Paradorn Srichaphan: Brilliant Shots!

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  • The first Asian male singles player to be ranked in the Top 10 in history - Thailand's Paradorn Srichaphan was an incredible talent! Subscribe to our channel for the best ATP tennis videos and tennis highlights: www.youtube.co...
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Komentáře • 432

  • @akshatsharma5246
    @akshatsharma5246 Před 4 lety +641

    He deserves way more recognition.. he was the first ever asian male to reach the ATP Top 10.

    • @aka-bo6ej
      @aka-bo6ej Před 4 lety +12

      Well, I think Michael Chang is asian.

    • @beastmry
      @beastmry Před 4 lety +40

      @@aka-bo6ej nope he's American

    • @Tom-tr4em
      @Tom-tr4em Před 4 lety +4

      beastmry 😑his nationality is american yet he is ethnically asian u pleb

    • @akshatsharma5246
      @akshatsharma5246 Před 4 lety +17

      @@Tom-tr4em yeah but according to some people ethnicity doesn't matter

    • @ethanolsoup
      @ethanolsoup Před 4 lety +31

      Tomi Liu if the atp tour recognizes you as an american you are american, and if you are born in america you are american

  • @wdsa7129
    @wdsa7129 Před 3 lety +226

    Fun fact: this guy was the first to beat Rafael Nadal in a grand slam ever. Wimbledon 2003 where he won 6-4, 6-4, 6-2

  • @dinkobracanov8851
    @dinkobracanov8851 Před 4 lety +374

    Forgotten one unfortunately, truly incredible talent and so fun to watch.

    • @panneetantinukul5658
      @panneetantinukul5658 Před 4 lety +26

      He's got hip injury and couldn't play at his best level so he changed to golf. Now he has his own academy and be a head coach Thailand tennis.

  • @adamcang4683
    @adamcang4683 Před 4 lety +556

    This guy was such a gem. Such a shame people don’t know about him anymore

    • @LaGGingProductions
      @LaGGingProductions Před 4 lety +16

      Actually I do! As a fox sports studio commentator on tennis

    • @djedd23
      @djedd23 Před 4 lety +27

      He was quite big at the time, he was featured on the front cover of the Asian edition of Time magazine. He had a great year and beat some big names. I remember when he beat Agassi at Wimbledon. Unfortunately his career was cut short due to injury and a motorcycle accident.

    • @lukash6566
      @lukash6566 Před 4 lety +23

      Only the underaged generation should not know him but if you watch tennis long enough you have to know this athletic legend.

    • @mikeg6894
      @mikeg6894 Před 4 lety +1

      Saw him play live at Citi Open against James Blake. Back then it was Legg Mason. I was a kid and came there to root for the American, but he was awesome and the crowd loved his shot making. Think Blake won his first title there.

    • @BoeingFingerboarder
      @BoeingFingerboarder Před 4 lety +14

      He’s still considered a sport legend in Thailand, literally every one in Thailand knows him

  • @benjybaby1
    @benjybaby1 Před 4 lety +151

    anyone remember how his slide used to be in the intro for the old Mercedes Benz Plays of the Week?

  • @apinuntachaplalert1364
    @apinuntachaplalert1364 Před 4 lety +122

    Best tennis player in the history of Thailand. No. 9 in world ranking at one point. Got injured so often that he decided to retire.

    • @luarbiasawaras8700
      @luarbiasawaras8700 Před 11 měsíci +14

      As Indonesian I always thought that he is my hero, a proove that south east asian could do that much.

    • @Mojojojoe000
      @Mojojojoe000 Před 27 dny

      @@luarbiasawaras8700indonesians ethnicity is the same with thai they share the same king too 1000 years ago
      Before next generation king
      Got converted into islam
      Because the imam cure his son
      Sickness which the muslim are expert in these sense they go through a crusade war
      Since then is when they got seperated from thailand
      Even their language is change too.

    • @luarbiasawaras8700
      @luarbiasawaras8700 Před 27 dny

      @@Mojojojoe000 of course my brother, 1000 years ago we speak the same language and worship the same God. We are Muslim now but still , you are my brother.

