richard51 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Just seen the end of the Nadal/Krygios match.Seems there was controversy earlier. But in the last set tie-breaker I was very disappointed to see Nadal being "professional" and using delaying tactics by stopping the play to contest a ball that was obviously out. It put off Krygios and Nadal then won.OK it occurs in all sports but still annoying. A shame, but I suspect that type of underhand play is being taught in his tennis school as well as in other "sports".He goes down in my estimation.Unfortunately its a reflection of human behaviour currently being shown in lots of spheres - shameful really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I watched the WHOLE match and IMO, Nadal did NOTHING underhand or questionable. Kyrios, OTOH........but I am NOT arguing, can't be bothered........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 “Currently”? Was there ever a time when t’was otherwise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Nick Kyrgios. Yeah, well, anyway.. Paragon of sporting virtue. https://www.sportingnews.com/au/other-sports/list/the-nick-kyrgios-controversies-a-detailed-history-tennis/173ypnjtn36vf13i5b1k36k5u8/11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I just wish Nadal would buy a pair of underpants that fitted him. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 richard51 wrote : Just seen the end of the Nadal/Krygios match. Whereas I watched the early stages of the match and then changed matches as I was so fed up with the unreasonable behaviour of Kyrgios .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard51 Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 Ok it was my opinion at the time only watching the last bit.Perhaps K was a prat, but so was that wonderboy JC. Guess which JC.Wasn't he great !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will the other be great?Think Nadal of the same ilk.WB - yes "currently" - even you pretty much said so in recent thread .Anyway this is about sport and tennis in particular - did Sue Barker step to such lows??????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Macinroe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard51 Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 Bo / unt roe really.Anyway didnt the "girlies" of the USA just stuff the UK with a cup of tea.Isn't sport such a medium for looove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 BBC News - Nick Kyrgios 'wanted to hit' Rafael Nadal with shot at Wimbledonhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/48877052 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard51 Posted July 5, 2019 Author Share Posted July 5, 2019 Ok - they are as professional as each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 [quote user=" YCCMB"]BBC News - Nick Kyrgios 'wanted to hit' Rafael Nadal with shot at Wimbledonhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/48877052[/quote]Betty, I watched that incident and I was wondering if it would come up in a post-match interview.Yes, sometimes there is a nugget of truth in what they say about the sins of the fathers, etc. Just look at their respective fathers: Nadal's father dignified, distinguished even, talking in modulated tones to others in his box, wouldn't pick him out in the crowd if the camera hadn't. Kyrgios' father, oh la la, the BLING, how many bracelets, chains and medallions, maybe earrings which I didn't look closely enough to count, the emblazoned t-shirt, the goatee beard, the jumping up and down and pumping of fists......Yes, I do know that you "can't judge a book by its cover" and I am elderly and definitely prejudiced but I have had a lot of experience in how to avoid spotting and getting into trouble[:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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