Comments on: VIDEO PLAY BY PLAY: SERENA WILLIAMS CUSSES OUT LINESPERSON AT US OPEN http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/ Tennis blog. Tennis news. Tennis gossip. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:51:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: sfjp http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/#comment-9736 sfjp Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:17:44 +0000 http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12329#comment-9736 They are in entertainment business. If you want quiet Sampras, Federer type, good for you. This is why tennis has been a boring sport for the last 20 years. If this happened in baseball, football, basketball, or hockey, this would be a no news. They are in entertainment business. If you want quiet Sampras, Federer type, good for you. This is why tennis has been a boring sport for the last 20 years. If this happened in baseball, football, basketball, or hockey, this would be a no news.

]]> By: Annie http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/#comment-9567 Annie Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:56:34 +0000 http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12329#comment-9567 My biggest concern for what happened is that all the little girls who idolize this woman have now seen how horrible she actually is! She is a complete disgrace to tennis. Did any of you see Rafael Nadal's interview after Del Potro beat him in the Semi? Well, let me only say that Serena needs to take lessons from this young man. What a gracious, humble and mature young man. I can honestly say that I will not be watching Serena play again, ever! Unless of course I am rooting for her opponent. And one other thing, Venus??? Did you come from a different family?? My biggest concern for what happened is that all the little girls who idolize this woman have now seen how horrible she actually is! She is a complete disgrace to tennis. Did any of you see Rafael Nadal’s interview after Del Potro beat him in the Semi? Well, let me only say that Serena needs to take lessons from this young man. What a gracious, humble and mature young man. I can honestly say that I will not be watching Serena play again, ever! Unless of course I am rooting for her opponent. And one other thing, Venus??? Did you come from a different family??

]]> By: MarK http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/#comment-9470 MarK Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:22:52 +0000 http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12329#comment-9470 Your racial angle is completely misdirected and erroneous here, no matter which three initials you are using as signature under every one of your comments. In my opinion, Federer was wrong when he was using dirty language and i personally don't see any cuteness in it. But there is a huge difference between what he did and the way he did it - and what Serena did and the way she did it. And by the way, all i see so far as a "punishment" for Serena is a minor fine and no suspension at all. That is very lenient by any measure. Nobody here says a single negative word about Venus, by the way. She is a classy person and she deserves everybody's respect. Your racial angle is completely misdirected and erroneous here, no matter which three initials you are using as signature under every one of your comments.
In my opinion, Federer was wrong when he was using dirty language and i personally don't see any cuteness in it. But there is a huge difference between what he did and the way he did it – and what Serena did and the way she did it. And by the way, all i see so far as a "punishment" for Serena is a minor fine and no suspension at all. That is very lenient by any measure.
Nobody here says a single negative word about Venus, by the way. She is a classy person and she deserves everybody's respect.

]]> By: MarK http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/#comment-9465 MarK Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:04:17 +0000 http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12329#comment-9465 For every argument about "more drama" there is an argument about "higher quality". So, let's not go into discussion of speed and power of the game because in such discussion men will come out ahead every time. Let's talk of quantity only. Of course men should be paid more in those tournaments where they are required to play best of five sets while women only play best of three sets. Being paid the same for more work is not any different from being paid less for the same work. It is discrimination, pure and simple. When men play between 50% (in case of straight set matches) and 67% (maximum of five sets versus three sets) more than women, they should be paid between 50% and 67% more. For every argument about "more drama" there is an argument about "higher quality". So, let's not go into discussion of speed and power of the game because in such discussion men will come out ahead every time. Let's talk of quantity only.
Of course men should be paid more in those tournaments where they are required to play best of five sets while women only play best of three sets. Being paid the same for more work is not any different from being paid less for the same work. It is discrimination, pure and simple. When men play between 50% (in case of straight set matches) and 67% (maximum of five sets versus three sets) more than women, they should be paid between 50% and 67% more.

