Bodo "Nick Kyrgios reveals ugly truth about himself"

[cknobman]

So it was only a matter of time but here is Bodo weighing in on the subject http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/story/_/id/13433857/nick-kyrgios-reveals-ugly-truth-himself

"I understand that every player goes through certain tantrums, emotional ups and downs during the match. In a big fight and at this level, I understand. But it's not, I would say, fair, and there's no excuse of directing your tantrums to your opponent, especially to somebody that is not even there."

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, speaking with the press after his win in Montreal on Thursday, about Nick Kyrgios's tawdry comments to Stan Wawrinkaduring their match on Wednesday.

The operative words in the ever-diplomatic Mr. Djokovic's comment are: "especially to somebody that is not even there."

Those words refer to the young lady whom Wawrinka is reportedly dating, about whom Kyrgios made a salacious accusation during his match with Wawrinka (Kyrgios won the match when Wawrinka retired with a lower back injury at 0-4 in the third set). The comment by Kyrgios was picked up by courtside microphones.

As a result of the insult, the ATP fined Kygrios the maximum on-site fine of $10,000. The player's union has also served Kyrgios with a "notice of investigation", which opens the door to a process that may lead to further fines and, possibly, suspension.

Roger Federer. Now, he's in danger of being ridiculed as the ridiculous Australian sexist.

How could it happen so quickly?

It has been said, tweeted, posted and broadcast on the airwaves and even printed (imagine that!) in the newspapers time and again. In the age of mic'd-up athletes, fields and courts, a seemingly infinite number of camera positions, social media and citizen journalists without borders, it's almost impossible to get away with making the Big Mistake anymore.

And Nick Kyrgios made the Big Mistake.

You can find the details elsewhere, but the reality is that Wawrinka was not the sole target of Kyrgios's comment. And if that didn't occur to Kyrgios before he shot his mouth off, so much the worse for him.

It's an important point to make. It shows the incident isn't just about a hot-headed young athlete who's dying to be a great champion challenging one of the herd-bulls. It's also about an arrogant, preening, gifted young athlete feeling absolutely free to exercise his cruelest, most misogynistic instincts.

I'm not sure why Kyrgios felt obliged to stick the knife into Wawrinka; after all, it isn't as as if Wawrinka has a reputation as a horrible guy. But in sticking in the knife so deeply, Kyrgios revealed an even uglier truth about himself.

As expected, Kyrgios later took to social media to apologize. After all, he's coached by some of the best spin doctors in the management business. He wrote:

"My comments were made in the heat of the moment and were unacceptable on many levels. I take full responsibility for my actions and regret what happened."

He was certainly right about one thing: his comments were indeed "unacceptable on many levels."

 

[TennisCJC]

I am male but Bodo hit it on the head in that talking about women in a demeaning way is the last thing we need in our society. Revealing intimate details of peoples sex lives to gain the upper hand in a tennis match shows a total lack of class and professionalism, and the guy should be suspended through the USOpen.

 

[rossi46]

So it was only a matter of time but here is Bodo weighing in on the subject http://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/story/_/id/13433857/nick-kyrgios-reveals-ugly-truth-himself

Yes Novak, the new full of s#%^ Federer. Get your head out of your butt Djokovic, screaming at ball kids and telling the crowd to perform a sexual act on you is not exactly noble.

At least he wasn't directing his anger at his opponent, right ??

 

[Tennisanity]

Kyrgios actually reminds one of Djokovic and the chip on his shoulder for acceptance.

 

[encylopedia]

The mistake Bodo is making is that this wasn't a "mistake"....a self-muttering accident picked up by ultra-sensitive mics... he said it in an ordinary plain voice and he INTENDED people to hear it - courtside and on microphone. He isn't an autistic savant going around muttering his inner thoughts constantly - he INTENDED it to be heard on TV.

This was not an accidental go-too-far insult in a heated argument with Wawrinka, this wasn't inner thought mumbling whispers intended to motivate himself - this was him trying to publicly embarrass and humiliate Wawrinka and Vekic.

This was not the "big mistake" ie. athlete not realizing his comments were picked up by mic.