Wimbledon girls are 'just there to sell sex', says BBC pundit Michael Stich

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1194452/Wimbledon-girls-just-sell-sex-says-BBC-pundit-Michael-Stich.html

As a former Wimbledon champion, Michael Stich might be expected to have an expert appreciation for the skill and dedication required to play tennis at its highest level.

But on the eve of this year’s tournament, the BBC Radio 5 Live commentator has caused outrage among the sport’s female stars by claiming their role is as much about ‘selling sex’ on court as it is about their sporting prowess.

Stich, the 1991 men’s singles champion, made his politically incorrect comments last night as he waded into the argument over the loud grunting of many of the game’s top women.

The 40-year-old German said the noise detracted from the players’ ‘sex appeal’.

He said: ‘Just play it back to the women. It sounds disgusting, ugly, unsexy

When challenged that it was the women’s role to play the best tennis they could, rather than look sexy, Stich stuck to his guns. ‘That’s what they sell,’ he told The Mail on Sunday.
‘They want to look good, they pay attention to their looks and everything.’

[rurallib]

1. Martina N.? She was all about the tennis.

[marmar]

2. Maybe braindead pig ex-tennis players shouldn't be granted interviews.....

.... The BBC can do better.

[BlooInBloo]

3. "Serena Williams admitted: ‘Sex sells! It’s great for Angelina Jolie and it’s true across the board"

Though he's a jackass, it's hard to argue TOO much against him when a number of them are in men's mags like swimsuit editions, FHM, Maxim, etc.

But yah, he's a jackass.

[TacticalPeek]

4. Jesus.

He should throw himself a get-in-touch party.

[Captain Hilts]

5. John McEnroe says women should get paid less. nt

[Sweet and Spicy]

6. What a pig

Respect for women is sorely lacking in our society.

[ccharles000]

7. yup

[Skittles]

9. oh, he respects them

only if they're giving him a woody

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