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Last post 06-06-2007 7:52 PM by venuswilliams. 1 replies.
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  • 06-06-2007 12:14 AM

    Grand Slam

    Dear Ivan:

    I doubt that you'd remember me, but I was an outside attorney who serviced clients of Proserv. I represented you, John, Jimmy and Brad Gilbert, in a claim against a tournament promoter who never put on a tournament or at least that year he did not, and you guys were contracted to play, but that was some time ago. Time does fly by.

    In any case, I believe that a "Grand Slam," is winning all four events in one year. That is not unlike the "Grand Slam" in Baseball, where a hitter hits a home run with the bases loaded, and scores four runs for the team. Not four singles, which drives in four runs. The same is true of Hockey. Where scoring three goals in one game, is considered a "Hat Trick" not three goals in two or three games. It is the total event not a series of events over a number of years. At least that is my opinion. You said on the Tennis Network that you thought winning all three in a career was a "Gand Slam," I just don't agree.

    Best regards,

    Sheldon G. Bardach

     

  • 06-06-2007 7:52 PM In reply to

    Re: Grand Slam

    Generally, I agree with you.

    There are no 12-month non-calendar year grand slams, career grand slams, or box sets.

    These are merely fraudelent inventions to promote the sport of tennis, to make more money for corporations involved in the sport.

    The only true grand slam is the calendar year (1 Jan - 31 Dec) grand slam.

    Accept no imitations.
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