ATP/WTA 2?: Unchained Meldonium

[venom1976]

Let the naive relativism continue.

[Dr.ciski77]

I see what you did there.

[Dr.ciski77]

Mladenovic was asked about Sharapova, and she did not mince words:

"All the other players are saying she's a cheater."

"You sure doubt and think that she didn't deserve all she won until now. That's dreadful, but it's good that it's finally out."

"She wasn't really liked. I respected her for her career but she wasn't really nice nor polite, let's be honest."

Bwah.

[misplaced validity]

(03-14-2016 05:58 AM)Dr.ciski77 Wrote:  "You sure doubt and think that she didn't deserve all she won until now.

Why not? The drug was legal when she won majors.

Quote:"She wasn't really liked. I respected her for her career but she wasn't really nice nor polite, let's be honest."

I don't see why this matters, really. I don't think her "likability" should be a factor in the decision.

[venom1976]

It shouldn't. But it is why other players aren't rushing to her defense.

[Dr.ciski77]

(03-14-2016 06:30 AM)misplaced validity Wrote:  

(03-14-2016 05:58 AM)Dr.ciski77 Wrote:  "You sure doubt and think that she didn't deserve all she won until now.

Why not? The drug was legal when she won majors.

Quote:"She wasn't really liked. I respected her for her career but she wasn't really nice nor polite, let's be honest."

I don't see why this matters, really. I don't think her "likability" should be a factor in the decision.

1) This seems a bit tone-deaf. Again, most assume she took meldonium to take advantage of its side effects rather than to cure an actual affliction, as in, she took a drug she didn't need for 10 years maliciously, banned or not. That's what ultimately casts a huge shadow on her results.

2) I specifically posted the second quote to explain why her colleagues have basically shown no solidarity. You reap what you sow.

[Dr.ciski77]

Novak isn't finishing this match, is he?

[venom1976]

He seemed ill to me in the 1st set at least.

[misplaced validity]

(03-14-2016 09:37 AM)Dr.ciski77 Wrote:  1) This seems a bit tone-deaf. Again, most assume she took meldonium to take advantage of its side effects rather than to cure an actual affliction, as in, she took a drug she didn't need for 10 years maliciously, banned or not. That's what ultimately casts a huge shadow on her results.

If it isn't banned, then it's on par with taking supplements and, you know, drinking protein shakes. But we've all been down that road.

Quote:2) I specifically posted the second quote to explain why her colleagues have basically shown no solidarity. You reap what you sow.

I understand that, but also feel you wouldn't post that if they said it about a player you like. Either way, it shouldn't have a bearing on the case itself to me. Sharapova took a banned substance this year. That seems pretty cut and dry.

[Dr.ciski77]

(03-14-2016 10:25 PM)misplaced validity Wrote:  

(03-14-2016 09:37 AM)Dr.ciski77 Wrote:  1) This seems a bit tone-deaf. Again, most assume she took meldonium to take advantage of its side effects rather than to cure an actual affliction, as in, she took a drug she didn't need for 10 years maliciously, banned or not. That's what ultimately casts a huge shadow on her results.

If it isn't banned, then it's on par with taking supplements and, you know, drinking protein shakes. But we've all been down that road.

Quote:2) I specifically posted the second quote to explain why her colleagues have basically shown no solidarity. You reap what you sow.

I understand that, but also feel you wouldn't post that if they said it about a player you like. Either way, it shouldn't have a bearing on the case itself to me. Sharapova took a banned substance this year. That seems pretty cut and dry.

It's not the same thing. You take protein shakes and supplements to take advantage of their intended purpose. People are alleging that she didn't take meldonium to take advantage of its intended purpose, but to exploit its side effects. The intent behind it is malicious and dishonest, and that's what people are holding against her...regardless of the fact that the drug was not on the banned list. There's a huge difference there.

Also, you "feel" wrong. What I think about Sharapova bears no relevance. There has been a lot of talk about the other players showing no solidarity, and I was specifically posting reasoning straight from the horse's mouth.