anapolis general tennis discussion thread

JJ - Lucie is going to be amaze :help: :hearts:

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Is JJ injured? Nobody gets an abreviated motion without reason... This one looks even worse than the one Ana had during US Open series 2009.

Not that we know. :shrug: I don't think she would play so many tournaments if she was injured actually. And that change happened recently, we didn't notice that weird motion in Asia. I have no idea why she was changing it. That technique is so weird and she sends the serve at the same place every time.

Just saw the last game on youtube. What the heck is that serve JJ? :help: It doesn't even help her toss accurately, her toss is not far in front enough now, and there is no pace either. It's good that she's looking for solutions but this is not the right one.

I presume she will come to fed cup with a different action than that.

The good thing for her is that Lucie is a pretty bad returner so any half decent serve will be okay. All the fed cup players are in slightly off form so I wonder who will be able to lift for the final?

It looked better in the beginning of the match, it got weaker after. That's something I noticed about her matches since the time she started working with Krajan. In the beginning of the match her serve often looks good, but after some time it becomes weaker. It's also interesting that Petko's coach said few time that JJ was very tired. He was saying: Look at her, she's dead, she can't breathe, be intense, but not passive. Be intense, that's the only game you can play. Stay intense in a longer point, it will be rewarding and it will bring you more than one point, because she's done, she's dead."

I'm just going to say that I hope this Kvitova shows up to play Fed Cup!

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Petra withdrew from YEC citing acute bronchitis. Now recovering and preparing for fed cup.

One amazing day at the YEC today. Vika-Kerber and Masha-Aga were epics. Vika-Kerber is a whole highlight heel worthy of a match. :worship:

I'm just going to say that I hope this Kvitova shows up to play Fed Cup!

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Don't be mean.:o

A sign in Istanbul.

http://instagram.com/p/RSIpQEN5s9

Now Novak can come to Prague like he wanted.

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http://i48.tinypic.com/330uxi8.jpg

The guy on the old photo is Novak Djokovic, a distant relative of, you guessed it, Novak Djokovic. Apparently, Nole got his name after him.
This reminds me of that Nicholas Cage photo from the 19th century.

Now Novak can come to Prague like he wanted.

that avi :hysteric:

Woke up to the news that Serena lost.. I know she was injured and all, but Sloane must have been ready to take the chance.

I feel like anyone can have a win against the big time players, except Ana.. :sobbing: I bet if it was Ana on the other side of the net, Serena's fight and will would've been intimidating enough to get her to miss the chance.. :sobbing:

When was the last time Ana actually beat a top player in good form? It doesnt even have to be some legend.. Ana's only win was against Venus at AO. And we all know how she choked match after match to Kim.. :sobbing:

Woke up to the news that Serena lost.. I know she was injured and all, but Sloane must have been ready to take the chance.

I feel like anyone can have a win against the big time players, except Ana.. :sobbing: I bet if it was Ana on the other side of the net, Serena's fight and will would've been intimidating enough to get her to miss the chance.. :sobbing:

When was the last time Ana actually beat a top player in good form? It doesnt even have to be some legend.. Ana's only win was against Venus at AO. And we all know how she choked match after match to Kim.. :sobbing:

I'm sure that almost every player from top 20 would lose to Serena yesterday, except maybe Bartoli.

Woke up to the news that Serena lost.. I know she was injured and all, but Sloane must have been ready to take the chance.

I feel like anyone can have a win against the big time players, except Ana.. :sobbing: I bet if it was Ana on the other side of the net, Serena's fight and will would've been intimidating enough to get her to miss the chance.. :sobbing:

When was the last time Ana actually beat a top player in good form? It doesnt even have to be some legend.. Ana's only win was against Venus at AO. And we all know how she choked match after match to Kim.. :sobbing:

Well, she beat Wozniacki and Bartoli in IW last march to reach semis. Wozniacki was falling slowly it is true, but Bartoli was strong at that moment. I think Woz was #4 and Bartoli #7 when Ana beat them. However, I think that RG will be maybe crucial for the answer on your question. It is a GS where Ana played highlights of career and 5 years later we will have the answer if she has a chance to be a contender on Majors again. Personally, my wish is that Ana wins at least one more GS before she retires in a few years. Being a former #1 with two GS titles would be great, although her career is already good enough. I mean, it is Ana Ivanovic. Everyone will remember her no matter what. :worship: I don't think that rankings is so important for former #1 players, but GS results always are. ;)

Well, she beat Wozniacki and Bartoli in IW last march to reach semis. Wozniacki was falling slowly it is true, but Bartoli was strong at that moment. I think Woz was #4 and Bartoli #7 when Ana beat them.