  • @BrotherTree1
    @BrotherTree1 Před 4 lety +103

    One of the most amazing athletes the sport has ever had. So underrated and a shame that he wasn't able to achieve more. A very dangerous and capable player.

    • @cc2016
      @cc2016 Před rokem +1

      True 👍

    • @MrMuaythai84
      @MrMuaythai84 Před rokem

      cause he to busy chasing white girls instead paying attention to tennis

    • @slowlife8445
      @slowlife8445 Před 11 měsíci

      the reason is his wife lol

  • @3xgeimpftmussreichen521
    @3xgeimpftmussreichen521 Před 4 lety +92

    The last shot is absolutely insane. It's definitely in the top 5 ranking of the best shots I've ever seen

  • @suatkayatennis
    @suatkayatennis Před 4 lety +143

    I was at the Stockholm Open event that he won in 2002 and remember i when Srichaphan beat Nadal in three straight set at Wimbledon 2003.

  • @AWT2012
    @AWT2012 Před 2 lety +19

    The best male Asian tennis player ever. He's a beast!!!

  • @TalhaWaqar-kal
    @TalhaWaqar-kal Před 4 lety +71

    The match against Federer in Basel has some of the highest quality shot-making of all time! I think it was either 2005 or 2006 - prime-Federer era - and Federer was playing at such a high level in the match. He would come up with incredible shots and still lose the point. Still, Federer did win the match lol. But it was tough and you could see Federer genuinely impressed and acknowledge Srichapan.
    Think Paradorn was called the Asian Federer and with good reason. Much respect.

    • @jumpman1233
      @jumpman1233 Před 2 lety +4

      People don’t realize just how high the level of ball striking was in that Basel match. It had the same kind of shot-making that took place in the 2005 Masters match between Fed and Nalbandian. Look that one up if you haven’t already. Fed was playing with an injury but I think that makes it even more impressive. We just get used to that level of play from Fed. Nalbandian at his best was just as skilled and talented as Fed and Srichaphan. The best backhand of all time in my opinion.

    • @TalhaWaqar-kal
      @TalhaWaqar-kal Před 2 lety

      @@jumpman1233Saw it as it happened on my TV and I was so torn to see him play with that ankle injury and obviously struggle. I think he came back from a break down in the last set to serve for the match but it wasn't to be.

    • @oksatoki
      @oksatoki Před 2 lety

      @@jumpman1233 lol, djokovic has the best backhand ever, said by many greats of the game

  • @amadeushsu1981
    @amadeushsu1981 Před rokem +37

    He had the beauty of the single-handed backhand and the finesse of Roger, the fire of Rafa, and the jaw-droppig split step of Novak ... No one can ever match his magical ability and athleticism ...

  • @sai_clops6745
    @sai_clops6745 Před 4 lety +19

    who can forget paradorn this guy used to light up chennai whenever he was here. He had one hell of a following in the city and ive got a picture with him too.haha

  • @miggy12081977
    @miggy12081977 Před 3 lety +21

    OMG, I never realized he was so athletic. I always admired him for his one-handed backhand.

  • @ludensregisluciscaelum7636
    @ludensregisluciscaelum7636 Před 4 lety +58

    Good times, when the tour had both Srichaphan and Nieminem!
    These matches were so fun to watch, never boring!

  • @synhet84
    @synhet84 Před 4 lety +59

    Why don't i know this guy?? !! he is amazing ! great volley and split like the Djoker. also seems to have great groundstrokes. And he is bloody THAI !

    • @gregbaxter6162
      @gregbaxter6162 Před 4 lety +22

      Djokovic is like Srichaphan, not the other way around

    • @Lil7672
      @Lil7672 Před 4 lety +26

      Paradorn was quite a prominent figure in tennis especially in Asia in the early 2000, but he rise and falls pretty quickly, mostly cuz of injuries. He was basically kei before kei

    • @benj10s
      @benj10s Před 4 lety +6

      You're probably too young. I grew up in Thailand and I knew about him even before Federer or Nadal. He was in all the commercials and was married to Miss Universe.

    • @synhet84
      @synhet84 Před 4 lety +3

      @@benj10s It sure ain't my generation (i'm an 89) but i know lots of player from this era but never heard of him before.

