Why Women's Tennis Must be Cherished

By Lynn Bromash

Seriously, what's the deal here?

When Steffi Graf dominated the tennis court people didn't appreciate it. When Venus and Serena Williams had been devastating everyone on the path to the championship, the media did not like it. And currently when titles are up for grabs? Tennis lovers don't want it.

The majority admit that the Williams sisters tower over the competition the majority of the time. However physical issues and abridged non-Slam calendar years spell they now play against one another prior to the finals. Though once more we must bear in mind that just a season or two ago the above-mentioned whining concerning this regular encounter in the final round and their governance over the rest of the players.

Well currently we have Dinara Safina boasting the top spot in the ranks and the US Open seedings. And what do people imply? She has not earned it since she has never won a Grand Slam (and she's been defeated in a couple grand slam title of late.) Although she's reaching the slam championship and she is fairly amusing along the way, on the court and off.

Earlier she was forced to fight it out once more, becoming the first number one seed to be defeated in the 1st round. Was it engaging? I thought so. But we will hear all about the inaccuracy of the rankings structure, and so forth.

And then there was Venus Williams last night--furthermore pushed to three sets. Also compelling. (Additionally note that Venus didn't have the winningest of summers post Wimbledon.) However in all likelihood to be heard is the prevalence of injuries among the sisters Williams and their "distractions" off the courts.

Plus now Kim Clijsters is back and as opposed to being extremely enthralled - which one must be because she is friendly and polite and a talented player - people are all saying "all right what does it indicate regarding the women's game that she might come out of retirement and end up with a 6-2 finish during the summer months?"

Well I believe it reveals that she - like she consistently has -trains very well. Also that she is a veteran and she has almost nothing to lose.

So let's just cease all the insulting, please. Yes, there are imperfections in the girls game. (Like the lack of variety in terms of playing technique.) Although I personally like that it is anyone's guess as to who'll be in the finals in under two weeks. And I look forward to witnessing how they end up there. - 30302

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