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Post by Traveling Man on Jun 2, 2011 6:19:41 GMT -5
Simple Dames
Na Li vs Maria Sharapova
Marion Bartoli vs Francesca Schiavone
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Post by Traveling Man on Jun 2, 2011 6:21:37 GMT -5
 Match of the Day.  Masha-Batoli final, plz. |
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Post by Traveling Man on Jun 2, 2011 7:03:48 GMT -5
They just showed a clip of both players and Li Na said people say I can't play on clay but I'm in the semifinals here so I can play on clay.
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Post by lexpretend on Jun 2, 2011 7:16:35 GMT -5
OK...when you see Li, of all people, executing a perfect dropshot/lob combo in just the second game...that is a VERY GOOD SIGN.
Oh na na, what's her name.
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Post by Traveling Man on Jun 2, 2011 7:26:04 GMT -5
Maria just can't seem to work with the wind. Li just too good right now.
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Post by Traveling Man on Jun 2, 2011 7:35:35 GMT -5
It appears Maria is trying the strategy Lindsay used against Serena at the US Open in 2000 - hitting everything straight back at Li Na. Except this isn't working - I'm not sure what's posessed her to hit everything straight back to Li.
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Post by GoDom on Jun 2, 2011 7:46:07 GMT -5
Go Na.
I think I want Fran to win, but Marion would be funny too.
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Post by Traveling Man on Jun 2, 2011 7:47:46 GMT -5
Go Na. I think I want Fran to win, but Marion would be funny too. CAKE support is always welcome. |
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Post by lexpretend on Jun 2, 2011 7:48:29 GMT -5
Ugh, fighting spirit  |
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Post by Traveling Man on Jun 2, 2011 7:50:47 GMT -5
Ugh, double faults |
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Post by Traveling Man on Jun 2, 2011 7:52:29 GMT -5
FUCKING HELL. Just give her a fucking walkover.
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Post by lexpretend on Jun 2, 2011 7:54:05 GMT -5
The rally Li won to get to break points in that last game was stunning. The Shazza DF that followed it was hilarious.
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Post by lexpretend on Jun 2, 2011 7:56:41 GMT -5
Sharapova really needs to STFU with the constant screaming COME ONNNNs. As well as the usual noise. Intolerable woman.
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Post by Traveling Man on Jun 2, 2011 7:56:46 GMT -5
Yeah that was a brilliant rally. The one with the BH winner from Li at the end. Best of the match.
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Post by Denise49IQ on Jun 2, 2011 8:00:38 GMT -5
lulz
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Post by lexpretend on Jun 2, 2011 8:01:15 GMT -5
YES!
That set was way closer than it should have been. RELIEF. Sharapova's returns got pretty scary at one point.
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Post by Traveling Man on Jun 2, 2011 8:01:26 GMT -5
Haha. Even I burst out laughing at set point. But full credit to Li Na - great defensive skills.
Maria really needs to get her shit together. And Li needs to start imploding - she's too good right now.
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Post by Maeby Fünke on Jun 2, 2011 8:03:27 GMT -5
Is there any player left in the SEWTA that can put away a smash?
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Post by Traveling Man on Jun 2, 2011 8:04:36 GMT -5
Serena once she returns? If we consider her part of SEWTA.
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Post by lexpretend on Jun 2, 2011 8:14:10 GMT -5
Oh, here comes the Li error cascade after losing her serve from 40-0 up |
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Post by DBBN on Jun 2, 2011 8:24:20 GMT -5
I knew this was too good to last...
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Post by lexpretend on Jun 2, 2011 8:28:08 GMT -5
Dreadful tennis now.
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Post by Traveling Man on Jun 2, 2011 8:28:32 GMT -5
Maria really should've gotten the double break. It might cost her the match (much like the missed break points in the second game cost her the first set).
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Post by Traveling Man on Jun 2, 2011 8:41:19 GMT -5
Pathetic. Here begins the Sharapova collapse.
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Post by lexpretend on Jun 2, 2011 8:58:42 GMT -5
Finally Li remembers what an angle is - just in time to set up MP!
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Post by lexpretend on Jun 2, 2011 8:59:37 GMT -5
DF to end  |
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Post by lexpretend on Jun 2, 2011 9:01:11 GMT -5
Li on court interview: "All those double faults!"
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Post by Traveling Man on Jun 2, 2011 9:01:23 GMT -5
You just knew she'd DF to end the match. Horrible match from Maria; very poorly played. But I'm happy for Li Na. 2 Slam finals in 2011 - the new Bepa or can she win the title here? She certainly played well enough, although Maria helped her out. It depends on whether she plays Schiavone or Bartoli. She'll lose to Fran but defeat Bartoli. |
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Post by Maeby Fünke on Jun 2, 2011 9:02:47 GMT -5
I was away but I saw a bit of Lia Na against Cirstea and I think shes going to win.  (They called her Lia on the News 24 ticker that morning). |
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Post by Brinyi on Jun 2, 2011 9:06:30 GMT -5
Na na na na, na na na na na, li liiiiiii, GOOD BYE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  |
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