Which is that one thing that makes you hate a tennis player?
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Federer and Del Potro
Bionic Poster
When he fist pumps after every point
True Fanerer
G.O.A.T.
Usually anyone who takes too long to serve. I can live with varying styles despite my preferences. Taking too long to serve is a crime.
True Fanerer
G.O.A.T.
-NN-
G.O.A.T.
Any vid with Gary Player in it is a good vid by default.
Yoneyama
Hall of Fame
As per OP, Zverev's jewellery shop and finger wagging is incredibly annoying. Add onto that his compulsive need to show off his abs 100 times a match.
Djokovic and Cilic's ball bouncing drives me nuts, especially when they don't get time violated for it (Djokovic at Shanghai I counted upwards of 30 bounces at one point....... ridiculous!!)
Cilic and Coric have fidgetty back feet that sort of tap the ground prior to ball toss - Croatian thing?
Coric's tilted cap.
In the past couple of years, especially this year, Djokovic looks like a complete idiot when he does a backhand slice. Sort of like a wacky inflatable arm flailing tube man / balloon man.
Kyrgios deliberately rushing his service games, and entering service motion before the opponent (or ball kids for that matter) have a chance to get in place.
Djokovic and Cilic's ball bouncing drives me nuts, especially when they don't get time violated for it (Djokovic at Shanghai I counted upwards of 30 bounces at one point....... ridiculous!!)
Cilic and Coric have fidgetty back feet that sort of tap the ground prior to ball toss - Croatian thing?
Coric's tilted cap.
In the past couple of years, especially this year, Djokovic looks like a complete idiot when he does a backhand slice. Sort of like a wacky inflatable arm flailing tube man / balloon man.
Kyrgios deliberately rushing his service games, and entering service motion before the opponent (or ball kids for that matter) have a chance to get in place.
Ann
Hall of Fame
You're welcome.
Now can you start an annoyance thread? I MAY have a few things to add to a thread like that.
Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
Sometimes hate is a feeling that can stick us together better than love does.
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Djokodalerer31
Hall of Fame
Nadal's butt picking and ridiculous fist pump celebration...
R
red rook
Guest
I don't like it when the ball kids are treated like trash. That's my thing.
Standaa
G.O.A.T.
LOL at people whining about every little thing Nadal does.
Try when a player is an arrogant self-absorbed twat or when he doesn’t show any respect or gratitude to the sport, the paying spectators, when he shows bad sportsmanship, when he tanks because he’s bored or when he tries to cheat, when he’s rude, offensive, potentially dangerous to other people who don’t deserve it (ball kids, linesmen).
Annoying rituals, boring game, ugly playing style etc. are a pain in the ass, but it’s not enough reason for me to hate the player.
Try when a player is an arrogant self-absorbed twat or when he doesn’t show any respect or gratitude to the sport, the paying spectators, when he shows bad sportsmanship, when he tanks because he’s bored or when he tries to cheat, when he’s rude, offensive, potentially dangerous to other people who don’t deserve it (ball kids, linesmen).
Annoying rituals, boring game, ugly playing style etc. are a pain in the ass, but it’s not enough reason for me to hate the player.
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Zara
G.O.A.T.
I've found both Federer and Nadal's finger-wagging very off putting.
Zara
G.O.A.T.
There's never enough reasons to hate anyone.
Milehigh5280
Professional
I don't hate any players. I root against and dislike a few. Usually it's because I don't enjoy their style. Or they're arrogant without having won anything. I'm actually pretty tolerant and things like slow play don't bother me too much.
Standaa
G.O.A.T.
So I shouldn’t hate anyone ever?
Zara
G.O.A.T.
No, because it's a negative emotion you are associating yourself with that can be done without. As someone already mentioned, hate is a very strong word. And they do say, the root causes of illness is the negative emotion we carry that damages our cells as the body is connected to the mind.
Also, those you hate are unaware of your hatred so it's a one way street for you.
Zara
G.O.A.T.
That's the right attitude.
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Deleted member 742196
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Hate is a loaded word but if ever I took an amount of smug satisfaction in someone’s misfortune it would be Serena’s meltdowns at the USO.
Things I’ve come to admire about tennis - the etiquette, the gender parity, the tradition, the finesse - for whatever reason specifically at the USO, and specifically Serena, comes unhinged.
Things I’ve come to admire about tennis - the etiquette, the gender parity, the tradition, the finesse - for whatever reason specifically at the USO, and specifically Serena, comes unhinged.
