NOTE : Jello = Richey Reneberg

<Todd_Martin> <hello, i am late, but finally here.

<Squirt> What happened inthe match against Andre in Monte Carlo?

<Todd_Martin> squirt: I did not play very well and he played great.

<player> what do you expect out from the French Open this yr Todd?

<Todd_Martin> player: If the weather is good I expect some aggressive players to do well but if the weather isn't so good watch out for the Spaniards.

<Squirt> Todd, did Richey convince you to chat? Tell him thanks

<Todd_Martin> squrirt: No Richey did not convince me to chat.

<joe> Do you prefer grass to clay, Todd?

<Todd_Martin> joe: I prefer clay to grass but I am better on grass.

<player> are they changing the balls at the French?

<Todd_Martin> player: I don't believe so. <sasa> what do you think about the match against Sweden tomorrow?

<Todd_Martin> sasa: Both Sweden and the US have struggled this week so tomorrow's match although it is not important in terms of winning the tournament it's a chance for us to get some revenge for the Davis Cup Final of last year.

<Joelle> Todd you must get dizzy from reading all those questions:)

<Todd_Martin> joelle: Yes I am dizzy already.

<sasa> todd: any chance you get to play this week in singles?

<Todd_Martin> sasa: No the singles players were nominated early in the year.

<sasa> You have a repution of being the gentlemen on the Tour. True?

<Todd_Martin> sasa: Of course.

<Squirt> Any chance at playing singles in Davis Cup?

<Todd_Martin> squirt: It is a possibility.

<Laura> Hi Todd. What do you think about the spanish tennis players?

<Todd_Martin> laura: I think they all are very good on clay and some of them will do well on most any court.

<Squirt> I hope you do play singles. Any chance Andre and Pete will play Davis Cup?

<Todd_Martin> squirt: No.

<DENNIS> I've got a really important question

<Todd_Martin> dennis: If the question isn't whether or not I have a girlfriend I will answer your question.

<joe> Hey, todd. The most embarrassing moment

<Todd_Martin> joe: I've never been embarrassed in my life.

<DENNIS> where did you play at some sort of tenniscollege

<Todd_Martin> dennis: I played college tennis at Northwestern University in Chicago.

<Kathy> Todd what are your favorite bands/music??

<Todd_Martin> kathy: Blue Rodeo, Dave Mathew's Band and Peter Himmelman.

<Laura> Todd: Have you ever talked whit Julian alonso.? What do you think about him?

<Todd_Martin> laura: Julian is a very nice guy.

<Squirt> Todd, you have said that you want to teach after you retire. Do you know what subject? And will you coach the tennis team?

<Squirt> I could see you as a history teacher

<Todd_Martin> squirt: History is probably not my cup of tea.

<joe> Todd, are you going to queen's?

<Todd_Martin> joe: Yes going to Queens.

<Edhead> todd: will you go to stuttgart in july?

<Todd_Martin> edhead: No not in July but I will be there in October.

<sasa> What are your expectations for Queens this year? You have not played there last year...

<Todd_Martin> sasa: I didn't play Queens last year because of injury.

<Melissa> what are your hobbies?

<Todd_Martin> melissa: Golf, pool, reading and music are some of my hobbies.

<Joelle> Todd od you think you'll be playing in Holland sometime??

<Todd_Martin> joelle: I would like to come to Holland some time but I do not know when.

<Laura> How is the tennis circuit? Reneberg says that it is fun. Do you think it also?

<Todd_Martin> laura: The ATP Tour is a great place to compete and make friends also.

<Edhead> todd: what do think about Rios?

<Todd_Martin> edhead: Rios is a great player and will be for a long time I believe.

<Laura> Who are your best friends in the ATP?

<Todd_Martin> laura: Reneberg, Grabb, Galbraith, Woodruff and Washington are some of my best friends.

<Squirt> Todd, is it true that after your elbow surgery, Pat Rafter showed up at your doorstep with a six pack to help cheer you up?

