Thanks for posting. I believe Vilas is one of the forgotten “architects” of the way the game is played today. Consider the behind the baseline position, the all-court movement, and the massive topspin from both sides. They are all attributes we see in every tour player today. & BTW, Johnny Mac ain’t too bad either...a master of deception in both movement and power, a killer serve, perhaps the best touch volley of his generation, and a full understanding of the angles of the court and opponent. Also an equally great champion player in singles and doubles.
Vilas was impressive to watch , I had the chance to see him live front row in Morocco back in 1984 at the Trophy Hassan2 tournament in Rabat reaching the semi final against Higueras which took him to the Final vs Yannick Noah . Beautiful memories I was 14 years of age ...
En mis inicios del tennis , recuerdo que jugaba con cualquier raqueta prestada...me consolide con una propia , Wilson Jack Kramer siguiendo a Vilas , hasta que el saco la Head Vilas ....una raqueta inovadora para su tiempo y por supuesto me cambié a esa . Vilas fue un ídolo para los latinoamericanos y abrió un camino . Lastima que hoy esté pasando por su enfermedad.....yo hasta la ropa Elisee la buscaba donde podía
But not adaptability - Borg - 6 French and 5 Wimbledon. and 3 in successive years - 1978, 1979 and 1980. ps the Netflix doc on Vilas is great and tries to restore how forgotten, not to say robbed he was and still is of his... you will have to see it for your self.
@@martynhanson The comment is precisely about his game, not about his achievements, although many would like to have the career that Willy had. PS: I personally think Vilas had a better playing style than Borg, Connors and McEnroe, among others, but in the end, the results rule.
@@fedecasares When Andy Murray was flying high I told my son about Vilas and how he has been forgotten to a large extent - you know in that era it was just Borg, Connors and then Mac of the all time greats. Then some recent tennis poll had Vilas at 14 and Murray at 18. Have you seen the Netflix doc?
Vilas did win the French Open and US Open in 1977, the only player to win more than one major. Vilas was quite good well into his 30s and won Australian Opens at the end of the 1970s.
Vilas won Roland Garros and the U.S. Open -- two legs of the Grand Slam -- and 14 other tournaments during the season. His magical season included a 57-match winning streak on clay, a record that stood for nearly three decades. Vilas played week in and week out, compiling an astonishing 145-15 won-loss record on the year. Yet he finished 1977 at number two in the rankings, the highest position he would ever attain. The top spot went to Jimmy Connors, who did not win a major championship that year (he lost to Vilas in the U.S. Open final). Jimbo won eight tournaments during the season, only half as many as Vilas, but he also played fewer matches.
The point Daniel was making was the Vilas SHOULD have been no. 1 in 1977, however, he is absolutely correct - Jimmy Connors finished the year number one on the atp computer.
Vilas was underrated volleyer . Such a physical specimen ., compared to most thin tennis players . Read an interview with Ion Tiriac. Quote “ in my book Vilas was the best player of all time for the talent that he had. Almost nothing. Limited. The dedication that he had every single day-at minimum training six hours-is something you have to respect. Vilas was that kind of player.” Vilas greatest gift was his work ethic. Not naturally Gifted like McEnroe. McEnroe amazed me how he dominated so long on senior tour. Respect for both Mac and Willie
Que raro es ver jugar a Vilas llendose a la red a definir tantas veces pero a Mc Enroe le jugaba asi muchas veces ,hermoso el swing de saque de Mc Enroe (mi idolo)
bjorn borg basically tortured vilas...borg was much fleeter afoot,and borg was way tougher mentally..vilas was too sensitive and fragile and lacked the power to hurt borg...game over..their matches put you to sleep
Borg said the biggest difference between him and Guillermo was just a slight difference in speed. He felt him , Connor’s , mac , we’re a slight step faster then the way muscular Vilas. Borg said he felt he could always outlast Vilas . I agree with you. Guillermo was very competitive with Connors , and Mac , but not Borg. He just didn’t match up well. His greatest win Over Bjorn was probably in the 74 masters. He got in willies head too.
