Do you think that Women getting paid the same as men at wimbeldon is fair?
With wimbeldon now making price money equal do you think that women should have to play the same amounts of sets as men as is the case in any other job. i have seen women wimbeldon in the same time as it takes men to win one match. No offence whatever you may say, you know that wmoens tennis doesn't have the same depth as the mens. What is you take on this?
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I personally think that women should play the same amount of sets as men. It is PAST time women got equal pay, but we should have to do the same amount of work for it. So yes, I agree with you on that.Who do you think will win the 2007 Davis Cup?
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Yes, I don't see why it wouldn't be. What is your basis for saying that women's tennis doesn't have the same depth as men's? If anything it has more because it isn't the same person winning over and over as is the case with Roger Federer.Who is prettier: lindsay davenport or maria sharapova?
I've heard the tennis players argue that equal pay is only right and that if that means playing the same number of sets, then they'd be happy to do it.I can't argue with such sentiments.
Of course it's time. It's not offensive (at least not to me),it's common sense!
you would rather watch a mens final than a womens final due to the skill, speed and power.
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I think your last sentence is deluded, typically chauvinistic nonsense. Why bother asking anyone for their opinion when straight away you say 'whatever you may say, you know...'?Racquet for a bad shoulder/back?
Yes! Women work just as hard as their male couterparts, to get there, maybe even harder.Will Marcos Bagdatis ever win a Grand Slam?
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I say "It's about time."What are 4 scenarios in tennis where a player/team can lose a point?
The criteria in other jobs is equal pay if you do an equal job. The decision also doesn't take into account that the Mens final at wimbledon is a more popular event than the womens final.Whats the best age for kids to start training tennis?
Absolutely!!Does Sharapova wins her matches or the other players lose against her ?
Of course it is!Do you think male midwives should get paid the same as female midwives?
The answer is yes. Equal pay (regardless of person's gender) has nothing to do with a person's ability to do a job. We pay male receptionists the same as female receptionists, so why shouldn't we pay a female tennis player the same as a male, even if it takes her twice as long to win a match... think of it as extended entertainment! Maybe she should even get paid "overtime" if we're thinking about it on a time basis!
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ok dude, I know you are pissed cause your typing is shite... just to let you know, that so is mine! Who gives a shite about women or wombles getting paid more.WHO GIVES A * ABOUT IT! Get a life mate,,,, stop worrying about things that do not matter. Imagine if you mum or dad, sister, brother , aunt.. whatever was dying... would you really give a * about who is higher paid... (I don't think so) go get yourself a girlfriend/boyfriend.. go have some fun, what is wrong with you!!!Can Marat Safin win a title this year?
Tennis is my favourite sport but i only watch men's tennis because their talent is amazing and there are still some great characters in the game, but it doesn't mean equal pay for women isn't justified because i find their game slow and not as exciting as men's. I'm not sure about women playing less sets, they still have to train as hard as men.Do you think male tennis is underrated in terms of prize money?
Yes I agree, equal pay, for same amount of sets for both sexes.Did Nicol David won the CIMB Squash KL Open?
Of course it's fair...are you sexist? I believe I just answered your question with another question, but still...seriously! Why even bring that up? Gosh!Is there any Gay Tennis Player who plays profesionaly in ATP Tour?
yes, i think its fair. i not a big fan of tennis. but if i had to watch a game, i would prefer to watch womens tennis. Its a far better game in my opinion. This is largely due to the fact that in the mens game, the male tennis player has become too powerful in the modern era for the game. the male game has been largely reduced to a battle of power and reflexes, particulary evident on grass. Saddely it would take a change in court dimensions or net height to resolve this issue! As fair as i am aware, this is unique within sports events. i would go as far as saying that the game of male tennis is bankrupt in terms of reclaiming the past spot-light. its not just that federer is winning nearly everything.Womens tennis on the other hand is much more appealing. Sponsership within the womens game at a guess ( remember i not a fan of tennis) is probably as high or higher than the mens game. The game is better to watch in the purest sense. competition/rivalary iwithin womens game is more healthy too.
So, one could soon be arguing why the women don't get paid more than the men in prize money!
I am a male, but i certainly would not bother watching male tennis. And i doubt if i alone!
Maybe the mens game should be reduced in sets, and the womens game be the final days match. why not?
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NopeBecause they don't play the same number of sets.
If you are gonna get equal pay then play equal amounts.
I would not give women a McDonald's pay check. They are kids who learn how to play tennis on our time making millions.
Its not fair at all. The women don't play as hard as the men do.
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I'm going to answer this question and sort of throw myself on the grenade because some people are viewing this as a gender equality question, when that is not the core issue. I do believe women should get equal pay for equal work, but that is not what is happening here. The women's champion over the course of a grandslam is on court for about 12+ hours for 7 matches best of 3 sets. The men's champion is usually on court for 24+ hours for 7 matches best of 5 sets. Since there is at least 75% more work involved over the course of a tournament. I would say if the men made 10% to 15% more in prize money would be fair for all the extra work. If you Disagree with this-- lets look at this scenario, would it be fair to have equal prize money if the women decided to play a 1 set winner take all match, and the men should have to play a longer best of 7 set match for equal prize money. The women's champion would then be on court for about 5+ hours and the men' champion would now have been on court for about 40+ hours. If you think this is Not Fair, then the above best of three sets and best of five sets should not be fair either. I beleive a small 10 or 15 % more for the men for 75% more work is a fair bonus. If the women gather together and decide they want to play best of 5 sets throughout the tournament, then they too deserve equal prize money with the men. Well thats my position, So remember...if your going to throw grenades, leave the pin in.Is there a chance that Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi will team up for professional or charity events?
antiochte, no one wants to hear the facts. ;)The mens tournament makes more money, so the players should make more money.
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The Mens Comp should be a unisex open competition. If there is a woman good enough to play in it she would be able to earn equal pay. That is the only way that offers true equality and a real incentive for women to improve their game. If the Womens Comp is to receive equal pay then they are in effect being subsidised by the mens game. I'm sure their are more worthy charities that the top mens tennis players would rather be donating to.Yes it's about time
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not fairWomen now get equal pay(or should do) for doing the same job as a man. The proviso is that they put in the same hours and the same effort otherwise there is no equality. The women tennis players should be treated in the same way. So, as they play less sets and need less physical effort and less skill then they should not have equal pay. Add to this that with a very few exceptions, watching women's pro tennis is boring and lacks that certain bite to it. Prize money wasted and it could have been put to good use at the grass roots of British tennis.
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Congratulations to all the activists in the world. The Wimbledon no less has heeded their call for equal pay/prize money along with men who sometimes but not always (in the case of Federer) struggle with five hours of long play amidst crumps and back pains and blisters with the five-setter rule.The women should now play the same rules as the men coz they are being paid the same prize money.
It's absolutely unfair for the Men of Tennis if this will not be heeded soon.
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i agree with u men have to play best out of 5 which matches can go on for hours and it it is paid the same amount the same number of sets should be there it like men earn there money harder tha women because they got longer and more tiring matchesMore Questions & Answers...