    • @panneetantinukul5658
      @panneetantinukul5658 Před 4 lety +9

      @@synhet84 He played between 1997-2009. He made his name when he beat Agassi in Wimby 2002 and beat Nadal Wimby 2003. He was highest No.9 in the world. Tennis was a big hit in Thailand b/c of him. And "wai" was a big hit around the world b/c of him.

  • @KittiChan1
    @KittiChan1 Před 4 lety +345

    Didn't know that he was Djokovic level of flexible.

    • @gregbaxter6162
      @gregbaxter6162 Před 4 lety +140

      Djokovic is like Srichaphan, not the other way around

    • @KittiChan1
      @KittiChan1 Před 4 lety +11

      @@gregbaxter6162 I obviously meant that this was in the past compared to the present Dojokovic. I already knew about this guy who came before Djokovic but I had never seen any footage of him playing and he had been pretty much forgotten in this decade

    • @KittiChan1
      @KittiChan1 Před 4 lety +8

      @Jamie Agass yeah maybe but I think Djokovic is faster and uses his split more frequently

    • @benjybaby1
      @benjybaby1 Před 4 lety +10

      Djokovic is his level of flexible ...

    • @Heroickamikaze
      @Heroickamikaze Před 4 lety +7

      He practised a lot of muay thai too

  • @chanikomlerdwit9457
    @chanikomlerdwit9457 Před 4 lety +8

    He is the man who made me play tennis.

  • @LeonardoRozasVillegas
    @LeonardoRozasVillegas Před 4 lety +28

    I clearly remember this guy from Marcelo Ríos' epoch. Such a talented guy, he appeared in several Mercedes Benz shot of the week videos.

  • @Curze123
    @Curze123 Před 4 lety +26

    That last shot is one of my all time favorites

  • @DNA2000-8bit
    @DNA2000-8bit Před 3 lety +11

    Man, his backhand grip is goals. One of the best strikers to watch ever.

  • @panneetantinukul5658
    @panneetantinukul5658 Před 4 lety +12

    Those were the days tennis was great and much fun than nowadays. Great players.

  • @TriniBoy16
    @TriniBoy16 Před 4 lety +17

    He really was something else. Great talent

  • @DanTuber
    @DanTuber Před 4 lety +14

    That last one is the greatest tweener ever!

  • @zeljkocrljenica7135
    @zeljkocrljenica7135 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Pride of Asia!

  • @kevinyan5148
    @kevinyan5148 Před 4 lety +2

    So many comments saying he was forgotten. Tbh, i’m 30 yrs old. Every Asian around my time or older who play or watch tennis long enough knows he is big. Michael Chang and Srichapan. He was the no.1 way before Kei. Superstar in Asia.

  • @onlyguitars
    @onlyguitars Před 4 lety +12

    Great video and truly deserved recognition. This guy was good, and great to the younger generation to know about him. Sucks about the injuries, but this guy had the tools to beat any player.

  • @kimsung13
    @kimsung13 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Srichaphan is the goat of Thailand sport player, I hope we will have someone go to the world class like him in future it so fun when I was young every match he played every Thai people sat on front of TV and watched him.

  • @fbaccetto
    @fbaccetto Před 4 lety +7

    When i watch this guy playing, all i think is: “A memorable point from Paradorn Srichaphan in this Mercedes Benz play of the week!”

  • @sybe.
    @sybe. Před 4 lety +26

    thank you for posting this. would really appreciate something like this more where you get shots of players today's people dont know well to get them more recognition for their talent

    • @m_aggie
      @m_aggie Před 4 lety

      yes!! i would so love to see more

  • @owenthailand
    @owenthailand Před 4 lety +10

    I know him well. I have heard that he became a 18s junior champion when he was 14 and once he reached 16 he became Thailand national champion. That was why he went so high for Thai people standard during his time.

  • @phazell1794
    @phazell1794 Před 4 lety +6

    Proud to know him from the commentor of grand slams at least, they make us the 90's search about him and he such a talented guy. Rarely seen this kind of talent. All the best for him

  • @gauravthemagicalman
    @gauravthemagicalman Před 4 lety +7

    What an amazing tweener that was. One of the best I ever seen.

