on court microphones are probably magnifying it - but not a good look (sound) for the WTA and the #1 reason they’re so much less popular than the ATP.
I remember. The men have had some pretty bad ones. But it’s almost all the ladies these days. Kuznetzov was quiet in the Washington DC final - until she fell behind then started really letting loose.Rafa Nadal has been known for his water buffalo impersonation as well. Jimmy Connors was making a lot of “heat” sounds before high-dB miss, Monica Seles.
I don’t watch WTA much but it always surprises me to see Halep making such demonstrative noises because she’s so small!
Considering she never used to do this I wonder who told her she would play better if she started screaming as loudly as possible?
IDK but this started to happen a lot.
Muguruza also evolve.
But I don't really mind the grunt. It highly exaggerated by the mic I think. I watch Sharapova live, it's loud but not that loud.
Some don't realize they grunt that loud.
Safarova doesn't know the sound of her grunt.
IDK but this started to happen a lot.
Muguruza also evolve.
But I don't really mind the grunt. It highly exaggerated by the mic I think. I watch Sharapova live, it's loud but not that loud.
Some don't realize they grunt that loud.
Safarova doesn't know the sound of her grunt.
The only player sounds that I found to be really objectionable, in person, were those from Michelle Larcher de Brito and Monica Seles.
Oh lucieIDK but this started to happen a lot.
Muguruza also evolve.
But I don't really mind the grunt. It highly exaggerated by the mic I think. I watch Sharapova live, it's loud but not that loud.
Some don't realize they grunt that loud.
Safarova doesn't know the sound of her grunt.
IDK but this started to happen a lot.
Muguruza also evolve.
But I don't really mind the grunt. It highly exaggerated by the mic I think. I watch Sharapova live, it's loud but not that loud.
Some don't realize they grunt that loud.
Safarova doesn't know the sound of her grunt.
has anyone ever asked Halep why she started screeching? I still like her game a great deal, but the noise is unbearable. I was shocked when I heard her make these noises because she used to be quiet.
Go Sloane!
Safarova doesn't know the sound of her grunt.
how do you know how the water buffalo in heat sounds like ? Besides she is much cuterMan, I don’t ever recall her being this loud she sounds like a wounded animal
So she's definitely no water buffalo thenWater buffaloes can be quite sexy.
Similar story with MuguruzaI started following Halep a couple of years ago specifically because she did NOT grunt / scream. Now all is lost
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You wonder what Halep and Sharapova sound like when they're doing it.......
You have too many WTA players making loud noise during groundstrokes now! Maria, Vikita, Serena.... and now Simone! Turn for the worst in my viewing displeasure!
I didn't mean "doing it" with each other!!!A secret affair or liaison between Simona and Maria?
I didn't mean "doing it" with each other!!!
But seriously, is there ANY other sport where people scream like this? It's ridiculous, as well as pointless. Jeez, I'd be embarrassed. They're still screaming after the ball has crossed the net, for heaven's sakes.
Think there was a study on this. Screaming/grunting/moaning, like a water buffalo in heat, helps a player in hitting the ball 3% harder...or something silly like that.
It surprises me that she does this since I can't imagine Darren Cahill is a fan of grunting.I don’t watch WTA much but it always surprises me to see Halep making such demonstrative noises because she’s so small!
Oh lucie
You wonder what Halep and Sharapova sound like when they're doing it.......
I Love Lucie, but she's got some 'splaining to do!
Did you hear Serena against Petra? She was screaming just like you said.Man, I don’t ever recall her being this loud she sounds like a wounded animal
Larcher De Brito was the undisputed high-decibel queen. Probably no coincidence that she trained at Nick Bollettieri’s academy, home of world class high-dB grunters. Other grunters who trained at Nick B’s include Monica Seles, Maria Sharapova, Andre Agassi and, for a while, Serena Williams.
Halep did not sound as loud in her match against Tomljanovic on Wed. Her playing seemed less inspired as well. Less noise, less effort? Coincidence? Rain suspension in the 3rd set. Hoping she’ll finish it off today with more fire and better serving.
Yep. Looked like she'd spent too much time on the roller coasters at Kings Island...just down the road. Just not into her tennis.
Give her a break, no?
Maybe she was a water buffalo in her previous life.