Originally Posted by BigBmad:
“Mary Pierce looks younger nw then in 1999”
“Mary Pierce looks younger nw then in 1999”
She looks good, and also I love her commentating except when it`s with the awful Andrew Castle.
The Tennis Thread (Part 31)
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You know it's weird, I'm surprised at the result but not shocked, found it difficult to call. Whilst I'd be lying if I said I was expecting Pliskova to win, I did think she could cause Serena real trouble. She's talented, got a big serve, and crucially Serena's only played her once so she doesn't quite know how to handle her yet. Plus Serena's almost 35, gets nervous more easily, it's all adding up. Happy for Pliskova though, we'd been waiting so long for her to make that slam breakthrough I was starting to wonder if it'd ever happen. And now she does it in incredible style!
So Kerber-Woz next, wouldn't rule out the upset here at all. Very odd situation for Angie, has anyone ever had to walk on court and play a match minutes after becoming the new world #1? Hoping Kerber does win though, who'd have thought we could be seeing a repeat of the Cincinnati final in New York?!
So Kerber-Woz next, wouldn't rule out the upset here at all. Very odd situation for Angie, has anyone ever had to walk on court and play a match minutes after becoming the new world #1? Hoping Kerber does win though, who'd have thought we could be seeing a repeat of the Cincinnati final in New York?!
Patrick is talking about Serena's injury. They shouldn't do that, just give Karolina the credit that she deserves for her performance but this is all they're talking about on ESPN rather than how great Karolina played. Wish Serena's camp had more taken Novak's stance when he lost to Querry.
Serena is 34 years old, it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that she loses now and again and that recovery after tough matches will get more and more difficult.
Serena is 34 years old, it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that she loses now and again and that recovery after tough matches will get more and more difficult.
Pliskova becomes just the 4th play to defeat Serena & Venus in the same the same Slam .
Joins Hingis , Henin & Clijsters
Joins Hingis , Henin & Clijsters
Quote:
“Erik Gudris @ATNtennis 8m8 minutes ago
Mouratoglou to Shriver. "It's obvious she (Serena) is injured. She had knee pain yesterday. Physios did everything to get her ready."”
“Erik Gudris @ATNtennis 8m8 minutes ago
Mouratoglou to Shriver. "It's obvious she (Serena) is injured. She had knee pain yesterday. Physios did everything to get her ready."”
Well that didn't take long. Pathetic.
Originally Posted by Barney06:
“Pliskova becomes just the 4th play to defeat Serena & Venus in the same the same Slam .
Joins Hingis , Henin & Clijsters”
“Pliskova becomes just the 4th play to defeat Serena & Venus in the same the same Slam .
Joins Hingis , Henin & Clijsters”
That is a pretty exclusive club!
Will she join them as holders of GSs I wonder.
Originally Posted by Irishguy123:
“You know it's weird, I'm surprised at the result but not shocked, found it difficult to call. Whilst I'd be lying if I said I was expecting Pliskova to win, I did think she could cause Serena real trouble. She's talented, got a big serve, and crucially Serena's only played her once so she doesn't quite know how to handle her yet. Plus Serena's almost 35, gets nervous more easily, it's all adding up. Happy for Pliskova though, we'd been waiting so long for her to make that slam breakthrough I was starting to wonder if it'd ever happen. And now she does it in incredible style!
So Kerber-Woz next, wouldn't rule out the upset here at all. Very odd situation for Angie, has anyone ever had to walk on court and play a match minutes after becoming the new world #1? Hoping Kerber does win though, who'd have thought we could be seeing a repeat of the Cincinnati final in New York?!”
“You know it's weird, I'm surprised at the result but not shocked, found it difficult to call. Whilst I'd be lying if I said I was expecting Pliskova to win, I did think she could cause Serena real trouble. She's talented, got a big serve, and crucially Serena's only played her once so she doesn't quite know how to handle her yet. Plus Serena's almost 35, gets nervous more easily, it's all adding up. Happy for Pliskova though, we'd been waiting so long for her to make that slam breakthrough I was starting to wonder if it'd ever happen. And now she does it in incredible style!
