Parsley Sage
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Naomi Osaka didn't congratulate Vicky on her win.
Love, Balls and Courting: Tennis V
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Desperado
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She took out her frustration about the crowd on a lovely 18-year old who looked up to her and showed great poise, grace, and class all tournament. Victoria also said lovely things about her.
As they say: "bye, girl".
Habs
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I get that she was frustrated but how were Osaka and her team not expecting/prepared for a hometown crowd response for her opponent? Baffling.
Victoria was AMAZING!
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Bunny mama
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Yes and congratulating your opponent is basic tennis etiquette that you learn real early in your tennis journey, like in the first tournaments you ever play.
Yes and congratulating your opponent is basic tennis etiquette that you learn real early in your tennis journey, like in the first tournaments you ever play.
Andy Roddick has a slightly different take. Not sure I agree with him. "Congratulations" is all she needed to say, and the lack of it shows a distinct lack of sportsmanship.
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Bunny mama
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I’m not buying that either.
In tennis everyone loses except 1 person. The champion.
Players get used to that real fast and if not, they aren’t very successful in the sport.
Being upset doesn’t excuse common courtesy. I can accept she made a mistake and her apology today but there should be no excuse for that happening.
Buzz
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Congratulations to Victoria Mboko on her win! Not a tennis fan by any means but even I noticed this talented young lady!
jlai
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Maybe she should have but we are all human.
I hate to be a public figure because I would always be judged by my less than perfect moments
I hate to be a public figure because I would always be judged by my less than perfect moments