Comments on: Sullen Serena Sulks in Post-Match Press Conference http://www.onthebaseline.com/2007/09/05/sullen-serena-sulks-in-post-match-press-conference/ Women's Professional Tennis News, Results, and Commentary Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:58:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Aaress http://www.onthebaseline.com/2007/09/05/sullen-serena-sulks-in-post-match-press-conference/#comment-19287 Aaress Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:19:06 +0000 http://www.onthebaseline.com/2007/09/05/sullen-serena-sulks-in-post-match-press-conference/#comment-19287 Hi Everyone, Thanks for visiting On the Baseline. It has been roughly 24 hours since this post went live and thanks to it being mentioned in the NY Times and Reuters outlets worldwide, it has been read by thousands of people. Many of you have voiced opinions about Serena, Justine, Richard, Americans in general, and even myself. For the record, I'm not a racist. For those of you who relish going around and touting that term, you might want to learn a little bit more about the individual you plan on labeling. Maybe even learn what race they are themselves. I believe in allowing valid opinions to be voiced, and mostly, many comments were approved without editing or deletion. Unfortunately, for every classy comment, I've seen three that were not appropriate enough for my trash folder. With that being said, it has been over a day since Serena's comments, and its time for On the Baseline to move on. If you did not get a chance to give a voice to your opinion, I'm sure you'll find someone who already stated something similar above. Nothing more can be gained by continuing the discussion. Let's turn our focus to the four worthy contenders for the US Open title - of whom I would be proud to call any of the four the next US Open champion. Feel free to join in any of other discussions and come back and visit. I apologize if you had a difficult time reaching OTB as the traffic surge taxed our server, but hopefully all will be restored soon. Thanks again for visiting and we look forward to having you back at On the Baseline. <em>By the way, leaving a comment about this issue on another post will not do you an ounce of good. It will be deleted before it goes live.</em> Hi Everyone,

Thanks for visiting On the Baseline.

It has been roughly 24 hours since this post went live and thanks to it being mentioned in the NY Times and Reuters outlets worldwide, it has been read by thousands of people.

Many of you have voiced opinions about Serena, Justine, Richard, Americans in general, and even myself. For the record, I’m not a racist. For those of you who relish going around and touting that term, you might want to learn a little bit more about the individual you plan on labeling. Maybe even learn what race they are themselves.

I believe in allowing valid opinions to be voiced, and mostly, many comments were approved without editing or deletion. Unfortunately, for every classy comment, I’ve seen three that were not appropriate enough for my trash folder.

With that being said, it has been over a day since Serena’s comments, and its time for On the Baseline to move on. If you did not get a chance to give a voice to your opinion, I’m sure you’ll find someone who already stated something similar above. Nothing more can be gained by continuing the discussion.

Let’s turn our focus to the four worthy contenders for the US Open title - of whom I would be proud to call any of the four the next US Open champion. Feel free to join in any of other discussions and come back and visit.

I apologize if you had a difficult time reaching OTB as the traffic surge taxed our server, but hopefully all will be restored soon.

Thanks again for visiting and we look forward to having you back at On the Baseline.

By the way, leaving a comment about this issue on another post will not do you an ounce of good. It will be deleted before it goes live.

]]> By: Kia Kee http://www.onthebaseline.com/2007/09/05/sullen-serena-sulks-in-post-match-press-conference/#comment-19281 Kia Kee Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:54:07 +0000 http://www.onthebaseline.com/2007/09/05/sullen-serena-sulks-in-post-match-press-conference/#comment-19281 Why don't you guys talk about how Henin got coached after every point. How she was informed when to challenge and when not to challenge. When to move in on a serve and when not to move in. Regardless, u will always find something with Serena. Strange that the umpire told her she could not read her notes because that is like cheating but yet Henin can get coached from the box and nothing is said....If that is not cheating than what is. Serena has no respect for Henin (and I do not blame her) after she cheated her at the French Open. U guys have it wrong....u call her classless for not saying Yeah she beat my but but you condone cheating. What hypocrites! Why don’t you guys talk about how Henin got coached after every point. How she was informed when to challenge and when not to challenge. When to move in on a serve and when not to move in. Regardless, u will always find something with Serena. Strange that the umpire told her she could not read her notes because that is like cheating but yet Henin can get coached from the box and nothing is said….If that is not cheating than what is. Serena has no respect for Henin (and I do not blame her) after she cheated her at the French Open. U guys have it wrong….u call her classless for not saying Yeah she beat my but but you condone cheating. What hypocrites!

