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TRANSCRIPT of Leander's Chat with the Fanclub - Mar 27
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3/27/98 Chat transcript start time: 4.30 pm PST, USA. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ [prakash] HI Jay, LP is here Jay1> * Hi Prakash ! .. I almost got in late here.. [amit] hi jay Jay1> Hi amit .. LP is around I am told .. [amit] ok good [amit] why nobody on here [amit] i have to go in like 5 minutes >> JSreeram has joined channel #Indian_Tennis [amit] yes [JSreeram] hi jay [amit] i have to go soon though Jay2> Hi Sreeram.. LP is somewhere around.. [amit] come on leander Jay2> Prakash was here a minute back and said LP was there .. LP had an - appointment with someone this evening, and we weren't sure if he would get - back on time.. [JSreeram] oh ho Jay2> Where is everybody ? [JSreeram] hope they read u'r mail jay Jay2> Why Oh ho Sreeram ? [amit] is he gonna come or no [JSreeram] hope he is back in time jay Jay2> I hope they did .. short notice.. so we have Lp for ourselves, huh ? [amit] is he coming Jay2> He is at home there; so he will be on anytime.. [amit] is he in orlando [amit] sorry to hear that he has pulled out of davis cup Jay2> Yes, he is in Orlando.. Prakash drove down there [JSreeram] ya reall ybad for india Jay2> Yeah, that's the bad news. [amit] jay so you have peas' phone number Jay2> LP had no choice.. [amit] do you talk to him on the phone Jay2> amit: yes, I have [JSreeram] Today his dad has given a statement that his injury is similar to - what srinath [JSreeram] suffered [amit] javgal srinath Jay2> only when he is at Orlando.. He has been there only for 5 or 6 days - for the last 8 months ! [amit] that was an injury that required some time off for him [amit] i gotta go [amit] bye Jay2> This is a minor rotator cuff injury .. [JSreeram] ya [amit] ok [amit] bye jay [JSreeram] somewhat similar though [amit] bye sreeram [JSreeram] bye amit Jay2> JS .. is this gonna be embarrassing ? .. where the heck are the "fans" - ?? [JSreeram] i guess we should wait for some moretime Jay2> Let me send another quick email to all.. [JSreeram] ok >> amit has left channel #Indian_Tennis Jay2> Still nobody here ?.. hmm... [JSreeram] nope Jay2> Wonder where prakash went.. He was here just a min back. >> Leander has joined channel #Indian_Tennis (4.40 pm PST) [JSreeram] there they are [JSreeram] hi leander Jay2> Helloo Leander !!! [Leander] Hi Jay, Sree [JSreeram] how are u doing ? Jay2> Wonder if my last mionute email got to everybody .. more people - should be here soon, I guess. Jay2> Lee: How is the shoulder today ? [Leander] I am not doing too good with my shoulder, but, I should be better - after 10 days rehab and rest. Jay2> Feeling better in your rehab ? [JSreeram] That's good [JSreeram] What do u think of our chances at the Davis Cup ? Jay2> The newspapers are all reporting the news today in India.. Lot of sad - people there now. Jay2> Times of India says Mahesh will play doubles with Fazal.. Is it true - ? [Leander] Jay: well, if lifting 1 kg weight is a start, I'm just starting - (my racquet weighs more) :-) Jay2> So, this is a rotator cuff problem ? Jay2> Hi amit.. Leander is here ! Jay2> Soryy.. Hi Atul. [Leander] Sree: we have a tough assignment against Italy, especially now - that one of the youngsters has to play a live match. [Atul] Hi, Sorry I was late. Busy with something [JSreeram] Who do u think is going to play the doubles with Mahesh ? Jay2> Hi Sues.. Is that Susan ? Leander is here ! [Leander] sree: I had advised Mahesh on playing doubles with Fazal, but, - after the first couple days of pratice we will make a decision. [Sues] ohhhhhhh my gooooooddddddd!!!!!!!!! hi guys...hi leander:) [Atul] How do you decide your ATP tour schedule ? [Sues] hi jay...finally i got the java script in...i can last an hr - most......longgg story:) [Sues] hi leander remember me???????????????????:)) i bet u dont:) Jay2> Alright, Susan.. Just on time.. LP is here.. shoot questions for - him.. [JSreeram] Leander, will you be going to Italy ? [Sues] lee