Opponent leaves to grab burger after first set. Rule?

[r2473]

Originally Posted by slowfox

And did he wash it down with a Sprite?

That's a tasty beverage.

[corbind]

According to Friend of the Court, the burger-fiend is obligated to bring back to his opponent one of everything he is eating/drinking and play lefty the rest of the match.

[thejackal]

Originally Posted by Big_Dangerous

Wow that's hilarious.

BRB going to grab a burger, haha!

Not sure a burger is the best snack during a tennis game. it must've been annoying for the OP's friend, but at the same time I cant possibly see how eating a burger couldve benefited his opponent.

On another note, one of the worst beatdowns I ever recieved on a tennis court was from a former (then current) #1 player on a division 1 team. The guy shows up to our (open-level) tournament with a single racquet in his left hand, and a shawarma sandwich (a Lebanese-style wrap with chicken and garlic sauce - basically the worst thing ever to eat before a match) in his right hand. The match lasted 40 minutes. I ended up getting 1 game off him.

[r2473]

Originally Posted by corbind

According to Friend of the Court, the burger-fiend is obligated to bring back to his opponent one of everything he is eating/drinking and play lefty the rest of the match.

I think that is fair, no.

[Taxvictim]

You can find anything on the internet.

[arche3]

Originally Posted by thejackal

Not sure a burger is the best snack during a tennis game. it must've been annoying for the OP's friend, but at the same time I cant possibly see how eating a burger couldve benefited his opponent.

On another note, one of the worst beatdowns I ever recieved on a tennis court was from a former (then current) #1 player on a division 1 team. The guy shows up to our (open-level) tournament with a single racquet in his left hand, and a shawarma sandwich (a Lebanese-style wrap with chicken and garlic sauce - basically the worst thing ever to eat before a match) in his right hand. The match lasted 40 minutes. I ended up getting 1 game off him.

Brutal... lol.
Stupid kids

[Avles]

Originally Posted by thejackal

On another note, one of the worst beatdowns I ever recieved on a tennis court was from a former (then current) #1 player on a division 1 team. The guy shows up to our (open-level) tournament with a single racquet in his left hand, and a shawarma sandwich (a Lebanese-style wrap with chicken and garlic sauce - basically the worst thing ever to eat before a match) in his right hand. The match lasted 40 minutes. I ended up getting 1 game off him.

Great story. Would have been a better story if he'd beaten you while holding the sandwich though... or is that against the rules?

Sad to say he could probably beat me using the sandwich.

[kelawai]

I will ordered him Kung Pao Chicken extra spicy and have my phone handy to call 911 later.

[slowfox]

Originally Posted by thejackal

On another note, one of the worst beatdowns I ever recieved on a tennis court was from a former (then current) #1 player on a division 1 team. The guy shows up to our (open-level) tournament with a single racquet in his left hand, and a shawarma sandwich (a Lebanese-style wrap with chicken and garlic sauce - basically the worst thing ever to eat before a match) in his right hand. The match lasted 40 minutes. I ended up getting 1 game off him.

Haha, nice one.

There's this middle-aged guy who shows up at the basketball courts in khakis, plaid button-down shirt, and running shoes. He beats the crap outta everybody. Was probably a college player back in the day. When he first showed up, no one picked him. Now everyone wants him on their team...

It's insane how good some people are at sports.

[Big_Dangerous]

Originally Posted by thejackal

Not sure a burger is the best snack during a tennis game. it must've been annoying for the OP's friend, but at the same time I cant possibly see how eating a burger couldve benefited his opponent.

On another note, one of the worst beatdowns I ever recieved on a tennis court was from a former (then current) #1 player on a division 1 team. The guy shows up to our (open-level) tournament with a single racquet in his left hand, and a shawarma sandwich (a Lebanese-style wrap with chicken and garlic sauce - basically the worst thing ever to eat before a match) in his right hand. The match lasted 40 minutes. I ended up getting 1 game off him.

Damn the arrogance there is just ridiculous. Oh I'll just show up with only a single racket and a sandwich...

I really hate people like that.

[arche3]

Originally Posted by Big_Dangerous

Damn the arrogance there is just ridiculous. Oh I'll just show up with only a single racket and a sandwich...

I really hate people like that.

Yeah but it is very funny

[thejackal]

Originally Posted by Big_Dangerous

Damn the arrogance there is just ridiculous. Oh I'll just show up with only a single racket and a sandwich...

I really hate people like that.

actually he was a cool guy. after that sometimes I started showing up with casual hitting sessions with just a racket and a can of balls. its actually kind of a relief not carrying a big bag around all the time.

then again if he had popped a string, I wonder what wouldve happened.

[Ronaldo]

Originally Posted by thejackal

actually he was a cool guy. after that sometimes I started showing up with casual hitting sessions with just a racket and a can of balls. its actually kind of a relief not carrying a big bag around all the time.

then again if he had popped a string, I wonder what wouldve happened.

Pita patch???

[Bobby Jr]

Should packed up your bags, filled in the score sheet as a default and then submitted it and, most importantly, let them know the court was now free for the next match.

[Ronaldo]

Originally Posted by Bobby Jr

Should packed up your bags, filled in the score sheet as a default and then submitted it and, most importantly, let them know the court was now free for the next match.

Why quit playing?

[r2473]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo

Why quit playing?

Citing a rules violation is the easiest way to secure that all important victory and move one step closer to the shiny trophy.

You have a lot to learn about tennis. Sheesh!!!

[Bobby Jr]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo

Why quit playing?

Because you have won the match by almost every 'normal' league or tournament protocol(s) on the matter which are generally accepted around the world.

The question should be: why should you keep playing?

[Ronaldo]

Originally Posted by Bobby Jr

Because you have won the match by almost every 'normal' league or tournament protocol(s) on the matter which are generally accepted around the world.

The question should be: why should you keep playing?

To go get a burger like your opponent?

[LeeD]

Friend of mine used to show up at A/Open tournies around SanFrancisco with one racket, no cover, can of balls, Levi's, no shorts, and just a tan t shirt, no jacket.
He was a NorCal top 5 in the A division.
He said he actually hitchhiked to Sacramento for the Open there, about 70 miles, in that outfit.

[NTRPolice]

Originally Posted by LeeD

Friend of mine used to show up at A/Open tournies around SanFrancisco with one racket, no cover, can of balls, Levi's, no shorts, and just a tan t shirt, no jacket.
He was a NorCal top 5 in the A division.
He said he actually hitchhiked to Sacramento for the Open there, about 70 miles, in that outfit.

I know a guy sorta like that. He's kinda a "drifter". The guy shows up in jeans and a tshirt, slippers, rides a moped and smokes like a chimney.

He does have a good "rig" though, but something tells me he has more than rackets in there, likely everything he owns haha.

This guy is a very solid player, he's just old and (maybe) homeless, im not sure.