]]> By: MA http://www.onthebaseline.com/2007/09/05/sullen-serena-sulks-in-post-match-press-conference/#comment-19279 MA Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:30:39 +0000 http://www.onthebaseline.com/2007/09/05/sullen-serena-sulks-in-post-match-press-conference/#comment-19279 Concerning Todd's comments about if "I have something to celebrate in life" Well, I do have plenty to celebrate, two beautiful children that I spend plenty of time teaching sportsmanship. How do I explain to them that it is ok to sulk and call your opponent lucky after a loss. Next time I will not let them watch the Williams sisters play because of what they might witness after the match. As far as Richard Williams is concerned, he should be proud of what his daughters accomplished, but that doesn't make it right that he dances around the stands and accuses other players of cheating after they beat one of his daughters. Have some class like the other parents and enjoy their success. Concerning Todd’s comments about if “I have something to celebrate in life” Well, I do have plenty to celebrate, two beautiful children that I spend plenty of time teaching sportsmanship. How do I explain to them that it is ok to sulk and call your opponent lucky after a loss. Next time I will not let them watch the Williams sisters play because of what they might witness after the match. As far as Richard Williams is concerned, he should be proud of what his daughters accomplished, but that doesn’t make it right that he dances around the stands and accuses other players of cheating after they beat one of his daughters. Have some class like the other parents and enjoy their success.

]]> By: totolor http://www.onthebaseline.com/2007/09/05/sullen-serena-sulks-in-post-match-press-conference/#comment-19277 totolor Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:15:56 +0000 http://www.onthebaseline.com/2007/09/05/sullen-serena-sulks-in-post-match-press-conference/#comment-19277 Some of you said "Neither sister has ever given credit to their opponents" - I cannot agree more. When Venus got interviewed on the court about her sister's defeat after her quarter final match last night, she only talked about her sister, never gave a credit to Justin. It totoaly disgusted me. What a classless sister act !!! Some of you said “Neither sister has ever given credit to their opponents” - I cannot agree more. When Venus got interviewed on the court about her sister’s defeat after her quarter final match last night, she only talked about her sister, never gave a credit to Justin. It totoaly disgusted me. What a classless sister act !!!

]]> By: Leery http://www.onthebaseline.com/2007/09/05/sullen-serena-sulks-in-post-match-press-conference/#comment-19274 Leery Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:48:52 +0000 http://www.onthebaseline.com/2007/09/05/sullen-serena-sulks-in-post-match-press-conference/#comment-19274 If it's not racial, why then did you bring it up? duh! There are times when we all have been sullen, upset with our losses, so what she didnt feel like being bombarded by the press-which by the way can be brutal---it's always easy to attach the character of a person none of you people know, check yourselves and I'm sure you have some bad losses as well. Serena--who cares what a few real losers think-- you continue to change the face of tennis, you have many fans! If it’s not racial, why then did you bring it up?
duh!
There are times when we all have been sullen, upset with our losses, so what she didnt feel like being bombarded by the press-which by the way can be brutal—it’s always easy to attach the character of a person none of you people know, check yourselves and I’m sure you have some bad losses as well. Serena–who cares what a few real losers think– you continue to change the face of tennis, you have many fans!

]]> By: Camryn http://www.onthebaseline.com/2007/09/05/sullen-serena-sulks-in-post-match-press-conference/#comment-19273 Camryn Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:43:02 +0000 http://www.onthebaseline.com/2007/09/05/sullen-serena-sulks-in-post-match-press-conference/#comment-19273 Low-life? That's real classy or and mature! Judge yourself and accept the fact that it's hard watching the way both of the sisters has dominated what was once an exclusive club--who's in the lower status bracket now? Low-life? That’s real classy or and mature!
Judge yourself and accept the fact that it’s hard watching the way both of the sisters has dominated what was once an exclusive club–who’s in the lower status bracket now?

