We all have our favourite player, but who is your LEAST favourite and why?
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MeatTornado
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I know it's in vogue to belittle Nick these days (and appropriately so), but he's not actually a bad guy, just annoying. If he was in the NFL he'd be up for the Man of the Year Award due to the charity work he does.
alexio
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50 and social is one of the parts, unfortunately
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cluckcluck
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I'm going to go with Isner...what a complete bore to watch. It's incredibly frustrating to watch him attempt to hit a backhand. It's like after Sampras and Agassi left the tour, American men completely dropped the backhand and never looked back.
Additionally, Nadal. He's got a good game but he's so weird and awkward off court that makes me not like him. Djokovic too. He's so cringeworthy.
Additionally, Nadal. He's got a good game but he's so weird and awkward off court that makes me not like him. Djokovic too. He's so cringeworthy.
USOPEN1991
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probably serena, she gracious when she is winning, but when she is losing, she is a "whiner". at the US Open
she tried to distract Osaka by her antics, but she is losing she just showed what her true character is.
i didnt feel sorry for her at the AZ Open when she couldn't convert the 4 or so match points.
she basically got what she deserves.
as Tirac said " she shouldnt be over 80kg", which is a "nice"way
of saying she should lose some weight.
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she tried to distract Osaka by her antics, but she is losing she just showed what her true character is.
i didnt feel sorry for her at the AZ Open when she couldn't convert the 4 or so match points.
she basically got what she deserves.
as Tirac said " she shouldnt be over 80kg", which is a "nice"way
of saying she should lose some weight.
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Beacon Hill
Hall of Fame
3. Gustavo Kuerten
I agree
But milos forehand looks really ugly
Spencer Gore
Legend
Anyone who uses derogatory terms like "hicks" about their fellow human beings is a bigot.
Gary Duane
G.O.A.T.
Maybe a fair criticism, but I fear I'd have to go to ridiculous lengths of PC to escape your ire.
Spencer Gore
Legend
No. I'm not remotely PC. I just wouldn't use outdated derogatory terms to judge and insult my fellow human beings. Nor do I judge people by their grammar or education levels. Some of the nastiest people I've ever met are highly educated with perfect grammar.Maybe a fair criticism, but I fear I'd have to go to ridiculous lengths of PC to escape your ire.
Gary Duane
G.O.A.T.
Actually, the bold part is very true. However, it was not my intent to be nasty, for the record...
True Fanerer
G.O.A.T.
Odd choices.
True Fanerer
G.O.A.T.
Don't hate any player. It's pretty obvious who I don't like, so I won't get into it
PDJ
G.O.A.T.
What makes you say that?
With Clijsters I can comment through personal experience: I've met her once and she was charming.
I also witnessed her signing autographs for 30 minutes after LOSING a match.
Mary Pierce similarly.
Druss
Hall of Fame
Past:
WTA Seles - her extreme grunting (started the trend) plus that ridiculous and unattractive double-handed FH.
ATP Sampras - he was boring (on and off the court), plus the countless times he beat Agassi not because he was the better player overall....just that flippin' serve would get him out of jail and across the line.
Present:
WTA Serena - the egotist cheat queen.
ATP Kyrgios - no respect for himself, his country, the sport of tennis or anyone for that matter.
WTA Seles - her extreme grunting (started the trend) plus that ridiculous and unattractive double-handed FH.
ATP Sampras - he was boring (on and off the court), plus the countless times he beat Agassi not because he was the better player overall....just that flippin' serve would get him out of jail and across the line.
Present:
WTA Serena - the egotist cheat queen.
ATP Kyrgios - no respect for himself, his country, the sport of tennis or anyone for that matter.
PDJ
G.O.A.T.
Yes, overall she would be liked. Unless of course she had multiple meltdowns, abusive behaviour, more instances of breaking racquets than you care to count.If Venus had 23 slam's you think people on here would like her? LOL
But, that's doubtful given her nature. She may have, at the very least, broken a racquet, but I can't think of a single instance. Can you?
So whilst some people may not like her, l would hazard a guess, that she would not receive double figures as "least favourite player" if there were a poll on this thread.
PDJ
G.O.A.T.
You should add a poll.
There are clear "least favourite " candidates posted. You can also add 'other' as a catch-all for those players only listed once.
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Shank Volley
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Players I dislike because of the player themselves: Viktor Troicki and De Minaur.
