Twitter Wars: Lopez vs. Gimelstob

zasr4325

Professional
What on earth is going on between Lopez and Justin?
Saw this on Feliz's twitter:
"Its funny when people like justin gimelstob talks bulls*** without knowing me at all.he did not learn what respect means as a kid.."

Did Gimelstob say something on American TV?

Some niec bit of verbals sparrings betweene player and ex player.

Lopez always sexi. Gimelstob classy of the both fighting.
 

zasr4325

Professional
Y no one looke at my tread? This is srsly incendiary news.
According to the Daily Mail (I wouldn't usually quote them, but they're the only ones covering this unfortunately): "Gimelstob said the Spaniard was 'always looking at himself in the mirror and talking about women. Very metrosexual.' Lopez was not impressed, Tweeting: 'Its funny when people like Gimelstob talk bulls*** without knowing me at all. He did not learn what respect means as a kid.'


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/te...Feliciano-Lopez-lashes-out.html#ixzz1QEYRlNJg

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DavidGarcia

Hall of Fame
I found this out on the net - Justin Gimelstob about Lopez : "Si pasara menos tiempo mirandose al espejo seria mejor aun".

"If he spent less time looking at himself in the mirror, he'd play a lot better".
 

Sid_Vicious

G.O.A.T.
Did this start before or after lopez took out roddick?
http://www.tennis.com/articles/templates/ticker.aspx?articleid=12860&zoneid=6

It is on tennis ticker.
Gimelstob said:
"And it's okay to do it, he's a very attractive man. People always talk about women, but he is tall, handsome, with a good body. Very metrosexual, yes. But not only him, his style of tennis is also attractive."
It was such a passive aggressive comment.

Bolo, it was before the match.
 

Tony48

Legend
I found this out on the net - Justin Gimelstob about Lopez : "Si pasara menos tiempo mirandose al espejo seria mejor aun".

"If he spent less time looking at himself in the mirror, he'd play a lot better".

BWAHAHAHAHAHA. But that is pretty disrespectful.
 

Legend of Borg

G.O.A.T.
That is great for you, mate. Here in the states we will be watching reruns of that match for the next 24 hours (mourning period).

Oh, I'm not out of jail yet.

I've got lots of Murray replays to look forward to and plenty of big "O" shaped "COME ON!" screams to ravage my ears.
 

zasr4325

Professional
Oh, I'm not out of jail yet.

I've got lots of Murray replays to look forward to and plenty of big "O" shaped "COME ON!" screams to ravage my ears.

Don't forget the incessant chanting from John bloody Lloyd and Andrew Castle about how "this is Andy's year, I can feel it" and "After a match like that, Murray is going to feel confident, and looked the best of all four top guys in the final two sets!". And that's before we even get to *shudder* The Daily Fail, The Mirror and The Sun, all proclaiming Murray an all time great and somehow making him favourite.
 

BeHappy

Hall of Fame
I know some woman on this forum is friends with Justin Gimelstob, but he seriously seems to have ADD or something, have you ever heard him commentating? The most immature person over 30 I've ever heard.

Yeah his best friend Roddick lost, but Jesus, have some class.
 
I can only imagine this turning into a Jerry Springer episode about cheating boyfriends.

EDIT: did I say boyfriends? That could offend a certain group. I meant tennis players. But you know what context I mean.
 
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Legend of Borg

G.O.A.T.
On a more serious note from me, I do feel somewhat nostalgic over Roddick's vintage performances here in getting to the final on several occasions throughout his career.

He's always been a contender on at this slam.

Doesn't mean I'm gonna get all mushy about this, but he's grown on me over the years in a twisted kind of way, bad attitude and all.
 

NYKings

Legend
Gimelstob responds:

@feliciano_lopez I'm very sorry, my comments were taken completely out of context, I have complete respect for you, on and off the court

@feliciano_lopez CONGRATS on a GREAT match today, you played amazing, good luck in the 4rth round
 

Sid_Vicious

G.O.A.T.
Gimelstob responds:

@feliciano_lopez I'm very sorry, my comments were taken completely out of context, I have complete respect for you, on and off the court

@feliciano_lopez CONGRATS on a GREAT match today, you played amazing, good luck in the 4rth round

lol here is what feliciano's response should be

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FedererBestTennis

Professional
Gimelstob responds:

@feliciano_lopez I'm very sorry, my comments were taken completely out of context, I have complete respect for you, on and off the court

@feliciano_lopez CONGRATS on a GREAT match today, you played amazing, good luck in the 4rth round
LOL! Way to go, Mr. Gimmelslob. You really know how to take back what you say as soon as you say it!

