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(03-27-2019, 11:37 PM)PaulP link Wrote:If by stamina he includes mental stamina, then yes I agree.
Who's been asking for players with more "personality" ? I haven't.
We must be in some kind of cultural crisis if racquet smashing, spectator abusing, umpire abusing, venting on twitter, possible tanking, and general mental flakiness are now considered to be signs of someone with a "personality."
Sorry, it's weak, and I don't buy it.
People are people.
Some people are proffesionals, others are a bunch of smart alecs. Some of them are both.
Just because he's "not your type" doesnt mean he should be condemned.
He is just a bloke playing tennis.
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(03-28-2019, 04:36 AM)Thryleon link Wrote:People are people.
Some people are proffesionals, others are a bunch of smart alecs. Some of them are both.
Just because he's "not your type" doesnt mean he should be condemned.
He is just a bloke playing tennis.
Surely he's not above criticism, just as he criticizes officials and opponents shouldn't he be prepared to accept it in return?
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(03-28-2019, 05:05 AM)LP link Wrote:Surely he's not above criticism, just as he criticizes officials and opponents shouldn't he be prepared to accept it in return?
Not saying that at all LP.
Bloke is a Tennis brat.
Does deserve the adulation that many receive, but he is largely harmless these days and does a bit of work with charity.
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