Comments on: Kim Clijsters Calls Wickmayer Suspension “Extremely Harsh”

By: J Sleeth

J Sleeth — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:37:22 +0000

Here is what the public need to understand about sport; Sport is entertainment and makes big money for many people in the TV, Management and advertising fields. Always assume an athlete is using a performance enhancing drug unless proven otherwise. This will prevent the viewing public from being naive about sport.
McEnroe admitted to Cocaine use as did Yannick, Becker and many others. Andre has outed himself as a crystal meth user and the list goes on.

Next issue – “suspend the athletes who have lower rankings and less power” is the rule of thumb in tennis as you can see. And leave the woman who we all know uses steroids and had roid rage at the US Open, alone as she has rankings, audience draw and power.
Thats life in sport and entertainment. If you disagree with the lack of morality in sport then stop supporting it. Dont buy tickets or watch TV then see if change occurs. Jane

By: Sue Stanley

Sue Stanley — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:56:28 +0000

I think the proper thing to do would be to reconsider the ruling. I personally do not think the WTA is treating this situation with the best interest of tennis in mind. I am totally against using drugs to enhance performance, but this is a little rediculous.

By: hebe

hebe — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:04:01 +0000

What was the innuendo about Henin? I don’t remember that but I’m intrigued.

By: Alice

Alice — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:20:41 +0000

Clijsters intervention seems a little ironic to me after the widely publicised innuendo from her dad and entourage about Henin a few years ago. I don’t recall Clijsters rush to intervene then.

I find the whole Belgian situation an interesting one.

By: Callais

Callais — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:44:52 +0000

Well, let’s see what Serena will get? Maybe it’s just me, but I think the authorities will be much much softer in this case.