Comments on: VIDEO: IVAN LJUBICIC IS A MAN IN A SPORT OF BOYS

By: uberVU - social comments

uberVU - social comments — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:37:21 +0000

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By: freakyfrites

freakyfrites — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:43:06 +0000

He’s one of the oldest looking 30 year olds I’ve ever seen! The man has some major gravitas.

I definitely like his straight-forward, no-nonsense personality. And his game is elegant, too.

By: freakyfrites

freakyfrites — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:40:47 +0000

Thanks Jess for bringing up that video! It’s one of my faves, and I do remember Ljuby’s thoughtful response. He was equally deep in the features about food and books. I hope the ATP keeps that series going – it’s so fun to (over) analyze the players’ responses.

And the Dirty Dancing comment is one of my favorite Federer quotes ever. What a goof!

By: patzin

patzin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:31:47 +0000

I liked the video about Ivan. My sense in watching him play is that he is older than 30 – as mentioned by others – more like 40. That is prob a combination of bald head and steady grounded game. I like listening to him – very calm. I like him and could see him coaching after retirement.

By: Mim

Mim — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:44:19 +0000

Jess, I recall his answer as well. Very thoughtful and sophisticated. He explained how the movie was about the war in Bosnia and that it told the true story using dark humor. It is amazing what people can live through and still have the courage to relive it…

I also remember nearly splitting my sides when Roger included “Dirty Dancing” as one of his favorite action movies! ROFLMAO! XD

As for Rafa, the fact that he left our the “Bourne Identity” series and “Mama Mia” makes me VERY suspicious of that clip!

By: Mim

Mim — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:40:52 +0000

I agree. His life story really explains a lot when it comes to his demeanor and mindset. It is an amazing one and an extremely sad one. I can’t even imagine what it must have been like to live through the horror that he has experienced. The people of Croatia and Kosovo have been through a lot (and even saying that is a gross understatement). Even Marin Cilic, at his tender age, has a similar maturity and a strange bleakness and calm. And to think that so many people today only KNOW that kind of a life and horror.

I hope Ljubi is able to enjoy tennis as long as he wishes!

By: judy

judy — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:07:24 +0000

professor ljubi is awesome! i love his smooth booming serve and backhand. and i love how professional, well spoken and thoughtful he is. i always think he’s like 40, because he just has this look about him. it’s nice to see him playing well.

By: Jess

Jess — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:14:43 +0000

He’s very mature for 30 years old! His brain works like 40s already. I understand what you’re talking about “old dude among boys”. Did you recall an interview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlJFtC_CiBM?

While all the kids are crazy about Gladiator, Braveheart, etc? Ivan’s answer is the most sophisticated!