Her biggest wins during the last few years were over JJ, Caro, Vera, Bartoli and Kvitova.
But she choked too many times.

Her biggest wins during the last few years were over JJ, Caro, Vera, Bartoli and Kvitova.
But she choked too many times.

Do you agree that this year is crucial for Ana when it comes to Grand slams? I think that she needs to prove herself she can go very deep and become a contender for the GS title again. In later years it will be much more difficult I think. I know Ana will win more WTA titles later, I also expect she will have another big success when she matures a bit more, in 27 or 28, I really believe that will be the period when her head will be completely calm, but will her body be ready for 7 consecutive wins? My personal wish is that Ana conquers another GS title and I think chance for that is either 2013 or 2014.

Do you agree that this year is crucial for Ana when it comes to Grand slams? I think that she needs to prove herself she can go very deep and become a contender for the GS title again. In later years it will be much more difficult I think. I know Ana will win more WTA titles later, I also expect she will have another big success when she matures a bit more, in 27 or 28, I really believe that will be the period when her head will be completely calm, but will her body be ready for 7 consecutive wins? My personal wish is that Ana conquers another GS title and I think chance for that is either 2013 or 2014.

Her biggest chance is RG, IMO. But she must make a big breakthrough this year to be in position to compete for the title next season. I expect big changes in top 10 this year. Ana should focus on improving, there will be empty spots in top 10. This season is a key. She will either make a huge step and put herself in position to be a slam contender next year or she'll stay a mere top 15 player. Main goals should be: a Premier title, 2 QFs of slams (RG and USO) and qualifying for YEC.

So who do you guys want to win the final? Li all the way :cheer: I love Maria, but Li was absolutely brilliant today, possibly the best match I have ever seen her play :drool: Also looks as relaxed as I've ever seen her. Hopefully she can pull this out :bounce: Although I may turn out becoming a little pressed over the fact that one of these two will have one slam more than Ana (especially if it's Vika) :o :oh:

So who do you guys want to win the final? Li all the way :cheer: I love Maria, but Li was absolutely brilliant today, possibly the best match I have ever seen her play :drool: Also looks as relaxed as I've ever seen her. Hopefully she can pull this out :bounce: Although I may turn out becoming a little pressed over the fact that one of these two will have one slam more than Ana (especially if it's Vika) :o :oh:

I honestly don't care who wins.. :shrug:

And yeah.. one of these 2 will be a multiple slam winner while Ana will forever be a one slam wonder.. :sobbing:

Oh what could've been if Ana had a brain and real dedication... :sobbing:

So who do you guys want to win the final? Li all the way :cheer: I love Maria, but Li was absolutely brilliant today, possibly the best match I have ever seen her play :drool: Also looks as relaxed as I've ever seen her. Hopefully she can pull this out :bounce: Although I may turn out becoming a little pressed over the fact that one of these two will have one slam more than Ana (especially if it's Vika) :o :oh:

I'm sure it's gonna be Vika and it makes me miserable.

Li is going to win this whole thing guys. Ana will not stay one Slam wonder! She will win Slam again. :)

And yeah.. one of these 2 will be a multiple slam winner while Ana will forever be a one slam wonder.. :sobbing: Don't forget that for the first time Li Na reached GS SF and WTA TOP10 at 28 and first GS title at 29! And very similar cases we have with Stosur or Schiavone (first GS SF and TOP10 rankings also reached after 25) - but all of them after so many years ranked between #11-#20 finally shows theirs full potential AFTER-25 and reach couple GS finals (with titles)!

I will never gave up of Ana till 2017 2020! Hers talent is so obvious, and without W-Sisters (Belgians already gone) WTA tour will be even more weaker!

If only she wants it. I dunno if she is wanting it at the moment. I dont think she wants to work as hard as everyone else. Its takes dedication and mental to get into trying to win a GS mode. But i dunno i just hope that she finds a way to get back into her formal level. But that is also asking too much.

