Azarenka deserves respect for defending her title

[DMan]

Originally Posted by THUNDERVOLLEY

Li did not deserve to win, and was not as "impressive" as some tried to sell her. When facing a real opponent in Azarenka, the Li wheels fell off, and she had no answers. Then again, her coach may have much to do with that, as one of his former clients also reached a point where she had no answers for real opponents.

Azarenka fully earner her second major, and as far as the new guard is concerned, she's in a top class above the rest.

The only legitimate part of that statement is that Azarenka is in a top class above the rest

when it comes to CHEATING!

[DMan]

Originally Posted by Amelie Mauresmo

I agree with the OP with the terrible slamless number one players like Caroline Wozniacki women's tennis finally has a young player who is a multiple slam champion. Maybe Victoria's success is going to inspire the other women. Women's tennis needs more mentally tough players like Azarenka who can come through a slam and win titles. I wasn't sure about Azarenka before the Australian Open if she's the real deal but she proved it by defending her title.

Where was Azarenka's mental toughness when she couldn't close out Sloane Stephens? Oh that's right, she was running off court, with a bogus injury. Instead, she got a lovely 10 minute break to compose herself. How mentally tough of her!

She may have won one tennis match. But she lost FOREVER the respect of so many people. But then why you are a CHEATER, that's to be expected!

[jokinla]

When you blatantly cheat and admit it the way she did, you deserve NO RESPECT!

[Tennis_Hands]

Originally Posted by jokinla

When you cheat, you deserve NO RESPECT!

Fixed and subscribed.

[Kalin]

Wow, guys, don't give yourselves heart attacks now.....

Azarenka deserves respect for showing up and playing all the way to defending her title an No. 1ranking, questionable MTO or not. Blame the tour for making the rules so easily taken advantage of.

Compare this to the multitude of whining, self-loathing headcases that comprise the WTA with Masha being the banner-carrier.

There should be more players like Azarenka on the WTA and then people might start viewing it as a legitimate sports tour rather than the soap-opera it usually is.

[Phoenix1983]

Originally Posted by NadalAgassi

I am not a big Azarenka fan and was rooting for Na Li to beat her last night. However she deserves more respect than she seems to be getting. She defended her title, something that seems rare these days in womens tennis. The last 2 slam finals she was in where both thrilling encounters, the U.S Open final narrow loss to Serena, and last nights narrow win over Na Li, which both Serena and Na contributed to as well of course. She is also the first #1 since Henin and Serena some years back to both play consistently enough on the regular tour to be ranked #1, and to have the capacity to regularly contend and win some of the big titles to justify that ranking. Yes she took a questionable MTO, but this is the WTA, who doesnt do that in the last 15 years.

I largely agree - at least she is a credible No 1 who can win and defend slams, unlike many of the joke No 1's we have had on the WTA in the last few years. She showed admirable character to win the title under these circumstances (crowd against her etc.)

[mellowyellow]

Sorry, the WTA with its heat index rule and the excessive time taken by players over the last few years have made it part of the SHOW, the reality is that the sports integrity has taken a back seat to putting on a SHOW. THIS IS PART OF TENNIS NOW DEAL WITH IT. Azarenka dealt with the fireworks at a key point in the match and the second MTO from Li. More than redeemed herself on this ocassion as no one on these boards truly knows the extent of her MTO.

[SLD76]

Originally Posted by OrangePower

Ok, she deserves respect for her game, which is good.

But I can't respect her gamemanship. Not the MTO (although that was suspect also), but the horrible wailing, which is clearly not necessary and is a constant hindrance to her opponent, not to mention an assault on the ears of the hapless spectators.

this

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[DMan]

Originally Posted by Kalin

Wow, guys, don't give yourselves heart attacks now.....

Azarenka deserves respect for showing up and playing all the way to defending her title an No. 1ranking, questionable MTO or not. Blame the tour for making the rules so easily taken advantage of.

Compare this to the multitude of whining, self-loathing headcases that comprise the WTA with Masha being the banner-carrier.

There should be more players like Azarenka on the WTA and then people might start viewing it as a legitimate sports tour rather than the soap-opera it usually is.

WTA is already a soap opera. They should only televise it on Lifetime. It ain't a sport anyway.

And more Azarenkas. Then only watch it with the sound muted.

And, if you are having trouble breathing, how is it that you screech at the top of your lungs with every stroke.

Azarenka, the CHEATER, deserves all the blame. Well, leave some for Stacy Allaster too.

And the tour should be blamed for the players who abuse the rules.! ? !

No, it's the CHEATER's FAULT!

That means Azarenka, in case you weren't sure!

[mellowyellow]

Yes, dont make rules you can't or refuse to police, kind of like the 20/25 second rule, and whatabout "TV" changeovers???

[v-verb]

Originally Posted by Kalin

Wow, guys, don't give yourselves heart attacks now.....

Azarenka deserves respect for showing up and playing all the way to defending her title an No. 1ranking, questionable MTO or not. Blame the tour for making the rules so easily taken advantage of.

Compare this to the multitude of whining, self-loathing headcases that comprise the WTA with Masha being the banner-carrier.

There should be more players like Azarenka on the WTA and then people might start viewing it as a legitimate sports tour rather than the soap-opera it usually is.

if there were more players like Azarenka, I would predict fewer viewers. I started watching with no bias, but she really lost me.

[BlewByU]

Now that AO2013 is over..
and we all seem to have regained our calm & cool..
i just thought its time we set the record straight.

i'm talking about "smoking gun" in Azarenka saga!