It's like Donald Young closing his account as soon as he sent his profanity-laced message to the USTA.
 

sarmpas

Hall of Fame
I found this out on the net - Justin Gimelstob about Lopez : "Si pasara menos tiempo mirandose al espejo seria mejor aun".

"If he spent less time looking at himself in the mirror, he'd play a lot better".

There might be some truth in that. Lopez is good looking, the chiseled facial features, the eyes, the body, he looks like the models the big fashion houses use to advertise eau de toilette.
 

SoBad

G.O.A.T.
What on earth is going on between Lopez and Justin?
Saw this on Feliz's twitter:
"Its funny when people like justin gimelstob talks bulls*** without knowing me at all.he did not learn what respect means as a kid.."

Did Gimelstob say something on American TV?

Some niec bit of verbals sparrings betweene player and ex-nonplayer.

Lopez always sexi. Gimelstob classy of the both fighting.

Fixed it for you. Gimelstob needs to go away. Quetly, for his own good.
 

ronalditop

Hall of Fame
I feel like Mugatu on Zoolander. I dont see why people praise Lopez's looks so much. Ok, he is good looking, but there are many other players that are good looking as well, but dont get as much praise as Lopez.
 

SoBad

G.O.A.T.
I feel like Mugatu on Zoolander. I dont see why people praise Lopez's looks so much. Ok, he is good looking, but there are many other players that are good looking as well, but dont get as much praise as Lopez.

You have a point, Gimlestob isn't one of them though. He's fat, ugly, and stupid - he has failed no the tour, and now failing as a commentator.
 

SoBad

G.O.A.T.
Lettuce be reality, If I was gay, Feli would be on my to do list. (no ho mo)

Tell me why, seriously. I have nothing against him, I think he has a unique game really dangerous on grass, as proven earlier today. And also I think he is a true friend to Mr. Nadal, most accomplished in this century. And a good all-around guy, I am sure, it looks like.

I am honestly not looking to pick an argument or talk about tennis here. Really, I want to know why anyone, let alone a straight guy, would consider Lopez more attractive than say Bolelli or Gasquet, for example. I really want to understand this. I am serious.
 

sonicare

Hall of Fame
I am honestly not looking to pick an argument or talk about tennis here. Really, I want to know why anyone, let alone a straight guy, would consider Lopez more attractive than say Bolelli or Gasquet, for example. I really want to understand this. I am serious.

Lopez is feminine looking..kinda like johnny depp.

Just googled Bolelli. Good looking dude but maybe more masculine.

gasquet, no way... just looks average.
 

GOAT BAAH!!!

Professional
Gimelstob was scared for his friend Roddick and his powderpuff groundstrokes today and lashed out on Feli.

No doubt he has even more butt hurt when his worst fears were realized and Roddick was ousted in straights by a male model.

Justin, no matter how many montages you do for tennis channel talking up Roddick and American tennis; neither are "in the conversation" anymore.

Let it go...
 

SoBad

G.O.A.T.
Lopez is feminine looking..kinda like johnny depp.

Just googled Bolelli. Good looking dude but maybe more masculine.

gasquet, no way... just looks average.

Thanks for the frank comment. In short, you are saying that Lopez is hugely attractive because (unlike Bolelli or Gasquet) he looks feminine?
 

sonicare

Hall of Fame
Thanks for the frank comment. In short, you are saying that Lopez is hugely attractive because (unlike Bolelli or Gasquet) he looks feminine?

well...Kind of

Thing is people have different types..I am sure some girls wont find him attractive at all. But he is what you would call conventially good looking. Girls that like the dreamy johnny depp type would also find Lopez attractive.

I mean look in this picture:

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hes between some female models and doesnt look out of place. For all we know, he could be a male model. gasquet would look out of place there.
 

