Why was sharapova so subdued in the finals

bluedecember · 04-01-2006, 08:29 PM

I believe that Maria had lost the final the day before when she was booed off the court.Sharapova is an adrenaline player and she draws energy from the crowd , but for whatever reason the more her celebrity stature on and off the court is on the rise her public likening , especially among the tennis literate audience is on the decline.I think she lost because she knows that .Her uncharachterestic subdued affect and lack of forehand confidence was all too obvious...Well thats my opinion whats yours?

Freedom · 04-01-2006, 08:31 PM

Spoiler!!!!!

Why'd you have to do that? I didn't know the result.

wildbill88AA · 04-01-2006, 08:33 PM

you make valid points. she has days like that. she's 18 and rich. she needs to learn to play in hostile environments.

Andres · 04-01-2006, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Freedom

Spoiler!!!!!

Why'd you have to do that? I didn't know the result.

C'mon Free. Don't lie

Freedom · 04-01-2006, 08:41 PM

I'm serious. I thought they played the final on Sunday. But now I know it's over...and who won.

bluedecember · 04-01-2006, 08:43 PM

http://tennisnews.com/exclusive.php?pID=10828

tennissavy · 04-01-2006, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wildbill88AA

you make valid points. she has days like that. she's 18 and rich. she needs to learn to play in hostile environments.

Yes, she is only 18. Think of all she has accomplished- Wimbledon championship, Year end championship, Semi-finals of 3 of the 4 grand slams, quarterfinal of Roland Garros, last week's pacific life open champion... She is getting better. Think of all that she can still accomplish. She could have at least another 12 years or more on the tour.

bluedecember · 04-01-2006, 08:59 PM

Agree tennissavy ..however i think that just because you have more commercial value than some of the other palyers doesnt mean that you are not governed by rules of sportsmanship.The way she behaved in semifinals against Golovan was disgusting and despite her celebrity golden girl status people took a note of it and sent a message.Look at Roger Fedrer, Murusmo both number one in the world.They are confidently humble and human on and off the court.Divas dont get much love on the court...remember serena.....I think Maria has the talent to be one of the all time greats but she would need some attitude adjustment and a lesson in sportsman ship to win over the audience...Its what matters in the long run...but thats just me ..i may be wrong

bluedecember · 04-01-2006, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by An AVERAGE DIVORCE COSTS MOSRE THAN HUNDRED RAQUETS...SPEND SOME TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY:rolleyes: IT GETS EASY AFTER A WHILE:)

Agree tennissavy ..however i think that just because you have more commercial value than some of the other palyers doesnt mean that you are not governed by rules of sportsmanship.The way she behaved in semifinals against Golovan was disgusting and despite her celebrity golden girl status people took a note of it and sent a message.Look at Roger Fedrer, Murusmo both number one in the world.They are confidently humble and human on and off the court.Divas dont get much love on the court...remember serena.....I think Maria has the talent to be one of the all time greats but she would need some attitude adjustment and a lesson in sportsman ship to win over the audience...Its what matters in the long run...but thats just me ..i may be wrong

breakfast_of_champions · 04-01-2006, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bluedecember

Agree tennissavy ..however i think that just because you have more commercial value than some of the other palyers doesnt mean that you are not governed by rules of sportsmanship.The way she behaved in semifinals against Golovan was disgusting and despite her celebrity golden girl status people took a note of it and sent a message.Look at Roger Fedrer, Murusmo both number one in the world.They are confidently humble and human on and off the court.Divas dont get much love on the court...remember serena.....I think Maria has the talent to be one of the all time greats but she would need some attitude adjustment and a lesson in sportsman ship to win over the audience...Its what matters in the long run...but thats just me ..i may be wrong

i've never heard one single announcer or expert say anything but good about maria, particularly about her attitude. just a bunch of "so called fans" who don't really like anyone. nor have i ever heard maria make one derogatory statement about anyone. its always easy to find reasons to criticize, particularly if someone lives a better life.