  • @kentuky1233
    @kentuky1233 Před 3 měsíci +1

    There are a few lesser known players of this era that I really liked to watch like Shrichapan, Nieminem, Zabaleta, Fish and Schettluer. And of course the top ten were amazing. Such a fun era to watch.

  • @billsaekhow8088
    @billsaekhow8088 Před 4 lety +14

    Hahaha, unbelievable and thanks to Tennis tv make this out today, I'm so appreciate 🙏 😊 from fan in Thailand

  • @ivo7418
    @ivo7418 Před 4 lety +50

    Djokovic learned how to do the splits from this guy :D

  • @patrickl8760
    @patrickl8760 Před 3 lety +8

    I had forgotten how athletic he was until seeing this clip and now I remember seeing him do the splits a few times after getting to a shot back then.

  • @flyingdutchmanesp-115
    @flyingdutchmanesp-115 Před 4 lety +8

    Love his backhand

    • @jumpman1233
      @jumpman1233 Před 2 lety

      Top 3 best backhands of all time, easy

  • @5555wannabee
    @5555wannabee Před 2 lety +1

    I'm so proud of you, A brilliant one from Thailand.🇹🇭🙏

  • @gosobigagain5156
    @gosobigagain5156 Před rokem +2

    I'm so proud of you 👏👏👏🇹🇭

  • @marlonrocero2036
    @marlonrocero2036 Před 2 lety +2

    He is the one of great in Asian tennis player.

  • @boyplaywork2995
    @boyplaywork2995 Před 4 lety +2

    เขาคือแรงบันดาลใจในการที่ทำให้คนไทยหลายคนหัดเริ่มเล่นเทนนิส ... ฉันก็ด้วย he is the inspiration for many tennis player who started to plays in Thailand. Also me.

  • @masaki3232
    @masaki3232 Před 4 lety +90

    Beautiful tennis.
    He has the skill of Federer's technique and Djokovic's physical.

    • @user-cy6xl3vd3f
      @user-cy6xl3vd3f Před 2 lety

      Yeah, that's why he topped 10th in the world 😂but I agree he's magical

    • @MrTomsimoes
      @MrTomsimoes Před rokem

      ​@@user-cy6xl3vd3fNumber 9 in the word...Is bad for you?

    • @user-cy6xl3vd3f
      @user-cy6xl3vd3f Před rokem

      @@MrTomsimoes where did I say it's bad ? The original poster said he had the skills of Federer's technique and Djokovic's physical, which is simply not true, otherwise Srichaphan would've won multiple slams. I literally called him magical. Jeez learn to read.

  • @petenorth2686
    @petenorth2686 Před 2 lety +1

    Srichapan, Jarkko, Gonzo, Nalbandian, Chela, Hewitt ETC ETC. Miss those good ol' days and those guys.

  • @mekalpina2546
    @mekalpina2546 Před 3 lety +3

    0:30 That pure skid sound give me goosebumps

  • @heteroetero
    @heteroetero Před 4 lety +5

    He was an Asian star. I love him.

  • @djeeee911
    @djeeee911 Před 4 lety +4

    I saw him at Paris Open long time ago.
    Very unique athlete, and also very unique strength in the arm especially on backhand defense.

  • @HIMYMTR
    @HIMYMTR Před 4 lety +3

    Happy Birthday Paradorn

  • @panjaritj.2682
    @panjaritj.2682 Před 4 lety +3

    He is pride of Thailand.

  • @gorakod2499
    @gorakod2499 Před 4 lety +2

    He won Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship​ Award for 2 years.
    Great personality.

  • @KhunDet
    @KhunDet Před 4 lety +7

    He may not be in the Top 5 but he has lot of surprise shot. His match with Andrea Agassi at Wimbledon I never forget.

  • @byp59s
    @byp59s Před rokem +3

    🇹🇭👏👏👏 หนึ่งในตำนาน
    นักเทนนิสไทย ในระดับโลก (9?)

  • @romeoasuncion3051
    @romeoasuncion3051 Před 4 lety +3

    A talented player and a nice guy. As staff, we are told not to ask for autographs but he didn't mind.

