If I see another fist pump(especially in WTA)...anyone feel the same?

[tennis24x7]

I am a little tired of these fist pumps, it looks like every point the players are fist pumping, ridiculousness, then they lose the match, is it marketing that has brought about this. I was watching Hingis-Graf french open final and may be there were a couple both players included the whole set.

 

[TennisaGoGo]

You should should check out a dude named Connors. You’ll love him.

 

[tonylg]

 

[BeatlesFan]

You should should check out a dude named Connors. You’ll love him.

The difference is Connors is an ATG with 8 slams and 109 tournament wins. The Bozos fist pumping after every point now are Kevin Anderson, Shapo and Zverev, none of whom have accomplished 1/100th of what Jimbo did. Massive difference.

 

[Deon Sanders]

Its like Steve Harvey said at the NFL awards

Getting a first down is the smallest accomplishment in football. Why do you need to run around doing the first down hand signs and spinning the football on the ground so we have to all wait around until it stops spinning?

Winning a point is the smallest accomplishment in tennis. Relax.

 

[tonylg]

The difference is Connors is an ATG with 8 slams and 109 tournament wins. The Bozos fist pumping after every point now are Kevin Anderson, Shapo and Zverev, none of whom have accomplished 1/100th of what Jimbo did. Massive difference.

To be fair, Zverev is only doing what Federer told him to do.

And Connors used to fist pump as a way of staying pumped up. He didn't start it only when he became an ATG, in fact given his fight was his biggest asset, it probably made him an ATG.

I don't think there's anything wrong with it when it's genuine. It's the forced, false displays of emotion that make me cringe.

 

[Bagel Boy]

I am a little tired of these fist pumps, it looks like every point the players are fist pumping, ridiculousness, then they lose the match, is it marketing that has brought about this. I was watching Hingis-Graf french open final and may be there were a couple both players included the whole set.

The fist pump and the grunt are simply mental reinforcements.One is to stay in a positive frame of mind, the other for shot timing.

Note that it's typically the "lesser" player that do both excessively, top players do it as well, but moreso at key points.

 

[The Blond Blur]

The fist pump KING

 

[Bagel Boy]

The fist pump KING

I submit the below for consideration; as i believe, a fist pump demands flair.

 

[graycrait]

My peeves, but I live with them when watching tennis: necklaces (to distract?), dampeners that can fly (mandate rubber bands), fist pumps while turning to your "camp" more than once a set, shrieking on every hit (and is Serena's shriek a somewhat disguised "Whoop
Ass?) and towel slaves at the back of the court (hopefully this is gone now).

 

[King No1e]

The difference is Connors is an ATG with 8 slams and 109 tournament wins. The Bozos fist pumping after every point now are Kevin Anderson, Shapo and Zverev, none of whom have accomplished 1/100th of what Jimbo did. Massive difference.

That, and Connors was the tour's toughest competitor. Now we just have every random jabroni trying to be a knockoff Connors. Big difference.

 

[tonylg]

My peeves, but I live with them when watching tennis: necklaces (to distract?), dampeners that can fly (mandate rubber bands), fist pumps while turning to your "camp" more than once a set, shrieking on every hit (and is Serena's shriek a somewhat disguised "Whoop
Ass?) and towel slaves at the back of the court (hopefully this is gone now).

I reckon that's one down, we just need a pandemic that stops necklaces, dampeners, fist pumps, shrieking ... and boob throws.

 

[Dedans Penthouse]

 

[SinneGOAT]

I just wanna go back to the 70’s and 80’s where tennis was quiet, no grunting or yelling, no screams, and especially no come ons. However Jimmy Connors’ 1991 USO fist bump is legendary, and deserves a statue at least.

 

[SinneGOAT]

 

[King No1e]

I reckon that's one down, we just need a pandemic that stops necklaces, dampeners, fist pumps, shrieking ... and boob throws.

Djokovic seems to have an endless boob supply if he can throw 4 sets of them after every win.
We have to seize his boob supply if we want to stop this.