Ana right now doesn't seem to have the enough physical energy to be considered in the right path.

Li is going to win this whole thing guys. Ana will not stay one Slam wonder! She will win Slam again. :)

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I think Vika will use all of the hate she's getting to fire herself up and win. I cannot explain to you guys how negatively Australia has reacted to her, it's a bit OTT to me. They've never liked her and I think this is just the perfect excuse for most people in the media to spread the hate. I'm not a fan of Vika but sometimes people in my country are too ignorant, I hope she shuts them up tonight :oh:


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I'm not a fan of Vika but sometimes people in my country are too ignorant, I hope she shuts them up tonight :oh:


You are a vile creature. :fiery:

Ugh. I am so gutted for Li :sobbing: She was so unlucky today. I mean, how many times can you get injured in a match. Just ridiculous. Haven't been this upset over a non-Ana result for ages :sad:

It was as if the Tennis Gods just wanted Vika to win. I am so pressed right now :mad: .. I can't believe she's a two time Slam champion.

Ana, learn something from Azarenka. Her assets are what you need most, she is the hardest worker I've ever seen. That's why she's achieved now more than you. ;)

I've come to admire Vika. To let go of every outside thing to focus on the match and in her game takes a lot of mental skill. That's what set champions apart. I'm sure she will win a lot more slams.

Ana, learn something from Azarenka. Her assets are what you need most, she is the hardest worker I've ever seen. That's why she's achieved now more than you. ;)

I am rather proud of Ana for having won her slam the clean way and without the said 'assets'. Li's injury played the crucial role in today's match.

Ana's facebook has achieved 800k fans :cheer:

^ It's amazing that it's growing, not shrinking. How can we explain that?

^ It's amazing that it's growing, not shrinking. How can we explain that?

She's hot. That's all it takes.

I'm Aga's big fan, but part of me wants Kvitty to win, just so that Ana could see how it should be done. I know that Ana's and Petra's games are not similar, but game plan should be similar. Hit the fucking ball. Trying to rally with Aga, to outsmart her, that's bs. Watch this, Ana. You can only overpower her and nothing else.

Petra just jumps all over Aga's serve,treats it with disdain and isn't bothered by the occasional shank into the stands. Ana,OTOH,tends to get discouraged by missing a few returns and goes all passive, allowing Aga to yank her all over the court.

I've just seen this in the WTA website
http://www.wtatennis.com/blogs/article/3107247/title/soris-story-facing-your-fears

It's a post from Sorana in her blog there. Her blog has a lot of prominence in the site.

If Ana would just read that post...

Ernie Gulbis wins Delray Beach and nearly beats Nadal to make the quarterfinals at Indian Wells. That one title did wonders for him. If only Ana played more smaller level events during the course of the season. Winning Linz and Bali right before the off-season doesn't really do much for momentum.

Ernie Gulbis wins Delray Beach and nearly beats Nadal to make the quarterfinals at Indian Wells. That one title did wonders for him. If only Ana played more smaller level events during the course of the season. Winning Linz and Bali right before the off-season doesn't really do much for momentum.

Gulbis said he was trying to be serious about tennis.. that's what really made the difference and allowed him to win that MM title in the first place...

Can't remember how easy you can get points.

770 points by beating:

Duval
Petrova
Cirstea
Vinci
Oudin
Garcia
Pegula
Bouchard
Voegele

Adam Scott is back with Marie Kojzar(Unless by chance, it's a different "Marie"...). I remember people here saying his relationship with Ana was a rebound. Seems you were probably right! http://www.cbssports.com/golf/blog/eye-on-golf/22091036/adam-scott-is-not-single-sorry-ladies

Adam Scott is back with Marie Kojzar(Unless by chance, it's a different "Marie"...). I remember people here saying his relationship with Ana was a rebound. Seems you were probably right! http://www.cbssports.com/golf/blog/eye-on-golf/22091036/adam-scott-is-not-single-sorry-ladies

What a surprise! NOT. In the middle of his on and off relationship with Ana he had the guts to say his heart still hurt for the breakup with Marie.. and there are Ana fans who worship this guy! How on Earth?

Used her and was instrumental in the death of Ana's career.

