Harriet Dart’s stinky attitude saying that her opponent needs to wear deodorant was against tennis etiquette – but it’s barely that offensive. A primary school child would laugh in your face, so it’s not going to impact a full-grown woman.
If we’re going to clutch pearls over trash talk, let’s put things in perspective. Sledging during cricket matches is much worse, targeting personal lives and mental frailties with a smile. And boxers take it to a whole other level during pre-fight press conferences. They spew out some of the most outrageous insults to sell tickets.
Dart’s comment wasn’t classy, but it wasn’t cruel. An overspill of anger can add needle to a match, making it a better spectacle.
But if the 28-year-old is to have a whiff of making a mark at Wimbledon, she’ll need to drastically improve her reeky form.
One singles win since the Australian Open is the only smell that should be turning heads.
O’Sullivan catastrophy
LET’s not beat around the bush, Ronnie O’Sullivan’s absence would be catastrophic for the World Snooker Championship.
If they can play any role in getting the Rocket to attend it would be a massive boost.
TV ratings will dip and sponsors will be left disappointed if the main attraction is a no-show – unless he gets a late call-up to be a pundit.
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