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To: mlizzy
She also noted that the outburst, which resulted in a record fine and two-year probationary period at Grand Slam tournaments, ``got a lot more people excited about tennis.’’

That's like saying a train wreck gets people more interested in trains.

2 posted on 12/23/2009 2:29:51 AM PST by SmokingJoe
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To: SmokingJoe
That's like saying a train wreck gets people more interested in trains.

Exactly! The amazingly gifted Williams sisters have driven fans batty over the years with their attitudes, etc., however Venus has toned it way down and is enjoyable to watch play the game, however, personally I'm usually still pulling for her opponent, unless she's playing her sister that is.:)
5 posted on 12/23/2009 2:41:18 AM PST by mlizzy ("Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person" --Mother Teresa.)
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