tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post2936247178913583705..comments2024-03-26T09:23:26.937-04:00Comments on ZooTennis: Quarterfinals Set at US Open Junior Championships; Trio of US Girls Move OnColette Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14905215531491180014noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-38784558432203504082012-09-08T12:25:30.230-04:002012-09-08T12:25:30.230-04:00No, I don't expect them to play indoors Saturd...No, I don't expect them to play indoors SaturdayColette Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905215531491180014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-51852981324040780282012-09-08T10:55:36.746-04:002012-09-08T10:55:36.746-04:00Collette, will the juniors be playing at Sound Sho...Collette, will the juniors be playing at Sound Shore today?The Dudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-29118561057201009892012-09-07T21:32:09.570-04:002012-09-07T21:32:09.570-04:00Taylor's management needs to get her into a si...Taylor's management needs to get her into a sit-down with Casey Dellacqua. She's a girl who understands full well what it's like to have a body type that is prone to carrying excess weight but who has been able to trim down. Due to lack of finacial support it took Dellacqua until her early 20's before she was able to get it under control. We don't want Taylor to go through the same thing or suffer the same physical problems (ankle and knee issues) that Casey did because she was carrying too much weight. Neither one of them will ever have an idealised athletic physique but Casey has shown that through hard work you can get into the best shape for your physique. <br /><br />Also, anyone who thinks Taylor is only carrying baby fat just doesn't know what they're talking about. And, as a mother of three girls with Black-Samoan heritage I can tell you straight, if you are prone to excess weight excusing anything as a little baby fat is just adding to the problem. Some of us just aren't naturally slim and pretending that we will be in time is damaging to our health and well-being. Taylor has a gift but that's not enough if someone don't take her in hand with her diet. Lavina Washington-Tylernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-12485994980873769722012-09-07T19:44:18.829-04:002012-09-07T19:44:18.829-04:00What is embarrasing is that people defend the idea...What is embarrasing is that people defend the idea of allowing a player to compete unprepared, whether it is overweight or out of condition. To compare Townsend to Davenport, Bartoli or Serena is not fair or accurate. These women do have a different body type but they worked or still work to the limit because they were or are motivated to do so. Townsend was given the opportunity and didn't rise to the challenge. If you pay the bills, you have the right to set the standards. Any Federation would do that and more.<br /><br />Benching is a term used by the WSJ to be sensational. It sells newspapers. Taylor has all of the confidence she needs to compete at the junior and pro level. That is not going to be killed. Not even close. The hope is that she is getting a wake up call and get on with doing what she needs to do. People need to stop making excuses for her and trashing the USTA without proper knowledge. Taylor can be succesful.townsend fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-13164881519603227512012-09-07T18:12:29.202-04:002012-09-07T18:12:29.202-04:00absolutely embarrassing on jose higueras and the u...absolutely embarrassing on jose higueras and the usta for benching taylor for her weight. there are plenty of women on tour that are in worse shape than taylor. this is her body type. Please read artcile from martina and lindsey. they are 100% correct. <br /><br />Taylor is 16 not 23 - she still has some baby fat and this could kill her confidence. Look at Davenport, Bartoli, Serena, Seles and could go on and on!!!!!!<br /><br />absolutely embarrassingUSTA hitting Rock Bottomnoreply@blogger.com