So Kerber-Woz next, wouldn't rule out the upset here at all. Very odd situation for Angie, has anyone ever had to walk on court and play a match minutes after becoming the new world #1? Hoping Kerber does win though, who'd have thought we could be seeing a repeat of the Cincinnati final in New York?!”
Should've asked Aga for some tips. Aga destroys Pliskobot for fun, 6-0 and not a set dropped.
It was a good run, but I think Kerber will have too much for Caro no matter how much of Caro's old brick-walling, ball machine self has returned.
Why does Pam Shriver always asks stupid questions
How do you feel about being World number one Angelique
Im just focusing on my match
What a Muppet
No wonder she is called Fozzy Bear
I just wish Animal would turn up out of nowhere and take over her job
How do you feel about being World number one Angelique
Im just focusing on my match
What a Muppet
No wonder she is called Fozzy Bear
I just wish Animal would turn up out of nowhere and take over her job
Originally Posted by Jimmy Connors:
“Can't make my mind up who I want to win this.”
“Can't make my mind up who I want to win this.”
I'd like Caroline to win, it would be nice to see to see two new GS finalists.
Not sure if Caro will be able handle Kerber though.
Originally Posted by Lushness:
“I'd like Caroline to win, it would be nice to see to see two new GS finalists.
Not sure if Caro will be able handle Kerber though.”
“I'd like Caroline to win, it would be nice to see to see two new GS finalists.
Not sure if Caro will be able handle Kerber though.”
Caro played Kim in the final a few years ago I think.
Originally Posted by Lushness:
“I'd like Caroline to win, it would be nice to see to see two new GS finalists.
Not sure if Caro will be able handle Kerber though.”
“I'd like Caroline to win, it would be nice to see to see two new GS finalists.
Not sure if Caro will be able handle Kerber though.”
I presume you mean this year?
Originally Posted by detroitcity:
“Caro played Kim in the final a few years ago I think.”
“Caro played Kim in the final a few years ago I think.”
2009 & 2014.
Originally Posted by Lushness:
“I'd like Caroline to win, it would be nice to see to see two new GS finalists.
Not sure if Caro will be able handle Kerber though.”
“I'd like Caroline to win, it would be nice to see to see two new GS finalists.
Not sure if Caro will be able handle Kerber though.”
I have decided I'd like Woz to win as well. She seems to have been around forever. Would be nice if she finally got her hands on a GS trophy.
Originally Posted by Irishguy123:
“
2009 & 2014.”
“
2009 & 2014.”
I remember 2009 as plain as day but cant remember 2014 final at all.
Took until the 5th game for Caro to realise that just retrieving everything isn't going to do anything against Kerber.
Kerber should just have enough to get this set done but the way these two play could be so many breaks of serve in the next set
Originally Posted by detroitcity:
“Caro played Kim in the final a few years ago I think.”
“Caro played Kim in the final a few years ago I think.”
Apologies, yes really meant a new GS winner
A slight recreation of their epic moonball rally on MP. Can't believe Caro didn't challenge it, it was actually out! 
Hopefully Kerber will get her Cincy revenge on Saturday.
Hopefully Kerber will get her Cincy revenge on Saturday.
Nice to see Kerber and Woz paying homage to this classic 
So a repeat of Cincnnati it is then. Obviously Kerber is favourite, but I'm not sure. She's in great form, but she's lost two big finals recently that she should have won, and to win the US Open she'll have to play someone who beat her in one of those finals. All the pressure is on her, and even if she loses she'll still have had an incredible season, but she'll also have missed some big opportunities. Obviously thinking too far ahead here I know, it also depends on what kind of Pliskova turns up and how she handles the pressure too.
Edit: Lisa you beat me to it again
So a repeat of Cincnnati it is then. Obviously Kerber is favourite, but I'm not sure. She's in great form, but she's lost two big finals recently that she should have won, and to win the US Open she'll have to play someone who beat her in one of those finals. All the pressure is on her, and even if she loses she'll still have had an incredible season, but she'll also have missed some big opportunities. Obviously thinking too far ahead here I know, it also depends on what kind of Pliskova turns up and how she handles the pressure too.
Edit: Lisa you beat me to it again
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