If tennis was an anime he would be the super powerful side character that takes nothing seriously.

He's like tennis grandpa everyone wants to play with

Mansour Bahrami used to be the ball boy in the Iranian national team. He started tennis using a frying pan He never plays for winning despite his amazing talent but he plays to enjoy and make people laugh He is an absolute legend.

that running backwards overhead smash he hits off of lobs is genuinely phenomenal. That's not just a trick shot, that's a winning shot

He's just... He's just having so much fun. I wish every sportsman was like him.

The power secretly lies within that super moustache.

Every moment with Bahrami brings a smile to face🙂

Everybody's talking about his skill... I'm just stunned at his endurance... At that age, he can run back and forth like a 20yr old guy.

I like tennis but I've never had so much fun watching it before.

It’s a huge injustice to this video to not include replays of his shots!

I would say: god bless every single muscle of him, he has the reaction of 20 year old man, the experience of a 70 year old man, and a heart of 1000 year old legend, he'll always be (the unforgettable legend of tennis of all times)!

He just makes everyone smile when he plays. What a gift. What a legacy. What a legend.

Absolute legend. This guy makes his tennis matches hilarious. I like players like him

“I don't always play tennis, but when I do... I prefer to have fun.” He is, the most interesting man in tennis.

It’s not just the talent, his smile is so contagious 😂😂😂😂

I was lucky enough to see Bahrami, Leconte, Amritraj and Fitzgerald at Wimbledon back in 2009 with my son. We had just finished watching the Williams sisters on Centre Court, and we thought there was no more play and it was time for home. Imagine my pleasure and excitement, to find these four fabulous players on one of the outside courts. I explained to my son that these were the geniuses I’d grown up watching. We enjoyed every single second of it (more than the William’s sisters actually). It was an absolutely wonderful match that we’ll never forget 😊.

This man doesn't play purely for victory. He play to have fun.

He's the old guy in anime who could beat everyone with his eyes closed, then says "I'm only half as strong as I used to be."

I don't even follow tennis but just watching him play and truly immersing himself in the game just for the sake of playing! The affection he has for the sport is so pure. Brought tears in my eyes.

He is SO much fun to watch live. The crowd adores him.

He looks like the kind of man who tells funny stories over a beer by the beach

his underhand and overhand techniques are deadly

Mansour Bahrami and Goran Ivanisevic; doubles partners for the simple love of the game and entertaining. Wonderful ten minutes of tennis perfection!

I think he's doing a great job attracting people for tennis again with his personality and passion and also with his traps and jokes. Also great sportsmanship from the opponents to go along with this funny guy. Love it

It's not about winning the titles, it's about winning the hearts.❤️❤️

2:05 was the cleanest shot I have ever seen

He's just simply delightful. I believe living with him for a week could cure clinical depression.

Hope this man never gets old ! Great guy !

2:50 "Your sword, sire." The only appropriate way to hand a legend like Bahrami his racquet.

The Only Tennis Player Who Can Make Me Watch Tennis Without Getting Bored

He might not have won a single grand slam but he'll be remembered in the tennis community.

I never thought I'd have fun watching tennis. This man is making me approach this sport more and more every day

How can someone dislike this, this is tennis at his purest form, i've never seen something like that !

this man is so popular that he even gets the cheers when he loses the point

1:00 Can we just take a moment and appreciate how he called exactly right speed of serve before he did it... unreal.

Legend. I couldn't believe it when I saw this dude when I was so young and he's still amazing. A real credit to the world of tennis, made me have fun with the game.

Mansour's actual trick is a life trick: he's truly enjoying this outside and beyond the competition.

Jokes aside, there´s a tremendous load of talent in most of those strokes.

Not only he has style and show such contagious happiness on the court, but also I am sure some of his trick shot could be winners at top level tennis nowadays. Amazing character.

the best crowd pleaser ever in the history of the game, such a talent..

This 8 minutes has been the most I’ve ever voluntarily watched tennis

I remember when said he could serve 120mph, then 130mph, then 150mph. Every time the speed board showed us it was true, until he served one at about 60mph, and the board still showed 150! Great laugh.

greatest entertainer of all the sports combined. he enjoys the game more than victory

I burst out laughing at that last move lmao. The ideas and comedy of this man are insane XD.

The way he warmly mocks his opponents is so humble

Don't care for tennis, but glad their sport has characters like this guy. What an all-around entertaining guy.

He isn’t just a professional tennis player, but a professional entertainer too.

Give this man an immortality pill. May his character, charisma, and love for the sport live forever. He is a gem. The definition of fun.

I, sitting on my couch, could not help but literally applaud the last point. Great entertainment, great sportsmanship, great fun.

I just love this guy and those funny moments he creates. Always makes me smile :)

those reflexes are 'speed of light' fast at any age but to have reflexes that fast at his age, is just phenomenal

He looks like a fun guy to hang out with... That one guy in the group who doesn't care about occasion and has the audacity to goof around in Wimbledon... I like him.

