What has happened to professional tennis when most of the female European players yell and scream when hitting the ball? Very unpleasant while watching. Maria Sharapova has been recorded at over 100 decibels, which is scandalous.
Why has this anomaly been allowed initially? The tennis authorities and VIP's worldwide should have stomped it out, when the first signs of yelling appeared.
Our NZ umpires and controlling bodies, should have made it quite clear ‘no yelling while playing!' I noticed that many seats were vacant during the Sharapova game, could that be a sign from that unbearable yelling? Her opponent was yelling also. I was pleased that she was eliminated!
These anomalies have a big influence on our young future players who usually follow their adults. The audience should put up a few signs while seated, ‘Any yelling and we walk out.' That should stop it! Gretta Arn was a very creditable winner, so calm and under control.
EM Izett, Tauranga.