I never knew that, thanks

Do you know why they cant have coaches on court for the Grand Slams

Venus takes the second set.

Slams are not governed by WTA and ATP. I think it's the ITF.

Oh Jo

Please can we have 1st set and the beginning of 2nd set Jo back?

That said, Venus is playing far better than she was and has cut down on the errors and free points she was gifting.

Correct

It was all going so well but Venus is a champion.

Jo needs to find her mo back. It's still anybody's final though I think.

thanks for the correction, although my point about it not being allowed in GS still stands

Difficult first game. Venus holds, Jo had two break points...

It's very hot there. A long final set should favour the younger player (Jo).

Regardless of what happens it's been a fabulous match

Is this a 250 or a 500?
Don't blow it now. Come on Jo.

Can Jo serve out the match? Let's hope so.

Jo serving for the match! Her first ever title?

Not sure but I don't think the women's work the same as the men's i.e. 250's, 500's and 1,000's

It has indeed.

Time for Jo to serve it out for the title!

On the main tour yes

Come on Jo - you can do it!

Her first ever top tier title. This time last year she was playing in an ITF event.

Can she better her US Open performance of last year, based on what we've seen so far this week? Or is it too early to tell?

Yes, that's what I meant. Unlike Venus who already has 49 WTA titles to her name.

500 for the ATP. International for the WTA - 4th rung down from the Premier Mandatories, Premier 5 events and Premiers.

Edit: Completely confused myself with both WTA finals being on at the same time! Stanford is Premier, Washington is International.

"Jo the tennis player, can she win it?"
"Jo the tennis player, yes she can!"

She did 4th round last year and she is definitely capable and her ranking will be far better so she will be seeded in top 14 I would imagine

This is just a Premier event.