]]> By: KCH http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/#comment-9456 KCH Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:12:54 +0000 http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12329#comment-9456 Your kids have seen much worse. Did they happen to see Federer curse out the umpire the very next day? That was OK of course cuz he's a cute caucasian man. What about Sharapova cursing out the umpire not onece but twice. Gonzo not only slammed his racquet and hit himself in the head he broke a racquet earlier in the match. No warning or point penalty for second incident. Of course a 6 foot caucasian man throwing and breaking rackets isn't threatening to anyone. Serena was using a figure of speech; pretty sure she doesn't have a history of shoving anything down anyone's throat. Just like when you tell your kids you "could strangle them" you didn't commit a felony a few minutes later. Your kids have seen much worse. Did they happen to see Federer curse out the umpire the very next day? That was OK of course cuz he's a cute caucasian man. What about Sharapova cursing out the umpire not onece but twice. Gonzo not only slammed his racquet and hit himself in the head he broke a racquet earlier in the match. No warning or point penalty for second incident. Of course a 6 foot caucasian man throwing and breaking rackets isn't threatening to anyone. Serena was using a figure of speech; pretty sure she doesn't have a history of shoving anything down anyone's throat. Just like when you tell your kids you "could strangle them" you didn't commit a felony a few minutes later.

]]> By: KGH http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/#comment-9453 KGH Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:00:26 +0000 http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12329#comment-9453 It's delusional to think serenas comments were "extreme". She war gesturing with her hands and then her racquet. How many of us have said "I could just strangle you" or "i'm will kick your ass," it's a figure of speech. Just because you perceive Serena as a "big black woman" you're all of a sudden threatened. Like she has soooo much history for beating up lines women or anybody for that matter. And when the 6' men rant and rave, that's not threatening of course. Give me a break. Caucasian people are always so fearful of anything a black person does unless they are grinning and tap dancing. Serena and Venus have mostly been model tennis players, bowing and scraping in the face of many a bad, unfair, racist event. SHE finally reacted like y'all and now you're fearful. String her up!!! You site the "degree" of the incident. When Federer cursed out the umpire "it was with such aplomb" "he's so cute doing it." You are so blinded to your hypocrisy. He was issued no warning. I'm sure the rules don't say if you are cute and sarcastic you get a pass and if you gesture and are a muscular black woman, throw the book at her cuz of course her next step would have been to shove that tennis ball down that pooooor woman's throat. It's delusional to think serenas comments were "extreme". She war gesturing with her hands and then her racquet. How many of us have said "I could just strangle you" or "i'm will kick your ass," it's a figure of speech. Just because you perceive Serena as a "big black woman" you're all of a sudden threatened. Like she has soooo much history for beating up lines women or anybody for that matter. And when the 6' men rant and rave, that's not threatening of course. Give me a break. Caucasian people are always so fearful of anything a black person does unless they are grinning and tap dancing. Serena and Venus have mostly been model tennis players, bowing and scraping in the face of many a bad, unfair, racist event. SHE finally reacted like y'all and now you're fearful. String her up!!! You site the "degree" of the incident. When Federer cursed out the umpire "it was with such aplomb" "he's so cute doing it." You are so blinded to your hypocrisy. He was issued no warning. I'm sure the rules don't say if you are cute and sarcastic you get a pass and if you gesture and are a muscular black woman, throw the book at her cuz of course her next step would have been to shove that tennis ball down that pooooor woman's throat.

]]> By: Bones http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/#comment-9431 Bones Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:03:21 +0000 http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12329#comment-9431 They are clarifying to bloggers that it ws ref right call. They are clarifying to bloggers that it ws ref right call.

]]> By: Bones http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/#comment-9430 Bones Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:01:03 +0000 http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12329#comment-9430 "Countless men over the ages" have also been given warnings, fines, point penalties, and have been defaulted from matches for similar behavior. A big case in point was John McEnroe, who was defaulted from the Australian Open for an outburst. And I think there is a big difference between knocking yourself in the head out of frustration and threatening a lines judge. Serena's behavior was extreme. She should be grateful the USTA 1) let her play the doubles final 2) spared her a major suspension and 3) even worked with her on her apology until she finally made it, well, an apology. "Countless men over the ages" have also been given warnings, fines, point penalties, and have been defaulted from matches for similar behavior. A big case in point was John McEnroe, who was defaulted from the Australian Open for an outburst. And I think there is a big difference between knocking yourself in the head out of frustration and threatening a lines judge. Serena's behavior was extreme. She should be grateful the USTA 1) let her play the doubles final 2) spared her a major suspension and 3) even worked with her on her apology until she finally made it, well, an apology.

]]> By: freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/#comment-9268 freakyfrites Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:15:15 +0000 http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12329#comment-9268 Totally agree, Judy! What with Zvonareva vs. Pennetta, Venus vs. Clijsters, Serena vs. Clijsters, and of course Melanie vs. the Russians, the women have been supplying enough drama for both the mens and womens draws! And some pretty fun tennis, too.<br /><br />I hope this shuts up some of the \"men should be paid more\" stuff. The women have been pulling their weight! Totally agree, Judy! What with Zvonareva vs. Pennetta, Venus vs. Clijsters, Serena vs. Clijsters, and of course Melanie vs. the Russians, the women have been supplying enough drama for both the mens and womens draws! And some pretty fun tennis, too.

