Comments on: Ana Ivanovic puts an end to 2009 tennis season

By: jeanius

jeanius — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:49:18 +0000

I just reread all the comments. I have never understood all the criticism about the fist pumps, which look like nothing more than shaking a salt shaker. They don't make noise, and if it makes her feel better, so what?! The men look like they are in a boxing ring when they do it. And no one criticizes them. It's really petty to pick on Ana for this.

By: jeanius

jeanius — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:45:06 +0000

Ana is now ranked 23, a far cry from 11. She is a talented player who has turned out to be a flash in the pan. I think she can come back somewhat, but she will be lucky to get back into the top 10.

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By: Marija

Marija — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:54:14 +0000

Marine, I don't think the criticism is the cause of Ana's and Dinara's troubles, but it certainly didn't help.

By: marine

marine — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:07:06 +0000

I don't mind fist pumps,I hate shrieking. In my opinion Ana is no fluke at all, she is a talent and she'll prove it in the future. People are way too hard on her, she is still very young. She needs time to develop her game , I think she her prime is yet to come. I feel sorry for her as she has got soo much criticism which is I think one of the reasons of her mental fragility. The same goes for players such as Safina who has been bombarded with negativity all throughout the season and as a result she crumbles at the most important tournaments. I think what they both need is to learn to zone out the critics and stay positive otherwise they more or less defeat themselves.

By: Small Observer

Small Observer — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:42:21 +0000

Fist pumps are still fist pumps, no matter how vigourous, or not, they are. The point iluvlucie mentioned was a complete overreaction as Stosur was not even that near to the ball. Any kind of winner would probably have done, as good a drop shot as it was. It was a short point and Ivanovic was always in control. No need for it really.

Well, the point is that not many other players do seem to do it, and certainly not to the same extent. I know Justine Henin used to say 'Allez!' quite often, but she did seem to pick her moments to do it better. Sorry, but that's what I think.

I guess the problem with fist-pumping is that unlike shrieking, there's nothing you can do to stop it annoying you – there's no fast-forward button.

By: Curtis

Curtis — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:50:38 +0000

As I said, only a couple of matches. Who cares? All athletes do it.

By: iluvlucie

iluvlucie — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:24:44 +0000

Curtis, man…. what matches have you been watching??? Try against Kleybanova at this year's Aus Open…. talk about overkill. I watched the highlights against Stosur at this year's Wimby…after she hit a drop shot, the story goes like this…fist bump, squeal, knee raised and a 360 pirouette!! All for a drop shot. There is a vid on youtube where Sven tells her to stop trying to get in her oppponent's face and just concentrate on her game. My thoughts exactly!!!

By: Curtis

Curtis — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:42:17 +0000

I watch EVERY Ana match and some of you are exaggerating the fist pumping. There have been a few matches in the past where she may got a little carried away with it, but for the most part, she only fist pumps on big points. By fist pumping, I mean "real" fist pumps, not those very mini ones where she barely raises her fist. BIG DEAL! I cant even remember the last time she fist pumped more than 5-10 times in a match.

Maybe it's because I am a KAD and I don't see the big deal in it. Meh

By: iluvlucie

iluvlucie — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:17:53 +0000

As a side note though, loved Ana's dress from the US Open… shame we didn't see more of it!!