Tennis commentary on the radio - does it work?

Question

Well I just heard some Wimbledon coverage coming home in the car today on the radio station called Talksport. Don't know any names but it was 2 female commentators commenting on a ladies match.

It was just shocking... it was pointless... is it always like that I wonder. I can't really see how it could work, I have heard football or rugby commentary on radio and that works well, but these sports suit radio well.

The tennis... I just don't get it, its just a little bit above putting darts or snooker commentary on the radio.

Answer 1

I agree. How could it work!

Answer 2

Almost as bad as golf on the radio

Answer 3

I guess it would be a bit like football coverage on the radio although a bit more predictable.  Football commentators tend to just give a list of names.

I should imagine that tennis commentary would be:

"Murray serves, to Federer, back to murray, federer, murray, federer, murray misses.  Murray serves, to federer, murray, murray hits the net" etc

Answer 4

It's like being invited around your mate's house to play Pong, two days after going blind.

Answer 5

I listened to the French Open final on Radio 5 live a few sundays ago, Federer and Nadal, it was strange as you could you know the outcome by the noise of the crowd before the commentators say it. I dont think it's for radio either. but when you want to know a result you cant complain!