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I think the women should play 5 sets like the men in majors at least. Will there ever come a day when they play best of 5s in the majors, like their counterparts the men? Afterall, equality should be equal.
I don’t know. Are they capable of playing that long? A lot of the women look downright exhausted and worn out after a 3 set match. Imagine if they had to play 5 like the men do!
1- Wasn't Osaka #1 in the world at some point? Now unranked and out in the 1st round. What happened? Seems like the physical ability is there - but maybe dealing with maturity issues.
2- Is this culturally appropriate in the Czech culture? Follow the hands in the video... This is after Sara Bejlek won her match. She is 16. I'm not judging - I'm asking.
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Is this culturally appropriate in the Czech culture? Follow the hands in the video... This is after Sara Bejlek won her match. She is 16. I'm not judging - I'm asking.
She looked like she enjoyed it, just from her body language, doesn't seem to be a problem.
I don't know Czech culture, but in America the pro footballers and pro basketballers do it a lot to each other.
She looked like she enjoyed it, just from her body language, doesn't seem to be a problem.
I don't know Czech culture, but in America the pro footballers and pro basketballers do it a lot to each other.
Yeah, that was a prolonged grab, squeeze, and giggle move from both older men, not just the typical "American" butt slap after a nice sports play. Not sure if it is "cultural" or "sports related" but there are lot of other places to grab a person to show them affection/support.
It's pretty obvious she wasn't bothered, which probably means she is touched that way frequently, so I guess draw your own conclusions.
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Question: why is Serena seen as the greatest? Graf won 22 majors by age 30, when she retired. Serena only had 12 majors by age 30.
Graf the only player to ever win the Super Slam — all four Grand Slams, the Olympic gold medal, plus the WTA Championship, and spent 377 weeks as the world number one before retiring at age 30.
I think you answered your own question. Serena won 12 majors before she really decided to dedicate herself to being the best.....after which she won 11 more while aged 30+. Add in the doubles titles, multiple gold medals, and sheer dominance over the other "top players" of her time, and I think Serena deserves the title.
Question: why is Serena seen as the greatest? Graf won 22 majors by age 30, when she retired. Serena only had 12 majors by age 30.
Graf the only player to ever win the Super Slam — all four Grand Slams, the Olympic gold medal, plus the WTA Championship, and spent 377 weeks as the world number one before retiring at age 30.
Exactly. Anyway, the concept of calling any tennis player The Greatest is extremely disrespectful. Especially in this case when there is no proof of Serena being head and shoulders above the rest. I think the US Open is hyping her as The Greatest, just to suck up to her, because they know she has the biggest ego in the world.
Well Tiger has less majors than Jack, but most of the people I see on golf forums give Tiger the GOAT title.
I wish Graf would have played til 40...she probably would have won 30+ majors.
I don't follow golf close closely, so I don't have an opinion on that one.
Sure, if Graf kept playing maybe the argument is more one-sided in her favor. It is a bit unfortunate that GOAT status does sometimes depend on how long you choose to play, but it is a factor. Maybe prime Peyton Manning was better than prime Tom Brady, but Tom played at a high level for much longer and his ring count reflects that (for example.)
Wow, Kontaveit vs. Serena Williams today!! This should be a fun one!
I missed it (thought it was tomorrow).
Just heard Serena won!, advancing to the third round.
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