Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
'Sportsmanship' – noun. The fair and generous behaviour or treatment of others, especially in a sporting contest.
'Gamesmanship' – noun. The art of winning games by using various ploys and tactics to gain a psychological advantage.
They're two words which, on the face of it, only seem to split the conceptual difference between sports and games. And yet, in their actual meaning, they are polar opposites.
Tennis has seen its fair share of both examples – from the refreshing sight of players suggesting their opponents challenge a line call to the frustration of extended bathroom breaks at crucial times.
But let's hone in on that definition of 'gamesmanship'. It talks of 'ploys and tactics to gain a psychological advantage' – a distinct step up from blatant cheating. It's less about breaking the rules – and more about getting under the skin of your adversary.
The current master of it is Nick Kyrgios.
Watch our video on 'Nick Kyrgios: Good for the Sport, Bad for the Game.'
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'Sportsmanship' – noun. The fair and generous behaviour or treatment of others, especially in a sporting contest.
'Gamesmanship' – noun. The art of winning games by using various ploys and tactics to gain a psychological advantage.
They're two words which, on the face of it, only seem to split the conceptual difference between sports and games. And yet, in their actual meaning, they are polar opposites.
Tennis has seen its fair share of both examples – from the refreshing sight of players suggesting their opponents challenge a line call to the frustration of extended bathroom breaks at crucial times.
But let's hone in on that definition of 'gamesmanship'. It talks of 'ploys and tactics to gain a psychological advantage' – a distinct step up from blatant cheating. It's less about breaking the rules – and more about getting under the skin of your adversary.
The current master of it is Nick Kyrgios.
Watch our video on 'Nick Kyrgios: Good for the Sport, Bad for the Game.'
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Watch our most recent videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCj0NjN1EnBmSyGqOq--PJz8S0ReoBYPW
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Twitter: twitter.com/BaselineMedia_
About Baseline Tennis:
Baseline Tennis adds colour and context to the stories behind the game – both familiar and lesser-known.
Standing apart from the maelstrom of the 24/7 news cycle, Baseline Tennis provides informative, engaging and intelligent content on the past, present and future of the game, focusing on the stories that matter.
Our videos combine 3D imagery, motion graphics, archive footage, graphical illustrations and sound, to create rich and vivid storytelling, bringing the viewer immersive profiles of players, tournaments, key moments from history, the skills of the game and major discussion points.
It's tennis. But viewed differently.
#usopen #tennis #atp