how is ur foot..hope everything is fine????? in case u need help - ..hey i work on a orthopedic floor...come on down to NY... [Leander] Atul: I sit at the beginning of the year and depending on my - singles and doubles ranking, I choose my tournaments.... With the - fluctuation of my rankings I modify accordingly [Sues] hi jsree,atul..... [JSreeram] hi sues [Atul] Do you have any goals for your singles rankings ? [Sues] jay what's the new chat waiting room all about? [Leander] sree: I will not be going to Italy due to my shoulder injury [Sues] leander how do u rate the italian davis cup team......say on a scale - of 1 to 10? [Leander] sues: Hi Sues! I would give them a 7. Jay2> Sue: I added an extra room, just in case there would be too many - people here and we hit the 25 limit.. I called it the chat waiting room.. - I am sure we will need that room once we start doing this regularly .. Next - time I will advertise it on the web page for the whole world, and this place - could be rockking. [Sues] whaaaaaaat??? ur not going to italy?? this shoulder injury must be - real bad...wow the team is really going to miss u leander... [Leander] sues: I am gonna miss them too [JSreeram] Does Italy have really good players ? [JSreeram] And I think they r playing on clay which is a favourite of - Italian players ? [Sues] lee its Sue.....u dont remember?? good:) 7 was ok if u were in...but - without u..7 is a pretty big #.....shouldnt u atleast go to give them the - emotional support? [Atul] To phrase the 'italy' Question differently, Are you going there - 'just' as a advisor/coach ? Jay2> Lee: Playibg on clay is particularly harmful to the shoulder now, - compared to hardcourts, right ? More chance for off-balance shots, etc, due - to footing problems ? [Sues] yeah in a way i am glad that ur taking care of that injury....if - ignored its going to get worse.... Jay2> Hi Bill .. Where is Merle ? LP is here ! [Leander] sree: The Italian players are Andrea Gaudenzi, Nargiso, Martelli & - Sanguinetti. I think Gaudenzi & Martelli will play singles & Gaudenzi, - Nargiso in doubles. [Leander] Hi Bill & Merle! [Sues] i havent heard of any of them? so lee who is playing in ur place??? [BillSanFran] Hello Leander. Bill here. Merle (Singita) is in New York. - She sends her love.Type HERE Jay2> Lee: I thought bertolucci was going to decide between Sanguinetti and - Martelli based on how each did at casablanca. Neither did well. Martelli - out in round 1 and Sanguinetti in round2 (to Calatrava, our pal!).. [Leander] sues: Mahesh would play #1 singles & doubles, obviously, but, we - would make a decision after a few days practice, on who would play with - Hesh. [Sues] just give those darn italians some pasta!!!!! [BillSanFran] Lee, how's the shoulder feeling? [Sues] Well lets hope that Mahesh takes off where he left with chile....we r - rooting for him... [Atul] Lee - To phrase the 'italy' Question differently, Are you going there - 'just' as a advisor/coach ? [Sues] jay will we be having this chat during the davis cup??? anyone in - italy? Jay2> Lee: whaat is your take on Fazal ? .. The Times of India reporter - (Uma) was talking about the bold decision by Naresh Kumar to select - you to play, and how great it would be if Fazal turns out to be another - "find" .. Is he all that talented ? [Leander] atul: Right now, its most important that I recover from my injury. - The boys will have to do their best without me this time :-( Jay2> We will try to do something during the Davis Cup, Sue.. Rudy Selva in - Italy, hopefully can give us match updates here, during david Cup.. I have - to see if he can. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Lost section .. 