 

[graycrait]

boob throws.

So that is what they call what Djoker does at the end of a match when he wins (he does win a lot of matches)? I am always the last to find out these things

jabroni

I learn so many new things on TT.

 

[Arak]

Gaston was doing it on every single point in a long 5 setter. I think the new generation has no respect for the opponent. It’s also back to the animal world as I believe fist pump originates from apes.

 

[Slowtwitcher]

Great... another kids these days thread...

 

[Mr.Lob]

I occasionally do the calm and subtle fist pump that Fedr does. Says, "yeah it was a good shot, but I've been there before... no big deal."

 

[HitMoreBHs]

I submit the below for consideration; as i believe, a fist pump demands flair.

Nice try, but this here’s the king! (0.24)

 

[MichaelNadal]

As much as I love Thiem, he does it too much too.

 

[TheFifthSet]

The difference is Connors is an ATG with 8 slams and 109 tournament wins. The Bozos fist pumping after every point now are Kevin Anderson, Shapo and Zverev, none of whom have accomplished 1/100th of what Jimbo did. Massive difference.

This kind of gate-keeping makes me smh. So elitist.

 

[socallefty]

I think quiet fist-pumps are totally fine at the pro level and even occasional screams and ‘C’mons’ after an important or long point. But I could live without the constant screaming a la Shapo and constant ‘C’mons’ a la Anderson after every point…that is incredibly tiresome.

 

[Druss]

Yeah I find it extremely annoying too, however I don't mind the occasional fist pump, especially after winning an enthralling point.

 

[conjoshruk]

I am a little tired of these fist pumps, it looks like every point the players are fist pumping, ridiculousness, then they lose the match, is it marketing that has brought about this. I was watching Hingis-Graf french open final and may be there were a couple both players included the whole set.

The fist pumps don't annoy me so much, but the constant 'come ons', especially after an opponent makes an error is so annoying imo and really amateurish! Coco Gauff, as much as I love her, does it ALOT. I find it rude if its not celebrating their winners, but someone's errors. A bit of respect please.

 

[tennis24x7]

I just wanna go back to the 70’s and 80’s where tennis was quiet, no grunting or yelling, no screams, and especially no come ons. However Jimmy Connors’ 1991 USO fist bump is legendary, and deserves a statue at least.

Don't even get me started with the come ons especially from non-english speaking European WTA players, the equivalent of Isner, Kenin screaming Vamos

 

[Robert F]

I think this is an issue of balance. With all the rules to enforce sportsman behavior, some of the fire and drama has been sucked out of tennis.

Fist pumps, c'mon's after great points are welcomed. Doing it point after point not welcomed.

I agree with Mortougalouooujo that we need more personality on court. Not sure what the best way to do that is.

 

[Tshooter]

I think this is an issue of balance. With all the rules to enforce sportsman behavior, some of the fire and drama has been sucked out of tennis.

Fist pumps, c'mon's after great points are welcomed. Doing it point after point not welcomed...

 

[Tshooter]

 

[SonnyT]

I am a little tired of these fist pumps, it looks like every point the players are fist pumping, ridiculousness, then they lose the match, is it marketing that has brought about this. I was watching Hingis-Graf french open final and may be there were a couple both players included the whole set.

It's generic now, because their psychologists and coaches tell them that's the way to pump themselves up!

Next they could try the primal roar of Djokovic!

 

[rUDin 21]

It's generic now, because their psychologists and coaches tell them that's the way to pump themselves up!

Next they could try the primal roar of Djokovic!

Oh please not after every point!That would be murderous to watch.

 

[DjokoFan1987]

As long as it doesn't prevent the opponent from playing their game in a disturbing way, I couldn't care less. Now, could players do it less? Probably. But at the same time, it's exciting to see people pumped up.

