We all have our favourite player, but who is your LEAST favourite and why?

Who are your least favourites or the ones you dislike the most?

  • Serena Williams

    Votes: 33 64.7%

  • Djokovic

    Votes: 3 5.9%

  • Federer

    Votes: 7 13.7%

  • Kyrgios

    Votes: 8 15.7%

  • Monfils

    Votes: 2 3.9%

  • Murray

    Votes: 1 2.0%

  • Nadal

    Votes: 9 17.6%

  • Tomic

    Votes: 4 7.8%

  • Zverev

    Votes: 7 13.7%

  • Others

    Votes: 13 25.5%
  • Total voters
    51
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merwy

G.O.A.T.
I don't like Paire. He tries to be a badass but it doesn't suit him at all. Doesn't have the talent for it either. Wouldn't be in the top 100 if he didn't have that backhand.
Also Tomic. Not so much his attention-seeking media spats. But mostly the fact that he tanks so often and his ugly forehand. Maybe I just don't like ugly forehands, I don't know. I don't mind Kyrgios as much because at least his tennis is fun to watch.
 
Rabe87

Rabe87

Professional
You do realize how abhorrent half of Ukraine is? The part under Russian influence, but also Ukraine in its entirety makes Hungary look like Canada in terms of social progression.
 
Shaolin

Shaolin

G.O.A.T.
merwy said:
I don't like Paire. He tries to be a badass but it doesn't suit him at all. Doesn't have the talent for it either. Wouldn't be in the top 100 if he didn't have that backhand.
Also Tomic. Not so much his attention-seeking media spats. But mostly the fact that he tanks so often and his ugly forehand. Maybe I just don't like ugly forehands, I don't know. I don't mind Kyrgios as much because at least his tennis is fun to watch.
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I saw Paire play in person. He b*tched the entire match, even on the changeovers.
 
PDJ

PDJ

G.O.A.T.
greenjam said:
I'm just curious, did Kim Clijsters make such a big deal of being a mum when she came back to the tour?
I don't remember it being such a big deal...
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I'm not sure if Clijsters did personally but the media did to a point.
Difference being Cljsters WON on coming back so didn't need an excuse for losing....
Although given how many times she won the WTA Sportsmanship Award I doubt it would have been in her nature.
 
Freddy Cat

Freddy Cat

Professional
Shapovalov. Just really fake.

Acts like such a good sport and humble when he wins, but is super Whiney when he loses. Has a very scripted personality
 
Wurm

Wurm

Professional
Bounce bounce bounce twitch twitch bounce bounce bounce bounce twitch bounce. LOOK UP. bounce bounce twitch bounce bounce twitch bounce bounce bounce. Finally serves... yay.

Also, plays with little variation and has matches where you expect the lobotomy stitches to work loose and the cauliflower his brain has been temporarily replaced with to fall out.

So yeah, Marin Cilic. Don't hate him, and off court he seems really nice, but boy can his matches be a frustrating chore to watch.

Going back in time:

- Monica Seles. At one time I watched as much women's tennis as men's until she came along and screeched all enjoyment away.
- Pete Sampras. Gormless looking divot. Charm free, up his own arse far enough to know what the back side of his uvula looks like and hasn't become any easier to like since he retired either.
- Pat Cash. Never got over him beating my Ivan in that Wimbledon final! Boo.

It's fair to say I wasn't fond of young Rafa. The greasy mid length hair (commit one way or the other!), the stupid shorts and sleeveless shirts, the excessive grunting... the antithesis of Federer whose emergence in 2003 persuaded me to get back into tennis... then those Wimbledon finals happened and I couldn't do anything other than admire him.

AZverev's slam failures are too amusing right now to be irritated by him. If he still has that already outdated 1D hairdo in 5 years time and is sweeping up at the majors I might have changed my mind.
 
TheGhostOfAgassi

TheGhostOfAgassi

Talk Tennis Guru
Wurm said:
Bounce bounce bounce twitch twitch bounce bounce bounce bounce twitch bounce. LOOK UP. bounce bounce twitch bounce bounce twitch bounce bounce bounce. Finally serves... yay.

Also, plays with little variation and has matches where you expect the lobotomy stitches to work loose and the cauliflower his brain has been temporarily replaced with to fall out.

