They say in sport that nobody remembers who came second. It is only the winner's name which is remembered. Well, Martina Navratilova was a champion but it appears that she's already be forgotten. Or the memory of her has been slightly blurred with the passing of time.
Showing posts with label tennis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tennis. Show all posts
Sunday, July 03, 2011
Maria Navratilova?
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Grand Slam Tennis Is Warming The Planet
Over the years there has been much conjecture as to whether or not women should be paid the same to play grand slam tennis matches as men even though they only play best of three sets and the men compete in best of five sets matches. I think that the argument can be put to bed and that the pay scale should be the same only men should start playing best of three sets matches. Why? To save the planet. That's why.
Let me explain. Recently companies in Australia have been advertising how effective their turf lawns are at reducing the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. It is much better for the planet to plant turf than pavers. Well, did anyone notice the state of centre court at Wimbledon in the final between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer? The grass was almost dead. Not a great deal of absorption of greenhouse gases taking place there, let me tell you. The organisers of the Wimbledon Championship should take a good, long look at themselves and their reckless attitude towards the health of the planet. Look after the grass by reducing the length of men's matches and we will all benefit.
And it will also stop the equalitarians from whinging. I think I just made up a new word here.
Let me explain. Recently companies in Australia have been advertising how effective their turf lawns are at reducing the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. It is much better for the planet to plant turf than pavers. Well, did anyone notice the state of centre court at Wimbledon in the final between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer? The grass was almost dead. Not a great deal of absorption of greenhouse gases taking place there, let me tell you. The organisers of the Wimbledon Championship should take a good, long look at themselves and their reckless attitude towards the health of the planet. Look after the grass by reducing the length of men's matches and we will all benefit.
And it will also stop the equalitarians from whinging. I think I just made up a new word here.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Australian Open 2008 - Interesting Match Tonight
Tonight sees the great Australian men's hope, Lleyton Hewitt, take on Creek Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis in the third round. Hewitt has a polarising nature - either you love him or you despise him. I'm in the latter court. He's an ugly Australian.
In the previous tournament he mentioned that he "was ready to take on the world's best again", and then promptly lost to an unknown. Baghdatis reached the final of the Australian Open in 2006 and he's ranked 16th in the world at the moment.
I will firmly be in the camp enjoying watching Baghdatis kick Hewitt's arse.
Tonight sees the great Australian men's hope, Lleyton Hewitt, take on Creek Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis in the third round. Hewitt has a polarising nature - either you love him or you despise him. I'm in the latter court. He's an ugly Australian.
In the previous tournament he mentioned that he "was ready to take on the world's best again", and then promptly lost to an unknown. Baghdatis reached the final of the Australian Open in 2006 and he's ranked 16th in the world at the moment.
I will firmly be in the camp enjoying watching Baghdatis kick Hewitt's arse.
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