TheGhostOfAgassi
Talk Tennis Guru
Hahahaha Wish I met Rosol so I can tell him just like I did to Robin. What a complete moron.
Tsitsipas apologises for being rude to ballkid
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The Fedfather
Legend
It's true that almost everyone has moments that they regret. I hurt some people with my actions and words for sure and it's always the worst to see the result of your lashing out. However, Tsitsipas in this instance decided to vent his frustration on someone who he knew couldn't respond to him. To me, that says something about a person beyond them just having a bad moment.
It's good that he apologized and to be clear, I don't think his behavior deserved any severe repercussions.
mellowyellow
Legend
Yes she did grin a little, maybe the ballgirl should offer an apology for trying to take his racquet out of his hand instead of just the bag...
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Deleted member 733170
Guest
There should be a special trial for tennis players at Nuremberg and when are they found guilty they should be hung by piano wire.
Shaolin
G.O.A.T.
Thanks. Quite the d*ckhead move.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Most people wouldn't have done what he did to begin with to that kid. Total dick.
upchuck
Hall of Fame
This.
What did he do on Instagram? Can't find anything.
TheGhostOfAgassi
Talk Tennis Guru
Maybe he/she was talking about the slam race?
Obviously taunting Stefanos with that caption.
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Such a ****-stirrer
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upchuck
Hall of Fame
This was because he was miffed by Stefanos' cold handshake. Probably wouldn't have put it up if Stefanos didn't act like a wuss.
They both clearly dislike each other a lot. Hence the handshake. It's no surprise really.
Djokovicfan
Professional
Youre saying djokovic dodged paying taxes?
Trust me, being greek these days is about as popular as being german in 1946
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BrokenGears
Guest
Can ball boys/girls just give the players the balls?
Soul_Evisceration
Hall of Fame
Granted, I did not know that Medvedev had legitimate beef with Tsitsipas on social media.
Neither have portrayed themselves as angels in recent times and it sounds there's jealousy between these two but someone has to be the bigger man and bury the hatchet.
Edgecrusher
Professional
He´s an idiot anyway. What´s the problem with the kids nowadays? Where´s this arrogance coming from? Doesn´t matter if we´re talking about Tsitsipas, Zverev, Kyrgios or the other bloody wimps? Sure, a trillion of other tennis players needed time to grow up as well but somehow I feel some of the new gen kids are real idiots.
Dilexson
Hall of Fame
The issue here is that Medvedev was actually quite sportsmanlike in that instance. Steph just shrugged that handshake away in WTA style , giving an impression of a sore loser. May be we'll get a clear idea about them when the other guy loses. Can't wait for their next meeting.
TimHenmanATG
Hall of Fame
The attitude of many top pros towards ballboys and ballgirls reminds me of the infamous Milgram experiment.
Using ballkids as slaves is something which must be stamped out from the game.
Fortunately, the ATP appear to be taking measures to stop this worrying tradition.
Using ballkids as slaves is something which must be stamped out from the game.
Fortunately, the ATP appear to be taking measures to stop this worrying tradition.
70後
Hall of Fame
Not talking about the player the subject of this thread, but generally any player who is rude or condescending or disrespectful to a ball kid, that it.
If a player ever crosses that line with a ball child, they are in the bin.
They have to remember, no matter how the match is going, they have to set a good example for younger people, not to spill their frustration on a child, not show a sour face or use a snappish tone, to always thank the child for their help.
If a player ever crosses that line with a ball child, they are in the bin.
They have to remember, no matter how the match is going, they have to set a good example for younger people, not to spill their frustration on a child, not show a sour face or use a snappish tone, to always thank the child for their help.
Obviously he shouldn’t have done it, but it was the heat of the moment in a match against a guy that frustrates him personally. Many other players have done worse and not apologized.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
His apology was lame, face it. A true apology would have been, "I am sorry I acted like a fool with that young ball girl. In the heat of the moment, I forgot my common sense and my manners. There's no excuse for this and I have personally apologized to her."
His apology was just total BS and insincere. He didn't reach out to the kid at all.
His apology could have been better I guess, but I don’t see this incident as a huge deal. You’re acting like he scarred the ball girl for life or something. He just jerked his racquet out of the bag in the heat of the moment. The girl didn’t even really seem to care.
Hmgraphite1
Hall of Fame
Just being nice donating to the cause (bad call down under)
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
I don't think it's a huge deal either and couldn't really care less what he does. I'm merely pointing out the obvious: his apology was insincere and inept. A sincere apology is exactly that: sincere.
Gary Duane
G.O.A.T.
Hmgraphite1
Hall of Fame
Pro's should recycle bags in locker room, not fidget with them on court where they need help fighting their way out of a plastic bag. All that training, well at leeast they can tie their own shoes.
Sentinel
Bionic Poster
True. He should do ten hours of community service at his local church to repent.
Sentinel
Bionic Poster
You forgot about stoning him. That's how its done in the middle east.I disagree. First LOCK HIM UP. Then water-boarding. Then draw and quarter him after publicly castrating him.
Zero tolerance, I say.
Mainad
Bionic Poster
I disagree. First LOCK HIM UP. Then water-boarding. Then draw and quarter him after publicly castrating him.
Zero tolerance, I say.
After that he should be made to sign the Ballkids Offenders Register (along with Djokovic, Mannarino and Verdasco).
Gary Duane
G.O.A.T.
I can see some nasty nicknames coming too. **********, Sissybrat, not to mention "Sissypast" if his career falters and he is Finish.After that he should be made to sign the Ballkids Offenders Register (along with Djokovic, Mannarino and Verdasco).
I think in general people are awful hard on these still young kids, but on the other hand I have met quite a few young guys who really are grown up and wise beyond their years, so at least they have the right to roast him for being immature. However, doesn't it rather highlight how polite guys like Nadal and Murray were as kids? I don't recall Murray ever being really hard on anyone else but himself, which is another thing that makes me like him. I tend to be the same way, and I have a real dark streak.
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Dan Huben
Semi-Pro
People actually caring may be too sensitive and should follow 6 year old tball.
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heninfan99
Talk Tennis Guru
They carry their own bags(most of the time), they can take the plastic off their racquets themselves as well.
Omega_7000
Legend
You guys are making a mountain out of a molehill. Yes the behavior was not acceptable and should not be repeated but what do you want to do? Ban him for life?
Now if he repeats this type of behavior he needs to be reprimanded for his actions but he has already apologized and I doubt will do this again.
Now if he repeats this type of behavior he needs to be reprimanded for his actions but he has already apologized and I doubt will do this again.
I Am Finnish
Bionic Poster
Hmgraphite1
Hall of Fame
Its good to have rivalries , hopefully these two can have a certain level of respect for each others game going forward and keep the petty stuff away from the game. Could work out to be exciting times ahead
Yeah, after all Medvedev was allegedly made racist remark at a challenger towards the umpire, and then threw coins towards the umpire at Wimbledon as well.
Why can't they come on court prepared I.e plastic bags already removed.
That's one of the things that ballboys and -girls do. It has always been a thing. You would know that if you watched tennis more often.
An apology is better than no apology. Djokovic does the same, he exhibits unacceptable behaviour and then says he will apologize if he has done anything wrong. He makes a public apology for us all to see and then he does it again and again. An apology does not wipe the slate clean.
EloQuent
Legend
"if I've done anything wrong" is the classic non apology.
The big difference between Joe and Tsits is that Joe is 31 and not 20. If Tsitsipas continues behaving like this then his apologies won't mean spit either.
Enceladus
Legend
Meles
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