  • @GLAMOUREBOY
    @GLAMOUREBOY Před 4 lety +1

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY Paradorn Srichaphan

  • @J.J.J.J.J.J.J
    @J.J.J.J.J.J.J Před 4 lety +7

    4:30 tweener is nuts!

  • @hathaway.1166
    @hathaway.1166 Před 4 lety +3

    I think our boy Chung deserves a video like this

  • @yugiphong55
    @yugiphong55 Před 2 lety +1

    He was an inspiration to younger generation in Thailand to start playing tennis. I had to ask my mom to buy that red and silver yonex ragget which at that time very expensive for 12 year olds boy. And all my tennis suit had to be adidas following Paradon. Lol

  • @uletitlinger
    @uletitlinger Před 4 lety +12

    One of the only 2 players representing an Asian country, who reached ATP top 10 ranking.

  • @panneetantinukul5658
    @panneetantinukul5658 Před 4 lety +1

    OMG. Along time ago but still be his fan. He made us Asian proud. And he brought "wai" to the world. Yeah! Good old days.

  • @MoorishBrooklyn
    @MoorishBrooklyn Před 4 lety +2

    A very good competitor. He doesn't give up.

  • @pinoyconyoo8068
    @pinoyconyoo8068 Před 2 lety +5

    Even Roger Federer responded in IG that he misses him in court upon seeing this video.

  • @user-zn7fz3vk5p
    @user-zn7fz3vk5p Před 4 lety +2

    เสียดาย ผมเริ่มมาดูพี่ตอนที่เลิกแล้ว ภูมิใจพี่มากๆครับ ที่ก้าวมาระดับโลก สร้างชื่อเสียงให้กับไทยครับ

  • @HaYaTo_LogresJPRPG
    @HaYaTo_LogresJPRPG Před rokem +3

    ภราดร ศรีชาพันธุ์ สุดยอดนักเทนนิสคนไทย 👍✌️🍻

  • @ananwongsawan2193
    @ananwongsawan2193 Před 2 lety +1

    ผมคนไทย ที่ชื่นชอบคุณภราดร ดูเทนนิสเป็นก็เพราะคุณภราดร

  • @phurithatsaengracha7149
    @phurithatsaengracha7149 Před 2 lety +1

    My idol from Thailand

  • @vanir92160
    @vanir92160 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you Tennis TV for putting some light on those forgotten yet so underrated players that clearly deserve it.
    A welcome change from these Monfils and Kyrgios highlights that we've seen over and over again.

  • @danielosborne8228
    @danielosborne8228 Před 2 lety

    I LOVED this guy when I watched him live at the old Nasdaq Open or Sony Ericsson (Key Biscayne).

  • @tatatalink4833
    @tatatalink4833 Před 11 měsíci

    I miss the old days so much🎉 Thailand pride

  • @longrangeshooter
    @longrangeshooter Před 4 lety +8

    Great shots, displaying awesome speed and flexibility!!! Last one is absolutely insane, though!!!

  • @Lil7672
    @Lil7672 Před 4 lety +7

    Paradorn has so much potential, he’s very gifted physically, but never was able to crack the mental part of the game fully and peaked at top 10. He’s got the talent to achieve perhaps even more than kei had. Inspiration to a generation of Asian players

  • @pitakphongphongwattana334
    @pitakphongphongwattana334 Před 11 měsíci

    เสียดายเพชรเม็ดงามเม็ดนี้ของประเทศไทย ผู้เล่นทรงคุณค่าตลอดไปของประเทศไทย เคียงคู่กับ แทมมารีน ธนสุกาญจน์ The best tennis player ever Paradon Srichapan alongside with Tamarine Tanasugarn ❤❤

  • @harmoniaSINGS05
    @harmoniaSINGS05 Před rokem

    Omg if not the Big 3, this man was my favorite to watch when I watched tennis!

  • @AHC63
    @AHC63 Před 3 lety

    Such a superb shot maker - just brilliant.

  • @Molloy1951
    @Molloy1951 Před 2 lety

    Never thought he was so superb! What a talent!

  • @mikekim5135
    @mikekim5135 Před 4 lety +1

    That last shot is pure gold.

