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Sorry, what this idiot needs to to do get banned ???
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Biggest Genie fan in her wanting to ban people for giving their version of what happened? I base my theory on the match just before the slip. Anyway this girl is proving once again why she is the most disliked player on tour. the day she retires from tennis will be a great day
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Actually the day she retires might pass rather unnoticed.
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Celebrating someone's retirement...How pathetic...
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It probably will, but she will stay in the media spotlight doing reality show....former tennis player.Actually the day she retires might pass rather unnoticed.
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Gtfo. You'd be crying for death penalty if it happened to Simona. :lol:
Some of you guys have 0 sense and self-awareness. :lol:
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No I wouldnt. Any player who sues the WTA because they slipped would get the same reaction from me. Just ebcause I am a fan of a player doesnt mean I support them on everything or I wouldnt stop being a fan. I hate the suing culture. Every single day I get calls about if I had any accident or companies who hurt I was involved in an accident and want me to look for compensation. I always hung up on them
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If you don't sue your employer for wrongful negligence because you are afraid of consequences to your career, that's your personal choice. None of us know how frightening it was and probably still is for Bouchard, not knowing what the future will hold for her health and career. She is not out of the woods yet. As I have said, it could have been worse for Bouchard had she lost consciousness and been alone for a long time. She may very well be ostracized for filing a lawsuit. But if good things come out of this, may be it would be worth it. It's her decision. I respect it and I would have done the same. In the U.S., unlike in Canada or other countries with national health care, a reasonably wealthy person could have his/her assets wiped out by an incident like this because health care costs are exorbitant. It's her right, and the right of anyone in this country to take action to safeguard their well being because no one else is going to do that for you, not the least entities with opposing interests to the individuals. That's why these laws are in the books, to guard against unscrupulous practices. It's actions like these that gave us seat belts, airbags, and other safety measures in cars, and other products that make our lives better. Monica Seles' stabbing by a crazy person in Germany led to better security for players in tennis tournaments. Unfortunately, Seles' life was never the same again. Sports are entertainment, not death matches in a cage. Players are appreciated for their athleticism and skills, not their willingness to die. I'm sure Jack Sock would have chosen to retire from his match if he were conscious and had control over his faculties. The USTA made decisions to facilitate its schedules and business activities, with little concerns for the players' welfare. There was a lot of corner cutting. That's bad decision making and bad management. Things like that will continue until something or someone happens. Ever heard of Toshiba and Volkswagen, of FIFA? The recent NFL attempts at a billion-dollar settlement with players suffering effects of concussions is a good example of someone and something happened. If left to their own devices, the NFL, or the Catholic Church among others, would never have done anything to redress the wrongs they have created. It never ceases to amaze me how most people would choose to identify with the entities that work against them. Oh, one more thing, the best players don't always win. Ever heard of Flavia Pennetta? In case you didn't know, Bouchard beat both Pennetta and Serena Williams at the 2015 Hopman Cup.
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One question. Why are you talking like it has been proven it was the negligence of the USTA? Thats what she is claiming for her slip, but we dont know what caused the slip. It could very well be something she did. She wouldnt be the first person to sue someone with inaccurate information. Lets just keep that in mind before we talk like this has been proven
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She should sue them for the value of the US Open winner's cheque.
Who knows what could have happened had she beaten Vincinati.
Who knows what could have happened had she beaten Vincinati.
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Bouchard’s lawyer, Benedict Morelli
BENEDICT MORELLI CAUGHT IN MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LOAN FRAUD AGAINST CITY NATIONAL BANK, DUPED 3 BANKS, FBI INVESTIGATES
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BENEDICT MORELLI CAUGHT IN MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LOAN FRAUD AGAINST CITY NATIONAL BANK, DUPED 3 BANKS, FBI INVESTIGATES
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If you don't sue your employer for wrongful negligence because you are afraid of consequences to your career, that's your personal choice. None of us know how frightening it was and probably still is for Bouchard, not knowing what the future will hold for her health and career. She is not out of the woods yet. As I have said, it could have been worse for Bouchard had she lost consciousness and been alone for a long time. She may very well be ostracized for filing a lawsuit. But if good things come out of this, may be it would be worth it. It's her decision. I respect it and I would have done the same. In the U.S., unlike in Canada or other countries with national health care, a reasonably wealthy person could have his/her assets wiped out by an incident like this because health care costs are exorbitant. It's her right, and the right of anyone in this country to take action to safeguard their well being because no one else is going to do that for you, not the least entities with opposing interests to the individuals. That's why these laws are in the books, to guard against unscrupulous practices. It's actions like these that gave us seat belts, airbags, and other safety measures in cars, and other products that make our lives better. Monica Seles' stabbing by a crazy person in Germany led to better security for players in tennis tournaments. Unfortunately, Seles' life was never the same again. Sports are entertainment, not death matches in a cage. Players are appreciated for their athleticism and skills, not their willingness to die. I'm sure Jack Sock would have chosen to retire from his match if he were conscious and had control over his faculties. The USTA made decisions to facilitate its schedules and business activities, with little concerns for the players' welfare. There was a lot of corner cutting. That's bad decision making and bad management. Things like that will continue until something or someone happens. Ever heard of Toshiba and Volkswagen, of FIFA? The recent NFL attempts at a billion-dollar settlement with players suffering effects of concussions is a good example of someone and something happened. If left to their own devices, the NFL, or the Catholic Church among others, would never have done anything to redress the wrongs they have created. It never ceases to amaze me how most people would choose to identify with the entities that work against them. Oh, one more thing, the best players don't always win. Ever heard of Flavia Pennetta? In case you didn't know, Bouchard beat both Pennetta and Serena Williams at the 2015 Hopman Cup.
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Such an interesting topic with tons of different valid points of view etc.
There is certainly a duty of care there if she has been told to go in for the ice bath and the place is extremely slippy with no signs. But of course if she's tried to walk across the room in the dark she'll take part of the blame. So many things we don't know - like how dark was it - pitch black, or just really dim? Was she barefoot? etc If she's able to reasonably prove she's missed out on tournaments as a result of negligence she'll be be due a fair amount
There is certainly a duty of care there if she has been told to go in for the ice bath and the place is extremely slippy with no signs. But of course if she's tried to walk across the room in the dark she'll take part of the blame. So many things we don't know - like how dark was it - pitch black, or just really dim? Was she barefoot? etc If she's able to reasonably prove she's missed out on tournaments as a result of negligence she'll be be due a fair amount
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I am sure you'll start feeling differently when someone accidentally runs over your family member.No I wouldnt. Any player who sues the WTA because they slipped would get the same reaction from me. Just ebcause I am a fan of a player doesnt mean I support them on everything or I wouldnt stop being a fan. I hate the suing culture. Every single day I get calls about if I had any accident or companies who hurt I was involved in an accident and want me to look for compensation. I always hung up on themGtfo. You'd be crying for death penalty if it happened to Simona.![]()
Some of you guys have 0 sense and self-awareness.![]()
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Well if they award her compensation based on her previous run of form, she can expect five first-round loser paychecks.
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Hahahaha, how funny...NO.
Regardless of what you think about this lawsuit (its stupid,I MUST admit it), don't you think its in poor taste to post lame "jokes" about her form, given her current condition ???
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no surprise at all, tbh.
A B is always a B after all.
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what is a B?no surprise at all, tbh.
A B is always a B after all.
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A B is a Bouchard...
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