The hallowed Centre Court at Wimbeldon is not reserved for the best tennis players. Wimbeldon officials admitted to the Daily Mail that looks count for more than talent when they decide who gets to play on Centre Court.
Spokesman Johnny Perkins was quoted as saying: “Good looks are a factor.” A source at the BBC, which broadcasts the women’s matches, was equally candid, saying ”Our preference would always be a Brit or a babe as this always delivers high viewing figures.”
If you’re babealicious, chances are you’ll be playing on Centre Court in the early rounds. If you’re hard on the eyes, you’ll be relegated to Court 1 or 2. Last week, Centre delivered exactly that – the so-called ‘Battle of the Babes’ between unseeded Gisela Dulko (world ranking 45, shown above) and unseeded Maria Sharapova (ranking 60).
Other tennis hotties who were chosen for Centre Court include:
No 28 seed Sorana Cirstea of Romania
World No 59 Maria Kirilenko of Russia
Meanwhile, number 1 seed Dinara Safina of Russia was relegated to Court 2 as was number 2 seed Serena Williams.
On the men’s side, five-time Wimbeldon champ Roger Federer or British sensation Andy Murray regularly play on Centre Court. Double-standard and sexist? Yes and yes.
Tue, Jun 30, 2009
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