Week 21 - French Open (Roland-Garros) - Paris, France (clay) - women's qualifying

sliced backhand · Lower Club Player

RE: Week 21 - French Open (Roland-Garros) - Paris, France (clay) - women's qualifying

telstar · Strong Club Player

indiana wrote:
Bagel wrote:
christ wrote:
I've never understood why post-match interviews with sportspeople are provided, let alone required.

"how does it feel to win"? "good"

"how does it feel to lose"? "bad"
Yes I quite agree with this and with Naomi's decision. Why should losing players who are tired and fed up have to answer inane questions?

-- Edited by Bagel on Thursday 27th of May 2021 12:25:26 PM
Because they have chosen to be professional sports people?

So just because someone is good at a sport you expect them to be good at answering questions-even when it's the last thing in the world that they want to do? It's a good job Ivo Karlovic isn't often on a televised court!

christ · Futures level

indiana wrote:
Bagel wrote:
christ wrote:
I've never understood why post-match interviews with sportspeople are provided, let alone required.

"how does it feel to win"? "good"

"how does it feel to lose"? "bad"
Yes I quite agree with this and with Naomi's decision. Why should losing players who are tired and fed up have to answer inane questions?
Because they have chosen to be professional sports people?

Exactly, not professional presenters & interviewees. If they want to go on Parkinson then that is different to entering Wimbledon.

But I can't understand the audience's appetite for listening to some inarticulate sportsman being asked inane questions by press people that want scandal or meltdown to sell themselves on the media. I have the same response to those people that shove a microphone under the noses of the family of murder victims: "how does it feel"? "please tell our viewers what it is like". Bah humbug.

seagull · Hall of fame

Hit ball down middle let opponent dictate play, hit ball out or in net. Repeat for whole match.

indiana · Tennis legend

Coup Droit wrote:
On a serious note, I would make them mandatory.

Failure to turn up would be a disqualification event (unless there are exceptional extenuating circumstances, like urgent hospital admission, security risk, etc)

Just like unreasonable behaviour on the court.

It's only 15 mins. It's the rule. It's there for a good reason (the authorities have decided - rightly IMO - that it makes tennis a better, more marketable sport, which benefits everyone). So respect the rule. And, if not, disqualification. Like for other rules.

Pretty much agree CD. They choose to be professional sports people. Yes, there are many inane questions but PCs / interviews can be interesting and it is really part of the deal. Don't just take, give back as welI. I agree wirh emmsie though about allowing perhaps an hour's cooling down period first.

I am also rather uneasy about Naomi linking it to mental health. And I certainly have understanding and sympathy for true mental health issues.

Ace Ventura · Tennis legend

Probably the time to start looking at potential LL openings, unless there is a huge turnaround from out of nowhere. A lot of seeds did exit early, and while I haven't checked fully, she could be one of the the highest 5 seeds who (potentially) exit in the FQR stage.

seagull · Hall of fame

Zvonareva and Friedsam already ahead of her.

telstar · Strong Club Player

christ wrote:
indiana wrote:
Bagel wrote:
christ wrote:
I've never understood why post-match interviews with sportspeople are provided, let alone required.

"how does it feel to win"? "good"

"how does it feel to lose"? "bad"
Yes I quite agree with this and with Naomi's decision. Why should losing players who are tired and fed up have to answer inane questions?
Because they have chosen to be professional sports people?
Exactly, not professional presenters & interviewees. If they want to go on Parkinson then that is different to entering Wimbledon.
But I can't understand the audience's appetite for listening to some inarticulate sportsman being asked inane questions by press people that want scandal or meltdown to sell themselves on the media. I have the same response to those people that shove a microphone under the noses of the family of murder victims: "how does it feel"? "please tell our viewers what it is like". Bah humbug.

100% agree with Christ!

seagull · Hall of fame

That was truely terrible

DF · Tennis legend

seagull wrote:
That was truely terrible

Does she have to attend an interview now to admit to her errors?

kundalini · Specialist Reporter + Intermediate Club Player

An absolutely terrible performance from Harriet. Astonishingly bad in every aspect of the game.

I've barely watched any tennis over the last 18 months. Disappointing to see that Harriet's 2nd serve is still as vulnerable as ever, though this time she struggled getting it in court. 3 dfs in one game!

-- Edited by kundalini on Thursday 27th of May 2021 12:59:06 PM

indiana · Tennis legend

christ wrote:
indiana wrote:
Bagel wrote:
christ wrote:
I've never understood why post-match interviews with sportspeople are provided, let alone required.

"how does it feel to win"? "good"

"how does it feel to lose"? "bad"
Yes I quite agree with this and with Naomi's decision. Why should losing players who are tired and fed up have to answer inane questions?
Because they have chosen to be professional sports people?
Exactly, not professional presenters & interviewees. If they want to go on Parkinson then that is different to entering Wimbledon.
But I can't understand the audience's appetite for listening to some inarticulate sportsman being asked inane questions by press people that want scandal or meltdown to sell themselves on the media. I have the same response to those people that shove a microphone under the noses of the family of murder victims: "how does it feel"? "please tell our viewers what it is like". Bah humbug.

Ridiculous analogy IMO

Ace Ventura · Tennis legend

This 'Wilks' going on about a 'great match for Harriet to learn from' - she's 25 y/o in July, playing a 20 year old who was a 3/1 underdog, and had never played in a slam main draw before. How much longer will she be learning for? 27/28, 30?

Liang played well, but disappointing from Harriet. I do still hope she can get in as a LL if it it indeed an option come Sunday or Monday.

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

dispiriting loss...

PaulM · Tennis legend

That was a terrible performance having played some good tennis in the previous rounds. Very frustrating, a huge opportunity to qualify for the French (which is a big deal) and points and prize money.

Well done to Liang but Harriet made it pretty easy. There was absolutely none of the controlled aggression I've enjoyed watching so much in her last two matches. Just as others said patted down the middle and then watch the ball zoom past her.