OT: Calling the official a "hater" and "loser"

[doubleringer]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I would not even compare it to what we do. Tennis has a long history of this behavior as most of the participants are not people that are used to be told what to do in many aspects of life. I just remember what McEnroe, Connors, Agassi and Borg used to do. This was tame on many levels, even tamer compared to how she acted two years ago.

Peace

Wasnt' Borg known for his stoic nature on the court? I don't remember him ever throwing a tantrum. Also, professional sports, expecially an idividual sport like tennis, is all about the players. That's where the money is. Obviously they'll get away with much more.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by doubleringer

Wasnt' Borg known for his stoic nature on the court? I don't remember him ever throwing a tantrum. Also, professional sports, expecially an idividual sport like tennis, is all about the players. That's where the money is. Obviously they'll get away with much more.

He may not have been like McEnroe or Connors, but he had his moments when he did not like a call. I have seen tape on him and I remember him playing. He was not an angel, he just was not as much of a devil as others.

Peace

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

(Borg) may not have been like McEnroe or Connors, but he had his moments when he did not like a call. I have seen tape on him and I remember him playing. He was not an angel, he just was not as much of a devil as others.

True. I seem to recall Borg losing a game by protesting silently, refusing to serve, just staring blankly. Warning, point lost, point lost, game.

Originally Posted by JRutledge

We can debate all day what should be allowed, but this is Tennis, not the same as a basketball official or the situations we are put in.

Also true. Intermission or time-out discussions of this length just don't happen. My point is this: Some things are universal, and name-calling from contender to official is one of them. It's about respect for the position. It should be dealt with swiftly, and I don't see why it matters what sport and/or what level it is.

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Then the other option involves the four initials S, T, F, U.

Classy, sir.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Also true. Intermission or time-out discussions of this length just don't happen. My point is this: Some things are universal, and name-calling from contender to official is one of them. It's about respect for the position. It should be dealt with swiftly, and I don't see why it matters what sport and/or what level it is.

Not sure what the penalties or recourse are for the official. Also this is about context, how often does this take place but we only care because she is probably the best in the game?

Peace

[grunewar]

Serena Williams tweets mea culpa

Mega sincere!