Retirement

by **Baghdad Baghdatis** » Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:37

Hi All,

Just a quick note to say I am hanging up my boots with the Men's Singles Tour. Priorities have changed somewhat with personal life and therefore it seems a sensible decision to call it time - I will not be returning for MS.

I have had some nice matches and friendlies with lots of players including the likes of Garghamell, Norberto, Puttu, Retos, OuiMr Berson, Dapery, Robbin, Jimbooo, Illuvbilval, Jaylove, Sherlock and others. Thanks guys.

Another reason for my departure is that I really enjoy the SIM experience and I guess I miss the TS3 SIM tour - the MS TS4 tour has very little variety for me which is no fault of ITST but more 2k and its weighting on coaches.

ITST in fact is the hub for any tennis game and does a fantastic job in makig the tours as realistic as possible, sometimes I feel some people fail to recognise actually how hard the managers and the host work to run this site.

I guess I also got a little tired of coming up against IR/CPS or Drop Shot Artist all the time and I am not really the kind of guy to say if I can't beat them then join on. The winning or losing is no issue to me, more the lack of enjoyment resulting from the limitied styles. I leave as ITST number 5 but not really with much fun or intense matches along the way (although Jimbooo 5 set French open was about as close as I got to that).

When SIM comes I will be the first to jump on board (albeit at a slower pace due to commitments) and I am sure the guys and testers are doing an incredible job behind the scenes in setting up tour for the new and old of ITST. I hope to see the likes of tenjintenkai & hawkeye back for the long haul.

On a sperate note I will still be online adhoc and I have 2 coaches (Fatality / return counter & shot counter / return counter) so if anyone fancies a hit around feel free to come knocking.

Djarvik, Slicer, Moral etc - keep up the good work and thanks for all your support.

Best Regards
Baggy

by **DarkTunde** » Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:30

While its a shame for the site and community to be 'losing' an experienced, active member like yourself, I share your disappointment with the 'sameness' of the opposition.

I had only being on ITST for less than 2 months, before deciding to leave the MS Tour due to the lack of variety. I (unfortunately) quickly got tired & bored of the inevitable 2 or 3 setups appearing as my opponents. It may have been challenging, but provided no fun either.

The hosts and other ITST 'admins' do a great job running the tours, and I'm confident they will produce an interesting SIM Tour experience. In which case, I too shall return.

Oh, and Good luck in this new phase of your life! - hope to see you back soon.

by **lincolnshirelad** » Sun, 21 Aug 2011 16:53

Its a true loss to loose such an active member of the ITST team

Goodluck in your endeavours

by **lucagiaco** » Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:47

Really sorry for this mate

by **fedfan** » Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:50

A big loss, Baghdad has been such a big and positive influence both on and off the ITST match court.

Good luck buddy and hope to see you for SIM and some news writing.

by **C4iLL** » Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:06

He'll come back !

by **Rocketsfall** » Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:10

Hope to see you on the TS4 SIM tour!

by **Jimbooo** » Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:57

Always fun playing against you. Im sure we'll hit it up on the practicecourts. Take care.

by **RainingAmoeba79** » Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:16

Do not worry man: SIM is coming up verrrry soon, a great team has been working on it.

by **Tuurbine** » Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:40

Baghdad

Very sad to read your post. First of all you introduced me to ITST, after an amazing match between Agassi and Courier i received your invitation to join ITST, and i am glad i did.

You are a great player and i also share the same thoughts you have, but rumors are that SIM is coming soon so maybe we will see you back sooner than later.

Other than that I hope to still see you online my friend.

Cheers

by **RainingAmoeba79** » Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:02

BTW, I will add you. Do not worry, i am not a IR/CPS cheeser.

by **OuiMr BersonBANNED** » Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:22

Baghdad, See you soon

RainingAmoeba79 wrote:BTW, I will add you. Do not worry, i am not a IR/CPS cheeser.

IR/CPS cheeser ? ok I guess I'm a cheeser.

by **RainingAmoeba79** » Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:50

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Hey, you admitted it yourself, I am not going to argue with you :lol:

by **beltic caldy** » Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:54

i spun up TS3 there a little while ago Baghdad.....am always up for a bash around on a proper tennis game....!!!!

by **Robbin92** » Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:13

Aah men to bad. You were not only a great player to play against but u also seemed a very nice guy. Hope to see u in SIMtour or at a practise match!

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