I hope this shuts up some of the \”men should be paid more\” stuff. The women have been pulling their weight!

]]> By: bamboo « something like beautiful http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/#comment-9254 bamboo « something like beautiful Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:51:56 +0000 http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12329#comment-9254 [...] and drink, love and life Leave a Comment  Personally, I didn’t see the problem with Serena Williams. She was succinct, brief, and straight to the point.  And I, for one, will be attempting to work [...] [...] and drink, love and life Leave a Comment  Personally, I didn’t see the problem with Serena Williams. She was succinct, brief, and straight to the point.  And I, for one, will be attempting to work [...]

]]> By: Dan http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/#comment-9252 Dan Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:41:12 +0000 http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12329#comment-9252 I think many people are missing the boat. As always the players' characters are a big part of what attracts viewers. Like or not, although censors edit it, profanity is very common in ALL professional sports, even in golf. Serena is Serena. However, what I think happened was that Serena took the call and was upset obviously, but she turned to get a ball and begin her serve. At the point where she faced the line judge the line judge was smiling. This was seen during the broadcast when the camera zoomed on her reaction. I think that is what sparked the outburst that was already boiling inside. Additionally I agree with many others that the decision to give the point penalty was uncalled for; a warning would have been more appropriate at match point. Again profane language in all sports is tolerated and unless there is zero tolerance in the "rule book" it is discretionary to penalize a player. P.S. the lines judge was wrong: Serena did not say "F*** You" she said your "F***ing throat." The point being would the statement have been treated any differently if she had used the word "Freaking." Was the penalty for profanity or abuse, if abuse then that is one gentile lines judge. I think many people are missing the boat. As always the players' characters are a big part of what attracts viewers. Like or not, although censors edit it, profanity is very common in ALL professional sports, even in golf. Serena is Serena. However, what I think happened was that Serena took the call and was upset obviously, but she turned to get a ball and begin her serve. At the point where she faced the line judge the line judge was smiling. This was seen during the broadcast when the camera zoomed on her reaction. I think that is what sparked the outburst that was already boiling inside. Additionally I agree with many others that the decision to give the point penalty was uncalled for; a warning would have been more appropriate at match point. Again profane language in all sports is tolerated and unless there is zero tolerance in the "rule book" it is discretionary to penalize a player. P.S. the lines judge was wrong: Serena did not say "F*** You" she said your "F***ing throat." The point being would the statement have been treated any differently if she had used the word "Freaking." Was the penalty for profanity or abuse, if abuse then that is one gentile lines judge.

]]> By: nana http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/#comment-9242 nana Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:09:15 +0000 http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12329#comment-9242 what are they doing abt the ref wrong call what are they doing abt the ref wrong call

]]> By: awgegawe http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/#comment-9225 awgegawe Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:34:30 +0000 http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12329#comment-9225 First thing first 1. She showed bad sportsmanship in front of millions of viewers(well it's the final match) 2. she did say those exact words in a threatening manner, the way she pointed her raquet at the lineperson. 3. foot fault call was not a mistake, ESPN2 shows it was legit. Rule is rule, tennis is all about 1 inch of line accuratecy. 4. she acted out of questions regarding this matter and did not apologize at all. 5. $10,000 penalty out of $350,000 reward? are you kidding me? my kids could have been watching this. I order a lawsuit against Serena for bringing inappropriate view in a sports event where all ages participate. Read more: <a href="http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/#idc-ctools#ixzz0R5FvHBQR" target="_blank">http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-pl...</a> Under Creative Commons License: Attribution No Derivatives First thing first
1. She showed bad sportsmanship in front of millions of viewers(well it's the final match)
2. she did say those exact words in a threatening manner, the way she pointed her raquet at the lineperson.
3. foot fault call was not a mistake, ESPN2 shows it was legit. Rule is rule, tennis is all about 1 inch of line accuratecy.
4. she acted out of questions regarding this matter and did not apologize at all.
5. $10,000 penalty out of $350,000 reward? are you kidding me? my kids could have been watching this. I order a lawsuit against Serena for bringing inappropriate view in a sports event where all ages participate.