]]> By: Mar http://www.onthebaseline.com/2007/09/05/sullen-serena-sulks-in-post-match-press-conference/#comment-19272 Mar Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:38:38 +0000 http://www.onthebaseline.com/2007/09/05/sullen-serena-sulks-in-post-match-press-conference/#comment-19272 I really hate when people judge people in a statement as if they know them personally, you don't. What gives you the insight to speak on their grace, humility, etc- They are great tennis players-they have ups and downs just like Andy, James, Justine, and anyone else. When you lose big ones, and you have to sit in front of a group of reporters who usually ask dumb questions and can write whatever they want about you, it's easy to get misunderstood. It's still hard for people to accept just how they changed the game of tennis. Check yourself! I really hate when people judge people in a statement as if they know them personally,
you don’t. What gives you the insight to speak on their grace, humility, etc- They are great tennis players-they have ups and downs just like Andy, James, Justine, and anyone else. When you lose big ones, and you have to sit in front of a group of reporters who usually ask dumb questions and can write whatever they want about you, it’s easy to get misunderstood. It’s still hard for people to accept just how they changed the game of tennis. Check yourself!

]]> By: Aaron Whincop http://www.onthebaseline.com/2007/09/05/sullen-serena-sulks-in-post-match-press-conference/#comment-19271 Aaron Whincop Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:11:38 +0000 http://www.onthebaseline.com/2007/09/05/sullen-serena-sulks-in-post-match-press-conference/#comment-19271 Come on people! Get Real! We all have had bad days and bitter loses in life! Serena is a good person that played a bad match. She should have focused on stating that instead of making excuses. The problem us Americans have is that we're not graceful losers! We all need to take a course from non-Americans on the concept of losing and rebounding to becoming a winner! It takes practice, practice, practice!!! Come on people! Get Real! We all have had bad days and bitter loses in life! Serena is a good person that played a bad match. She should have focused on stating that instead of making excuses. The problem us Americans have is that we’re not graceful losers! We all need to take a course from non-Americans on the concept of losing and rebounding to becoming a winner! It takes practice, practice, practice!!!

]]> By: lenn http://www.onthebaseline.com/2007/09/05/sullen-serena-sulks-in-post-match-press-conference/#comment-19269 lenn Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:16:53 +0000 http://www.onthebaseline.com/2007/09/05/sullen-serena-sulks-in-post-match-press-conference/#comment-19269 I do believe that the Williams sisters are a great example for the youth. They demonstrate tenacity;support community events;exhibit unquestionable philanthropy etc... It's okay for male athletes to question their opponents ability, but female athletes are always expected to be "OH, so graciuos." Come on has anyone never taken a sports psychology course? The (The Williams Sisters) are wonderful people who I would love for my children to have the opportunity to meet. Media can always put a twist on a story;it sells. A true competitor understands her frustration. Things are often said out of tiredness, frustration etc...that doesn't make her a terrible person. They're living history, and I hope they continue to be in the game of tennis for a long, long time. I want them to just keep being themselves and receive all that God has intended for them. I do believe that the Williams sisters are a great example for the youth. They demonstrate tenacity;support community events;exhibit unquestionable philanthropy etc… It’s okay for male athletes to question their opponents ability, but female athletes are always expected to be “OH, so graciuos.” Come on has anyone never taken a sports psychology course?
The (The Williams Sisters) are wonderful people who I would love for my children to have the opportunity to meet.

Media can always put a twist on a story;it sells. A true competitor understands her frustration. Things are often said out of tiredness, frustration etc…that doesn’t make her a terrible person.

They’re living history, and I hope they continue to be in the game of tennis for a long, long time. I want them to just keep being themselves and receive all that God has intended for them.

]]> By: Prophet http://www.onthebaseline.com/2007/09/05/sullen-serena-sulks-in-post-match-press-conference/#comment-19263 Prophet Thu, 06 Sep 2007 08:59:24 +0000 http://www.onthebaseline.com/2007/09/05/sullen-serena-sulks-in-post-match-press-conference/#comment-19263 What's with all this tongue wagging???? I think after any person has lost an event that they deem important they are hurt and blame themselves for not playing well. In any match yes, lucky shots are made by a player and **** shots are made by a player which is exactly what Serena said. You people are trying to crucify Serena for one interview when she has done so many others quite well! What’s with all this tongue wagging???? I think after any person has lost an event that they deem important they are hurt and blame themselves for not playing well. In any match yes, lucky shots are made by a player and **** shots are made by a player which is exactly what Serena said. You people are trying to crucify Serena for one interview when she has done so many others quite well!

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