Update on Serena from Andy Roddick

[special700]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qozakdtKdc8&feature=youtu.be&t=24m34s

 

[tented]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qozakdtKdc8&feature=youtu.be&t=24m34s

Thanks for the update, Special.

I hope Serena is OK. I'm sure she has access to the best doctors, which is reassuring.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Many thanks for posting Special700.

I echo Tented comment's.

Wishing Serena a full recovery.

 

[Moxie]

TBH, it was frightening to see her so ill and disoriented. I'm sure she's getting a full assessment, and I hope she's better soon.

 

[Si Si Simona]

TBH, it was frightening to see her so ill and disoriented. I'm sure she's getting a full assessment, and I hope she's better soon.

The combination of cold blowing wind getting into her ears and mental stress made it.
The ears inner canals (one or both) are affected by the virus. There are exrecises to improve her state.
It looks scary but its not dangerous as long as she doesnt fall and hurt herself.
She feels like the whole world is spinning around her. Its scary when you feel that, but if you are in bed and your head is resting then there is no danger.

 

[Fefe26]

it was disgusting, to hear the commentators scream about drug test, watching her play like this. They were more concerned about the sport, than a human being.

 

[nehmeth]

Navratilova doesn't think it's a virus. She didn't suggest what she thought it was, but...

here's the link:
http://nypost.com/2014/07/03/navratilova-rejects-serenas-virus-excuse-for-wimbledon-meltdown/

 

[Fiero425]

Navratilova doesn't think it's a virus. She didn't suggest what she thought it was, but...

here's the link:
http://nypost.com/2014/07/03/navratilova-rejects-serenas-virus-excuse-for-wimbledon-meltdown/

I thought she had to be disturbed coming out like that! I've never seen anything like it in my life; totally disoriented, couldn't pick up balls, and the serve was non-existent! Who allowed her to come out like that? :nono uzzled :angel:

 

[nehmeth]

Navratilova doesn't think it's a virus. She didn't suggest what she thought it was, but...

here's the link:
http://nypost.com/2014/07/03/navratilova-rejects-serenas-virus-excuse-for-wimbledon-meltdown/

I thought she had to be disturbed coming out like that! I've never seen anything like it in my life; totally disoriented, couldn't pick up balls, and the serve was non-existent! Who allowed her to come out like that?

When I saw the video, it looked more like she was having a meltdown of sorts rather than a virus. Who knows? Hope she gets better soon either way.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Why is Roddick not with any network for Wimbledon? He would add to the whole experience.

 

[Fiero425]

Why is Roddick not with any network for Wimbledon? He would add to the whole experience.

Network? Coverage has contracted of late! No Wimbledon on NBC? It's been decades; no "Breakfast At Wimbledon!" Already over run with significant retired "vets" like Martina, Jimmy, both McEnroe's, and of course Mary Carillo! I haven't even mentioned the also-rans from Down Under, Mary Joe Fernandez, and Davenport! There's no place for him with more current retirees like Courier and Annacone dropped by Federer! Roddick can't be too bright as well; so much for his MOJO! :nono :angel:

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Why is Roddick not with any network for Wimbledon? He would add to the whole experience.

Network? Coverage has contracted of late! No Wimbledon on NBC? It's been decades; no "Breakfast At Wimbledon!" Already over run with significant retired "vets" like Martina, Jimmy, both McEnroe's, and of course Mary Carillo! I haven't even mentioned the also-rans from Down Under, Mary Joe Fernandez, and Davenport! There's no place for him with more current retirees like Courier and Annacone dropped by Federer! Roddick can't be too bright as well; so much for his MOJO! :nono :angel:

I would take Andy's wit and intelligence over all of the above combined. Besides, he is closer to the game than the others, he has actually played with these guys. He has a better understanding of what it feels like to face a Rafa top spin forehand for instance.

 

[10isfan]

Roddick does have wit and intelligence. Would love to have him commentate instead of some others. Carillo needs to be removed. She is useless.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I actually thought that Venus and Serena would give a walkover in the doubles and go
home. They basically play doubles for fun and as volley practice for singles.

I can't remember the last time they continued to play in doubles after BOTH have
exited from singles.

 

[special700]

I also would like to say that Serena should slap Chrissy and Pam with a law suit for character assassination when they implied that she was on drugs. I cannot believe that they would do something like that in a public forum where millions of people are watching without evidence and Jon worthless repeated the same crap. I am so damn angry - I hate those people with a passion and I mean I truly hate them. Don't let me start on Martina....I wonder if it were one of the other "players" would they had made the same statement. Oh wait!!! of course not - When Vika almost fell out at the AO not once did I hear any of them mentioned her in connection with drugs.

 

[special700]

They are damn if they do and damn if they don't just imagine if they had forfeited the match and not come on court at all we probably would have had another IW.

 

[special700]

I actually thought that Venus and Serena would give a walkover in the doubles and go
home. They basically play doubles for fun and as volley practice for singles.

I can't remember the last time they continued to play in doubles after BOTH have
exited from singles.

Are you kidding me with that statement?

 

[Fiero425]

I also would like to say that Serena should slap Chrissy and Pam with a law suit for character assassination when they implied that she was on drugs. I cannot believe that they would do something like that in a public forum where millions of people are watching without evidence and Jon worthless repeated the same crap. I am so damn angry - I hate those people with a passion and I mean I truly hate them. Don't let me start on Martina....I wonder if it were one of the other "players" would they had made the same statement. Oh wait!!! of course not - When Vika almost fell out at the AO not once did I hear any of them mentioned her in connection with drugs.

Drug use was implied, but never really voiced! I assumed the same thing watching her "stagger" around like a junky; sorry! Venus and others close to her should have said, "you can't go out there like this!" She will be tested since Wimbledon's a major and what will be said if they find something? Will you apologize for the truth being expressed by legitimate commentators? If it was a virus, why was she out there? She was struggling without illness; what made her think she could win totally disorientated? Again, I've never seen anything like this before and I've been associated with the game since '71! If you don't want to fault her, question the common sense of her handlers, family, and friends there! On ESPN's PTI, they referenced Serena's own comments from Feb. about taking the most potent pain killers allowed due to a back problem! Maybe she was on vicodin or something! Who knows? :nono uzzled :angel:

 

[tented]

Suggesting Serena was on drugs is unfair, IMO. The absolute last thing I ever would have thought when watching the video was she was on drugs. That's so un-Serena.

If she says she has a virus, then I believe her, and see no reason not to. I hope she gets better soon.

 

[Si Si Simona]

WHAT THE HELL ?! I havent read the last 10 comments until now, so I can comment only now.

This is a VIRUS that effects the ears inner canals and disables the balance system of the body.
Martina should shut up if she has no clue what it is. This illness is also called "Vertigo".
The moment I saw the video I knew FOR SURE that Serena suffers from that. Doctors know this illness, Martina does not. She is a disgrace for jumping to conclusions so fast.

When I had the Vertigo, I wanted to get out of bed after lying there for about 4 days and to just walk out in fresh air. When I went out, I had to lean on posts to avoid falling and lose my balance. I walked slowly and tried not to do anything in a rushed way.

Seriously, I know exactly where this mentality is coming from, so I will say one thing:
I am quite an old white male, and this type of white people disgust me. Martina, and Evert and all these types...
That is all and you all know what I mean.

This vague notion of white blonde people rulling the world of tennis with their "supreme culture" is so sick.
This vague notion is also the reason I committed suicide on the other ugly TF forum cesspit and banned myself there.