<Todd_Martin> squirt: Pat wasn't at my doorstep but the 6packs sounds like a good idea.

<Jello> reneberg isnt your friend you big oaf!!

<Todd_Martin> jello: Richey you are to my friend you, you, you, you, you you bas ...

<Squirt> Are you still working with Ferman?

<Todd_Martin> squirt: I still speak with Rick Ferman but he has a more important job to do than coach me.

<Joelle> Todd did you get my question , sorry i have to ask

<Todd_Martin> joelle: Rios is very good and will be for a long time.

<Joelle> Thanks Todd but that wasn't my question..hahahaha

<Joelle> Todd i asked about Patrick Rafter, what do you think he will have to do to get his form back?

<Todd_Martin> joelle: Patrick works very hard and his game will return to form soon.

<DENNIS> who's the most difficult player in your opinion

<DENNIS> to beat that is

<Todd_Martin> dennis: Pete Sampras is the best player I have ever played.

<Squirt> Do you think that Gambill and Gimmelstob will be top 10 players?

<Todd_Martin> squirt: Gambill and Gimmelstob are both very talented but maybe too early to say wether they can be Top 10.

<Laura> Todd: What do you think about Thomas enqvist? Is he friendly?

<Todd_Martin> laura: Thomas is a nice guy ... very friendly.

<sasa> how about u: where is your confidence now after hte injury - on a scale from 0 to 10 <

Todd_Martin> sasa: My confidence is good and most of that is due to my improved health.

<sasa> so u did a lot of fitness stuff during your time out?

Todd_Martin> sasa: Lately I have been working harder on my fitness.

<Jello> do you ever crash wta hot tub parties dressed in drag?

<Todd_Martin> jello: I typically abstain from joining the WTA girls in any hot tubs but I have heard my coach DEAN GOLDBERG enjoys them.

<Squirt> Way to put him in his place!

<Todd_Martin> squirt: Thanks.

<sasa> Why - u do not go for Anna K - or do not want to upset Lapentti?

<Todd_Martin> sasa: I stay away from the Russians.

<Squirt> Do you have any opinion about the potential of Gambill and Gimmelstob?

<Todd_Martin> squirt: Gambill and Gimmelstob will both be good players if they continue to believe they are and keep working hard.

<Jello> when your playing days are over do you foresee yourself having to wear a girdle?

<Todd_Martin> jello: No girdle for me.

Todd_Martin> Thanks for making this chat enjoyable for me ... sorry if I didn't answer all your questions.

And here’s what Reneberg had to say :

*** Joins: Jello (~Jello@194.25.70.47)

<Jello> do you hit your head on doorways alot?

<Jello> answer our questions you big oaf!!

<Jello> i have heard that you are a bit of a phillanderer, since winning in barcelona have you been hooking up with more chicks than usual?

<Jello> are you the nicest guy on the atp tour?

<Jello> reneberg isnt your friend you big oaf!!

<Jello> answer our questions

<Todd_Martin> jello: Richey you are to my friend you, you, you, you, you you bas ...

<Jello> get your hand off your chin

<Jello> which player on tour leaves the biggest skid marks

<Jello> do you ever crash wta hot tub parties dressed in drag?

<Todd_Martin> jello: I typically abstain from joining the WTA girls in any hot tubs but I have heard my coach DEAN GOLDBERG enjoys them.

<Jello> when your playing days are over do you foresee yourself having to wear a girdle? <Todd_Martin> jello: No girdle for me.

<Jello> answer our questions you big oaf

<Squirt> Jello, go home

<Squirt> Jerk

<Melissa> shut up jello

<sasa> micha kick jello please

<DENNIS> jello you're a loser * meg slaps Jello around a bit with a large trout

<joe> Jello, you are rude. the guy is a tennis player and not a typist. He does not have to come here.

*** Jello was kicked by [Micha]