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Prairie_Seagull

(4,917 posts)
Sun Jul 5, 2026, 02:21 PM Yesterday

Spoiler: How about that Wimbeldon match between

Naomi Osaka! Sets world #1 Arina Sabalinka down in straight sets. 6/2, 7/6 in final set tie break

I would say Osaka looks like she is all the way back after having a child.

Outstanding play by Osaka.

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Spoiler: How about that Wimbeldon match between (Original Post) Prairie_Seagull Yesterday OP
Osaka was flawless gademocrat7 Yesterday #1
And Naomi doesn't scream on every shot. I can keep the volume on. OGBuzz Yesterday #2
Could not agree more with the grunting/yelling of Sabalinka. Prairie_Seagull 23 hrs ago #3
It's a form of distraction, therefore it's cheating. I don't buy the B.S. that it helps with their breathing. Tennis OGBuzz 22 hrs ago #4
In most martial arts the Kiai (martial scream so to speak) Prairie_Seagull 21 hrs ago #5
I have to mute her EVERY TIME SHE PLAYS!!!!! a kennedy 20 hrs ago #6

Prairie_Seagull

(4,917 posts)
3. Could not agree more with the grunting/yelling of Sabalinka.
Sun Jul 5, 2026, 03:51 PM
23 hrs ago

if one were to ask me (and I note that no one is) I would make a rule that when the ball goes over the net the noise needs to be completed. At that point the ball is in the opponents sphere of influence which has to be respected.

OGBuzz

(942 posts)
4. It's a form of distraction, therefore it's cheating. I don't buy the B.S. that it helps with their breathing. Tennis
Sun Jul 5, 2026, 04:35 PM
22 hrs ago

could have stopped it in the 90's by banning Monica Seles from grunting and shrieking.

Prairie_Seagull

(4,917 posts)
5. In most martial arts the Kiai (martial scream so to speak)
Sun Jul 5, 2026, 05:00 PM
21 hrs ago

is an offensive tool designed to frighten and confuse and while it does have some advantage in exhalation in my view as a long time practitioner I know it to be minimal.

edit- forgot link.
https://blackbelttrek.com/7-reasons-why-karate-fighters-scream-when-they-fight/

a kennedy

(36,885 posts)
6. I have to mute her EVERY TIME SHE PLAYS!!!!!
Sun Jul 5, 2026, 06:20 PM
20 hrs ago

So glad she’s gone. Ugh.....now....rooting for Jessica and Coco, hate when Americans play each other. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

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