Troicki just seems to spend more time acting like an arrogant ***** than most players, and I despise the way De Minaur approaches the game right to my core.
Player I dislike because of their fanbase: Nadal.
I like the way Nadal plays the game. He's an entertaining player and I'd never turn down watching him if the opportunity arose, either on tv or in person. But I just can't get over the way a lot of his fans act. Trying to bolster your player's standing in other people's eyes is one thing, but doing so primarily by attempting to tear down rivals is just poor form.
Again, like Nadal the individual and Nadal the player. Just goes to show how bad apples can colour your opinion of things that you'd otherwise enjoy.
Troicki just seems to spend more time acting like an arrogant ***** than most players, and I despise the way De Minaur approaches the game right to my core.
Player I dislike because of their fanbase: Nadal.
I like the way Nadal plays the game. He's an entertaining player and I'd never turn down watching him if the opportunity arose, either on tv or in person. But I just can't get over the way a lot of his fans act. Trying to bolster your player's standing in other people's eyes is one thing, but doing so primarily by attempting to tear down rivals is just poor form.
Again, like Nadal the individual and Nadal the player. Just goes to show how bad apples can colour your opinion of things that you'd otherwise enjoy.
TheGhostOfAgassi
Talk Tennis Guru
Same here.
Problem happens when these are playing players I like, have to watch then!
TheGhostOfAgassi
Talk Tennis Guru
She isnt a role model for women! Maybe in USA, but not over here! The press made fun of her disgraceful USO final last year.
junior74
Talk Tennis Guru
This has struck me every time I've watched either play! Venus is so graceful on court, a class act in every sense. I love watching her play, and I always hope she'll win.
sportmac
Hall of Fame
McEnroe.
And I think the whole "cute" thing (commercials, faking outrage in senior events, constant referring to it in the booth) is disgusting.
Today's bad boys can't hold a candle to him. To see him at his absolute worst watch the WCT '87 final against Mecir. He acted up the entire match, constantly berating the umpire, telling him things like he wasn't going to stop and there was nothing the umpire could do about it.
And then there's always this. There's nothing cute about a grown man at a meaningless seniors event acting like this. Note the ball kid standing 5 feet from him.
And I think the whole "cute" thing (commercials, faking outrage in senior events, constant referring to it in the booth) is disgusting.
Today's bad boys can't hold a candle to him. To see him at his absolute worst watch the WCT '87 final against Mecir. He acted up the entire match, constantly berating the umpire, telling him things like he wasn't going to stop and there was nothing the umpire could do about it.
And then there's always this. There's nothing cute about a grown man at a meaningless seniors event acting like this. Note the ball kid standing 5 feet from him.
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MatsPhilander
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He was an ass. However now he is just playing up to the character for laughs-it is what made him famous, just like the old guy who does comedy stuff in seniors doubles. Of course the umpires can take action up to & including declaring his opponent the winner. I am amazed at some of the stuff umpires put up with really.
sportmac
Hall of Fame
I know, but that playing it for laughs is the disgusting part.
Playing Kriek in a senior event Kriek said "'I work too hard to be treated like this […] That guy McEnroe has got a screw loose." What had McEnroe done to deserve these comments? First, he had demanded that the chair umpire have the lights on a nearby practice court turned off, and when questioned by her about it, snapped back, ”Don’t give me that s—.” Later, when he didn’t agree with a call, he screamed to the umpire, ”Get the hell off the court, lady,” and then hit a ball that barely missed her. This was on the seniors tour."
Not cute.
ausfrewimuso
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PDJ
G.O.A.T.
The problem is you assuming what I think is acceptable.
You condone anti-social behaviour. Fair enough. It doesnt follow that I do.
There are comments on this thread alone, of people liking Venus that dislike Serena.
You Sir, are projecting. You like Serena Williams. We get it. Thus far, you're in the minority. But given the runaway winner of the poll as yet.... not surprisingly.
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ausfrewimuso
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The problem is you assuming what I think is acceptable.
You condone anti-social behaviour. Fair enough. It doesnt follow that I do.
There are comments on this thread alone, of people liking Venus that dislike Serena.
You Sir, are projecting. You like Serena Williams. We get it. Thus far, you're in the minority. But given the runaway winner of the poll as yet.... not surprisingly.
You should condone everyone that does it then.
It doesn't matter who wins the poll, she still has 23 slam's....
PDJ
G.O.A.T.
Can you point to an example of me posting my admiration for a player that has multiple meltdowns?
