I’m a huge fan of a young woman I’ve never met, and never heard of until Thursday night. Not because she’s a celebrity; not because she’s beautiful (which she definitely is); not because she’s ranked sixth in the world in her sport; not because she’s (almost) famous.

I like Caroline Wozniacki, 19, because she made one of the classiest moves in the history of sports. It’s too bad there’s a sad part to this story.

While up 7-5, 5-0 over opponent Ann Kremer on Thursday, the young Dane simply stopped playing. Why? Caroline had injured her hamstring and, sure she would not be able to compete beyond that match, felt that winning served no purpose. Kremer, who was playing before a home crowd, would have a chance to advance.

What makes this story even better is that her father, Piotr, suggested at 3-0 in the second set that she forfeit the match.

The sad part? When her father spoke to her, microphones overheard their conversation, and gamblers started betting on Kremer for the win. As of Thursday afternoon, the World Tennis Association’s Tennis Integrity Unit was investigating Caroline for betting fraud.

Admittedly, her decision could be looked at as a practical move as much as a selfless one. Regardless, I hope all of this is over by the time you read this and that Caroline Wozniacki will be remembered for her sporting attitude instead of a controversy that never should have been.

Have a nice weekend, all.

Source:
http://sports.yahoo.com/ten/blog/busted_racquet/post/Caroline-Wozniacki-s-good-deed-leads-to-WTA-inve?urn=ten,197641