Anonymous wrote:So the ref called the ball out, coco didn’t swing since it was called out, then the ref said my bad it’s in?
wtf.
Anonymous wrote:She building her brand, pure and simple.
Anonymous wrote:She building her brand, pure and simple.
Anonymous wrote:I'm a Coco fan and think she's generally great. When she protests a call, she often is correct (and I think she was today). She's not a whiner or a crybaby. Those were understandable tears of frustration.
That said, I agree with PP that there are other Olympic athletes who were more deserving of the flagbearer honor.
Anonymous wrote:Tennis is such a mental game. One bad call can change the momentum of a match.
That said, the ability to reset is so important. Unfortunately, Coco was not able to do that today.
Calling her a brat is very harsh, however. Try walking in her shoes and see how you do! (This reminds me of the great response Danielle Collins had to someone who booed her)
Anonymous wrote:Interesting that the two female athletes singled out for criticism at the top of this forum are black. Par for the course around here but still.
Anonymous wrote:I just think this is true of most tennis players. They grow up isolated and alone. They are socially awkward. Many are emotionally abused by coaches. Shocked what happened to Mardy Fish isn’t more common.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:What! I think she is a sweet young lady who is a great example for young girls. Remember McEnroe? He was considered funny and quirky.
No, he was a considered a jerk. He was disliked.
That’s why he still works in the industry as a commentator.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:What! I think she is a sweet young lady who is a great example for young girls. Remember McEnroe? He was considered funny and quirky.
No, he was a considered a jerk. He was disliked.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Coco is more like Naomi Osaka. Whiners who’ve never proven anything. Serena is the greatest player ever and is allowed to get pissed at bad calls. At least she backs it up. Coco isn’t even on the same planet as Serena. She’s Osaka’s sister.
Yet nobody thought it was “okay” when Serena called out bad calls.
Plus everyone should call out bad calls.