Also, I'm slightly confused by your first sentence?
And if she had 33 singles majors, it wouldn't change my opinion that she lacks class.
As a native English, English speaker I really don't have a problem with Nadal's English speaking voice, I hope he doesn't lose his accent and start speaking Americanized English, no offence intended. I only have a smattering of Castilian Spanish (Nadal's second language), and no Catalan or Mallorquin at all, so I cannot comment about his knowledge and use of the grammar associated with those languages. I do however speak, read and write Italian and would say that his use of grammar in Italian is very good. I am reliably informed by a native Italian, that Nadal's use of Italian is very good.
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ausfrewimuso
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PDJ
G.O.A.T.
I'm not sure what pointing to another player behaving badly achieves, unless you think I'm about to write that it's acceptable? I'm not.
Two wrongs do NOT make a right.
However, I'll ask you two questions: do you think it's unjustified for people to take exception to Serena Williams behaviour at it's worst?
Or, can you justify it?
ausfrewimuso
Semi-Pro
They cannot but what I'm saying is she is well known, that's why everyone only ever focuses on her behaviour. There are loads of other players on the WTA that have acted worse than her.
And just saw the video you attached now. Most clips are just racket smashes, and the Jankovic one she was not in the wrong.
serveandvolley_
Rookie
Both of you make valid points.
But there must be a reason why her worst meltdowns have been at the US Open. Some say it's still because of the 2004 incident but I don't know.
At best the title of the thread should have been worded, "Who is your least favourite popular player".
MRfStop
Hall of Fame
Steve Johnson has zero backhand....how he plays on tour without a backhand is beyond me.
cluckcluck
Hall of Fame
He, Isner, Sock, Harrison, and Tiafoe have awful backhands and are terrible movers.
PDJ
G.O.A.T.
Yes she is well known - this is due to her success. And her notoriety.
And, lets be honest, she courts the media and sometimes it bites back. For example, posting photos of herself on instagram AFTER her beyond bizarre appearance in the Wimbledon Ladies Doubles in 2014. That surely isn't normal?
Her fame is why her more serious actions make international headlines. The same could be said for Sharapova's ban - again international headlines because it was Maria Sharapova, not a run of the mill player.
Anna Kournikova- she wasn't coining it in because of titles won.
Great fame, also comes with a cost.
We may, or may not like Serena Williams, but her actions, are her responsibility, however, she, or her fans, try to spin it.
Hence, she polarises opinions.
PDJ
G.O.A.T.
But by popular, do you mean known to the world outside of tennis fans?
That would be a short list. Only a handful are globally known. I'm not sure how many of my fellow countrymen, with zero interest in tennis, would have heard of our current British no.1 Kyle Edmond. Possibly, at a push, Jo Konta, but only because she had one great Wimbledon. Even then, I'm not so sure.
Your Hero
Professional
Your least favorite player AND multiple votes are allowed? So am I to assume that
an all encompassing hatred for just one player is not encouraged? Screw that, if it's
multiple votes allowed I'm hating Nadal several times over. The rest of these mugs
will just have to wait.
an all encompassing hatred for just one player is not encouraged? Screw that, if it's
multiple votes allowed I'm hating Nadal several times over. The rest of these mugs
will just have to wait.
serveandvolley_
Rookie
No just to tennis fans mainly as I doubt there is anyone here on this forum that isn't interested in tennis. Or better, like a top 30 player instead of 'popular'.
Serena's meltdowns may be on the extreme side of things, but I can make a long list of players that I cannot stand on any given day. I put most the blame on the fact that these people just cannot stand losing, their constant whining to their coaches, and also their sour faces at the net (latter is mainly WTA).
PDJ
G.O.A.T.
In that case, I imagine all of us on here know every tennis player nominated 'least favourite ' so it's fair game, even if we don't agree. Personally, l can see at least one reason for every player chosen, except Clijsters. That, l really don't get. However, it's that poster's choice, so l have to respect that.
What l don't get, is the blind defence of any player that fails to recognise why some players, more than others, are simply worse behaved than others. There is proof, that is simply not going to go away, that these are not isolated incidents.
California
Semi-Pro
Tiafoe is a bad mover? Have you ever seen him play? He has his weaknesses but moving isn't one of them....
Beacon Hill
Hall of Fame
Beacon Hill
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This isn't a show. He's a jerk on the court still.
Beacon Hill
Hall of Fame
4. Arthur Ashe
