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t1000 · Oct 27th, 2011, 01:32 PM

OMG Caroline doesn't grunt or scream. How disgusting! A disgrace, another proof she's not worth the No. 1 spot.

Brena · Oct 27th, 2011, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by John.

Grunting I can handle. It's the screaming/screeching/being chased by a mad axe murder noises that need to be dealt with. Some of them are so false, and I still don't understand how putting effort into hitting a tennis ball causes such a ridiculous noise

This.
Good decision, but I also hope they take action against blatant cheating attempts and that Wozniacki agrees.

Sammo · Oct 27th, 2011, 01:34 PM

Michelle Larcher de Brito

The Portuguese player's yelps led to an opponent at the 2009 French Open complaining to the umpire. She has also been known to greet her opponents' mistakes with similar shrieks. Her scream is the loudest among the top players, just 11 decibels quieter than a chainsaw.

Annoyance rating 5/5

Uhh... she stopped screaming like 2 years ago...

aselto · Oct 27th, 2011, 01:37 PM

Just a remainder - 10dB difference means 10 times as loud.

Wiggly · Oct 27th, 2011, 01:37 PM

When someone like Azarenka says it's natural and she can't stop it, it's bullshit.
Even Djokovic, Nadal, Kirilenko, Sharapova can turn it on/off.

Welcome1 · Oct 27th, 2011, 01:38 PM

Nice) Scream louder, Vika!)

Jane Lane · Oct 27th, 2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Wiggly

When someone like Azarenka says it's natural and she can't stop it, it's bullshit.
Even Djokovic, Nadal, Kirilenko, Sharapova can turn it on/off.

Look at Seles. Just saying.

Welcome1 · Oct 27th, 2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Imperfect Angel

Sharapova and Azarenka would be affected much.

You think so?)

Imperfect Angel · Oct 27th, 2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Welcome1

You think so?)

Yes.

Well, Sharapova will not grunt in one occassion though, when facing Serena.

because even if she grunts, it doesn't make the outcome any difference, maybe just more drama.

SoBizarre · Oct 27th, 2011, 01:45 PM

Grunting/shrieking = cheating, really. >>HERE<<

On the other hand, experts say excessive grunting lowers performance of the player who is performing it, so...

In the end it's more about spectators' comfort, or lack thereof.

hdfb · Oct 27th, 2011, 01:50 PM

Are Caro and Vika still friends after this

misty1 · Oct 27th, 2011, 01:56 PM

leave the grunting alone, honestly it shouldnt even be an issue.

guys grunt to..nadal, murray, youzhny..is that going to be stopped

and dont tell me that murray's wheezing grunt is any easier to listen too

Jimmie48 · Oct 27th, 2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by misty1

leave the grunting alone, honestly it doesnt even bother me. Its stupid to complain about something to trivial

Really? You can enjoy watching a Sharapova vs Vika match at normal volume level and it doesn't bother you? I can't, the neighbors probably think I`m watching porn for two hours straight...

misty1 · Oct 27th, 2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmie48

Really? You can enjoy watching a Sharapova vs Vika match at normal volume level and it doesn't bother you? I can't, the neighbors probably think I`m watching porn for two hours straight...

no it doesnt

i actually think its hilarious.

my tv runs at a volume of 15 all the time, i dont need to have it that loud to hear it. you certainly dont have to have it on 30 to watch a match.

to be honest what causes me to mute my tv more is the crap spewing out of the commentators mouths

canadia · Oct 27th, 2011, 02:09 PM

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Venus. She grunts more often and louder than Serena IMO. It's quite amusing when she gets into a long rally with Maria.