Looks like Serena's post match interview last night did not sit so well with members of the media. I read the transcript and agree it was poor sportsmanship for sure. But it did not in the least bit surprise me. I've seen that from Serena before, so it's old news. Some athletes are so full of self-confidence that it translates into cockiness as is the case here with Serena. In hockey one of my favourite players growing up, Patrick Roy, was very similar. It's part of their persona and I think that is part of what makes them great players....that they truly believe they are great. That only a poor performance on their part will allow the other player or team to achieve victory.
I think the media is blowing this one out of proportion. Yes Serena was a poor loser, but that cocky attiude is part of her personality, part of her game, and I don't think we should expect it to change.
First let me say that I'm pleasantly surprised to find this blog back. I missed it entirely too much. Whoever is at the reins now -- I thank you.
I agree about Serena, and am thankful for your interpretation. Compare her attitude to James Blake. Nice guy -- no trophies. Winning means everything on the court to Serena. She'll be back.
Kudos to Justine. Not my fav, but got to give her credit for playing good tennis, and especially for holding her own in the midst of an army of two handed backhand clones.
Posted by: skivvyjones | September 06, 2007 at 12:59 AM
I truly believe that the media just want to say something about Serena, in anything for example Sports at this high level, people needs to believe in themsellves and if Serena believe that it's because of her mistake that the opponent won, next time she will try and do less mistakes.
And she has proven countless times that when she is at her best and avoid making mistake she is unbeatable.
Way to go Girl
Love you
Posted by: Africa | November 12, 2007 at 09:04 AM