Me hubiese gustado que los perros actuales que no le pueden ganar a 3 jugadores de 35 años para arriba jugaran contra estos monstruos en los 70 y con raquetas de madera, pesadas y más lentas. Antes era todo muñeca, ahora cualquier esperpento le pega fuerte y saca a 1000 km/h. Se llevarían y te llevarías una gran sorpresa.
No tenés la menor idea de lo que hablás. Todo lo contrartio: las maricas de ahora no podrían ni empuñar la raqueta de ninguno de esas bestias de los 70 y 80´s
Thanks for posting. I believe Vilas is one of the forgotten “architects” of the way the game is played today. Consider the behind the baseline position, the all-court movement, and the massive topspin from both sides. They are all attributes we see in every tour player today. & BTW, Johnny Mac ain’t too bad either...a master of deception in both movement and power, a killer serve, perhaps the best touch volley of his generation, and a full understanding of the angles of the court and opponent. Also an equally great champion player in singles and doubles.
Vilas was impressive to watch , I had the chance to see him live front row in Morocco back in 1984 at the Trophy Hassan2 tournament in Rabat reaching the semi final against Higueras which took him to the Final vs Yannick Noah .
Beautiful memories I was 14 years of age ...
Te amo Vilas genio absoluto
En mis inicios del tennis , recuerdo que jugaba con cualquier raqueta prestada...me consolide con una propia , Wilson Jack Kramer siguiendo a Vilas , hasta que el saco la Head Vilas ....una raqueta inovadora para su tiempo y por supuesto me cambié a esa . Vilas fue un ídolo para los latinoamericanos y abrió un camino . Lastima que hoy esté pasando por su enfermedad.....yo hasta la ropa Elisee la buscaba donde podía
Guillermo!!!! El mejor de todos los tiempos!!! Padre de nuestro tenis!!!!!!
Con el debido respeto, MacEnroe era mucho más fuerte que Vilas.
But for some reason, in my opinion at any rate Vilas was far better to watch than Borg ever was, much more fluidity and variety in his game I felt!
But not adaptability - Borg - 6 French and 5 Wimbledon. and 3 in successive years - 1978, 1979 and 1980. ps the Netflix doc on Vilas is great and tries to restore how forgotten, not to say robbed he was and still is of his... you will have to see it for your self.
@@martynhanson The comment is precisely about his game, not about his achievements, although many would like to have the career that Willy had.
PS: I personally think Vilas had a better playing style than Borg, Connors and McEnroe, among others, but in the end, the results rule.
@@fedecasares When Andy Murray was flying high I told my son about Vilas and how he has been forgotten to a large extent - you know in that era it was just Borg, Connors and then Mac of the all time greats. Then some recent tennis poll had Vilas at 14 and Murray at 18. Have you seen the Netflix doc?
By far Vilas should ve been N1 in 1977.
Vilas was number 1....of course
Vilas did win the French Open and US Open in 1977, the only player to win more than one major. Vilas was quite good well into his 30s and won Australian Opens at the end of the 1970s.
@@jerryl9823 tenes razón chabon....altos datos tiraste loge
Yes he won what 15 tournaments the French Open and US Open thrashed Connors 60 in the final set was robbed of No 1
Quel beau jeu quel touché de balle magnifique, ca change des frappeurs body buldés d’aujourd’hui.
Vilas won Roland Garros and the U.S. Open -- two legs of the Grand Slam -- and 14 other tournaments during the season. His magical season included a 57-match winning streak on clay, a record that stood for nearly three decades. Vilas played week in and week out, compiling an astonishing 145-15 won-loss record on the year.
Yet he finished 1977 at number two in the rankings, the highest position he would ever attain. The top spot went to Jimmy Connors, who did not win a major championship that year (he lost to Vilas in the U.S. Open final). Jimbo won eight tournaments during the season, only half as many as Vilas, but he also played fewer matches.