SoBad

G.O.A.T.
well...Kind of

Thing is people have different types..I am sure some girls wont find him attractive at all. But he is what you would call conventially good looking. Girls that like the dreamy johnny depp type would also find Lopez attractive.

I mean look in this picture:

Laura+Sanchez+Feliciano+Lopez+Attend+Model+n_C94jliJMPl.jpg


hes between some female models and doesnt look out of place. For all we know, he could be a male model. gasquet would look out of place there.

Thanks for the visual, but it only reinforces your original point which I didn't argue. Yes, Lopez fits in well with female models because he is feminine, whereas Gasquet would not because he is not feminine. How does this place Lopez above Gasquet or Bolelli though? Not trying to grill you, just looking for honest feedback and looking for insight on the ways of media and PR.
 

sonicare

Hall of Fame
Thanks for the visual, but it only reinforces your original point which I didn't argue. Yes, Lopez fits in well with female models because he is feminine, whereas Gasquet would not because he is not feminine. How does this place Lopez above Gasquet or Bolelli though? Not trying to grill you, just looking for honest feedback and looking for insight on the ways of media and PR.

Well thats completely personal choice...ofcourse there r girls out there who would find gasquet more attractive than lopez. Also studies have shown that feminine male faces imply loyalty and less likely to cheat whereas a masculine male is more likely to cheat in the female eyes (not necessarily true but its a perception females have. God knows why).

Also works the opposite way.

Me personally for example, jennifer aniston does absolutely nothing. She could walk right past me and I wouldnt look twice.
 

genius24

Semi-Pro
wow, thats awesome! zoolander is badass

QUOTE=zasr4325;5774259]What on earth is going on between Lopez and Justin?
Saw this on Feliz's twitter:
"Its funny when people like justin gimelstob talks bulls*** without knowing me at all.he did not learn what respect means as a kid.."

Did Gimelstob say something on American TV?

Some niec bit of verbals sparrings betweene player and ex player.

Lopez always sexi. Gimelstob classy of the both fighting.[/QUOTE]
 

Sentinel

Bionic Poster
Well thats completely personal choice...ofcourse there r girls out there who would find gasquet more attractive than lopez. Also studies have shown that feminine male faces imply loyalty and less likely to cheat whereas a masculine male is more likely to cheat in the female eyes (not necessarily true but its a perception females have. God knows why).

Also works the opposite way.

Me personally for example, jennifer aniston does absolutely nothing. She could walk right past me and I wouldnt look twice.
Same here. I would just keep looking and looking the first time. Never take eyes off :D
 

vive le beau jeu !

Talk Tennis Guru
Gimelstob responds:

@feliciano_lopez I'm very sorry, my comments were taken completely out of context, I have complete respect for you, on and off the court

@feliciano_lopez CONGRATS on a GREAT match today, you played amazing, good luck in the 4rth round
Feliciano Lopez answered:
@gimelstob awesome ! i agree ! you're the fuzziest commentator !

and they lived happily and had many children. everything solved !

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Marius_Hancu

Talk Tennis Guru
I don't like Gimelstob particulary. However saying that:

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Originally Posted by Gimelstob:

"And it's okay to do it, he's a very attractive man. People always talk about women, but he is tall, handsome, with a good body. Very metrosexual, yes. But not only him, his style of tennis is also attractive."
--

has nothing insulting to it. Lopez should continue to improve his English.

This is what "metrosexual" means:
--
a usually urban heterosexual male given to enhancing his personal appearance by fastidious grooming, beauty treatments, and fashionable clothes

Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged
--

There's nothing pejorative in it.

Too bad "Deliciano" sees something "bad," as in "gay," in it.

He should be flattered by it.

On the other side, it's true, for many North-American red-necks or boors, "enhancing his personal appearance by fastidious grooming, beauty treatments, and fashionable clothes" can't mean but "gay."

And it's very possible that Lopez heard about this stupid and prejudiced reading and he doesn't like to be seen as "gay."

But, once again, Gimelstob was praising Lopez, even if he used a dangerous word, which however had been used about Federer and Nadal too. So Lopez is in good company here.
 
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Fee

Legend
Okay, I'll bite (although this whole thing really should just die).

