I actually think Serena is bizarrely beautiful, in her own special way. Venus is far more statuesque but I don't like her face.
I think we can all agree about the sister who is seen in the coaching box though
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Previously on "Why are wimbledon lady tennis players so fat?"
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostVenus is taller than Serena which may have something to do with it.
The taller tennis players seem to have less visible fat on them.
Venus; I would
Serena; I wouldn't
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Originally posted by VectraMan View PostIt has always struck me as odd that Serena Williams is by any definition a little bit podgy, despite being probably the most successful sports woman in the world. Venus looked the part more.
The taller tennis players seem to have less visible fat on them.
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostLarger overall in terms of musculature would look different though. Big bums and thighs could be muscle, but girls can have 6 packs too (again look at Jess Ennis).
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Originally posted by VectraMan View PostThe men's game is more about power, which is upper body strength that we naturally have. Maybe something about the way women make up for the lack of natural upper body strength means they're larger overall, as opposed to stick-figure marathon runners who don't need that strength.
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Originally posted by VectraMan View PostThe men's game is more about power, which is upper body strength that we naturally have. Maybe something about the way women make up for the lack of natural upper body strength means they're larger overall, as opposed to stick-figure marathon runners who don't need that strength.
It has always struck me as odd that Serena Williams is by any definition a little bit podgy, despite being probably the most successful sports woman in the world. Venus looked the part more.
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Originally posted by MyUserName View PostI think the question was more aimed at the angle, why are they not as slim as their male equivalents? Presumably the physical demands are just as severe etc.
It has always struck me as odd that Serena Williams is by any definition a little bit podgy, despite being probably the most successful sports woman in the world. Venus looked the part more.
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The OP has a point, if you compare the top women tennis players against the heptathletes from the Olympics.
Granted, we are talking small margins here but even if they only have to play 3 sets, pro athletes are compulsive about eking out every last ounce (ha!) of performance - every spare kilogram slows you down when accelerating.
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostNo, women shaped like Ms Lisicki are attractive. She doesn't have 'extra kilos'. They get uglier with the shortage of kilos that catwalk models have.
So I agree with you.
And so would I.
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Originally posted by MyUserName View PostI do not think the OP was calling them fat.
I think the question was more aimed at the angle, why are they not as slim as their male equivalents? Presumably the physical demands are just as severe etc.
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I do not think the OP was calling them fat.
I think the question was more aimed at the angle, why are they not as slim as their male equivalents? Presumably the physical demands are just as severe etc.
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Tennis players aren't fat, or skinny. They are about ideal in terms of toned athleticism and healthy weight, unlike many athletes (men too) who maintain artificially low body fat levels.
If I had daughters I'd rather they looked to tennis players rather than models for inspiration. Despite what the doubters say about the importance of looks, it takes a ****load of hard work to make it into the pro ranks and stay there.
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Originally posted by Doggy Styles View PostThey are more attractive with a few extra kilos. Normal in fact.
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