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Re: US Open 2011 - Serena Williams, aka, Spoiled B
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Originally Posted by Adam
So, she lost the point because she shouted real loud at the opposing player before the ball dropped? That's pretty weird behavior to begin with, to shout loudly at someone while they are trying to concentrate.
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Pretty much. Tennis is like golf--everyone is very quiet while players take their shots. All you hear are the grunts when the players hit the ball and the ump calls. So yes, the "Come on!" was weird to begin with; SW's behavior following was even weirder.
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