3 minutes of chat .. will add later +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ [Leander] jay: Fazal is from Culcutta ands we grew up together. He is - reasonably talented. He is 6' or more, fairly athletic and a hard worker - (as his father is Naeemuddin, the Indian soccer coach). I think he is - a good prospect for the future, if nurtured well. [Sues] leander i am sorry......i didnt realise that u were getting a lot of - msges for jay....oops.... Jay2> Lee: are you typing yourself .. it's coming in very slow.. just - kidding.. [Sues] i was thinking the same thing....we ought to give leander a crash - typing course..:)) Jay2> Lee: Look who is here ! Madhu !! [Sues] hi madhu [Madhu] hey leander [Madhu] what's up ? [Leander] atul: I have got my father, who is a doctor here with me as well - as working with the Florida Institute of Sport physiotherapist. I am in - pretty good hands. [Sues] who is madhu?? [Madhu] leander..if u have forgotten me......... [Leander] Jay: Its prakash who's typing. He's irritatingly slow. [Atul] Thank GOD !!!!! :-) [Sues] madhu dont even go there.......he has forgotten me.......:) [Leander] Hey Madhu, how are you doing? [Madhu] i'm fine and u? how is mahesh? [Madhu] sues.....he better never forget me Jay2> madhu: just tell him JFK airport .. [Sues] but then i cant blame him...celebrities tend to be like this....dont - they r often in denial that they dont..... [Leander] What's up with you girls?! [Madhu] Jay 2...WHY did u give him that clue? [Sues] i just told him La guardia airport ...didnt help..ok ppl any other - airport left.....hehe:) [Madhu] sues..he met u too? [Madhu] and forgot you? [Madhu] tch tch [Madhu] why is no one talking? [Madhu] guys? [Sues] and to think he promised me he wouldnt forget me.......and i told him - he would.....and he said he woudnt.....and he has.. whatever....:) [Leander] YOU GIRLS STILL HANGIN' AROUND AIRPORTS? [Madhu] sues...i hear ya... [Madhu] NO Jay2> Madhu: Lee said Hi to you before I reminded him.. he remembers you.. [Madhu] haha..ok jay... [Sues] leander i cant help it.....:))) [Leander] Jay; Don't bother. They don't believe you ha ha ha Jay2> OK, Lee.. [Madhu] leander, i'm gonna try and see u at U.S. Open [Leander] Atul: you lying low? [Madhu] why is everyone so quiet? [Sues] leander yeah right.....look jay is the most honest innocent ^married^ - man on this universe.... [Leander] madhu: you gonna meet at the airport, too. [Sues] now married is the important word in there...:) [Madhu] HAHA Jay2> Sues: .. you have no idea .. :-) [Madhu] uh...no not unless my grandparents come on your flight again [Leander] madhu: good excuse! Jay2> Hey, my student J Sreeram is not married .. Good looking stud, - actually.. [Madhu] of course! [Atul] Lee - With your success in Olympics and ATP tour, do you believe that - the coverage for Tennis in India has improved ? [JSreeram] Thankx Jay [Sues] i was planning to go to the open.....but i just changed my mind.....i - wouldnt be suprised to see myself rooting for boris becker ( if he - plays...that is)and find myself banned from this club..hehe:) [Sues] madhu what do u do??? i mean student? working? [Madhu] hey leander...i never got a chance to tell u this..so i will - now....i was really proud when u won the bronze....it was like seeing the - Rangers win the Stanley Cup....i will never forget it..... [JSreeram] Lee, will u be ready for teh Chennai Open ? Jay2> Sues: I will ban you right now, if you root for Boring Becker ! .. - :-) That SOB! [Madhu] student [Leander] atul: definitely, tennis has gotten more coverage in the last 4 or - 5 years, but, I don;' think any sport will overtake the support that cricket - gets. Jay2> I am still here.. [Sues] atul i think that tennis is one of the most loved sports in - india....when i was back home in december i saw a lot of kids really - interested in it.. i think the guy from calcutta is responsible......its - getting there..... [Leander] atul: I have a tennis academy which my father looks after and in - the name of tennis we're trying to build athletes. We pick them up as early - as 5 years and teach them eye-hand co-ordination as well as the basics of - tennis. My dad is very good with kids & we have 246 kids at the academy in - Calcutta. [Atul] Hey, let 'the guy from calcutta' answer this :-) :-). Sorry, just - kidding.... [Sues] i mean madhu is not rude..leee is, to ask her to meet him at JFK.... [Leander] sues: why didn't you look me up last December ;-) [Sues] now atul the guy from calcutta only sees things at the - professional...the common girl sees it at the grassroot level... [Leander] sues: all right sues, you are opening the door for some serious - ragging. Don't blame me further! [Sues] i am sorry atul i am a bit too hyper today.....i think its the - caffeine and the weekend excitement:) [Atul] Wow, 246 indians competing at the ATP tour in 2010. just - dreaming...... :-) :-) [Sues] lee ragging.....u dont know what that word means...:) Jay2> I am still here.. [Leander] sues: so, what do you want to call it? [Sues] look u up where???? dont blame me...ask jay how hard i tried to make - it to the mumbai challenger...is it my fault if u make a grand exit in the - first round....:(((((( i cant tell u how upset i was..... Jay2> Gosh.. a colleague walked in and bugged the hell out of me just now - for 10 minutes.. [Leander] Jay: how is the gang doin'? Jay2> which gang, lee ? [Leander] sues: if you'd told me earlier I wouldn't have lost. Just the - excitement of seeing you at my next match. [Sues] jay i guess he means ur kids....i thought u had just one...???:) Jay2> I am so bad at telling people to get the heck out of my room.. I - should have asked him to.. Jay2> He knws I have another on the way.. [Atul] Lee - Which was the first ATP tournament you partnered with Mahesh ? [Leander] jay: your wife & the lil' fella. [Sues] another kid? Jay2> The first one is naughty.. the second one is kicking around a lot .. [Sues] see told ya....i read ppl's minds so well... Jay2> Doing alright, Lee.. thanks for asking. [Sues] so lee when r u having ur kid?? and how would u feel if he/she chose - to play tennis when they grow up??? pappa's footsteps [Sues] jay u didnt tell me about the second one???? Jay2> We just started telling people, Sue.. ultrsound last wekk was fine. - 5th month. [Atul] Congrats. >> JSreeram has left channel #Indian_Tennis [Leander] atul: The Jakarta Challenger, 95. We defaulted in the finals.
[Sues] what does default mean??? [Atul] Lee - How did you two decided to play as a team, who approached whom - first ? [Leander] sues: I need to get married first (the old fashioned way!). I have - a few kids running around, already! [JSreeram] So when is u'rmarriage LEE ? [Leander] sues: default means you not calling me in December when you were - at home ;-) [Sues] what's ur problem.....i meant the old fashioned way ok.....stop being - so judgemental..i mean u have a girlfriend....what r u waiting for??? the - alien attack??:) Jay2> Atul : That is easy.. Leander was already in the tour for several - years before Mahesh and he joined.. [Sues] leander dont even start with me not calling u stuff...mind - elaborating on that statement?? [Leander] sues: how'd you guess? [Leander] sree: its going to a little while. I'm travelling too much right - now. [JSreeram] jay, not too many guys hav come today [Leander] sues: just kidding. not to be taken personally. Jay2> Lee: peronal question.. you don;t have to answer .. You get to see - your GF much ? Isn't she now in the US ? Jay2> peronal=personal [Sues] lee naaah i am really good at jokes..never been the serious or - personal kind:) [Sues] hehe....peronal question..:)) good one jay:) Jay2> Funny, Sreeram.. There have been at least 20 different people who - have been asking me for a chat session.. I think there will be a lot of - people upset at me for the short notice .. [Sues] i know cant think about kids with that....i mean not seeing her and - stuff.... [JSreeram] guess so [Sues] jay i would have been real upset..i just got back from a gruelling - day at work and i found this....:) [Leander] Jay: I don't get to see Anisa that much any more. She just started - working with Channel V, so long hours, mucho work. [JSreeram] Hey ! Lee is she a VJ ? [Sues] channel V?? Jay2> This was more as a test chat, and also to get Lee to get used to the - chat here.. He has said he would come in again every now and then.. [Atul] Who ever is co-ordinating this, thanks a lot. And, if possible, get - some pictures of Lee at the computer, so we can