Once again, an army of anti-wailing tennis fans are speaking out against grunting during tennis matches, but per usual, there's nothing anyone can really do about it. Still, the debate attracts a large crowd and Tennis.com was quick to take advantage of its resurgence in the media.
Tennis.com's writer, Pete Bodo, disagrees, demanding that actions be made to hush the constant shrieking in an article called "A Sound Weapon." Me? I'm less than impressed by his argument. Sorry Bodo, but I'd rather you quiet down than the player. This is the way they train and compete. Let them do as they please.
Besides, women aren't the only ones making noise—Allaster was quick to point out that men grunt as well. It's just the higher-pitch, higher-decible screams of players like Victoria Azarenka that get the most critcism. Why don't we talk about the "waah-HEE"s of women like Francesca Schiavone? Because they're deeper sounding, like men's grunts? (Nadal, seriously... why don't you quiet down if the ladies have to?)
Tennis.com does a decent job of providing both sides of the story, even if they do weigh a little heavily on the negative side. I forgive them though, as one article form the Daily Spin tells world no.1 Caroline Wozniacki to stop complaining and focus on winning something (you're supposedly the best, Caro... focus on your game before you trash someone else's).
I would have liked to see some video clips; maybe something comparing the silent game of Samantha Stosur to the roaring style of Maria Kirilenko, but instead I'm forced to be content with text and images. Honestly, though, the site gives me enough, and if I'm really interested it's not too difficult to youtube something myself.
Like this: (Stosur vs. Kirilenko, US Open 2011 4th Round)
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