Tennis Random, Random (On Court)

[Deuce]

Being paid a lot is not a guard against burn out. It's even surprising it doesn't happen more often to top level athletes. Or maybe it does, but they are not this vocal about it.

One could also say "Being paid a lot is not a guard against burn out. It's even surprising it doesn't happen more often to top level athletes. Or maybe it does, but they are not this bitter about it."

It never ceases to amaze me that US comms don't seem to know jack about what is going on in tennis. They only know US players and those in the Top Ten with massive PR behind them. I'd be willing to bet they don't know who Maria Camila is.

^ It's not just in tennis. America has a reputation in the world of thinking that America is not only the center of the universe, but that it is the entire universe.
Toronto has a similar reputation within Canada.

[mmmm8]

Benoit Paire is not suffering from "burnout." He's been suffering from self-absorbed and drama-seeking behavior his whole career and is very sad fewer people are around to watch his antics and give him the attention he craves.

[ti-amie]

[Fastbackss]

Deuce is on it...you think US coverage of tennis is bad...let me tell you a little story about some sporting event called "the Olympics" ,,,,

[ti-amie]

Victoria is talking about Stef's idiocy towards the chair today in Monte Carlo

[JTContinental]

I have never heard anyone contend that the player is always right

[ponchi101]

We should ask the players
I believe Miss Victoria has a valid point. Players at all levels and all sports are seeing Refs as not to be trusted. I will call the NBA players on that: every and all whistles are immediately questioned. Even if you have the teeth of the opposing player embedded in your elbow.

[ti-amie]

We should ask the players
I believe Miss Victoria has a valid point. Players at all levels and all sports are seeing Refs as not to be trusted. I will call the NBA players on that: every and all whistles are immediately questioned. Even if you have the teeth of the opposing player embedded in your elbow.

Yes

[meganfernandez]

I have never heard anyone contend that the player is always right

Me neither. Usually the player is wrong, IMO.

[meganfernandez]

We should ask the players
I believe Miss Victoria has a valid point. Players at all levels and all sports are seeing Refs as not to be trusted. I will call the NBA players on that: every and all whistles are immediately questioned. Even if you have the teeth of the opposing player embedded in your elbow.

I think a lot of that is about entertainment, too. A lot of NBA players and other star athletes are aware they are putting on a show and/or there's some value in pressuring a ref. Also probably an outlet for frustration.

Then there's this, which happened in Indy last weekend: Ref-parent violence, not ref-player.
https://fanbuzz.com/high-school/indiana ... ree-fight/

[ponchi101]

Well, the sport will get rid of the judges soon. And then, as I have said, I hope they replace the chair with a black monolith with the voice of HAL calling the score and the violations:
"No HAL 9000 chair umpire has ever made a mistake, Stefanos. The score is 0-40, plus a time violation and a warning. Do carry on".

[ptmcmahon]

You need to replay that point!

I'm sorry, Stefanos... I'm afraid can't do that.

[ti-amie]

Ah the "good old days".

[the Moz]

Would be an amusing addition to the Newport festivities if Serena's future HOF induction included clips of her US Open triptych of for shame moments:

09 ball in throat 11 loser & ugly inside 18 liar & thief

p.s. Martina Jr obviously is no slouch in the petulant behaviour department. Serena's bust ups are far superior although RG 99 is a career highlight for my Swiss Miss.

[ti-amie]

Anyone know what this means?