put them on the web-site. [Leander] sree: Anisa is a script writer as well as production manager. [JSreeram] Oh.. ok [Sues] i can find myself getting kicked out of this server anyminute..i just - have one hour logging it..suxxx!!!!! Jay2> Yeah, Prakash, if you have a camera handy, take picture for us and - scan it sometime.. thanks ! [Sues] yeah we need more pictures....the ones on teh page now r too old.. [Leander] (prakash to Jay:) good timing Jay. I didn't want to blow my own - horn! Jay2> Leander: Tennis question. What do tyou think of Manoj Mahadevan ? - Is he one to really look forward to ? have you seen him play ? At 16, he - has been getting a lot of press. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Short section missing .. Will add later ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ [Sues] lee i do hold a lot of grudge.....:) Jay1> I am back.. My chatroom froze on me.. [Sues] atul just checking....i mean i have heard of the great paes - temper....didnt wanna be at the recieving end...hehe:) [Leander] sree:why u so quiet?? [JSreeram] no i m just reading others queries [Atul] Yeh, everyone is quiet [Sues] lee he just gave up on ya....poor guy has been shooting all this - questions.... [Sues] jay r u ok??? Jay1> Lee: Not sure if you saw the last question.. What happened to the - Woodies at The Lipton.. They only played one set before withdrawing in - round2 against Adams/Ferreira .. [Leander] jay:good to have u back!! [Sues] they r getting old and they have to face it... [JSreeram] nice one sues [Sues] thanx sree..:) Jay1> Sues: Yeah, but I don;t want them to get old that fast and retire.. I - want them to first get a beating from our Dyn.Duo .. Then they can retire ! [JSreeram] I am sure they will [Leander] jay:todd had the flu so they pulled out. [Sues] yepppooooooo....yeah but then the excuse willbe that they r losing - it.....i want our guys to get them in fresh blood.....dont want them getting - stale...:) [Leander] We have a chance to get them in Chennai. [Sues] at the wimbledon.....that's where Leander and Mahesh should send them - packing....they have their most wins there... [JSreeram] Are they coming to Chennai ? Jay1> Yes, you should kill them in Chennai.. But then again, if the arm - isn't feeling good, you shouldn't risk it.. [Sues] no lee yeaah u should get them at chennai but wimbledon is ^the - place^ [Atul] Lee - How is the atmosphere on the ATP tour ? Friendly or pretty - professional ? Do you players talk to each other, in the cafeteria or in the - hotel or in the stadium ? [Sues] lee if u dont mind my asking what r the doctors saying about the - arm?? is it some inflammation??? Jay1> Yes, the Woodies are at Chennai.. Were paid a handsome appearance - money too.. Those Australian organizers seem to be paying a lot of - Australians to play there .. Rafter, Woodies .. Pat Cash for a wildcard - last year, etc.. [Leander] atul: its very cut-throat on the circuit being an individual - sport. But, one makes friends easily, so, its not too bad. The junior - circuit was much more fun. [Sues] rafter at chennai?? cash?? i thought he has retired by now..... [Sues] april its going to be real hot at chennai... how would they favor in - those hot conditions? [Leander] sues: its minor tears in the rotator cuff. The elbow and wrist are - diagnosed as tendonitis due to the shoulder. Jay1> Cash had a WC last year.. He retired last week, saying he doesn't get - enough opportunities and the respect as a former Wimbledon champion and all - that.. Yeah Right ! ... He got the respect, and then screamed at brian - Cooney (?) at Madras last year, "your damn tournament", when his shirt was - stolen from the locker ! .. [Leander] sues: thats what home court advantage is all about. [Atul] Lee - Hate to give a 'cricket' anology, but do you get any coaching - from some senior players on the circuit, like say in cricket, a fast bowler - gets some 'tips' from say australian fast bowler. [Sues] lee well be careful....i think u should be real careful...i dont feel - as bad about u not playing in the davis cup...we