dseann said:

Well, I agree with that wholeheartedly.

Pochacco said:

The most disturbing thing about your comment is not your personal feelings on how attractive/unattractive the Williams sisters are, but that they're only worthy of being praised for their outer beauty (whatever the degree) & not for being incredible athletes. & THAT is some bullshit. I know you meant it as a joke, but that's the underlying message & it's pretty sad

Poor Venus. Her legs are out of this world, but she's still only the 2nd-sexiest person in her family.

AlexdeParis said:

This is what I like most about the Williams sisters (and these figures are before Wimbledon)

Rank Player Prize Money (US$)

1. Serena Williams* 24,205,248
2. Venus Williams* 22,842,277
3. Lindsay Davenport 22,144,735
4. Steffi Graf 21,895,277
5. Martina Navratilova 21,626,089
6. Martina Hingis 20,130,657
7. Justine Henin 19,461,375
8. Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 16,942,640
9. Monica Seles 14,891,762
10. Amelie Mauresmo* 14,850,525
11. Kim Clijsters 14,764,296
12. Svetlana Kuznetsova* 12,383,968
13. Maria Sharapova* 12,383,566
* = active player

AlexdeParis said:

I think Venus is prettier though. She's just so sweet and has those warm eyes. Her face is really pretty even without make-up. Serena I don't think is nearly as naturally attractive, but she's cute in her own way facially with a nice smile, and is a whole lot of woman!

I like the attitude of both, that they're determined and everything, but always seem genuinely elated and surprised when they win, even though they must be used to it by now. I don't see either as not being gracious in defeat. I think they're great role models. I find them both really likable so I'm always happy to see them at the top.

WTG Williams sisters. Congrats Serena!

Federer, Venus and Serena are amazing. But rather boring, because you kinda always know who is going to win. So whenever they are playing, I rarely tune in and have become so uninterested in watching tennis because of them. I am looking forward to their retirement.

japanrocks said:

I think they have brought so much to the game and unfortunately for their opponents, they are getting better. They have managed their careers with longevity in mind by limiting the crazy schedules that has caused so many injuries and burn outs. I wouldn't be surprised if they stayed around for at least another 5-6 years. I'm glad you included Federer because usually it's just the women's game get's labelled 'predictable' when the Williams sisters play each other in the finals but hello Federer has been in how many finals??? Thank God Nadal came along, such a pity he's not competing, just an incredible athlete, and such a cool egoless person.

Federer, Venus, and Serena are my favorite active players. Venus and Serena have such heart, determination, and strength of will that I can't help but be a fan. Plus, they're sexy.

As for Federer, well, words can't express how much joy I get watching him. I grew up in the Sampras/Agassi era, but I never thought tennis could be this good. His ability to make something that is insanely difficult look ridiculously easy is mesmerizing. I have never, ever been bored watching him play. He is, in a word, breathtaking.

I find it amusing how people can complain about too much success. After all, it's the losses these three experience that fuel their hunger for more titles. That's why they're champions.

Besides, even if the result were a foregone conclusion, the journey is the important thing for me. I knew Venus, Serena, and Roger were going to win their semifinals, but they each did it in different yet fascinating ways: Serena dug deep in coming back from match point down, Venus opened up a can on the world's #1, and Roger played almost flawless tennis. Serena and Roger beat veteran players who were at the very best I've ever seen them. All three matches were worth watching and not at all boring.

Fauxie said:

If we don't talk about the bodies, it's very close, but I think Serena's killer smile gives her the edge.


Co-sign. Off the top of my head, I would say Venus is probably the best female role model in all of sports.

mynameisnotsusan said:

Last year's men's final was the best tennis I've seen. Can't see this year matching it. That was one of the reasons I was hoping Murray made it, so at least it held a bit more interest (for me/GB).

But good luck Roddick, he'll need it! I'm rooting for him as he came across as a pretty decent guy.

Neophyte said:

Pretty sure it's not because Serena's black.

It might, however, have something to do with the fact that she's built like a 350 pound silver-back gorilla. Who knows?

TyphoonTip said:

oh-no-you-didn't-just-compare-Serena-to-a-gorilla

this is gonna be good

mynameisnotsusan said:

I said 'built like'.

i.e. has the 'physique of a...'

TyphoonTip said:

i'll top your id est with an exemplia gratia


so just to be clear..you're saying serena has a physique like said picture above, but you're not really calling her a silverback gorilla?


only on the internet
[Edited 7/5/09 5:48am]

TyphoonTip said:

oh really

unreal. a silver-back gorilla.

TyphoonTip said:

For what it's worth, so does Kuznetsova. Just two well built ....girls!

Fury said:

And there it is!

mynameisnotsusan said:

Purely a result that indicates prizemoney has increased over time

TheResurrection said:

"Bodies like men" for those that can't handle a REAL woman.

Fury said:

Well, the USTA "claims" it's the fact that the Ws don't play in as many USTA-sanctioned matches and the others do...yet we ALL know the REAL shit that counts are the Slams, and as long as their winning those then I'm pretty sure they don't give a fuck about the suspect-rankings.

dseann said:

Cornball.

dseann said:

Igg-muthafuckin-zactly!

dseann said:

Bingo!

CalhounSq said:

No he didn't. Trust me.

TyphoonTip said:

Wow. And then there are the racist comments that pretty much tell you all you need to know about a person. Oh, but the Blacks here OVERREACT to things like this, right?

TheResurrection said:

Any bets nothing happens about it?

MuthaFunka said:

MuthaFunka said:

Yeah Selena did have a beautiful body, too bad her manager shot and killed her. We're talking about Serena Williams here.