labelle@hplabsc.UUCP (WB6YZZ La Belle) (07/03/84)
Where are all the tennis fans on the net? I haven't heard
a peep since Wimbledon started.
Anyway whata Y'all think of John? I think he's typical of
the gifted children who grow up with fame and fortune too soon. Can't
knock his tennis, and may even agree with him on the needed changes
in the officiating of tennis matches, but I think he is definitely
out of line some times and needs to be punished a couple of times.
I'm relatively new to tennis but I understand Jimmy Conners was once
a bit of a brat too. He has apparently matured though, and is one
of my favorites.
GEORGEwoods@hao.UUCP (Greg "Bucket" Woods) (07/05/84)
I think McEnroe (let's spell it right, shall we?) is not nearly as much of
a spoiled brat as he lets us think. I'm sure lots of his escapades are just
publicity stunts. And what the hell, it works, doesn't it? It got him a
lucrative advertising contract from Bic, didn't it? And you are right, we
can't knock his tennis. Perhaps his temper-tantrums also help him handle
the unbelievable pressure of pro tennis. Blow off a little steam, play a
cooler match.
--Greg
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