Jim Courier
Jim Courier
James Spencer "Jim" Courier, Jr.is an American former World No. 1 professional tennis player. During his career, he won four Grand Slam singles titles, two at the French Open and two at the Australian Open. He holds the record for being the youngest man to have reached the finals of all four Grand Slam singles tournaments, at the age of 22 years and 11 months. He also won five Masters 1000 series titles. Until Novak Djokovic in 2016, Courier was...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTennis Player
Date of Birth17 August 1970
CitySanford, FL
CountryUnited States of America
I think all of us are shaped by the choices we make.
I think all of us who kind of live within the sport recognize that Davis Cup certainly could be a little more visible if perhaps there were some adjustments made to it, and it was made a little bit more easy to understand for the fans, if there's a little bit more of a start and finish line.
I think there's no reason the Davis Cup couldn't be as powerful and popular and profitable as any of the four majors are today, given some changes.
I'm a big proponent of Hawk-Eye. I think it's a wonderful addition, not only for the players, but more importantly for the fans.
You'd have to think that if he'd been around today, Rod Laver would have been Rod Laver.
It's a simple question of supply and demand. But all of us are grossly overpaid. I think it's a ridiculous dispute.
It was very efficient; very effective. The peace of mind it gives players is incredible - just knowing you're not going to lose a point because of a bad line call.
The writing's been on the wall. Tennis takes us all over the world. People aspire to be the players they see on TV, and that's where dreams come from.
I think it will be a terrific addition for tennis.
I don't think you know the magnitude of the award you're receiving.
I don't have that much mental energy, so I have to kind of guard it with my life.
My initial dream was to be a baseball player, ... I remember throwing a baseball at 2-years-old in the house. My dreams of playing tennis just kept changing. It's been a remarkable road.
I have so much respect for him and what he brings to the court, his tenacity out there, his numerous abilities, foot speed, his shot selection, his cunning on the court.
You can't blame him because he's so successful at it, but when he does come up against the world No.1, he's got to do more. That's got to weigh on your noggin a little bit.