Djokovic ripping his shirt off: Sanctions or not? - Page 3

Gonzo_style · 01-20-2013, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Feather

So criticizing shirt ripping makes one a troll. Thats kewl

Old Fed? Knee damaged Rafa? Please...

Feather · 01-20-2013, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo_style

Old Fed? Knee damaged Rafa? Please...

That poster was calling another poster a hater when that poster himself is a Rafa hater. Isn't that hypocrisy? So I replied in kind. If that hurt you, I am sorry about that.

SLD76 · 01-20-2013, 07:49 AM

it was kind of tacky and classless.

this wasnt even a final, show some respect for your opponent.

kOaMaster · 01-20-2013, 07:54 AM

hell no, it's the most stupid rule in football ever.

Feather · 01-20-2013, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kOaMaster

hell no, it's the most stupid rule in football ever.

Stripping in a stadium is perfectly OK for a sportsman who is a role model for many? Thank God, at least in Football it serves as a warning to the player

Gonzo_style · 01-20-2013, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Feather

That poster was calling another poster a hater when that poster himself is a Rafa hater. Isn't that hypocrisy? So I replied in kind. If that hurt you, I am sorry about that.

OK but don't be nervous when someone mentions Rafa's knees as the reason for the RG 2009 loss

kOaMaster · 01-20-2013, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Feather

Stripping in a stadium is perfectly OK for a sportsman who is a role model for many? Thank God, at least in Football it serves as a warning to the player

stripping? what kind of prude person are you?
by the way, at the olympics there is even stripping contest at the swimming stadium!

I could see that when someone was putting out or MAYBE taking of his pants but his shirt? Do you think the pro's are stripping during changeovers whilst changing their shirt?

Feather · 01-20-2013, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo_style

OK but don't be nervous when someone mentions Rafa's knees as the reason for the RG 2009 loss

I was replying to a troll post and replied in kind. I am not nervous about an online Tennis discussion and I also don't believe in Rafas injuries.

Feather · 01-20-2013, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kOaMaster

stripping? what kind of prude person are you?
by the way, at the olympics there is even stripping contest at the swimming stadium!

I could see that when someone was putting out or MAYBE taking of his pants but his shirt? Do you think the pro's are stripping during changeovers whilst changing their shirt?

It's a different context. I see this as showing disrespect to the opponent.

sbengte · 01-20-2013, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by *Sparkle*

It's completely over the top, but harmless, and IMO a compliment to his opponent that it meant so much to seal the victory.

This. How was it disrespectful to Stan ? He embraced Stan and applauded him. That he celebrated the way he did after last year's final was in fact a complement to his opponent who probably tested him more than last year's final, wasn't it ?

Cosmic_Colin · 01-20-2013, 08:21 AM

Don't really like the guy but I think it's a relatively normal thing to do after such a long, emotional match. I doubt the fans minded.

I'm generally against banning things.

underground · 01-20-2013, 08:23 AM

Well I don't see it as an offense but I see no point in doing it. Do you see Fed tearing his shirt off after the 19-17 semi against Delpo in the Olympics, and that match was in the semis as well, not just a pathetic 4th round match.

sbengte · 01-20-2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by underground

Well I don't see it as an offense but I see no point in doing it. Do you see Fed tearing his shirt off after the 19-17 semi against Delpo in the Olympics, and that match was in the semis as well, not just a pathetic 4th round match.

Different strokes for different folks. Everyone need not be a Fed clone in the way they do things.

Relinquis · 01-20-2013, 08:38 AM

The poll is poorly worded. Are we voting yes/no for the sanctions or for the shirt ripping? It's ambiguous.

I don't think it should be banned, just ridiculed. It was a bit tasteless in my opinion and contradicts the ultra-defensive manner in which he played the match. I feel the same way about the bicep flexing/kissing that some of the other pushers, sorry players, do after points.

I don't think he intended to cause offense, rather was focused on being an celebrity entertainer and congratulating himself. I think it was a cheesy move, but Novak is a cheesy guy (gagnam style overuse anyone?) so it isn't out of character. This isn't WWF, I would have thought only small children would find the hulk hogan theatrics entertaining, perhaps I was wrong.

Big_Dangerous · 01-20-2013, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Breaker

Apes don't even wear shirts.

+1

And just for all you haters out there:

xan · 01-20-2013, 08:49 AM

^yes, you are wrong. go figure.

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Originally Posted by dudeski

Actually I think she is most likely in her 40s and she gave up on ever finding a man who likes her blaming it all on lack of real man in this world instead of the real reason which is her looks and personality.

that certainly looks like possible outcome.

I don't get why is she do obsessed with her world number one tennis player..

SwankPeRFection · 01-20-2013, 08:49 AM

He's just getting practice for when he's going to need to start wrestling because he's banned from tennis for doping. lol

Boredsurfer · 01-20-2013, 08:59 AM

I like Novak - usually I find him to be gracious in defeat and I think he is a classy athlete who is really just out to enjoy himself most of the time, HOWEVER that shirt thing is a little 'GHEY' and a lot cheesy.

underground · 01-20-2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sbengte

Different strokes for different folks. Everyone need not be a Fed clone in the way they do things.

Well do you see Isner ripping his shirt off after 70-68, did you see Nadal tearing his shirt off after 9-7 in the Wimbly Final? No.

Big_Dangerous · 01-20-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Boredsurfer

I like Novak - usually I find him to be gracious in defeat and I think he is a classy athlete who is really just out to enjoy himself most of the time, HOWEVER that shirt thing is a little 'GHEY' and a lot cheesy.

First off all, there are plenty of women in the crowd, so it's not gay. Second of all, so what if it is. There's nothing wrong with that.

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01-20-2013, 07:49 AM	#43
SLD76 Legend Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jersey Shore, NJ USA Posts: 7,454	it was kind of tacky and classless. this wasnt even a final, show some respect for your opponent. __________________ "I'd like to see Fognini-Tomic, that would be a classic of bored nonchalance"-bjk

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01-20-2013, 08:23 AM	#52
underground Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 3,733	Well I don't see it as an offense but I see no point in doing it. Do you see Fed tearing his shirt off after the 19-17 semi against Delpo in the Olympics, and that match was in the semis as well, not just a pathetic 4th round match. __________________ Project #18...... Completion date?

01-20-2013, 08:38 AM	#54
Relinquis Hall Of Fame Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: On the courts; hard & clay ... Posts: 4,350	The poll is poorly worded. Are we voting yes/no for the sanctions or for the shirt ripping? It's ambiguous. I don't think it should be banned, just ridiculed. It was a bit tasteless in my opinion and contradicts the ultra-defensive manner in which he played the match. I feel the same way about the bicep flexing/kissing that some of the other pushers, sorry players, do after points. I don't think he intended to cause offense, rather was focused on being an celebrity entertainer and congratulating himself. I think it was a cheesy move, but Novak is a cheesy guy (gagnam style overuse anyone?) so it isn't out of character. This isn't WWF, I would have thought only small children would find the hulk hogan theatrics entertaining, perhaps I was wrong. __________________ Disclaimer: I'm NOT a coach... Real tennis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDqnkLJ9BtM