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Post by DBBN on Jul 6, 2012 12:06:55 GMT -5
“Unfortunately I have picked up an upper respiratory illness, which is affecting my nose and throat. I have been playing a lot of matches here in the rain and cold wind, and I haven’t been well for a few days. The most important thing is that I’m feeling good on the court and playing some good tennis, despite not being able to talk much away from the court. The priority is my singles match tomorrow, so I will do whatever it takes to make sure I’m ready to play the best I can." - A. Radwanska
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Post by Edna Krabappel on Jul 6, 2012 12:09:32 GMT -5
OMG, she will steal Serena's moment  |
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Post by Old Hag on Jul 6, 2012 13:03:41 GMT -5
61 20 ret.
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Post by Denise49IQ on Jul 6, 2012 13:08:18 GMT -5
How thrilled would you be to have tickets for tomorrow's final.
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Post by Old Hag on Jul 6, 2012 13:13:11 GMT -5
I'd like selling them.
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Post by lexpretend on Jul 6, 2012 13:16:27 GMT -5
First Slam final w/o!
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Post by Traveling Man on Jul 6, 2012 13:20:30 GMT -5
Hope she gets healthy for her 6-1, 6-1 drubbing!
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Post by lexpretend on Jul 6, 2012 14:05:36 GMT -5
The key for Agnieszka will be her first serve percentage; if she serves like she did against Kerber she has a chance, if she serves like she did against Kirilenko she doesn't.
That's "a chance to keep it respectable" obv, not a chance to win.
Just win games, Aga.
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Post by DBBN on Jul 6, 2012 14:55:10 GMT -5
So sad that we all know the World #3 World #2 (and soon World #1, undoubtedly) is going to get crushed in a Grand Slam final.
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Post by Brinyi on Jul 6, 2012 15:23:28 GMT -5
So sad that we all know the World #3 World #2 (and soon World #1, undoubtedly) is going to get crushed in a Grand Slam final. On Sunday, too!  |
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Post by DBBN on Jul 6, 2012 16:00:02 GMT -5
[rimshot]
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Post by jon on Jul 6, 2012 16:08:05 GMT -5
I'd normally say she has no chance but then Stosur happened and shattered all my preconceptions.
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Post by Traveling Man on Jul 7, 2012 4:57:07 GMT -5
When she wins, Williams has taken to hopping on the grass like a grade-schooler at recess. But she's no youngster anymore. At 30, she could become the first thirty-something woman to win a major tournament since Martina Navratilova, who was 33 when she won Wimbledon in 1990. Not that Williams feels like an old-timer. ''No,'' she said. ''Mentally, I'm 12.''  She feels more like a comeback kid. |
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Post by Pamela Shriver on Jul 7, 2012 8:05:39 GMT -5
Just a random observation about the pre-match photos today. How awkward. Aga looked somewhat excited, and Serena just looked bored. They were standing relatively spaced from eachother as well. Contrast this to the RG men's final photo this year. Both Nole and Rafa smiling and with their arms around eachother.
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Post by Traveling Man on Jul 7, 2012 8:10:42 GMT -5
I hope Serena wins easily and this isn't a repeat of the US Open with Stosur.
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Post by lexpretend on Jul 7, 2012 8:11:56 GMT -5
A-Rad wins a point |
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Post by Denise49IQ on Jul 7, 2012 8:19:16 GMT -5
Hagatha has made like 1 first serve so far. LOL.
How cute is it when she flings herself into a forehand. And it barely makes the service line with no pace.
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Post by Denise49IQ on Jul 7, 2012 8:21:02 GMT -5
EL. OH. EL. that point  |
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Post by lexpretend on Jul 7, 2012 8:21:12 GMT -5
How the hell did Radwanska even get that full-power Serena FH back?!
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Post by Denise49IQ on Jul 7, 2012 8:22:20 GMT -5
The second serve finally getting the treatment is deserves this tournament.
I hope Kerber is watching this. This is all your fault, Kerbie.
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Post by Pamela Shriver on Jul 7, 2012 8:25:17 GMT -5
They really have to take Fowler out of the commentary box and just stick him back in the studio. He's really, really bad, especially at calling women's matches. He and Evert are basically just talking at eachother.
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Post by Traveling Man on Jul 7, 2012 8:27:06 GMT -5
Serena's playing "careful" tennis. Looks like she wants to keep the UEs in check.
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Post by Pamela Shriver on Jul 7, 2012 8:28:23 GMT -5
Silliams showing variety!
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Post by lexpretend on Jul 7, 2012 8:34:44 GMT -5
3/4 games have gone to deuce. Silliams 4-0. Of course.
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Post by Denise49IQ on Jul 7, 2012 8:34:58 GMT -5
Kaman, double bagel please! This match deserves nothing less.
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Post by Traveling Man on Jul 7, 2012 8:37:13 GMT -5
I'm hoping for that, but don't want to jinx it. Serena could lose focus and donate a couple of games and we wouldn't have our modern-day Zvereva moment.
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Post by Denise49IQ on Jul 7, 2012 8:37:53 GMT -5
Total horror show from Hagatha. Serena isn't even serving that well.... just did just hit an ace.  But it's not like Hagatha hasn't gifted her every game. INJURIED, I suppose. She has an excuse for this "performance" at the end of the match. |
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Post by Pamela Shriver on Jul 7, 2012 8:39:21 GMT -5
Serena basically played that last return point from half way between the base- and service-line.
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Post by Traveling Man on Jul 7, 2012 8:44:08 GMT -5
The stadium erupts for Radwanska winning a game. |
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Post by lexpretend on Jul 7, 2012 8:44:32 GMT -5
Thank fuck for that. With an ace!
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But it's not like Hagatha hasn't gifted her every game.