Mantas 3 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Serina Wiiliams abuses an umpire at the U.S. Open after a penalty point from a clear infraction of the rules. "If you ever see me walking down the hall, look the other way, because you're out of control," Williams said in her chair. "You're totally out of control. You're a hater, unattractive inside. Who would do such a thing? And I never complain. Wow, what a loser. "Give me a code violation because I expressed my emotion? We're in America last time I checked. Really, don't even look at me, don't look my way." I'm curious why being in America would make any difference. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Originally Posted By: Mantas Serina Wiiliams abuses an umpire at the U.S. Open after a penalty point from a clear infraction of the rules. "If you ever see me walking down the hall, look the other way, because you're out of control," Williams said in her chair. "You're totally out of control. You're a hater, unattractive inside. Who would do such a thing? And I never complain. Wow, what a loser. "Give me a code violation because I expressed my emotion? We're in America last time I checked. Really, don't even look at me, don't look my way." I'm curious why being in America would make any difference. because its America of course!!! Can't believe you wouldn't know that they are allowed to play by any rules they wish if the official ways don't go for em!! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 While I agree that dummy spits are unattractive and she deserved the infraction and a MUCH higher penalty than she received... I think the point she was making re: being in a America, was that it was a country where you are allowed to express your opinion and emotion - have freedom of speech. Unfortunately for her the rules of tennis are overlayed onto that - and on the court she does not have that luxury. Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 No doubt she is a great player but it is unfortunate that her outburst and subsequent publicity took the gloss off (in the USA anyway)a suberb win by a far superior and determined Sam Stosur. Go you good thing. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Pathetic. Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 It was a sweet victory indeed. At least Williams didn't direct her woeful display of poor sportsmanship at her opponent. She was actually ful of praise for Sam Stouser. Still, this idea that being a celebrity, an American celebrity, gives you some kind of superiority over all others in amazing. Link to post Share on other sites
ausi ski bum 1 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I loved the TV interviews where they asked Sam if Williams was off her game today. Why not just congratulate her for being the better player on the day. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Originally Posted By: Mantas Still, this idea that being a celebrity, an American celebrity, gives you some kind of superiority over all others in amazing. Yes it is. But if the mainstream media etc treat them like they do, I can see it as being inevitable that some will take to it like that. I do not like sore losers. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 But it starts young and it starts in the home Muika. I was on guard all day Sunday, nipping any display of bad sportmanship among our team of boys in the bud. They won every game they played and have every right to celebrate - however myself and other parents were right onto them to be gracious winners. Clearly Serena Williams has been told she is better than other people, and had no manners, grace and courtesy taught to her on her journey through sport. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Oh for sure. Some of these people just seem to be living in their own little protected world, not part of the Real World. Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 When this issue comes up I always remember the USA Mens 100M team when they won gold at the olympics about 6 years ago or whenever it was, they were running around literally banging their chests and shouting things like 'we beat yo ass' etc and generally telling everyone who great they are in interviews etc. Truly despicable behaviour. There must be a youtube video of that somewhere. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Really dislike that kind of behaviour. Link to post Share on other sites
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