So yeah, Marin Cilic. Don't hate him, and off court he seems really nice, but boy can his matches be a frustrating chore to watch.

Going back in time:

- Monica Seles. At one time I watched as much women's tennis as men's until she came along and screeched all enjoyment away.
- Pete Sampras. Gormless looking divot. Charm free, up his own arse far enough to know what the back side of his uvula looks like and hasn't become any easier to like since he retired either.
- Pat Cash. Never got over him beating my Ivan in that Wimbledon final! Boo.

It's fair to say I wasn't fond of young Rafa. The greasy mid length hair (commit one way or the other!), the stupid shorts and sleeveless shirts, the excessive grunting... the antithesis of Federer whose emergence in 2003 persuaded me to get back into tennis... then those Wimbledon finals happened and I couldn't do anything other than admire him.

AZverev's slam failures are too amusing right now to be irritated by him. If he still has that already outdated 1D hairdo in 5 years time and is sweeping up at the majors I might have changed my mind.
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His irregular bouncing makes him unwatchable. It’s not healthy to watch him. Constant irritation.
 
Gary Duane

Gary Duane

G.O.A.T.
BeatlesFan said:
@Gary Duane Mac attended one half year at Stanford and admitted he attended only a few classes. That’s not well educated. :eek: But I see your point about Mac in the other areas.
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Of course, but look at his background. His father put himself through law school and ended up a partner in a top NYC law firm. That doesn't make John Sr. an "educated" man either, but there are certain things that JMac generally gets right. His grammar is normally fairly correct, and I don't think he has a hick's view of the world. He and his brother hardly grew up without money and all sorts of connections, and I don't equate knowledge, sophistication or anything else with number of years in school. I barely made it through one degree because I was so sick of the BS involved in colleges, and even though I have that one degree, I've never gone near More of Same or Piled Higher and Deeper.

As I read Agassi's book, I was very impressed with his hunger for more knowledge. I don't know if you also read it, but as a musician I was fascinated with his love of musical theatre. I'm not sure, but I think Andre might be a very interesting person to talk to.
 
Gary Duane

Gary Duane

G.O.A.T.
merwy said:
Ironically, when I hear the word "neanderthal" in relation to the tennis world, the first player that comes to mind is Nadal;)
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Not for me. However, when I hear him think, I always think of Bill Dana (my name Jose Jimenez) because his speaking voice in English to me is "unfortunate", and I have a feeling he navigates the grammar and intricacies of his own native language by instinct without knowing the rules.

Otherwise I'd like to know more about Nadal. Does he read, or like to read? Does he have any interest in literature? Music? Things other than sports?

Answer: I don't know.
 
TheGhostOfAgassi

TheGhostOfAgassi

Talk Tennis Guru
Gary Duane said:
Not for me. However, when I hear him think, I always think of Bill Dana (my name Jose Jimenez) because his speaking voice in English to me is "unfortunate", and I have a feeling he navigates the grammar and intricacies of his own native language by instinct without knowing the rules.

Otherwise I'd like to know more about Nadal. Does he read, or like to read? Does he have any interest in literature? Music? Things other than sports?

Answer: I don't know.
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Nadal likes classical music, his favourite is Beethoven and that’s why his boat is named that. Nadals grandfather was a (real) maestro. Rafa reads books.
Rafa is probably the most cultivated of the big 4.
 
Sysyphus

Sysyphus

Talk Tennis Guru
don't have any great personal enmity toward any player, but in terms of watching, there are two general categories of players that I can't stand and generally root against:

1. Most of all, overgrown serve bots, who with their graceless movement and one-shot rallies possess the ability to kill any game.

2. Monotonous, dull grinders who grunt in ways that seem to be designed with the sole intention to annoy. Thinking guys like Joao Sousa and Berlocq here, Dutra Silva. Would not watch any of these unless they're playing one of my favorites.
 
Mainad

Mainad

Bionic Poster
Luka888 said:
Jimmy Connors is probably the only one I can't stand in any form or shape ... Please, don't ask me why, it should go without saying :censored:.
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Never cared for him on court but he made a surprisingly good commentator at the US Open with the British team on Amazon. Quiet, courteous, polite and well-informed. I was pleasantly surprised. These Bad Boys of the past seem to have matured and mellowed in retirement (see JMac too).
 
