Submitted by PrincessBananas85 t3_10in6x1 in sports
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ntotheed t1_j5g6241 wrote
I also wish the media would stop covering the young, up and coming players with so much fervor. I know it's super exciting to cover the next "insert legend's name" but let Coco or whoever just be themself and play their game. It adds too much pressure and then narratives are pushed.
luckyscars t1_j5ge0k3 wrote
It’s not really possible though.
Players benefit from publicity. The issue is always how much publicity. This is an impossible thing to regulate.
If Magazine A is “allowed” to write a story about the next bit thing, and if that story proves to have commercial interest, of course Magazine B wants to write it. It’s a case of 100 small bites eating the whole apple.
ntotheed t1_j5hqyrb wrote
Agreed, it's impossible to regulate because there is inevitably going to be a good amount of people very interested in reading about the next big thing.
APEHASKILLEDAPE t1_j5htgvx wrote
This, this turned me off to coco three years ago when they couldn’t stop fawning over her and telling us she IS a future champion. Nothing to do with coco herself but I’ve been around long enough to see all these future American stars never win at the highest level.
rogeeeefan t1_j5jiyh4 wrote
Sloane Stevens won a major, Sofia Kenin won a major. That is the highest level. Jessica Pegula is knocking on the door& CoCo made it to the final of French open last year.
SysAdmyn t1_j5i2zam wrote
I couldn't possibly agree with you more. I don't follow tennis at all, but this has been happening in the NFL especially (you could say it's always been like this l, but the point stands).
Take Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes for example. Both seemingly very likeable people who have the ability to play at the highest level in their field. I also don't have a team that's a rival with them, so I'm not biased to hate them lol
However I dread watching them nowadays because the announcers won't stop hyping them up and talking about how "Any play could be the greatest play ever with guys like this!" and "Oh man, everything they do is so unprecedented! They make it look so easy, so it'll only get better!" until you eventually find yourself rooting for them to fail. The announcers deify them until they're completely unrelatable and unfun to watch, so you cheer for whoever they're against just to feel like the outcome isn't predetermined.
Ferris_Wheel_Skippy t1_j5jj044 wrote
Raducanu? Wtf are you going off about? I feel like she is barely covered anymore
jd52995 t1_j5g27on wrote
Seriously. Who tf cares about the loser? I sure AF don't.
rap4food t1_j5g39rl wrote
yet you are here. Wasting your precious time complaining about something you supposedly don't care about.
jd52995 t1_j5g3yyh wrote
I downvoted this bullshit. And will say so. Go step in a tub of Legos.
ShowOff90 t1_j5g6pcw wrote
Got nothing better to do with your time since your little ponies floundered with a sub .300 record?
jd52995 t1_j5gdfmx wrote
I'll be the first to admit Russel Wilson was a mistake. That has nothing to do with what's going on. I don't upvote posts about the donkies losing in a sub that doesn't care.
champagnepuppy1 t1_j5gkgjd wrote
They both were way overhyped qnd actually suck truth be told.
Level99Cooking t1_j5goj25 wrote
Coco Gauff is 18 and ranked 7. Please shut the fuck up.
You can be critical of something without sounding like a dipshit.
champagnepuppy1 t1_j5gonjg wrote
In the weakest era ever. Cool thanks for helping make my point.
Level99Cooking t1_j5gpdfa wrote
In an era where people usually break through in their mid 20s because the tour is too physical for young players to hang in there.
Go somewhere else pls.
adamusa51 t1_j5fbb84 wrote
Ostapenko was charming in post-match interview
therapeuticstir t1_j5fnkel wrote
I didn’t watch. Was it a good match?
Levi_27 t1_j5g5b6c wrote
It was (also ostapenko arguing to herself about the auto line judge was quite amusing)
adamusa51 t1_j5gd1ie wrote
She’s a goofball but in a good way. I always liked her.
Levi_27 t1_j5gf3rs wrote
She def grew on me yesterday- even as a gauff fan
adamusa51 t1_j5ggcgh wrote
Women’s tennis can use more characters and less ice princesses (sharapova, Bouchard, Giorgi) and actual (high maintenance) princesses. One of the things that was great with Emma/Leylah a few summers ago
slimyforehand t1_j5i1oto wrote
Those three people you listed are next to irrelevant. Bouchard can hardly win a match, Giorgi isnt in the top 50 and Sharapova is retired.
adamusa51 t1_j5i5zom wrote
I know. I was making a point about the tendency of some female players to think they need to emulate Sharapova’s on Court attitude. Sorry if I didn’t clarify the obvious and give you some superior thing you need to express
Levi_27 t1_j5gh8s3 wrote
True, there isn’t much drama/animosity on the womens side as of late- would be fun. I believe ostapenko plays rybakina next which should be a great match
adamusa51 t1_j5ghxc5 wrote
On the men’s side, it’s sad that Rafa, Murray likely to be retired soon and I think Novak will only play as long as he continues to win which is short-lived at best, the kids are on fire
APEHASKILLEDAPE t1_j5ht05c wrote
Every single time.
Fark_ID t1_j5fnjnp wrote
What a cannon, Coco was a bit off but DAMN does Ostapenko shoot lasers. Looking forward to Monday!
LionST1 t1_j5fo9h7 wrote
Sports aside this is a really good picture.
gillsaurus t1_j5h1urn wrote
I met her when I worked in the players’ lounge at the Rogers Cup. She is amazing. So humble. Her dad is so sweet and supportive too. I truly get Williams energy off her. Players like Coco really show the path and legacy the Williams have made to empower young black girls to play tennis.
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rogeeeefan t1_j5jiaqx wrote
Jelena beat Simona Halep 2017 French open final. She hit Simona off the court. She is 🔥when on.
ivanchovv t1_j5jj4ie wrote
Coco Gauf should Koko-B-ware of being over confident
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choconut5 t1_j5pemfm wrote
Ostapenko is FAT.
bleachedbunghole_bob t1_j5g50mg wrote
Coco puff?
127crazie t1_j5ge3pg wrote
Coco Pebbles
Level99Cooking t1_j5fypmr wrote
America's media darling loses and its still all about her. Wish these writers would talk about people other than Gauff and Raducanu so these 8 week a year fans would learn about some other players.