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Who is the classiest player on court?

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#1 ·
I think it´s Venus Williams.

Can´t remember any arguing, gamesmanship, swearing, nothing.

She´s a real lady on the court

Anyone else?
 
#130 ·
What is their reaction when an opponent is injured is a good test, some just ignore it, some help, and are concerned, some look annoyed that their concentration is being broken. This can be a better indication than the odd outburst in the heat of a match. Time wasting, gamesmanship,always being last to wander over for the coin toss could all add up to a lack up class. Just like all of us pricks here on TF,no one is perfect
 
#139 ·
Define "classy"...

Anyway, in my own perception, I like the way Serena treats her opponents in post-match interviews. Yes, she has her own attitude to umpires sometimes, but she never bullies her opponents. Knowing how dominant she is, she still finds words of courage and respect for her competitors.

And I need to also mention the gracious Elena Dementieva.

So for me: Serena and Elena.
 
#142 ·
Define "classy"...

Anyway, in my own perception, I like the way Serena treats her opponents in post-match interviews. Yes, she has her own attitude to umpires sometimes, but she never bullies her opponents. Knowing how dominant she is, she still finds words of courage and respect for her competitors.
:help: please refer to the video I posted earlier in this thread p.4
And Serena is known, even by her fans, to be the exact opposite of the last part of your post (she was playing 20%, lucky shots etc.......)
 
#141 ·
She flirts with the audience. It's actually funny when you watch her directly from the stands, and then after hitting some winner she comes to your sector, looks at you, even talks to you, and makes flirty expressions. Guys love that!
What is a bit annoying me, though, is her childish tone of voice. Her whole appearance is a bit childish, but I guess I can live with that. Doesn't bother me as much. Nobody is perfect... :)


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#144 ·
Dementieva :shrug:
 
#164 ·
Making ridiculous noises in order to put your opponent off is certainly not classy.

Therefore Venus, Serena, Maria, Vika at al, are not allowed to be counted as 'classiest player on court'. Notice it's 'on court'. These ladies could be classy as hell off court and in interviews, but while they're making wild animal noises whilst hitting the ball - can't be classed as classy on court.

Sorry if that makes anyone cry.
 
#160 ·
Venus is very classy on the court. She gives her oppnents credit and she shakes their hand and smiles everytime she loses. She never complains about calls, heck she don't even waste time challenging them most of the time.

I am actually surprised about Dementieva her screams and tantrums to her Mom while on court is not classy in my opinion and How many times have she said something about a family decision with the Williams the last being in 2008!
 
#172 ·
Lena was the first person that came to mind, of course the comments about the Williams sisters weren't "on-court" so I'm not sure they count. The example that sprung to mind was the final of Charleston against Henin in 06?. She had a set point and one of Henin's shots was called out. It didn't look like the chair was going to come look at it but Lena gave the point to Henin on her own and ultimately lost the set and the match.
 
#174 · (Edited)
It counts.
How could it not when her charge fed into the Indian Wells fiasco, ultimately leading to the Williames never playing that freak of a tournament ever again?
In all fairness to Dementieva, she later seemed contrite about making such baseless accusations. Or maybe it was my wishful imagination. But hard to tell when she's hiding behind those damned miffedmax bangs from hell. :lol:
 
#173 ·
I'm surprised Ana was mentioned only a couple of times, tbh. She doesn't ajde on opponents unforced errors anymore (she only really did in 09 tbh), she's generally nice at the net, she does thank the ballkids often and if not she always smiles. Her only fault in my mind is she get's pretty upset with line calls at times.

Venus, Petra, Sam and Aga stand out though
 
#180 ·
Funny how most are going for just the top players when there is probably a lot of girls floating in the lower two thirds of the hundred who are as classy as hell, but I suppose it is like a masterful acting performance in a film that flops,nobody cares.
 
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