What a surprise! NOT. In the middle of his on and off relationship with Ana he had the guts to say his heart still hurt for the breakup with Marie.. and there are Ana fans who worship this guy! How on Earth?

Used her and was instrumental in the death of Ana's career.

If that's how it all happened, then it's her fault completely. Beautiful, mature, famous and successful woman should know better than that. This is how I see it with guys. You don't respect me, you don't want to commit, you secretly suffer because of some old flame...???? Great, good for you, good riddance! Even if he's the most gorgeous, the smartest, the best guy in the world, I have some self-respect, right? I don't want to eat left overs, even if they are from the most exclusive restaurant in the world. I'd rather take the fresh ingredients and prepare the meal myself.

New love match for hot Adam Scott http://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/new-love-match-for-hot-adam-scott/story-fnhoeeiw-1226622964285

Marie Kojzar?

http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/04/18/1226623/149173-marie-kozjar.gif

What a surprise! NOT. In the middle of his on and off relationship with Ana he had the guts to say his heart still hurt for the breakup with Marie.. and there are Ana fans who worship this guy! How on Earth?

Used her and was instrumental in the death of Ana's career.
so true. i didn't like nando but it seems ana dumped him for this clown and it was probably as you say.

If that's how it all happened, then it's her fault completely. Beautiful, mature, famous and successful woman should know better than that. This is how I see it with guys. You don't respect me, you don't want to commit, you secretly suffer because of some old flame...???? Great, good for you, good riddance! Even if he's the most gorgeous, the smartest, the best guy in the world, I have some self-respect, right? I don't want to eat left overs, even if they are from the most exclusive restaurant in the world. I'd rather take the fresh ingredients and prepare the meal myself.
boys frequently wonder why girls go for guys who treat them like shit. and yes, it does happen.

Yes, that's Marie Kojzar... She is the love of his life...An invisible obstacle in Ana's relationship with Adam...He never gave Ana a chance because of this woman...Look at her...I AM UNBEATABLE...

These lyrics seem so appropriate now:

Oh, you should've stayed home
You should've known better
That i melt in your mouth like liquid sugar.
You thought you were gonna throw it back in my face?
But tell me... how do my leftovers taste?
Tell me, how do my leftovers taste?
How do my leftovers taste?

Why waste time on trash? :)

Yes, that's Marie Kojzar... She is the love of his life...An invisible obstacle in Ana's relationship with Adam...He never gave Ana a chance because of this woman...Look at her...I AM UNBEATABLE...


Well, that's not a bad attitude to have in life. :shrug:

boys frequently wonder why girls go for guys who treat them like shit. and yes, it does happen.

I understand why it can be interesting, but two years is too long for that kind of relationship. After some time you simply want a normal, stable relationship.

Could it be her actual twitter? https://mobile.twitter.com/_AnaIvanovic_

Can't remember how easy you can get points.

770 points by beating:

Duval
Petrova
Cirstea
Vinci
Oudin
Garcia
Pegula
Bouchard
Voegele

Funny, i know, just like when Ana got her 375 pts for beating Vinci, Petrova and Garrigues or Pavlyuchenkova, Date Krum and Klaybanova a year before that. And all that counted as two titles!
WTA has a big problem with awarding points. The should return quality points back!

Funny, i know, just like when Ana got her 375 pts for beating Vinci, Petrova and Garrigues or Pavlyuchenkova, Date Krum and Klaybanova a year before that. And all that counted as two titles!
WTA has a big problem with awarding points. The should return quality points back!

Then random people would get quality points after beating Kvitova on an off day or when Azarenka retires after 2 games. An award for taking out a seed is taking over their place in the draw and I believe it's good enough.

Btw, Ana's opponents in Bali were fine. It's a usual MM YEC field. :shrug:

Then random people would get quality points after beating Kvitova on an off day or when Azarenka retires after 2 games. An award for taking out a seed is taking over their place in the draw and I believe it's good enough.

Btw, Ana's opponents in Bali were fine. It's a usual MM YEC field. :shrug:

Yes, but how often that happen? 15% of the time maybe. I agree abourt retiremants, they should award less points for that, or none..

For her semifinal in Charlestone JJ beat 4 players out of top 80, and Vogele beat almost all higher ranked than her, including three top 20 players, one top 10, and gets same points. That is not fair. O

It is not usual MM when you get 375 points for beating 3 players ranked outside of top 20-30. JJ got 450 in Miami, where two of her oponents were more than 10 places higher ranked than her and top 15. Though those players were more like in some Tier 2 type of turnament it is still better tha Bali field.

