Strange meeting

Wilde: A double tautology. Afternoons are seldom dull and surprises rarely unpleasant in this highly predictable world.

8226;SKS: What draws you to a men8217;s doubles match?

Wilde: More players and fewer spectators make tennis a pure pleasure. Besides, there8217;s no possibility of running into the commercial class.

8226;SKS: What do you say about the Williams sisters8217; grouse about Court 2, the graveyard of champions?

Wilde: The court is meant to take the blame for a big upset. It8217;s a pity that both sisters chose to win their games. Such carelessness is unpardonable in tennis.

8226;SKS: You must have liked Sharapova8217;s tuxedo outfit, Mr Wilde?

Wilde: It was surely the most imaginative thing that has happened to women8217;s tennis for years.

8226;SKS: You mean attire matters that much in sports?

Wilde: It8217;s the only thing that matters. The only way to compensate for lack of style in sports is to be over-talented. That was the case with Alla Kudryavtseva, who got the better of Miss Sharapova.

8226;SKS: She is reported to have sent that serve after Maria because she didn8217;t like her trendy outfit.

Wilde: I am afraid that only proves the point. The lady believes in tennis for tennis8217;s sake. Such commitment in a Russian of the post-USSR era shows that there are some things capitalism can8217;t change.

8226;SKS: What lesson can Miss Sharapova draw from the episode?

Wilde: That8217;s hardly difficult to guess. Henceforth, she should prepare better for her matches.

8226;SKS: Pray, how?

Wilde: Well, she should find out in advance which dress upsets her next opponent and then avoid sporting it.