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It was the Henin-Huber match which started me thinking on this. Justine's one of my favourite players; I think Anke is nice, but I've never particularly supported her. Yet, for purely and ickily sentimental reasons, I wanted Anke to win - her last tournament, before her home fans etc. I have a soft spot for Silvia Farina Elia in finals, even though I've never even seen her play, because she's had such bad luck in them. Venus is one of my faves, but (British mentality here, always go for the underdog) I always end up feeling sorry for her opponents and rooting for them to at least do better. Also, she's THE player to beat; if you beat her, it sort of signifies that you've arrived in the elite, so I probably wouldn't be devastated if she lost to an up'n'comer I liked. Regardless of what I feel about any particular top player, it's always great when the underdog wins - you just know that someone's day has been made. Lori McNeil against The Goddess Steffi at Wimbledon '94 - heartbroken for Steffi, esp. as I'd just got into tennis, but very easy to be happy for Lori. I love it when 'unknowns' pull off shock wins in front of huge crowds! <br />Iva's my ultimate fave, but I'd support Elena D/Lina (also faves) against her in a final, as neither have won a tournament.
And when your fave plays someone who needs the ranking points much more than she does. I always root for Tammy Tanasugarn at Wimbledon (and she never lets me down! )<br />Any thoughts? Would you support your fave regardless of their opponent/circumstances?
And when your fave plays someone who needs the ranking points much more than she does. I always root for Tammy Tanasugarn at Wimbledon (and she never lets me down! )<br />Any thoughts? Would you support your fave regardless of their opponent/circumstances?