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Post by R. Black on May 30, 2008 7:56:01 GMT -5
'Williams was less gracious in her postmatch news conference, explaining her demeanor by saying, "I just don't want to be here." '
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Post by Brinyi on May 30, 2008 8:01:27 GMT -5
"When Williams fell behind she turned up the volume, grunting with almost every shot and screaming in celebration when she hit a winner. But she was unable to rally..."  |
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Post by The Chloe on May 30, 2008 8:01:30 GMT -5
A shocking exposé.
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Post by Brinyi on May 30, 2008 8:06:24 GMT -5
"Serena Wiliams, the only former winner remaining in the draw, crashed out ..."
Interesting trivia there...
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Post by lexpretend on May 30, 2008 8:06:32 GMT -5
SERENA WILLIAMS: Well, I just missed some easy shots. I think that was the difference. |
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Post by janie on May 30, 2008 8:23:32 GMT -5
Kat was so composed in her Tennis Channel interview. She explained her game plan -- sorry, but I've forgotten the game plan.  Shesaid she used the same tactics when she played Serena in Charleston, but that sometimes even the best tactics don't work if the other player is just better, and that was the case in Charleston. But she learned from that match, applied what she learned today, and also faced a worse version of Serena, all of which made her one happy Kat. |
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Post by DBBN on May 30, 2008 8:32:11 GMT -5
Actually, Serena's PC, as a whole, was one of her more gracious ones. Which isn't saying much, obviously. But still, first question:
Q. Before that match, I think you had 3 to 0 record against her. Was she a different opponent today than before? And also, I think she broke you in the opening game of the first set. Were you surprised that she played so aggressively today?
SERENA WILLIAMS: No. The last time I played her, she was really, really aggressive, and she played really, really well. So I knew it was going to be a tough match going in today.
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Post by janie on May 30, 2008 8:41:45 GMT -5
Good for her! Even though it spoils the story, I'm glad to see she had some sensible words.
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Post by DBBN on May 30, 2008 8:45:42 GMT -5
Of course, that initial answer is discrepant with her later "match of Srebotnik's life" theory.  Nevertheless. Srebotnik, Schnyder, or Loit in the QF instead of Serena...kind of a wash  |
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Post by GoDom on May 30, 2008 8:50:14 GMT -5
Llodra 2-0 up against Bolelli. Incredible stuff.
It would be so sweet for Llodra to advance to the QF and erase the awful memory of blowing match-points against Henman one year.
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Post by janie on May 30, 2008 8:56:23 GMT -5
Llodra!  |
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Post by DBBN on May 30, 2008 9:34:55 GMT -5
Cornet choked big in the first set (4-1 to 4-6) and has also given up a break lead in the second to A-Rad.
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Post by lexpretend on May 30, 2008 9:40:20 GMT -5
I wish I could watch this  |
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Post by Brinyi on May 30, 2008 9:48:50 GMT -5
Radwanska is playing clinically, hitting some incisive winners, and her drop shot has been fabulous.
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Post by janie on May 30, 2008 9:49:45 GMT -5
They showed Llodra's match point! Thank you, Tennis Channel! Happy crowd gives standing O; very excited ML. Uh-oh, there go his clothes into the stands! Allez allez allez!!!
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Post by GoDom on May 30, 2008 9:51:41 GMT -5
They showed Llodra's match point! Thank you, Tennis Channel! Happy crowd gives standing O; very excited ML. Uh-oh, there go his clothes into the stands! Allez allez allez!!! Aaaaaargh and Eurosport has f*cking Giro on. F*ck. Great for Llodra yay!  Now against Gulbis.  |
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Post by Brinyi on May 30, 2008 10:00:55 GMT -5
A-Rad wins on a Cornet backhand drive into the net.
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Post by Brinyi on May 30, 2008 10:17:26 GMT -5
I have the Schwankster on TV.  |
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Post by GoDom on May 30, 2008 10:18:46 GMT -5
Schnyder won. Goddammit.
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Post by Pamela Shriver on May 30, 2008 10:20:43 GMT -5
Batty wins and is into the 4r. She could be top ten again very soon.
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Post by GoDom on May 30, 2008 10:25:49 GMT -5
I just reviewed Llodra's 2004 RG "run" and he beat Popp, Haehnel and Jeanpierre. LOL.
So that result doesn't count anyway. He's a different player now, although still prone to choking probably.
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Post by janie on May 30, 2008 10:32:07 GMT -5
Ha, Andy Murray is getting a little testy out there! Keep it up, Almagro. |
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Post by sasha on May 30, 2008 10:41:41 GMT -5
Yay, Fathead won.
Please make the QF and have a good hitting day vs. Asspicker.
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Post by sasha on May 30, 2008 10:43:44 GMT -5
"Serena Wiliams, the only former winner remaining in the draw, crashed out ..." Interesting trivia there... Now name every former finalist remaining in the draw! |
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Post by Brinyi on May 30, 2008 10:46:17 GMT -5
There seemed to be a little byplay after the Fathead-Mopey match. Not surprising since both are jerks.  |
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Post by lexpretend on May 30, 2008 10:46:27 GMT -5
Sweta, Demented, Venus and Baby Anci Gurl. A fair few...
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Post by Brinyi on May 30, 2008 10:47:08 GMT -5
Go Patty, it's wide open for you babe!
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Post by sasha on May 30, 2008 10:47:44 GMT -5
Too easy. Boo.
Heh, Maria lost a set to Mattek? She's just ripe for an upset... please deliver Knapp.
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Post by janie on May 30, 2008 10:50:07 GMT -5
I never remember that Vee was a finalist here.
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Post by janie on May 30, 2008 10:53:31 GMT -5
Yay:
Double Messieurs - 1er Tour:
Marcel Granollers (ESP)/ Santiago Ventura (ESP) bat Chris Guccione (AUS)/ Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) 6-4 7-5
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Now against Gulbis. 