  • @userbynick99u72
    @userbynick99u72 Před rokem +2

    top 5 🤩🤩🤩

  • @nathan2497
    @nathan2497 Před 4 lety +2

    Paradorn was a good player very athletic guy and a nice backhand👍

  • @user-kr7ey3gp1s
    @user-kr7ey3gp1s Před 11 měsíci

    ลูกแบ็คแฮนด์คมมาก ได้แต้มจากการตีแบ็คเยอะสุดๆ

  • @diamondbreak
    @diamondbreak Před 3 lety +1

    This guy was unbelievable. If he were in this era of tennis, it would be fun like facing Kyrgios or such.

  • @colinmerry4854
    @colinmerry4854 Před 4 lety +1

    he seemed like such a fun guy!

  • @colin0622
    @colin0622 Před 4 lety +1

    Best Thai player ever! Miss him

  • @미켈란젤리
    @미켈란젤리 Před 4 lety +2

    last one is one of THE GREATEST POINT EVER in tennis!!!!

  • @Doni080589
    @Doni080589 Před 4 lety +7

    I MISS HIM ALOT!!!!

  • @juj6022
    @juj6022 Před 2 lety +1

    The shot down the line at 2:51 into a celebration made me laugh out loud.

  • @ramaflow9078
    @ramaflow9078 Před 2 lety +1

    For Thai people, paradon is the pride of our country. I remember 15years ago My father woke me up in the middle of the night. To watch the tennis match between Paradon and Roger Federer. That day, he almost beat the number 1 in the world. But Thai people have never been disappointed in him. He will always be our pride. And until today, no one else can do like him. He is a legend.

    • @Contemplation9
      @Contemplation9 Před rokem

      ผมจำได้ว่าใจเต้นแรงทุกครั้งที่ได้ดูถ่ายทอดภราดรแข่ง ลุ้นอย่างบ้าคลั่ง

  • @roy_lau
    @roy_lau Před 4 lety

    This guy is big & fast man. I didnt know about him until u guys posted this!

  • @Vegitoha
    @Vegitoha Před 4 lety

    🇹🇭 We always proud of him ❤️

  • @640A
    @640A Před 4 lety

    Those splits were mindbogglingly amazing

  • @karan200590
    @karan200590 Před 4 lety +7

    1st and 2nd point = djokovic flexibility.
    3.47 = nadal flair passing shot

  • @musicphilebd9862
    @musicphilebd9862 Před 2 lety

    He was like a graceful dancer on the tennis court!

  • @jonathanterrett
    @jonathanterrett Před 4 lety +4

    Remember this guy great character some great movement 2

  • @michaelp9061
    @michaelp9061 Před 4 lety +1

    Hell. I ve been waiting for this for a long time.

  • @fartydog420
    @fartydog420 Před 4 lety +2

    damn that last one was one of the best shots ive ever seen

  • @34kaushik
    @34kaushik Před 4 lety +1

    Can i have one more hour of this, please? How did I not know about him before!

  • @EhCloserLook
    @EhCloserLook Před 4 lety +2

    I remember him. Honestly, how could you forget that name?

  • @aa-xn5hc
    @aa-xn5hc Před 4 lety +1

    Brilliant talent!!

  • @DonYang73
    @DonYang73 Před 3 lety +1

    Srichaphan has probably the bestest physique on tour. Strength agility speed and flexibility. He could probably switch to become a formidable muaythai fighter if he wanted. Solid💪

    • @TheWinezen
      @TheWinezen Před rokem

      in THailand, Muay Thai is basic training.

  • @MonkeyBarGaming
    @MonkeyBarGaming Před 4 lety +2

    I love these new players coming in!

  • @rbaki94
    @rbaki94 Před 4 lety

    Blast from the past here!

  • @filiplevacic6371
    @filiplevacic6371 Před 4 lety

    Thanks god i have watched Paradorn.. He was very very talented player, I would say near Nalbandian.. And at those years 2004-2008 he would deserved 1 grand slam, because he was complete package

    • @gregorsamsa555
      @gregorsamsa555 Před 4 lety

      And some (Đoković lovers especially) say that was "weak" era when "everybody" could reach grand slam final, hmmmm