Fill in the blank:
Lahyani is the most liked umpire amongst players largely because he is the ONLY umpire who _______ when speaking to the players on (off?) the court.
First correct answer = Wall Of Fame listing.
Correct answer / winner declaration: Saturday, June 25.
Smiles
Posted by: Veglia | 06/22/2011 at 08:15 PM
The two Carlos(es) smile at them too, Veglia - Bernardes and Ramos.
Carlos Ramos even winked at Rafa when he just missed hitting him with the ball! Watch @ 00:41.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyQSL6xlX6g
(That would've been my first guess though.)
Posted by: M | 06/22/2011 at 08:59 PM
leans down
Posted by: vj | 06/22/2011 at 10:42 PM
maybe thats too silly ... :)
Posted by: vj | 06/22/2011 at 10:43 PM
Smile is a definite.
I would say- Smile and acknowledges each player according to how they feel.
When ever there is a bad call,even the hawk eye goes the other way he looks at the player in a way that even he couldn't believe it.
Posted by: Dee | 06/22/2011 at 10:44 PM
Mohammed does smile, but maybe speaks to them in their language?
Posted by: Jenny | 06/22/2011 at 11:11 PM
listens
Posted by: nipurn | 06/22/2011 at 11:27 PM
like you above I would say "smiles" but I would think the answer is too easy, knowing TP.
Posted by: ricky | 06/23/2011 at 01:20 AM
because he is the ONLY umpire who calls the players by their first name.
Posted by: Account Deleted | 06/23/2011 at 07:05 AM
changes language?
Posted by: Lobbo | 06/23/2011 at 08:10 AM
looks relaxed?
Posted by: Lobbo | 06/23/2011 at 08:16 AM
Smiles is the obvious answer....too easy though TP. I'll say jokes around, laughs with them.
Posted by: Ricke | 06/23/2011 at 08:16 AM
He blinks his messages in Morse Code. I've seen it. It's so unexpected.
Posted by: DSG | 06/23/2011 at 12:15 PM
HA HA!! Love ya, DSG.
Posted by: Sol | 06/23/2011 at 02:22 PM
LOL!
Posted by: M | 06/23/2011 at 03:11 PM
Give it to DSG!!!! LOL!!!! Too funny.......
Posted by: Ricke | 06/23/2011 at 05:59 PM
calls them Mister
Posted by: Stella | 06/23/2011 at 06:12 PM
That's easy - smiles - knew it before I read other comments - he such a nice smile! :)
Posted by: claire | 06/23/2011 at 08:06 PM
Haha! I didn't see it coming. Love it.
Posted by: Dee | 06/24/2011 at 03:01 AM
LOL!
Posted by: Jenny | 06/24/2011 at 03:50 AM
"looks in the eye"
Posted by: kitty | 06/24/2011 at 06:56 AM
LOL -- DSG all the way!
Posted by: chipnputt | 06/25/2011 at 12:51 AM
says, Excuse me?
Posted by: Rock | 06/25/2011 at 06:36 AM
WINNER: VEGLIA.
Posted by: Tennis Planet | 06/25/2011 at 04:13 PM
By the way, he does call the score in many languages.
Posted by: Lobbo | 06/26/2011 at 08:04 AM