Do you get irritated by the shear annoyance of Maria Sharapova's grunting (more like screaming)?

Question

I do. I just couldn't watch the match anymore and had to change the channel. I like watching tennis, both men and women, and watched for quite a few years now. But this is something really unusual. None of the players from the past were anywhere closer to what she does (except may be in a real long rally like the one between Hingis and Graf at French Open. But I'm sure that will also won't compare to this).

Answer 1

well it is quite annoying but it does not fustrate me enough to change the channel lol

Answer 2

What are you talking about?   I thought she was out with an injury, and is not playing at this time.    Are you still annoyed by noises made months ago?   If so get over it, and get a life.   It doesn't bother me.

Answer 3

No, well I don't. It just helps her keep her rhythm and consistency. Other players do this too, women and men.You can always mute your television.  

Answer 4

No the grunting actually helps. You control your power more, if you do loud grunts like her you usually hit harder and better than if you weren't grunting. I have proven it in matches.

Answer 5

Her shrieks bother me too.

Answer 6

Yes, Sharapova's shrieks are very annoying. You almost have to wear tons of high decimal earplugs in order to watch the match. As you do, I just turn my TV volume off to maintain my sanity.  

Answer 7

no

Answer 8

Very annoying.  Will only watch her with the sound down and only if playing another player I like.  Don't like her at all.