 

[smalahove]

The fist pumps don't annoy me so much, but the constant 'come ons', especially after an opponent makes an error is so annoying imo and really amateurish! Coco Gauff, as much as I love her, does it ALOT. I find it rude if its not celebrating their winners, but someone's errors. A bit of respect please.

Collins did it a lot in the match against Kenin today. Way too loud and in-your-face, esp on opponent errors.

I used to fence, and in fencing you’re only allowed to celebrate turned away from your opponent, most usually as you turn your back. Shouting in someone’s face is belligerant and can easily stir things up.

Not proud to admit it, but if that happened one time too many, I’d prob try and pin the guy if we were playing doubles.

 

[Born_to_slice]

IMO, excessive fist-pumping reveals either insecurity or douchiness or both.

 

[SonnyT]

Oh please not after every point!That would be murderous to watch.

I agree, it doesn't seem natural and looks like acting! I doubt it helps a player, if he/she does often!

 

[lim]

gasket lil chickn mcnugget knuckle ball fist pump is still my favorite hahahahaha

 

[Jonesy]

Let them do it. It helped Kandyman beat fed at Wimb. If it helps another dog win big again i will not oppose.

 

[Deleted member 771911]

I dislike it from most players.
But I like it from Collins, it seems genuine.
From some, it seems like they are doing it to try and intimidate their opponents or because they have been trained to do it for positive reinforcement.

 

[SonnyT]

Tsisipas took my advice, let out several primal screams already!

 

[tennis24x7]

Looks like Kvitova is the new queen of fist pumps

 

[zipplock]

I find the teeny tiny little fists amusing, thumb askew and all.

 

[THUNDERVOLLEY]

I am a little tired of these fist pumps, it looks like every point the players are fist pumping, ridiculousness, then they lose the match, is it marketing that has brought about this. I was watching Hingis-Graf french open final and may be there were a couple both players included the whole set.

And? That was their choice, which has no bearing on what another player does for encouragement or joy at a point won.

You should should check out a dude named Connors. You’ll love him.

Your point will be gnored or placed in the spin machine by referencing how many majors he won, which was irrelevant, since Conners was fist-pumping before he won his first major.

The fist pump and the grunt are simply mental reinforcements.

You must remember, you have certain Talk Tennis Warehouse members who have the regressive fantasy of female tennis players acting like counry club members, all with the "right" look, and the behavior which that type of "fan" approves of. The sport would die if left up to that kind of "fan" to manage it. Some "fans" also live in a self-deceiving world where they believe certain older players (especially from the 1970s-80s) were models of decorum , when they were trashy as anyone could imagine.

 

[Fedinkum]

I like to see players rub their balls to celebrate a point.

 

[Connorsfan]

The difference is Connors is an ATG with 8 slams and 109 tournament wins. The Bozos fist pumping after every point now are Kevin Anderson, Shapo and Zverev, none of whom have accomplished 1/100th of what Jimbo did. Massive difference.

Did someone mention Jimmy Connors?

 

[JW10S]

I am constantly amazed at how people are so easy bothered by trivial things--I wonder how they get through a day.

 

[Pancho G]

Glad to see I'm not alone in hating all the fist pumps. I want to like Carlos Alcaraz, but I find his self-congratulatory fist pumps after every won point so fkn annoying. Plus how he and others exhort the crowd to cheer louder for themselves. Only Rafa should be allowed to fist pump, lol.

 

[LeungD]

33 million fist pumps since OP.

 

[ChaelAZ]

WTA is no worse than the ATP, but yeah...getting a bit overplayed. I don't mind when they are doing it to themselves really, it is more those ergrigious, made-to-be-seen and directed across the net constantly with loud shrieks or roars that is ridiculous.

 

[King No1e]

Glad to see I'm not alone in hating all the fist pumps. I want to like Carlos Alcaraz, but I find his self-congratulatory fist pumps after every won point so fkn annoying. Plus how he and others exhort the crowd to cheer louder for themselves. Only Rafa should be allowed to fist pump, lol.

He looks pumped but not unhinged like Zverev or Shapo