Originally posted by: clodpolish
On a side not- for me - such things from serena won't ever be as shocking -while even a slight tantrum by mr r-fed is. He wasn't such a gentleman in the final i hear. We just have too high expectations from roger !
I'm willing to forgive Roger of his slight misgivings now and then. He is actually a true gentlemen in the realm of sports in general. James Blake had some very fond and touching things to say about Federer. James Blake was touted to be a phenomenon when he slipped and collided with a net pole breaking his neck. He recovered and came back, but never as strong as before. However, he stated that when he was in the hospital recovering, with the threat that he may never play again - only one ranked player in the men's circuit sent him a personal hand written get well soon card and called him. That player was Roger FedererNo one else did anything, no visits, no cards.
The Williams sisters could learn from Roger what sportsmanship is all about. 😊