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Post by roseha on Sept 11, 2010 2:51:07 GMT
I missed it all due to work but was Venus rusty? I have to think that the lack of match play could have cost her during the tight points, but as I'm just speculating I don't know of course. I'm sorry she lost, I like Kim but this seemed like a great chance for Venus to make a comeback.
Oh well. I don't know which I want to win either now. Vera would be a story though.
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Post by oopssorry on Sept 11, 2010 3:01:25 GMT
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Post by falafaclese on Sept 11, 2010 4:27:54 GMT
I went back and watched some more of Vera's match, and I have to say I was impressed by her. She played a very smart match. Nice deep solid shots, and good offense when she had the opportunity to finish a point. If she plays like that tomorrow, she has a chance to win. That's not to say that Kim's not the favorite, but I would not be stunned to see Vera win.
I think Venus had a couple lapses of attention that gave Kim all she needed in such a close match to fight back and win. I'm not even talking about Venus' usual lapses into error-strewn play, I'm talking about moments where she was caught looking or flat-footed that kept her from running down shots that she could otherwise have gotten. That's not to say that Kim only won because of her, it's just that on a few key points where Venus at least had the opportunity to extend the rally by running down a well-hit shot by Kim, she looked like she was surprised that the point wasn't already over.
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Post by breezybee on Sept 11, 2010 5:22:06 GMT
Thanks tiki. It's unsurprisingly easy to find pictures of Murray looking like an insane old woman.
ETA - All set to watch the semis this morning. Just announced again "Kim hasn't lost here since 2003" Well you know what, I haven't lost at the US Open either. That fact that I've never played is apparently irrelevant.
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Post by oopssorry on Sept 11, 2010 16:36:57 GMT
Ha, breezy!
ETA that I went back and read lt's Verdasco analysis - thanks!!! I think I get it, and it helps to know what you find appealing, ...but it certainly doesn't win him any majors!
Hoping for a great women's final tonight - anyone read that SI article about the 15-yr drought?
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Post by apocalipstick on Sept 11, 2010 17:29:41 GMT
Stupid proboards not loading! Grrr.
I am so sick of listening to John and Dick. They are boring the crap out of me.
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Post by apocalipstick on Sept 11, 2010 17:35:14 GMT
I've muted the TV and I'm listening to USO radio.
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Post by apocalipstick on Sept 11, 2010 17:36:59 GMT
I read the article on how Super Saturday doesn't live up to its billing anymore. I kind of hate Super Saturday.
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Post by lizm on Sept 11, 2010 17:57:46 GMT
Call me optimistic, but I have hopes for a more entertaining match with Feds/Djok... don't prove me wrong pls, guys...
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Post by falafaclese on Sept 11, 2010 18:22:00 GMT
Yeah, the outcome of this match has felt like a fait accompli from pretty early on. I like Youzhny, but he didn't bring much fire today.
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Post by roseha on Sept 11, 2010 18:50:09 GMT
I actually hope Roger beats Djoker fast so he's not at a disadvantage tomorrow. Sorry drama lovers.
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Post by apocalipstick on Sept 11, 2010 19:03:05 GMT
It's Djokovic. He can lose bagel, bagel, breadstick and still be a drama queen.
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Post by acre on Sept 11, 2010 19:21:03 GMT
Yeah I do hope this is a more interesting match (with Fed winning of course!), but I also think Rafa is a steamroller at this point, pretty much unstoppable. I'll be shocked if he doesn't win the tourny and complete his career GS.
I'm for Kim in the women's final, but I must admit that Vera is proving herself, 2 GS finals in a row, I really can't discount her. Eh, she's just so blah to me - well when she's not pitching a fit that is! All credit to her that she seems to have gotten that under control, and has had great results since then - I'm willing to concede she's the real deal in terms of quality, but I just can't rank her up with those I think are the true great players. Maybe that will change?
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Post by falafaclese on Sept 11, 2010 19:26:44 GMT
The Djokovics own a pizzeria/pancake restaurant? That's an odd combo . . .
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Post by falafaclese on Sept 11, 2010 19:35:59 GMT
Enric Molina seems to get more grief than any other chair umpire. Is he bad or something?
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