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spooky3

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13. Biles was NOT referenced by Djokovic. The reporter mentioned her in the first sentence,
Mon Aug 2, 2021, 09:27 PM
Aug 2021

but the question he/she asked of Djokovic was how would YOU handle the pressure now on YOU?

Sheshe, you know that the context and facts matter. The post in your OP included a VERY unfair characterization of Djokovic's answer and of his withdrawing from the mixed doubles.

And I said very clearly in my response that I agreed throwing racquets was bad sportsmanship--you quoted it. What is your issue with that? That I was not dramatic enough?

i do NOT like Djokovic, but I do not like anyone's being treated unfairly, and I said that PART of this criticism was unfair.

The issue of how Biles was treated is a separate issue. I completely agree with you that the attacks and criticism on her by rightwingers and others were and are horrible.

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