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General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: CLKD on April 19, 2025, 11:16:33 AM

Title: Tennis player Dart should stand down
Post by: CLKD on April 19, 2025, 11:16:33 AM
During a changeover in the second set, Dart was heard on the broadcast asking the official: "Can you ask her to put on deodorant? She smells really bad."

But Dart later posted on her Instagram story: "I want to apologise for what I said on court today, it was a heat-of-the-moment comment that I truly regret.

"That's not how I want to carry myself, and I take full responsibility. I have a lot of respect for Lois and how she competed today.

"I'll learn from this and move forward."


Personally I don't want any1 with this attitude to represent Gt Britain . 
Title: Re: Tennis player Dart should stand down
Post by: Sophya on April 20, 2025, 03:27:43 PM
Honestly, that’s a pretty awful move from Dart. Like, there’s no place for that kind of behavior, especially at that level. Even if it was a heat-of-the-moment comment, it’s still disrespectful. If you can’t keep your cool under pressure, that’s a major red flag for representing a country.
Title: Re: Tennis player Dart should stand down
Post by: CLKD on April 20, 2025, 05:13:25 PM
She should take the stance and retire!
Title: Re: Tennis player Dart should stand down
Post by: getting_old on April 20, 2025, 05:40:34 PM
I'm sure players say all sorts in the heat of the moment. This comment was overheard and the player apologised. It's nothing compared to McEnroe's tantrums, which he never apologised for.
Title: Re: Tennis player Dart should stand down
Post by: CLKD on April 20, 2025, 06:14:29 PM
He wasn't personal though.  Also in this day and age comments should be tightly lipped as Big Brother is everywhere  ::).