Read more: http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-pl...
Under Creative Commons License: Attribution No Derivatives

]]> By: FeeMo http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/#comment-9226 FeeMo Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:34:02 +0000 http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12329#comment-9226 First thing first 1. She showed bad sportsmanship in front of millions of viewers(well it's the final match) 2. she did say those exact words in a threatening manner, the way she pointed her raquet at the lineperson. 3. foot fault call was not a mistake, ESPN2 shows it was legit. Rule is rule, tennis is all about 1 inch of line accuratecy. 4. she acted out of questions regarding this matter and did not apologize at all. 5. $10,000 penalty out of $350,000 reward? are you kidding me? my kids could have been watching this. I order a lawsuit against Serena for bringing inappropriate view in a sports event where all ages participate. First thing first
1. She showed bad sportsmanship in front of millions of viewers(well it's the final match)
2. she did say those exact words in a threatening manner, the way she pointed her raquet at the lineperson.
3. foot fault call was not a mistake, ESPN2 shows it was legit. Rule is rule, tennis is all about 1 inch of line accuratecy.
4. she acted out of questions regarding this matter and did not apologize at all.
5. $10,000 penalty out of $350,000 reward? are you kidding me? my kids could have been watching this. I order a lawsuit against Serena for bringing inappropriate view in a sports event where all ages participate.

]]> By: freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/#comment-9222 freakyfrites Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:16:38 +0000 http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12329#comment-9222 Hi KCH - Actually, you do hear the chair ump in one of the Fed vids you posted (I believe the first one) giving a warning for racquet abuse. I understand your point, and think that in terms of the big Meltdowns of say, a Connors or McEnroe, Serena is on par or slightly milder. But I also think that there is a huge difference between dropping some F bombs to a chair umpire and/or smashing your racquet in frustration, and laying into a linesperson the way Serena did. Hi KCH – Actually, you do hear the chair ump in one of the Fed vids you posted (I believe the first one) giving a warning for racquet abuse.

I understand your point, and think that in terms of the big Meltdowns of say, a Connors or McEnroe, Serena is on par or slightly milder. But I also think that there is a huge difference between dropping some F bombs to a chair umpire and/or smashing your racquet in frustration, and laying into a linesperson the way Serena did.

]]> By: KCH http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/#comment-9218 KCH Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:20:00 +0000 http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12329#comment-9218 For all ya'll who think miss sharapova and mr federer are angels check out these youtube videos. Sharapova is a potty mouth and Federer has a temper. Let's say it all together now: DOUBLE STANDARD. Fed: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-e-Ud-ly04" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-e-Ud-ly04</a> Miss thang: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cmMpZekjD8" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cmMpZekjD8</a> For all ya'll who think miss sharapova and mr federer are angels check out these youtube videos. Sharapova is a potty mouth and Federer has a temper. Let's say it all together now: DOUBLE STANDARD.
Fed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-e-Ud-ly04
Miss thang: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cmMpZekjD8

]]> By: KCH http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/#comment-9217 KCH Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:17:11 +0000 http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12329#comment-9217 So, if you ad an outburst in addition to a racquet smash you get a threat of suspension. Thanks so much for clarifying the rules. So, if you ad an outburst in addition to a racquet smash you get a threat of suspension. Thanks so much for clarifying the rules.

]]> By: KCH http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/#comment-9216 KCH Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:13:23 +0000 http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12329#comment-9216 Federer smashing racquet 2009 in Miami, gets booed, Mary Carillo says he's just not a boo-able guy- no warning/fine/no apology says move on just like Serena did:<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-e-Ud-ly04" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-e-Ud-ly04</a> Federer smashing racquet 2009 in Miami, gets booed, Mary Carillo says he's just not a boo-able guy- no warning/fine/no apology says move on just like Serena did:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-e-Ud-ly04

]]> By: KCH http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/#comment-9215 KCH Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:10:18 +0000 http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12329#comment-9215 Sharapova cursing at ump: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htF0eMiEHvk" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htF0eMiEHvk</a> Sharpova again:<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htF0eMiEHvk" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htF0eMiEHvk</a> Sharapova cursing at ump: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htF0eMiEHvk
Sharpova again:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htF0eMiEHvk

]]> By: KCH http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/12/video-play-by-play-serena-williams-cusses-out-linesperson-at-us-open/#comment-9214 KCH Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:08:01 +0000 http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12329#comment-9214 Sharapova cursed not once but twice in different matches. No warning or fine. Commentators chuckled. You tube video of both incidents. Would send you link but it gets deleted. Sharapova cursed not once but twice in different matches. No warning or fine. Commentators chuckled. You tube video of both incidents. Would send you link but it gets deleted.

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