it has become a popular catchphrase that lends itself well to adorning trendy apparel.
However, one must not be overly optimistic, for being "in the mix" does not automatically guarantee a spot in the picks in these expert analysts' weekly newsletter. Rather, this coveted position is reserved for those players who offer the greatest potential for these experts to accumulate points in their ongoing prediction game.
Despite the hype surrounding being "in the mix," it is important to note that this designation does not provide any significant advantages for the players themselves. Nevertheless, it has become a popular catchphrase that lends itself well to adorning trendy apparel.
by TheTennisWordsmith March 12, 2023
Being considered a male or female tennis player of endurance, character,
substance, gusto and verve - someone that can be depended on in moments of pressure in the high storms, a team player and one that could follow the
orders of the skipper no matter what.
To qualify to get "on the boat" you need to be nominated, rated and approved by Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts from the best tennis podcast in the world: The Tennis
Podcast - only then will Dad Whitaker consider your application.
Dad Whitaker has a boat and
he needs only the elite tennis players, hand picked, to be his crew to take on the turmoil oceans of the ATP and WTA.
substance, gusto and verve - someone that can be depended on in moments of pressure in the high storms, a team player and one that could follow the
orders of the skipper no matter what.
To qualify to get "on the boat" you need to be nominated, rated and approved by Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts from the best tennis podcast in the world: The Tennis
Podcast - only then will Dad Whitaker consider your application.
Dad Whitaker has a boat and
he needs only the elite tennis players, hand picked, to be his crew to take on the turmoil oceans of the ATP and WTA.
by TheTennisWordsmith July 2, 2020