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Mainad

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Rabe87 said:
Stahkovsky because he's sexist and a massive homophobe, seconded by Dolgopolov for the same reason.
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Not coincidentally both Ukrainians. Like Russia, Ukraine seems to be about 60 years behind the West on social issues.
 
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Alba Barragan

Alba Barragan

Professional
I don't really hate players. That's a very strong feeling to give to a complete stranger I've never even met. But I do dislike some of them, especially Serena, for all the same reasons @greenjam mentioned:

greenjam said:
Serena is one of those players where you have to respect what they've accomplished, but everything else leaves a bad taste in your mouth.
I find her to be really disingenuous. When she consoles losing players, when she says stuff about supporting women and rights, etc - I don't see this as something that Serena really cares about. She cares about being liked and I get the impression that she feels she has to do this stuff to get the adoration she craves. She's only 'nice' when cameras are watching.
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Dilexson

Dilexson

Hall of Fame
I hate it when players don't take their game seriously. Lotta examples out there.
Can't say i dislike any of them though. May be someone likeTomic , hard to say since i don't invest time on matches involving 'the usual supects'.
 
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ausfrewimuso

Semi-Pro
On TTW it's okay to hate a certain person for their playing style and personality.

But some players are allowed to squeeze someone's hand at the net and make them scream.
 
Purplemonster

Purplemonster

Hall of Fame
clout said:
Kyrgios - nothing irritates me more than ppl deliberately wasting their talent. What he said to Wawrinka was 100% unnecessary and inappropriate and even though he actually seems like a chill guy off the court, he tries to act like an a**hole on it just to seem like a “tough guy.” (You’re 23 ffs that’s what kids do in like elementary school lol)

Serena - one of the greatest women’s players without a doubt but her antics are among the worst in all of sports. Loves to play the victim card when thing don’t go her way, has zero control over her anger despite being 37 years old and never gives any credit to her opponents when she losses. She also tries to bring motherhood into her profession which is cringeworthy asf since motherhood is the most normal thing on earth for women that age. If only she had say Venus’ attitude then people won’t root against her all the time
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Saying that motherhood is the most normal thing on earth for women that age is deemed offensive these days. Why ? Who knows. Speaking the truth and using logic is no longer allowed.
 
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tennisfan2015

Hall of Fame
Rabe87 said:
You do realize how abhorrent half of Ukraine is? The part under Russian influence, but also Ukraine in its entirety makes Hungary look like Canada in terms of social progression.
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I think more abhorrent part of Ukraine is the part under N@zi / Fascist / Nationalist/ NATO/ USA rule. EOD.
 
augustobt

augustobt

Legend
merwy said:
I don't like Paire. He tries to be a badass but it doesn't suit him at all. Doesn't have the talent for it either. Wouldn't be in the top 100 if he didn't have that backhand.
Also Tomic. Not so much his attention-seeking media spats. But mostly the fact that he tanks so often and his ugly forehand. Maybe I just don't like ugly forehands, I don't know. I don't mind Kyrgios as much because at least his tennis is fun to watch.
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About Paire... he's a mental case. I don't think he tries to be a badass, he's just a tool but somehow entertaining. The guy has some touch at the net as well. he reminds me a bit of Fognini.
 
clout

clout

Hall of Fame
Purplemonster said:
Saying that motherhood is the most normal thing on earth for women that age is deemed offensive these days. Why ? Who knows. Speaking the truth and using logic is no longer allowed.
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Idk man people get offended by everything these days. Idek what can be deemed offensive and not offensive anymore lol
 
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Ultra 2

Professional
Spencer Gore said:
Interesting to see so much dislike for guys like Connors, McEnroe and Nastase who were the main reason that tennis was so exciting in the late 70s/early 80s.

We could desperately do with some of their brashness and attitude in today's bland game.
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Yes, this is what made tennis so watchable and great. The conflict & drama made it compelling.

Staying on topic, Leyton Hewitt's racial remarks to the umpire when playing James Blake was cringe worthy. Doesn't seem like a good person.
 
TennisLBC

TennisLBC

Professional
Past Players: Jimmy Connors, McEnroe, Lleyton Hewitt ( all just D-bags on the court. Totally overshadows their play)
Present Players: John Isner, (annoying ServBot with no movement. And his height is a lame excuse for lack of mobility)
 
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