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Post by janie on Apr 16, 2014 10:24:30 GMT -5
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Post by janie on Apr 28, 2014 19:45:24 GMT -5
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Post by janie on Apr 30, 2014 18:07:48 GMT -5
Grace Min lost in IHB r1 to qualifier Evtimova. So, once again, there is not going to be a standout player seizing this wild card, but someone limping into it. Just pathetic the way no one can step up for a period of 3 tournaments -- or even do very well in 2 of them.
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Post by janie on May 4, 2014 12:41:59 GMT -5
So the USTA wild cards go to ROBBY GINEPRI (yes!) and TAYLOR TOWNSEND (yes!) -- both of whom came from behind and seized the day at the very end. So unexpected, especially after the first week of tournaments. Very happy to see both go through.
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Post by The Chloe on May 11, 2014 22:58:15 GMT -5
I haven't been following tennis at all since Australia, or else I'd join you in these chats, Janie. Sorry!
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Post by Lady on May 27, 2014 6:14:23 GMT -5
We don't even have a thread for RG? Or I just can't find it?
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Post by janie on May 27, 2014 16:46:46 GMT -5
This is the thread for RG. At least I assume it is, since Chloe kindly moved it into the Grand Slam section. I'll see if I can change the name.
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Post by The Chloe on May 27, 2014 22:07:19 GMT -5
Yes, I guess I moved this. I could open a forum, but is it really necessary?
stan does not get all caps treatment today.
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Post by Lady on May 28, 2014 6:17:19 GMT -5
This thread should be called "Everyone moved to twitter apparently"
This is the 1st time I'm watching Schmiedlova play. I like her. She's passing Venus at the nest quite nicely.
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Post by janie on May 28, 2014 6:35:19 GMT -5
Hi Lady! Well I'm glad to hear that Schmiedlova played well, glad it wasn't just Venus playing awful. Still sad result to wake up to, along with Paire losing.
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Post by Lady on May 28, 2014 6:38:19 GMT -5
I don't care for Venus, so it's a nice result for me. I was kinda sad for Stan losing, who Hurley hates now apparently? And Li Na, but at least Na had a sense to lose to someone I don't dislike.
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Post by Lady on May 28, 2014 6:45:55 GMT -5
First time watching Muguruza as well. Always happy to see a young player with a serve. Playing nicely against Serena (3-1 up at the moment)
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Post by Lady on May 28, 2014 6:47:24 GMT -5
And she broke for 4*-1 lead. Entertaining stuff
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Post by Lady on May 28, 2014 6:49:32 GMT -5
Orancene is now here, ready to nap through Serena's match as well.
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Post by Lady on May 28, 2014 6:51:28 GMT -5
And now she holds for 5-1 after being 0-30 on her serve. weird.
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Post by Lady on May 28, 2014 6:59:51 GMT -5
She serves out the set!!!!!!!!!!!! After being 15-30 down!!!!!!!!! With some great serving!!!!! I'm basically in love with these unusual qualities!!! (Won't last, I know)
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Post by Lady on May 28, 2014 7:03:58 GMT -5
and she breaks at the start of the 2nd!! still hilarious and awesome!
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Post by Lady on May 28, 2014 7:06:20 GMT -5
Love hold!!! 2-0 (I'm only doing the spamming until the tide turns) This is a very quick match though
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Post by Lady on May 28, 2014 7:08:18 GMT -5
OMG the points she's winning!!!! 0-40 on Serena's serve
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Post by janie on May 28, 2014 7:09:58 GMT -5
I don't care for Venus, so it's a nice result for me. I was kinda sad for Stan losing, who Hurley hates now apparently? And Li Na, but at least Na had a sense to lose to someone I don't dislike. Hurley hates Stan?? I see him on Twitter sometimes, but apparently not enough to learn these major facts. Why would anyone hate Stan? Had no idea about Big Mug! I've got a plumber here, my mind is elsewhere but I'll see if I can turn that match on.
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Post by Lady on May 28, 2014 7:10:17 GMT -5
Aaaah, 3 break points saved (
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Post by janie on May 28, 2014 7:10:21 GMT -5
OMG the points she's winning!!!! 0-40 on Serena's serve
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Post by janie on May 28, 2014 7:11:06 GMT -5
Aaaah, 3 break points saved ( Haha! Saw this one immediately after reacting to the 3 BPs. Yay Serena!
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Post by Lady on May 28, 2014 7:12:00 GMT -5
I don't care for Venus, so it's a nice result for me. I was kinda sad for Stan losing, who Hurley hates now apparently? And Li Na, but at least Na had a sense to lose to someone I don't dislike. Hurley hates Stan?? I see him on Twitter sometimes, but apparently not enough to learn these major facts. Why would anyone hate Stan? Had no idea about Big Mug! I've got a plumber here, my mind is elsewhere but I'll see if I can turn that match on. I have no idea, but he was all happy when Stan lost, so I thought I missed something. Big Mug is leading 3*-0, now we're definitely in the choke category! (as in the choke about to start, no doubt)
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Post by janie on May 28, 2014 7:13:11 GMT -5
This is wild! I somehow missed that you're talking about the 2nd set and Serena already lost the first! Now I don't dare turn it on; I hate watching Serena in agony mode.
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Post by Lady on May 28, 2014 7:16:51 GMT -5
This is wild! I somehow missed that you're talking about the 2nd set and Serena already lost the first! Now I don't dare turn it on; I hate watching Serena in agony mode. The match is going so fast that she basically has no time for dramatics, which is hilarious!
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Post by Lady on May 28, 2014 7:18:05 GMT -5
I see Serena has her break point while I was away reacting to ES switching channels. Serena breaks
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Post by Lady on May 28, 2014 7:20:06 GMT -5
Serena's serving double faults Sharapova-at-her-best style
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Post by Lady on May 28, 2014 7:20:37 GMT -5
MUG breaks to love!!! 4*-1 good thing I'm back
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Post by Lady on May 28, 2014 7:25:42 GMT -5
MUG saves triple break-point, the key word is 'saves'. This is good stuff, even if it ends the usual way
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