Is it different when JJ beat Petrova and Vinci, and when Ana beat Petrova and Vinci? :unsure:

"fans of both" :facepalm:

Is it different when JJ beat Petrova and Vinci, and when Ana beat Petrova and Vinci? :unsure:
No, i said exactly the opposite! I said JJs wins were JUST LIKE when Ana beat them.
Though, now they are 11 and 13, but then Petrova was top 35 and Vinci top 25 as i remember.

"fans of both" :facepalm:

I am a fan of both, that is why i don't like when someone deminish ones achievement and forgets that the other did the same. But as always, when you start defending one, people think by default that u are atacking the other.

I am a fan of both, that is why i don't like when someone deminish ones achievement and forgets that the other did the same. But as always, when you start defending one, people think by default that u are atacking the other.
and is it so difficult to learn how to behave in players forums. this is a forum for ana fans, defending jj by attacking ana's achievements is simply facepalmworthy. there are people here who don't like jj and might post nasty things about her. ignore it. you can argue about stuff like that in gm or serbian sensations but here it's simply out of place.

That is the thing. I was not attacking, i was just defending JJ (just like i defend Ana when people deminish her achievemants) by just pointing out that those result are both pretty similar and facepalming. If this were forum of Sara Erani, i would have mentioned some of her lucky earned points. I am Anas fan, and having a normal conversation with valid arguments is not out of place. The problem is in people who like to argue and that are always subjective. That is bad behavior.
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That is the thing. I was not attacking, i was just defending JJ (just like i defend Ana when people deminish her achievemants) by just pointing out that those result are both pretty similar and facepalming. If this were forum of Sara Erani, i would have mentioned some of her lucky earned points. I am Anas fan, and having a normal conversation with valid arguments is not out of place. The problem is in people who like to argue and that are always subjective. That is bad behavior.
:wavey:
yeah, people like you :shrug:

it is out of place because this is a forum for fans. defending some other player by attacking ana is not ok at all. you should have defended jj by posting some other player's result. instead, you mocked ana because you felt annoyed that someone who likes ana but dislikes jj (which is legit) dissed your other fave.

people here are entitled to openly disliking jj and any other player, just so you know. just accept it.

i am not surprised that this stuff is only possible in this subforum :rolleyes:

No, i said exactly the opposite! I said JJs wins were JUST LIKE when Ana beat them.

Ok then... :)

Though, now they are 11 and 13, but then Petrova was top 35 and Vinci top 25 as i remember.

But they are always players who are dangerous, it's fact :shrug:

yeah, people like you :shrug:

it is out of place because this is a forum for fans. defending some other player by attacking ana is not ok at all. you should have defended jj by posting some other player's result. instead, you mocked ana because you felt annoyed that someone who likes ana but dislikes jj (which is legit) dissed your other fave.

people here are entitled to openly disliking jj and any other player, just so you know. just accept it.

i am not surprised that this stuff is only possible in this subforum :rolleyes:

You are repeting yourself, so wil i. I didn't attack Ana, i took her examle just because this is her forum, to make a point. I was ''mocking'' both JJ and Ana, and i do that in JJs subforum to. It is not a problem of disliking, anyone can do that. But i would not mock someone because i dislike him/her, i mock only plyers i love when there is a legit reason, just as i would mock myself. Real fans are entitled to that. There was nothing subjective about what i said, and i am not arguing. I just want to make clear of what i exactly said, because you are kind of twisting my words. I considere this a normal conversation.
I knew i should have put more smileys in my post, so poeple wouldn't take it to serious :rolleyes:

Yes, but how often that happen? 15% of the time maybe. I agree abourt retiremants, they should award less points for that, or none..

For her semifinal in Charlestone JJ beat 4 players out of top 80, and Vogele beat almost all higher ranked than her, including three top 20 players, one top 10, and gets same points. That is not fair. O

It is not usual MM when you get 375 points for beating 3 players ranked outside of top 20-30. JJ got 450 in Miami, where two of her oponents were more than 10 places higher ranked than her and top 15. Though those players were more like in some Tier 2 type of turnament it is still better tha Bali field.

