That was quite a win. It's the same with me - it's been many years since I've watched an entire match, but I'm cheering for her to go out on a high note.
Unless she hits the wall. Her next singles match is Friday but she is playing doubles tonight with Venus. Lots of competitive tennis in a short period.
Very true. Fatigue can definitely be a factor. I think the crowd advantage is huge though. I think she loses that second round match in straight sets anywhere outside of the United States. There’s almost no cheering at all for her opponents’ points and even a few people cheering double faults. Tough environment to play in especially for those women who aren’t used to playing in Ashe prime time.
Think it just speaks to the talent and raw athleticism that Serena possesses. Might not be in peak tennis shape but that’s good enough to be on par with other players with less talent who are in great shape. Venus, also not in great tennis shape, got destroyed in the 1st round by someone most people have never heard of but her skill level is no where near Serena.
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The next time Mushnick says anything good about anyone will be the very first time. He's just an angry old man that the Post must feel they need to pander to all the other angry old men commuting on the subway and LIRR to and from their daily rat holes.Interesting take
Media can now finally stop ignoring Serena Williams’ rotten behavior
We media folks have done it again. We’ve taken indisputable, recurring and conspicuous facts and buried them to create a sustainable fiction in service to nervous, cautious lies.
I fully admit that Serena has had a few times when she hasn't conducted herself in a way I was impressed with. But to your point, Mushnick isn't the guy I want to hear about it from right now.
Especially when he utters Serena's and Tiger's names in the same sentence. No question that Tiger has his share of weaknesses, but he did more to grow the game of golf than anyone before, during or after his era. I always wondered who appointed Mushmouth as the overseer to judge people in life. He must have led such a boring and righteous life if he feels comfortable enough to be able to cast these stones.
Tiger also got absolutely crushed by the media because he messed around with the ladies.. because apparently doing Buick commercials means you aren’t allowed to cheat because ….. hey .. you sell Buicks
Age, injuries, having a baby, which can fundamentally change the body. I think it would be an all time sports story if she won it all, but don't see it happening over a 2 week hardcourt tournament.
It's possible. The crowd is insanely on her side. If she hits more of her first serves, it'll be in her advantage
She does have the most in the open era. I’m not a huge Serena fan, but I do think she’s the greatest female tennis player of all time.
Agreed. Not a fan either but she's the greatest of all time among female tennis players imo. She put up a valiant fight tonight. She just doesn't have the stamina to go three sets at this juncture.
