tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post114488955651603603..comments2024-03-26T09:23:26.937-04:00Comments on ZooTennis: Forman Downs Second Seed Damico in Heated Battle at Easter BowlColette Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14905215531491180014noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-1145471796107510942006-04-19T14:36:00.000-04:002006-04-19T14:36:00.000-04:00Damico's demonstration of his typical bratty behav...Damico's demonstration of his typical bratty behavior is the norm when it comes to his past matches. Just look at his track record of problematic unsportsmanlike conduct that is usually tolerated by the USTA because he is one of their sweathearts. It would be about time the USTA High Performance Team started chosing players based on criteria that includes past conduct, as well as performance. Damico is a continued embarrassment to the USTA, yet his on-court primadonna behavior is tolerated without any punishment. The condoning of this type of behavior by the USTA is the same as a silent approval, which is plain wrong. One wonders why the USTA holds Damico in such high esteem after repeated demonstrations of outbursts and lack of self-control on court. Damico was rude not only to his opponent and the chair umpire at the Easter Bowl, but to anyone watching in the audience. It is time for the USTA to stand up, take notice, and teach Damico some manners. On the other hand, it might already be too late. He is used to having no consequences following inappropriate behavior.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-1145245399795006742006-04-16T23:43:00.000-04:002006-04-16T23:43:00.000-04:00Damico,Typical USTA team brat. Those USTA coaches ...Damico,<BR/>Typical USTA team brat. Those USTA coaches don't care about manners on or off the court as long as their players win. Their players behave like second rate rock stars, typified by Damica. Not surprised USTA high performance does not have a great track record at producing real champions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-1144942749894651752006-04-13T11:39:00.000-04:002006-04-13T11:39:00.000-04:00Look this usually means there is an underlying pro...Look this usually means there is an underlying problem that needs to be addressed. Remarks on court are one thing (hardly sportsmanlike) but trying to get into a fight afterwards should mean a suspension from competition until he works things out. Tennis is an aggressive game to be sure -something not often remarked on by fans of other sports- but hotheads rarely succeed until they master their temper or use it to fuel their game constructively.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-1144942178221090422006-04-13T11:29:00.000-04:002006-04-13T11:29:00.000-04:00I really think that when a young player displays t...I really think that when a young player displays this kind of behavior that he has some underlying problem that needs to be addressed. On court remarks are one thing but losing control after the match is another. He should be told that he is on probation and further behavior of this sort will result in a supension.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-1144908940165880742006-04-13T02:15:00.000-04:002006-04-13T02:15:00.000-04:00Damico was so mad, even after the match he wanted ...Damico was so mad, even after the match he wanted to physically fight with Forman. His behavior is absolutely unacceptable, especially for a player of his caliber. I agree, every tournament I have seen Damico play at he has acted up. Something should be done about it. I'm guessing Damico won't be winning sportsmanship of the year award anytime soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-1144899549383710742006-04-12T23:39:00.000-04:002006-04-12T23:39:00.000-04:00Forman is a very talented player and it is nice to...Forman is a very talented player and it is nice to see him have such success while focusing on his school work more than itf's. I've been told that Damico and Forman used to be close friends, do you know anything about that?<BR/><BR/>Lastly, from what I've seen and heard Forman has great sportsmanship. Damico has had more than one poor demonstration of sportsmanship, should/could something be done about that? Not shaking your opponents hand after the match is an insult and should not be taken lightly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com