Please watch the following short youtube video clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqXx0ATB72w

The video starts with Azarenka's usual loud screaming and ends with her usual loud screaming.

There is "NO" stoppage of her loud screaming at any point during the match.

At about 2:50 of the video, we hear the same loud screaming every point.
At about 3:40 of the video, we are only moments from Azarenka's MTO's.
We still hear the same loud screaming every point.

Now, moments later, the score changes to 6-1 5-4.
And suddenly Azarenka complains of extreme breathing difficulty and takes 2 MTO's.

Do you see the problem here???

It is medically impossible to go thru such extreme breathing difficulty and yet still be able to scream your lungs out every point!
Just not possible. No way!

She said her breathing difficulty was such extreme that she was scared that it might lead to "heart attack"!!!

--------------------------------

There it is.
The "smoking gun" that Azarenka and her defenders can't deny.
The indisputable proof that Azarenka is a "liar" and a "cheat" !!!

. . . . .

[Kalin]

You boys are a riot... Has anyone bothered to check what Azarenka was doing on 9/11? She must have been involved!

Anyway, better get used to the wailing and the MTO's raining like it's springtime. This is the 21-st century WTA for you.

[Duncan Bell]

Vika is eternal. She floats around the court with grace and elegance.
Every harpy-like cry she makes is actually part of a complex mating ritual with RedFoo. And we need to respect that. She is warning other Harpies away from her mate. Miss Sugarpova is the main threat to her nest.

Her MTO was a requirement, it was time for her to spawn an egg, and to ask for atonement for what she was about to do - slay the Untouchable American Child.

We disciples of Vichka know to expect adversity, abuse and persecution. But we firmly line up behind her No.1 ranking and her pastel coloured trousers, and we shreik with her.

[BlewByU]

Originally Posted by Duncan Bell

Vika is eternal. She floats around the court with grace and elegance.
Every harpy-like cry she makes is actually part of a complex mating ritual with RedFoo. And we need to respect that. She is warning other Harpies away from her mate. Miss Sugarpova is the main threat to her nest.

Her MTO was a requirement, it was time for her to spawn an egg, and to ask for atonement for what she was about to do - slay the Untouchable American Child.

We disciples of Vichka know to expect adversity, abuse and persecution. But we firmly line up behind her No.1 ranking and her pastel coloured trousers, and we shreik with her.

(i normally don't do this kind of reply, but..)

this was a very good effort from you!!! seriously.

enjoyed it.
thank you

. . . . .

[SQA333]

Two words: Sloane Stephens.

[DeShaun]

Originally Posted by Amelie Mauresmo

I agree with the OP with the terrible slamless number one players like Caroline Wozniacki women's tennis finally has a young player who is a multiple slam champion. Maybe Victoria's success is going to inspire the other women. Women's tennis needs more mentally tough players like Azarenka who can come through a slam and win titles. I wasn't sure about Azarenka before the Australian Open if she's the real deal but she proved it by defending her title.

After Kvitova won Wimby she was widely proclaimed to be the next big thing. Her ball striking was sweet but she never had enough fire in her eyes to take over and retain number 1. Enter Vika...while playing Serena in the USO in 2011 I believe, Vika caught my eye. She was the only girl since Henin to actually stand up to Serena on that feral level on which Serena likes to intimidate opponents. Justine in her own way used to stare back at Serena on this same animalistic level, but there were no other women with balls enough to even try UNTIL Vika showed up. I did not know then (2011) whether Vika had the game to overtake Woz but I knew she had the fire to stand up to Serena.

[Steve0904]

Originally Posted by DeShaun

After Kvitova won Wimby she was widely proclaimed to be the next big thing. Her ball striking was sweet but she never had enough fire in her eyes to take over and retain number 1. Enter Vika...while playing Serena in the USO in 2011 I believe, Vika caught my eye. She was the only girl since Henin to actually stand up to Serena on that feral level on which Serena likes to intimidate opponents. Justine in her own way used to stare back at Serena on this same animalistic level, but there were no other women with balls enough to even try UNTIL Vika showed up. I did not know then (2011) whether Vika had the game to overtake Woz but I knew she had the fire to stand up to Serena.

Yes right. Just like she stood up to her in the USO final last year right? Gimme a break. Azarenka is just as intimidated by Serena as the rest of them are. She just masks it with her wailing and fist pumping like Sharapova does.

[DeShaun]

Originally Posted by Steve0904

Yes right. Just like she stood up to her in the USO final last year right? Gimme a break. Azarenka is just as intimidated by Serena as the rest of them are. She just masks it with her wailing and fist pumping like Sharapova does.

No. Not what I saw. Vika was the first girl since Justine not to flinch before Serena's bullying. You can say your truth based on what you have experienced, and my memory may not be perfect, but I am quite certain that during that one match I speak of between those two in Flushing in, I believe it was, 2011, Vika held her ground on some primal level unlike any woman had against Serena for a long time. Vika reminds me of a tomboy/female jock/very tough Belarusian country girl with high testosterone levels for a woman, and I do not believe that she fears Serena in the way that I suspect Serena tries to make opponents fearful of her.

[THUNDERVOLLEY]

Originally Posted by DMan

The only legitimate part of that statement is that Azarenka is in a top class above the rest

when it comes to CHEATING!

Bolded, colored words in a larger font size will not make your post true. It simply means you are ****ed off that the superior player won the AO title. No official has even hinted that Azarenka was cheating...because she did not, and there is no evidence of this alleged cheating.

Blame Stephens and Li Na for not having enough game to stop her.