1st, Justin had a 3-0 record against FLo during his ATP career (including one qualifying match). Also, Justin has made similar comments before about F Lo being the best looking player on tour and his metro grooming habits. I believe he mentioned F Lo in his old SI blog once.

Justin was speaking at a private VIP luncheon before the matches began on Friday. He discussed the Roddick/Lopez match, made a joke about Andy, talked about his tennis game, then made a joke about Lopez and talked about his tennis game (including the comment that his 'stylish game gives him a great advantage on grass because he has such a great slice backhand' or something like that).

Apparently, a Spanish journalist went to FLo and told him 'Gimelstob said you would be a better player if you stopped looking in the mirror so much'. Lopez, instead of going straight to the guy that represents the players on the ATP board is basically available to every single one of them at all times as part of his job, went whining to twitter. Whatever. Justin apologized on twitter, made nice with FLo in person, and went to bed knowing that he still owned him on tour. Flo went to bed knowing that his highest ranking was 20, and yeah, maybe he could have been a top ten player with his talent.

I agree, FLo isn't all that good looking, and his body didn't look all that great at IW this year. But he does have nice hair.

Moving on.
 

sureshs

Bionic Poster
@feliciano_lopez I'm very sorry, my comments were taken completely out of context, I have complete respect for you, on and off the court

He said the same thing after making some really horrifying statements about Anna Kournikova.

But the powers that be continue to protect him for some reason.
 

tennisnoob3

Professional
Gimelstob responds:

@feliciano_lopez I'm very sorry, my comments were taken completely out of context, I have complete respect for you, on and off the court

@feliciano_lopez CONGRATS on a GREAT match today, you played amazing, good luck in the 4rth round

translation: now i look like an asshat, :oops:
 
What made him write that?

ITF= theives= shameful...

I am curious about this, too.
Was this about something at a slam or about the surface choice at the upcoming Davis Cup tie in Austin, Texas?

I know there was a brief dust-up about the surface not being ITF approved...but they used it at Memphis or San Jose for a tour stop...so they approved it.

Basically, it's a fast surface which ought to favor Roddick, Fish AND LOPEZ. Maybe he was expressing something on behalf of Nando or Rafael?

Now, back to the thread....Gimel and Lopez being Tweet-tarts...

Fee, thanks for your insight with the ATP liaison and the misinformation of Feli...and Feli's kneejerkoff reaction.
The whole metrosexual thing....didn't that word go away like 5 or 6 yrs ago? I mean, if GImel is trying to be funny or stay relevant, it seems like he could come up with something pithier .... or maybe just keep it simple and call the guy a pretty boy with a pretty game -- and be done with it. If he were more like Brad Gilbert, he'd mention their head to head and be done with it. SInce he is not, he had to get all silly and end up looking like a tool. AGAIN.

I think Gimel has some issues. But don't we all?

I am rooting for Kubot and Lopez to have a brilliant 5 setter. I am rooting for ESPN to actually show some of it, hahah, like that'll ever happen.

I am rooting for Gimel to rise above this. He's outgoing, he's somewhat charismatic and he had a decent game and a good college-to-pro journey. Now if he can just quit tarnishing that and get back to basics.

As for Feli's pretty boy looks....yeah, he's kind of like a less skinny version of a male model, especially when he pulls out the blue steel. I don't think he looks queer or girly or anything....just not a rugged manly man. I'm sure he's at home with that. No problem.
But,
I think we can all make fun of the patchy beard and the headband that makes him look like he's nursing a headwound. I think of David Ferru and also Dana Carvey as Massive Headwound Harry.
 
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Rhino

Legend
Gimelstob being jealous yet again of someone who actually had a tennis career.

I observed a funny incident involving Gimelstob once. A fan got into the players area (at Queens Club) and approached Fernando Gonzalez for a picture. Gimelstob happened to be right there so the fan asked him to take the picture of the two of them, as he thought Gimelstob must be a member of staff or a trainer or something. JG got offended (I guess at not being recognised) and wouldn't take the picture and tried to to tell the fan to leave as they weren't allowed in that area. Gonzo and the fan just looked at him as if to say "what a dick" and Gonzo got someone else over to take the photo.
 
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