How can number 2 be this year if I win everything and a Jimmy Connors number 1? where in your head ?, that year was Vilas the number 1
He was just number 2.
I repeat in your head, that year Vilas was number one
The point Daniel was making was the Vilas SHOULD have been no. 1 in 1977, however, he is absolutely correct - Jimmy Connors finished the year number one on the atp computer.
But Borg was the best player that year!
Le Vilas de 1981 était encore sacrément affûté !!
Guillermo vilas, el padre del tenis argentino.
Vilas GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So incredible!!
Grande, grandísimo, enorme, un titán, un verdadero Nº1
Vilas was underrated volleyer . Such a physical specimen ., compared to most thin tennis players . Read an interview with Ion Tiriac. Quote “ in
my book Vilas was the best player of all time for the talent that he had. Almost nothing. Limited. The dedication that he had every single day-at minimum training six hours-is something you have to respect. Vilas was that kind of player.” Vilas greatest gift was his work ethic. Not naturally
Gifted like McEnroe. McEnroe amazed me how he dominated so long on senior tour. Respect for both Mac and Willie
Vilas was incredible in 77
Vilas....was Fantastic
i can’t believe how much topspin he generates with a wooden rq
@@CSV1973 Pioner ..Vilas was a pioner👌
@@CSV1973 Borg generated much more top spin and with 80 pounds in a wooden one. I refer to Borg's drive.
no es en el ´80?? Esta con la Head Vilas. En el ´81 usaba Slazenger
Amazing how McEnroe just toyed around with his opponents in his prime years.
love the vilas fh!
Grande guillermo !!!
Quiero ver el partido COMPLETO. :(
it's weird to see McEnroe not serving & volleying... normally he always came in behind his first serve even on clay.
This ref sounds like the computer on the original Star Trek.
Es un vato finisimo
vato?
Que raro es ver jugar a Vilas llendose a la red a definir tantas veces pero a Mc Enroe le jugaba asi muchas veces ,hermoso el swing de saque de Mc Enroe (mi idolo)
4:55 😆
Guillermina vilas el maestro del tenis Willi es i será el mejor
Que lindo es ver a na y otra ves a nuestro Gille aplastar al bocón de Mc.
Es hermoso. Todo total
I'm guessing Vilas won this one..
bjorn borg basically tortured vilas...borg was much fleeter afoot,and borg was way tougher mentally..vilas was too
sensitive and fragile and lacked the power to hurt borg...game over..their matches put you to sleep
Borg said the biggest difference between him and Guillermo was just a slight difference in speed. He felt him , Connor’s , mac , we’re a slight step faster then the way muscular Vilas. Borg said he felt he could always outlast Vilas . I agree with you. Guillermo was very competitive with Connors , and Mac , but not Borg. He just didn’t match up well. His greatest win Over Bjorn was probably in the 74 masters. He got in willies head too.
😴😴😴😴😴🌛🌛😴😴👎
This was not a very good match. The level was deceiving.
Lentísimo,sin tiros ganadores,con saques a poca velocidad....malisimo ,esos dos no aguantan 1 set con los actuales jugadores ..
Me hubiese gustado que los perros actuales que no le pueden ganar a 3 jugadores de 35 años para arriba jugaran contra estos monstruos en los 70 y con raquetas de madera, pesadas y más lentas. Antes era todo muñeca, ahora cualquier esperpento le pega fuerte y saca a 1000 km/h. Se llevarían y te llevarías una gran sorpresa.
@@fedecasares 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 ,
Tu comentario es de una ignorancia infinita como el universo
Opine de beisbol que de tenis no entiende nada, mire las raquetas que usaban y la tecnología de la preparación física, que burrada
No tenés la menor idea de lo que hablás. Todo lo contrartio: las maricas de ahora no podrían ni empuñar la raqueta de ninguno de esas bestias de los 70 y 80´s