What’s the real reason for looking skywards after losing a big point?
Posted by tennisplanet on November 8, 2009
It’s more a message to fans that he actually won that point, if not for the slight shift in the lines at the last freaking moment.
It’s a cry for sympathy to the extent of begging for that point just because it was so close – and that the deciding set was riding on it.
Why not cut the crap already when you know nothing is going to change? All you are doing is providing ammunition to your opponent. That’s one big reason Federer keeps that language under wraps, but that cover may soon get blown repeatedly if the forehand queen starts showing up consistently.
For the same reason I don’t get why NBA players even talk, forget about arguing, with the refs on a disputed call. You are not only ruining your state of mind but you may also be screwing your team over too, not to even bring up the $500 technical.
That BS about taking it out of your system only works if you are a John McEnroe. Others are just trying to save face in front of thousands of fans and girls.
Jenny said
I think it’s a natural reaction, TP, neither do I think it’s a cry for fan sympathy. I’ve seen most of them throw their head skywards after losing a point, even the more stoic players, either that or they boil up and smash a racquet. However, I do think it does give out the wrong message to an opponent though, but some are more emotional than others, they can’t help it. Who wants to see soul-less metal robots with no emotion at all.
jennifur said
precisely.
bento said
Completely agree with you TP. Energy wasted.
rogerfanusa said
It’s also better body language than looking down and mumbling to yourself.