I never said it was a usual MM, but that it was a usual MM YEC field. The format was wrong, but the field was fine. It's fine to win MM YEC by beating Pavlyuchenkova, Kleybanova and KDK, for example. But 3 matches were not enough IMO. This format is better.

About quality points... During the previous years there were too many early upsets and the tour was a mess. If there were quality points, the ranking would've been even more messed up.

I never said it was a usual MM, but that it was a usual MM YEC field. The format was wrong, but the field was fine. It's fine to win MM YEC by beating Pavlyuchenkova, Kleybanova and KDK, for example. But 3 matches were not enough IMO. This format is better.

About quality points... During the previous years there were too many early upsets and the tour was a mess. If there were quality points, the ranking would've been even more messed up.


Oh, ok,but still, to much points.
I don't know, there has been, but i still think it would help a bit to have them. Serena beat top players so many times last year, she should have had some bonus points for that :)

Oh, ok,but still, to much points.
I don't know, there has been, but i still think it would help a bit to have them. Serena beat top players so many times last year, she should have had some bonus points for that :)

Now with a RR format, I think that MM YEC points distribution is OK. But in Bali it was too much for 3 matches. In Ana's defense, she only lost one set in 6 matches there, so she's deservedly become the Bali GOAT. :hearts:

Yeah, ana is Bali queen. JJ will be the queen of Sofia :rocker:
RR format is much better, though i thin the tournament should not exist :lol:

Anyway Ana played gret today, greeeeeat!:bounce:

Anyone watching Serena? Playing horribly against Kuznetsova..

Suddenly Ana's missed chance hurts even more.. :banghead:

How ironic is that Kuznetsova (who is owned by our dear Ana)

Is actually and will probably be the only player to have troubled Serena during this French Open :lol:

That was sad :(

Ana's punch bag Kuznetsova took 1 set of Serena :spit:

Oh my dear stupid Ana :hug:

Serena is a true fighter. She uses so much energy and emotions before, during and after every point. I knew she'll be back to win that match, just like I'm sure now she is 100% taking this years RG trophy.

serena got the job done. that's all that counts.

serena got the job done. that's all that counts.

True. She was fighting her quarterena deamons for a while, but she did what she had to do to win in the end.

Sharapova currently hitting herself off court against JJ.. so JJ might just get that 12th seed for Wimbledon. 11 actually, as she would pass Vinci.

And a bagel...

Sharapova would never play this bad against Ana, because she knows if she is missing too much, she would just need to roll a ball to Ana's BH and she would be let off the hook..

Seriously though.. this is so bad from Sharapova, its not even funny.. she has given 5 games to JJ in unforced errors alone.

Sharapova turned it around like a champ. Started hitting inside the court, which made all the difference. :lol:

After the first set I told my dad, Sharapova will turn this, she just has to stop missing, no need to hit a lot of winners, she can be more consistent than JJ these days. And she did, although it was tough. For most of the last two sets the majority of JJ's won points occurred because Sharapova missed early. Once the rally settled into a rhythm Maria had an advantage in consistency. Eventually JJ would hit a backhand long or a forehand too late. Maria's court coverage on clay has truly improved in the last few seasons.

Ana confirmed she will play Southern California Open, Carlsbad, San Diego. From July 29th - August 4th. :)

Also there: Victoria Azarenka, Agnieszka Radwanska, Dominika Cibulkova

Ana confirmed she will play Southern California Open, Carlsbad, San Diego. From July 29th - August 4th. :)

Also there: Victoria Azarenka, Agnieszka Radwanska, Dominika Cibulkova

I'm so glad she's playing Carlsbad over Stanford :)

Although I think it wouldn't have been a bad idea to play both, considering the packed draws in Cincinnati and Toronto.

She's a former semi-finalist in Carlsbad :cheer: where she should've won that 2011 SF against Zvonareva :rolleyes:

I'm so glad she's playing Carlsbad over Stanford :)

Although I think it wouldn't have been a bad idea to play both, considering the packed draws in Cincinnati and Toronto.