We need more Bahrami’s in this world!

Je ne suis pas trop tennis. Mais avec un homme comme ça, tu regardes le match jusqu'à la fin! Il est drôle et il est bon! Y'a le divertissement et la qualité! Et il a de sacré reflexe. Merci monsieur.

The man, the myth, the legend

He called himself a "court jester". But anyone can tell he truly loves this sport and plays it with heart and soul.

I love that they show clips where he does fail. He has the balls to try anything and that’s fuckin sick

6:00 is a madness, no man that age should be reacting that fast

What a genius Mansour is! He makes it look so easy... Tennis needs more of this. Thanks Mansour!

I was fortunate enough to be a ball boy at a Bahrami doubles match at a Nuveen Masters event in 97 or 98, at the 4 seasons in Las Colinas, Texas. Wonderfully nice person who had the patience to help me dig for a ball that had gotten stuck in an on-court decorative plant. Still remember the behind the head overhead that was thunderous and how he outplayed other men who I had heard of. Eye opening to see his talent and masterful presence on the court. The crowd loved it. The next day John McEnroe threw a fit plying Jimi Connors in the singles final. Nothing like a McEnroe tantrum could put into better relief the class and charm of a man like Bahrami. What I also took away from that blow up was how palpably angry and uncomfortable a McEnroe tantrum can make the crowd feel. It’s unforgettable. I was disappointed, pissed, and genuinely uneasy, sitting in the stands.

The best 9 minutes tennis entertainment 😂😂😂

I honestly think if be played competitive doubles, even now in his 60's, he could win a match if he had the right partner. Crazy net skills, decent serve, mad reactions!

I don't always watch tennis, but a show like this came to my town, I would consider buying tickets. True legend!

For the first time in my life i liked tennis because of this genius. He's complete entertainment

3:28 “What about this one??” 😂

This could easily have been an 8 hour video, not 8 minutes...100% entertainment every time he plays!

He is a true athletic creative genius. Well past his prime now of course, but he actually played just like this (possibly even more outrageously than this) in the late 70's in Iran and then in the early 80's in France on the pro tour. He was the Pete Maravich (basketball) of tennis!

2:39 that’s just fabulous

This guy should be Kyrios coach.

If there will be an elixir of youth, this guy should be the first in line

How fabulously enjoyable is he to watch?!

0:59 calls his own serve speed. he lives and breathes tennis. love from the Philippines

5:38 is a magical rally

This is not just tennis. Or sports. This is art. I could watch this all day long

He is such a LEGEND 👏

Why have I never heard of these dude before, that was awesome

Mr. Bahrami is truly a treasure to the sport of tennis, and the world.

I absolutely love these matches and what a showman he is. Sometimes tennis can be plain boring, but these matches, how can you not just love them and the players really giving it to the crowd, and i bet that a lot of the spectators enjoys these matches more than a regular game. The control and the moves he has at his age, impressive. Love the overhead smash from any angle.

This player is an absolute legend..... Have never seen tennis match before but still can watch him playing for hours.....

He's one of the locked silhouette characters with the best stats in a game

I don't think I've watched this much tennis in my entire life. This was really fun and enjoyable

Mansour has a unique style + character. He doesn’t just play tennis, he totally understands the concept of live, doing fun at first place and then playing with enjoyment. دورودها به این مرد

He's fantastic. What a legend 👌

5:25 i would commit war crimes to get this hat

I have been having a terrible day, and this is the first thing that's made me smile, and I don't even watch tennis! This guy is incredible! :0

6:05 the series of shots around this time was insane...2 impossible shots at with sooo little time to react, one behind him & one between the legs. Love Bahrami. really surprised more top players don't use the shots in his reportoire. we see the odd 'tweener from the top players but rarely any others. i love that one when he feigns the smash, to then quickly change to a soft one over the net. clever and effective.

This was so much fun to watch! Thanks! 👍🙏🇨🇦

I dont know tennis before,but he makes me tennis crazy..

His behind the back overhead is absolutely brutal

What I love most about Mr. Bahrami is that he's having a LOT of fun playing tennis. It's fun watching a competitive match, but it's more fun watching a guy enjoy himself, smiling, and just having a helluva time! Really a special treat to watch him play.

Great stuff...I do love Mansour Bahrami!!!

He's a natural born entertainer

My daughter and I got to see him play live in Cincinnati over a dozen years ago. What a treat!

Great man ! Great honor for us Iranian to have him . I saw him bk in Tehran when I was young in tennis matches .

What an extraordinary entertainer! No body can love him the way he deserves. Much love ❤💗💕

"I don't always play tennis, but when I do, I make trick shots. Stay thirsty, my friends."

this is what the sports is about. bring joy to people.

What a wonderful and very talented sportsman he is. Great fun to watch him and his other players.

Mansoor. Tennis genius, legend, comedian. Joy to watch him on court. Seen them all, many many times. Never gets tired, always leaves me in awe. Raw tennis talent.

He's a True entertainer and great player