bluedecember · 04-01-2006, 09:28 PM

WATCH THE FINAL...AND LISTEN TO THE COMMENTATORS....i didnt say that she had said anything deragatory about any one ...i commented on her lack of concern regarding the injury of her opponent...i think she was a little too self absorbed...she is a great palyer i dont doubt that ..a great sportswoman ? i am not too sure...and yes about the good life...more money doesnt equal good life...dont ask me how i know that...i might tell you..i hope she makes even more money..that didnt bother me...i ama big fan of fedrer...i think he is making some decent money...

lucky leprechaun · 04-01-2006, 09:41 PM

Sharapova is a lot like roddick I think. They both almost kind of transcended the sport in their popularity andy in previous years, and sharapova is still going on. You can tell by the way they behave and move on court in the heyday, they think everyone adores them or something. You don't have to deal with adversity much when everyone is cheering you on and you think everyone is rooting for you and paying attention to you and not the other guy every time you step on court. I thought it was interesting when kuznetsova commented that she was surprised to find the crowd cheering for her more and not sharapova, as if water was flowing uphill. It really isn't a coincidence I think that sharapova went down as she didn't "feel the love" and faced adversity for the first time.

breakfast_of_champions · 04-01-2006, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lucky leprechaun

Sharapova is a lot like roddick I think. They both almost kind of transcended the sport in their popularity andy in previous years, and sharapova is still going on. You can tell by the way they behave and move on court in the heyday, they think everyone adores them or something. You don't have to deal with adversity much when everyone is cheering you on and you think everyone is rooting for you and paying attention to you and not the other guy every time you step on court. I thought it was interesting when kuznetsova commented that she was surprised to find the crowd cheering for her more and not sharapova, as if water was flowing uphill. It really isn't a coincidence I think that sharapova went down as she didn't "feel the love" and faced adversity for the first time.

ditto

bluedecember · 04-01-2006, 10:23 PM

I second that Leprechaun

Go Tennis · 04-02-2006, 05:54 AM

To play against players like Hennin, Kuznetsova or anyone else with same style, Sharapova needs to improve a lot her footwork and change the contact point of his forehand. The backhand, the serve and the breasts is ok.

slice bh compliment · 04-02-2006, 07:05 AM

Agreed that she was subdued in the final.
It may have had something to do with her opponent's forehand and serve. Kuzi did not allow Maria to dictate.

Hey, Buckwheat, can you use Maria and dictate in a sentence?

pound cat · 04-02-2006, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Freedom

I'm serious. I thought they played the final on Sunday. But now I know it's over...and who won.

So if you turned on your tV on Sunday expecting to see the women's final you would have been disappointed, and you would have had to come to this thread to find out the result anyway.

Next time read the schedule on the tournament site.

frida · 04-02-2006, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Go Tennis

The backhand, the serve and the breasts is ok.

what?!

arosen · 04-02-2006, 02:17 PM

She got caught being a cold heartless ice queen. Guess what, peope don't like heartless.

VolklVenom · 04-02-2006, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tennissavy

Yes, she is only 18. Think of all she has accomplished- Wimbledon championship, Year end championship, Semi-finals of 3 of the 4 grand slams, quarterfinal of Roland Garros, last week's pacific life open champion... She is getting better. Think of all that she can still accomplish. She could have at least another 12 years or more on the tour.

Another 12 years of Strapapova?
Call me when it's over so i can watch WTA again

04-01-2006, 08:29 PM	#1
bluedecember New User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 78	Why was sharapova so subdued in the finals I believe that Maria had lost the final the day before when she was booed off the court.Sharapova is an adrenaline player and she draws energy from the crowd , but for whatever reason the more her celebrity stature on and off the court is on the rise her public likening , especially among the tennis literate audience is on the decline.I think she lost because she knows that .Her uncharachterestic subdued affect and lack of forehand confidence was all too obvious...Well thats my opinion whats yours?

04-02-2006, 07:05 AM	#16
slice bh compliment Legend Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,030	SPOILER, just in case. Agreed that she was subdued in the final. It may have had something to do with her opponent's forehand and serve. Kuzi did not allow Maria to dictate. Hey, Buckwheat, can you use Maria and dictate in a sentence?

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