Guest BooBoo Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I see that Wimbledon tennis club will now be paying equal prize money for women as men. Dont the women though play best of 3 sets whilst men play best of 5?? Whats next, people who work half days getting bigger wages than us 9-5ers?!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 lol... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I can see both sides of the argument tbh. They don't play as much, but probably attract the same number of spectators to watch the finals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gemmill Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Aye, it's shocking. Women's tennis basically works out as part-time work when compared alongside men's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlufPurdi Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I can see both sides of the argument tbh. They don't play as much, but probably attract the same number of spectators to watch the finals. They're not given the option to play as much though, always remember what's her face, Navaratalova (total guess at spelling that thing), said she'd have happily played 5 sets if it meant getting equal pay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 they should be judged completely seperately by how much money or support each one brings in. I haven't a clue if thats equal, or more for women, or more for men. But they shouldnt be equalised because of their sex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smoggeordie Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Should get 3/5ths the pay. or......pay per set won Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlufPurdi Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 they should be judged completely seperately by how much money or support each one brings in. I haven't a clue if thats equal, or more for women, or more for men. But they shouldnt be equalised because of their sex. Agree with that, in all fairness. I mean, what next, equal pay for female footballers just because they're female...? Aye, right, didn't think so. However, cause they don't offer women the 5 set chance, something needed to be done. To be honest, they've shot themselves in the foot, as they've given in, whereas they could easily have been paying woman for 5 sets (equal to men) if they'd just taken them up on their offer years ago to play the same amount as the men. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 They should get paid even less than what they do now. Would be funny to see their reaction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 That's ridiculous, but unsurprising. Women are the biggest threat to the western world. Ugly to the bone. [apart from the outside &c. ] EDIT: Large majority.* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 If they play 5 sets who is going to do the cooking and cleaning, some people need to think about the BIGGER PICTURE! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TêteDeMaure Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Recently, the women's game has been far far more entertaining, as there is no one dominant force, more a mixture of 5. Mens isn't as good when you see Federer picking up everything, and even when he doesn't, it's only Nadal at the French. It's obviously good to watch someone so good, but at the same time, it's a bit like Chelsea/Man United challenging for the title, everyone else is seemingly way out of touch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howaythelads Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Quite right that they should get the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 How about pay per length of rally? Women's tennis has fewer aces so is more entertaining in some people's view. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Plus, I've never once wanked over a men's match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Recently, the women's game has been far far more entertaining, as there is no one dominant force, more a mixture of 5. Mens isn't as good when you see Federer picking up everything, and even when he doesn't, it's only Nadal at the French. It's obviously good to watch someone so good, but at the same time, it's a bit like Chelsea/Man United challenging for the title, everyone else is seemingly way out of touch. if its more popular (i.e. more draw, not ness better games), then they should be paid more. At the end of the day though, the draw of a tie is alot more important than how good a game is. Its a bit weird with tennis mind you, as people pay to get in rather than see a specific game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Plus, I've never once wanked over a men's match. Amen to that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howaythelads Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Plus, I've never once wanked over a men's match. That's a surprise. Not sure I believe you, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Plus, I've never once wanked over a men's match. That's a surprise. Not sure I believe you, tbh. Why, have you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 if they want the same money,let them compete in the same competition...no more mens and ladies championships,just one championship.it works in equestrianism Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Plus, I've never once wanked over a men's match. That's a surprise. Not sure I believe you, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ticaL Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 It's an easy decision to make, if males want to play in the female game, then they should expect the same as their counterparts in the male game. Case in point http://www.bteshop.com/stars/dunlop/mauresmo_002.jpg He has a bulge. Ask Ms. Hingis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 The mens final attracts higher TV viewing figures, and is the showcase event. Women are noticably worse. In my opinion they don't deserve the same pay. However, if the womens game were to be the more popular, and attract more viewers, I'd be saying the opposite. It's just common sense for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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