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TOO UGLY FOR CENTRE COURT, WIMBLEDON

June 30, 2009

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Too Ugly? “Looks Are A Factor” Sexism never quite goes out of style at SW19 does it? They’re still dragging their feet on equal prize money and now they’ve admitted to scheduling hot chicks for center court, regardless of whether they are any good. The Daily Mail reports: And last night, the All England Club… [Read more…]

THE MOST HATED MEN IN TENNIS

June 30, 2009

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I’ve dumped on women’s tennis enough for poor play, bad sportsmanship and on court sound effects that I thought it was high time I singled out some male pros for deviant/annoying behaviors, especially since today featured a match between two of the most hateds and a lovely piece of sexism courtesy of the AELTC. With one… [Read more…]

Wimby Roof Closed for First Time

June 30, 2009

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The roof was closed during the match between Amelie Mauresmo and Dinara Safina Monday afternoon. I adore the sound effects the fans made while the roof closed. Same one we inexplicably make every time instant replay is used. For some reason it is so much fun: Another tradition goes splat… nah, I don’t view the… [Read more…]

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