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[Snoopp]

It was ugly.  Unfortunately, this incident will remain in people's minds.  On a brighter note, Naiomi was brilliant and it will be great to see her win more matches in the future.

[Deree]

Sure those could be contributing factors @golding76 but she is not the first person to suffer PPD or fluctuating hormones or pressure. I don't think she is exactly lacking in professional experience at the top most levels and in my mind should have the maturity and grace to take control over herself. I think it is more a simple matter of her not being used to losing and expecting to win.

[golding76]

Deree,

What you have written could be a factor -- on that I agree with you.  To me, though, your point was part of what I felt was the huge mix of "awful" that, with the help of raging hormones, pushed her over the edge.

I respect that you think that is the entire explanation.

ETA:   To me, she experienced an authentic meltdown.  A meltdown does not allow you to think rationally and use your best judgment.  It is possible to be the worst version of yourself at those moments.

[vsm]

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@suzyQ3 wrote:

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@vsm wrote:

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@Cakers3 wrote:

My take?  Yes, unprofessional but she DID say she didn't want this to take away from the win for her opponent.

Isn't is odd how so many are so quick to drag her around yet those spoiled males who acted far worse get a pass.

I like Serena. 

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So women's "equality" is all about letting the gals behave as badly as the guys?

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In a sense, yes, @vsm, although I don't call us "gals."

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Then we have very different idease about what true empowerment means.  By the way -- do you object to "guys" too, or just "gals"?

[FuzzyFace]

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@Carina wrote:

Coaching violation, not getting her way, smashing racket, acting totally unprofessional!

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What a great example she's making for her daughter...not!

And I hope no one is surprised at her extreme self-involvement. She publicly boo-hooed that she didn't see her daughter's first step but...oh yes...Mommy was practicing for a tournament so she didn't MAKE the time for her little girl.

I despise people who do this. Serena works as much as she WANTS to; not because she HAS to, unlike the rest of us lowly wage-slaves  She could have skipped the tournamentfor the sake of time with her daughter but...no.

Now we know what REALLY is the most important thing in Serena William's life; it isn't motherhood but instead it's the almighty DOLLAR and PUBLICITY. I hope Serena isn't surprised if/when her daughter acts out the way her mother does.

If this is her true attitude about motherhood, I hope she doesn't have any more children. Harsh, I know, but I had a divorced mother who worked almost 24 hours a day to keep us fed and pay the rent. She didn't spend much time with us because she COULDN'T. Serena could pay more attention to her daughter if she really wanted to but....

[FuzzyFace]

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@bluehost wrote:

Billie Jean King supports Serena after US Open out burst. That's good enough people. S___ism exists in this sport.

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I don't care if the Pope is ok with Serena Williams obnoxious behavior; I still think it was disgusting and I hope she's ashamed of herself.

[kelsey17]

I seriously can't believe anyone would blame this on hormones and baby birth...............Serena has had anger issues for YEARS....way before the baby.....get real....she will claim any excuse now.......hormones, womens' rights,

prejudice................come on.....as long as she is winning....

she is fine.................no outbursts or hormones during those matches......................................it should have been a proud moment for Osaka and for Japan history....crazy

[vsm]

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@sidsmom wrote:

#GOAT #WellBehavedWomenSheldonMakeHistory

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"The epitome of class and restraint"?  We must not have been watching the same match.

[vsm]

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@suzyQ3 wrote:

Yes, she's been a lightning rod since Day 1.

She is an astounding athlete -- one if not THE best female tennis player in history.

She may be an astounding athlete.  But she's also an astounding boor -- every bit as boorish as McEnroe, Connors, and Nastase.  I guess that's what women's "equality" has sunk to these days.

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[Greeneyedlady21]

Wow judging what kind of mother she is because of this incident? Her daughter has a father too, a very wealthy father who I'm sure can take all kinds of time with his daughter and run his company remotely. It's supposed to be a shared responsibility It's really not anyone's place to judge that, though it's done around here all the time. Judging how much time she spends with her daughter/what kind of mother she is has nothing to do with her inappropriate on court behavior yesterday. 

She can afford private jets to travel with her daughter and have all kinds of time with her even while she's playing tennis. Where are the judgments about male players who exhibit this behavior and what kind of fathers they must be?