The Green Mile
Bionic Poster
Incredibly bland playing style mainly. If I'm not in the mood, a ball basher will also do it for me.
Standaa
G.O.A.T.
LOL, it’s still a natural reaction. Sadness is also a negative emotion that can be done without but feeling it is something you cannot control.
What you say is incredibly dumb for other reasons too.
And where did you get that? False.
Also:
@tennis_pro
Zara
G.O.A.T.
Yes, it's unfortunate how things went with Serena at the USO but the learning that came from it was so huge. It just may change the course of her life. She's in a position where she can do a lot and I hope she does.
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Deleted member 742196
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Not the thread but I owe you several responses. I needed to mention it.
I know, I know, I’m rubbish at this. My head is constantly wandering off by itself without me. It’s a different sort of lmho.
Sudacafan
Bionic Poster
20>17.
Zara
G.O.A.T.
LOL, it’s still a natural emotion. Sadness is also a negative emotion that can be done without but feeling it is something you cannot control.
What you say is incredibly dumb for other reasons too.
And where did you get that? False.
Also:
@tennis_pro
Negative emotions are anything but natural. They destroy your wellbeing if you continue for a while. Occasional sadness is fine but hatred is a very strong negative emotion.
Are you saying Zverev is aware of your hatred or any player for that matter whoever you hate?
Zara
G.O.A.T.
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I am a sucker for positivity. Someone once said in the middle of an animated disagreement that I was terminally optimistic.
I like what you wrote. Its much better than what I did.
I hope she does too.
Standaa
G.O.A.T.
You said "those you hate", not "Zverev or other players".
I don’t hate Zverev the same way I hate murderers/rapists etc. (well duh, should be obvious), but I strongly dislike him in relative tennis terms.
I also hate cold weather. Should I start liking it or what? Is the hatred destroying my well being?
And who are you to tell me what I should or should not feel?
You can’t control feelings. If you don’t get that than I can’t help you.
Zara
G.O.A.T.
I always want to give them the second, third, fourth chance etc.. until they learn. It's my way of practising unconditional love if you will. To be honest, I don't at all think I am in a position to judge others no matter how big the meltdowns are. In fact, I felt very sorry for Serena and I was watching live. I was begging her to stop (mentally) and I am not even a fan - not that I needed to be one.
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Deleted member 742196
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Oh, wow, I just noticed while I was prattling on about cotton candied clouds billowing in the sky, you guys were talking about hate, and some of its effects.
I fall on the side of @Zara here. You got to do everything possible to be alert to hate because it’s infectious and insidious and one day you can’t even take perfectly ordinary things said by strangers at face value.
And at that point you’re the author of your own misfortune because everything you hate will pretty much end up feeling real.
Hate is an easier emotion in a sense, perhaps the more natural one because it’s a form of self preservation. Perhaps it’s even an embedded survival instinct?
You have to be careful with hate.
I fall on the side of @Zara here. You got to do everything possible to be alert to hate because it’s infectious and insidious and one day you can’t even take perfectly ordinary things said by strangers at face value.
And at that point you’re the author of your own misfortune because everything you hate will pretty much end up feeling real.
Hate is an easier emotion in a sense, perhaps the more natural one because it’s a form of self preservation. Perhaps it’s even an embedded survival instinct?
You have to be careful with hate.
Zara
G.O.A.T.
You can always say you don't like cold weather or that you are not too keen on cold weather. Better yet, focus on what you really like. Why associate with negative emotion?
And yes, we can always control our emotion if we try again and again. Eventually, you will get there or at least, that's the idea.
And I am not judging you but suit yourself by all means. I know how that goes. You are just one of those cases where you feel comfortable dishing it out but unable to take it back. You will learn, eventually. Or so I hope.
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I think so. Good points here. It's easier to hate than love and was more useful in more dangerous times.
Azure
G.O.A.T.
Hate? No way. I don't even know these players. Some players can get annoying and yet these same players are liked by others, perhaps something wrong with me then? It's all perspectives.
Of course on the whole players who are 'not nice' are bothersome to me but I am yet to see some of them in a non- pressure filled situation to pass judgements. Sports and especially individual sports are extremely stressful especially in big match situations.
Of course on the whole players who are 'not nice' are bothersome to me but I am yet to see some of them in a non- pressure filled situation to pass judgements. Sports and especially individual sports are extremely stressful especially in big match situations.
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This is much much better than what I wrote.
Zara
G.O.A.T.
Absolutely. After all, 70% of our thoughts are negative.
Zara
G.O.A.T.
Lmho!
