Maursemo Henin *Spoiler*
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HookEmJeff
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Don't know how serious JHH's condition was, she's certainly had viral infections in the past that have weakened her severely, but she should have at least finished out the match. She had enough power to swing at a few balls. At least make a go of it, then explain it all away afterwards.
If it were me, they'd have to kill me before I left a Grand Slam final.
Jeff
If it were me, they'd have to kill me before I left a Grand Slam final.
Jeff
I used to be a fan of Justine Henin because of how she hit the ball. Now to me she a little b*** because of how she behaved.
She knew very well what this win would mean to Mauresmo. She was getting outplayed. She couldn't handle it. She couldn't swallow it. So she just quit.
Now that brings some memories and her classless move agains S. Williams at the French (and I'm no fan of Williams).
Turns out she is just a little egomaniac without respect for her opponents and the game... SO SAD...
She knew very well what this win would mean to Mauresmo. She was getting outplayed. She couldn't handle it. She couldn't swallow it. So she just quit.
Now that brings some memories and her classless move agains S. Williams at the French (and I'm no fan of Williams).
Turns out she is just a little egomaniac without respect for her opponents and the game... SO SAD...
I have admired Justine for many years, but I don't think she thought this through very well in the moment and she made a terrible mistake.
You could see the pained look on Geoff Pollard's face (Tennis Australia Pres). He tried to give Justine some cover by saying she was injured, but he was all too aware that the reason she gave for retiring was actually indefensible. He knew that what she had done was simply not worthy of a GS champion and certainly not worthy of a GS tournament.
Only the 4th woman to retire during a GS final in over 100 years! One of the great things about this sport is its history and tradition and ethic of sportsmanship.
Inadvertantly, I'm sure, Justine made a big mistake. I hope she learns from it -- and not just because she'll be getting a lot of flak about it. I hope she works it out for herself in her quiet moments.
All credit to Amelie. She was playing superbly and fully deserved to be Champion.
You could see the pained look on Geoff Pollard's face (Tennis Australia Pres). He tried to give Justine some cover by saying she was injured, but he was all too aware that the reason she gave for retiring was actually indefensible. He knew that what she had done was simply not worthy of a GS champion and certainly not worthy of a GS tournament.
Only the 4th woman to retire during a GS final in over 100 years! One of the great things about this sport is its history and tradition and ethic of sportsmanship.
Inadvertantly, I'm sure, Justine made a big mistake. I hope she learns from it -- and not just because she'll be getting a lot of flak about it. I hope she works it out for herself in her quiet moments.
All credit to Amelie. She was playing superbly and fully deserved to be Champion.
hyperwarrior
Professional
Bad sportmanship from JHH. I think she will define her loss because of illness or whatsoever. No offense, she has a nice game but I assume she doesn't want to see 0-6, 1-6 in a slam final...
Anyways, congratulations to Mauresmo for her 1st GS
Anyways, congratulations to Mauresmo for her 1st GS
Terre Battu
Rookie
Allez Amelie!
I once had respect for JHH, but quitting in a slam final with a psychologically induced tummy ache is poor sportsmanship. I guess she can't handle being thrashed by Mauresmo.
Bien joue Amelie! Now we know who has the true heart of a champ.
I once had respect for JHH, but quitting in a slam final with a psychologically induced tummy ache is poor sportsmanship. I guess she can't handle being thrashed by Mauresmo.
Bien joue Amelie! Now we know who has the true heart of a champ.
StraightSets
Semi-Pro
Ahh, I was wondering what Gaviscon was. I think we can put this one down the JHH being crushed and she simply had enough.Keifers said:
StraightSets
Semi-Pro
Does anyone know the 'Allez' count for JHH today?
GrassCourtFan
Legend
Heh, you all seem really quick to dismiss Henin as quitting while she could have played on... are you that sure that she could've? Pain is pain, regardless of whether it comes from an injury or an illness...
Davidbrent
New User
Q. There will be a lot of people who say you should have kept playing to finish a final. How would you answer them?
JUSTINE HENIN‑HARDENNE: I mean, everyone has the right to think that. But it's my health. I just have to think about myself right now because it's only me on the court. It's me that is feeling the bad way I was feeling.
I don't care about what these people would say.
JUSTINE HENIN‑HARDENNE: I mean, everyone has the right to think that. But it's my health. I just have to think about myself right now because it's only me on the court. It's me that is feeling the bad way I was feeling.
I don't care about what these people would say.
If an American player had said that, s/he would have been crucified as a selfish, ugly American. JHH is an excellent player, but not a gracious loser.
StraightSets
Semi-Pro
Absolutely no respect.
hyperwarrior
Professional
It's odd for a final. She didn't feel well for a few days and it's impressive she still beat Davenport and Sharapova. Wow!!
Marius_Hancu
Talk Tennis Guru
Guys, one could see JHH didn't have the usual energy. Thus, why continue if she felt in pain or very weak? Just to provide a poor show of herself?
Congratulations to Amelie, she was in great shape in this tournament and played well throughout.
Congratulations to Amelie, she was in great shape in this tournament and played well throughout.
slack hack
Rookie
Marius_Hancu said:
Because she gets payed, quite well, to do just that!
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