could always win next - year...:) [Leander] (prakash to jay) : are you cutting & pasting? Jay1> Lee: It's possible for them to let Mahesh play his singles match on - Wedneasday at Madras, right (I thought 7 day tournaments had that option) ? [JSreeram] I gotta leave now [JSreeram] GOOD LUCK LEANDER [JSreeram] Hope u get well soon Jay1> Yes, I am saving the chat .. I may have missed some, but not much.. [Leander] atul: I have a Australian coach (Bob Carmichael) who is very sound - with the basics. He travels with me 25 weeks of the year. He gives me the - advise and tips on strategy. [Sues] back....... [Atul] Sues - What happened ? [Leander] sree: Look after yourself and hope to chat with you again soon. [Sues] 25 weeks that's like half a year..:) [JSreeram] see ya [Sues] atul this my library account.....java enabled browser...time out - every hour....i have aol but i cant get into this chat with it..... [Sues] bye sree [Sues] lee did u eat dinner? [Leander] sues: not yet. you? Jay1> Gosh.. I know there will be a bunch of folks who will really scream at - me now.. Looks like we got leander for ourseleves, and none of those guys - got the emails (or read it) on time.. [Sues] mom's calling me....but i'd rather starve...i dont get to chat to - Leander Paes everyday..:) Jay1> Lee: Did you trace down your computer from UPS ? [Atul] I got it yesterday [Leander] sues: I'd love a good tandoori chicken, kaali dal & roti right - now. Can you send me some? [Atul] Don't talk about dinner now, you guys are making me hungry :-) [Sues] lee u mean on UPS kinda like ur supposed to get ur computer...i - remember u telling me that last sept..:) [Leander] Jay: the computer is still in the works. hopefully, will get it - tomorrow or before I leave. [Sues] atul hehe.....comeon....:) [Sues] whatever......the poor computer....just put it out of its misery:) [Leander] sues: UPS service is slipping! [Sues] leave the poor UPS folks out of this...its all ur fault:) [Sues] ur leaving tomm??? [Leander] sues: don't start with me again, or else I'm on the next flight to - NY. You'll be in big trouble if I do. Jay1> Lee: Make sure you get all the details from Prakash, on the webpage - and chat stuff. [Atul] sue, Whats that suppose to mean ? [Sues] lee let me tell u my entire family sat together to watch u guys play - at hartford...those last moments of the SF r something i will take to my - grave.....though as a medical professional i would not recommend it..:) Jay1> I will have to leave in 2 minutes.. My son hasd to be picked up by 6 - pm sharp from preschool. [Leander] (prakash to Jay): I'm gonna bore LP with lots of stuff after this - chat session. [Sues] okidoki let me start then....atleast that would get u to ur gf....let - me do one good deed:) Jay1> OK, prakash .. do that .. You both have a couple of cold ones on our - behalf too.. [Sues] its only 6pm there......god i wanna be there.....atleast i will have - some extra hours on a friday eve:) [Leander] Jay: give him a big hug from me. I'll chat with you before I leave - on Wednesday. We should be wrapping up this session in about 10 minutes. [Atul] Lee - Its a stupid question. Did you dad got a olympic medal in - Hockey ? Jay1> Yes, that final shot is a keeper for ever, Lee.. The "Egyptian - Magician" shot.. I still have no idea where you got the guts to go for that - shot.. [Sues] jay i have a bad feeling about this....a lot of ppl out there would - be ready to strangle u tomm....i will remember u in my prayers... [Leander] atul: my dad got a bronze medal at Muni[Atul] We can get her in India +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ About 2 minutes of chat transcript missing at the end .. Atul asked whether LP and Vece Paes are the only Indian father-son Olympic medallists. LP first thought they were, and then remembered Dhyan Chand and Ashok Kumar in Hockey. Leander said he wants to do better than his dad and get a medal with a better color at Sydney. He expects Mahesh and him will do it. The chatters agreed. Chat closed at 6 pm PST. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++