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OT -- Sportsmanship

Posted By: Bill Riles
Date: Sunday, 22 January 2012, at 5:24 p.m.

Disclaimer: I didn't see it, only read about it.

Australian Open Tennis. Berdych, the winner, refused post-match handshake with Almagro citing an attempt earlier in the match when, according to Berdych, Almagro purposely hit him with a shot, an action which could have resulted in injury. Reportedly, Almagro apologized at the time.

Do you move on? Do you accept the apology, condone the act, and shake hands?

Without commenting specifically on this circumstance, I think there are occurrences in sports and games wherein an opponent may well not deserve the civility, decency, and consideration of a handshake.

Messages In This Thread

• OT -- Sportsmanship
  Bill Riles -- Sunday, 22 January 2012, at 5:24 p.m.
  • OT -- Sportsmanship
    Stick -- Sunday, 22 January 2012, at 5:33 p.m.
  • OT -- Sportsmanship
    Michael Nielsen -- Sunday, 22 January 2012, at 5:35 p.m.
  • OT -- Sportsmanship
    Casper van der Tak -- Sunday, 22 January 2012, at 5:59 p.m.
  • OT -- Sportsmanship
    Stick -- Sunday, 22 January 2012, at 8:46 p.m.