She's a former semi-finalist in Carlsbad :cheer: where she should've won that 2011 SF against Zvonareva :rolleyes:

Ana definitely should plan on playing both, considering where she is gamewise and rankingswise.. but she keeps her top 5 mental schedule... so if she actually scheduled both she would make sure to tank one asi if she wasn't playing. :facepalm:

I have come to admire Sharapova. No matter what happens you know she puts her heart in matches. And that she tries. Today, even if she hit 4 DFs in one game, you could see that didn't put her down, only made her fight harder.

Serena is on a roll though. Demolition job and aw inducing today. The final is in her hands IMHO.

I have come to admire Sharapova. No matter what happens you know she puts her heart in matches. And that she tries. Today, even if she hit 4 DFs in one game, you could see that didn't put her down, only made her fight harder.

Serena is on a roll though. Demolition job and aw inducing today. The final is in her hands IMHO.

I admire both of them. Serena and Sharapova are true fighters, they give their best when it's tough, and you just know there is a 99 percent of chance they will win the match even if they play bad that day.

WTA today IMO:

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Radwanska, Errani
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Others from 6-16

I pick Serena to win the final with 6:2 6:4 :)

IMO

Serena on grass
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Sharapova on clay/Azarenka on hardcourts
Sharapova on hardcourts/Azarenka on grass/Kvitova on grass/Na Li anywhere on a good day
Azarenka on clay/Sharapova on grass
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I tend to agree with you.

I tend to agree with you.

Well, I said that I don't consider clay Sharapova's best surface, but she loses there only to Serena. On hardcourts and grass it's different. Azarenka loses to Serena or perhaps sometimes Sharapova on hardcourts and grass, but on clay it's different. She can lose to Cibulkova or Makarova, but she's still better than them on the surface. She's also better than Errani and Stosur on clay, although it's their best surface and her worst. She's just better.

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Could not have said it any better.

Worried for Kvitova though, that she is playing right now and even commentators I've heard don't even consider her a favorite for this year's Wimbledon despite being a former champ there.

Honestly though, that final could get absolutely nasty for Maria :scared: Serena was terrifyingly good today. And Maria has been patchy through out the whole tournament. I can totally see a repeat of the Olympic final. Unless Serena's French Open ghosts come back to haunt yet her again but I just highly doubt that it will.

I have come to admire Sharapova. No matter what happens you know she puts her heart in matches. And that she tries. Today, even if she hit 4 DFs in one game, you could see that didn't put her down, only made her fight harder.

Serena is on a roll though. Demolition job and aw inducing today. The final is in her hands IMHO.

Izzy, you're the most welcome to become a Maria fan! Your wit, insight, passion and enthusiasm will be highly appreciated.

I can't believe Novak will lose this match because of that stupid point he touched the net... :facepalm:

Could've waited a second longer to go hit the volley.. Nadal was way out of the court.. :facepalm: Now that one point making all the difference in the world.

Novak.. blew it!

That was such a fail. Leads by a break most of set 5. Games where Rafa couldn't get a first serve in he misses every return and lets him still hold easily. Less said about the overheads the better.

Nole :sobbing: :sobbing: :sobbing:

He will win the Career Slam. I know he will (just like Ana will probably win the Career 4th Round Slam this year)

Now, that was the REAL FINAL :boxing:

Just give Rafa the trophy already...

Ferrer def. Tsonga 6-1 7-6(3) 6-2

Jo :smash: :sobbing:


And Rafa has a BYE In the final :cheer:


Nothing against David, but he's like the Errani of the ATP in some way. Useless against the Top 3 except for Murray sometimes (Radwanska in WTA) :oh:

AND I'm not comparing them game-wise or in achievements, just the record/H2H/performance against the Top 3/4

I wanted Jo in the final, even if he was going to lose anyway :sad:

I'm still so pissed about Nole losing that match that I just don't care about men's final.. :sobbing:

I'm still so pissed about Nole losing that match that I just don't care about men's final.. :sobbing:

:hug:

I'm pissed about it too, especially since he lead a by a break for the most of the final set :sad:

But if we put combine Nole and Ana together we have the Career Slam :oh: (Just inserting some humor here)

Nole will win RG some day, he's too good not win it.

So disappointed Novak lost.

Nadal-Ferrer was the matchup I least wanted to see of the four guys remaining. You might as well hand Nadal the trophy right now. That is going to be one boring final. Rafa winning the French Open again...:yawn:

Novak :facepalm:

What a wasted chance for Career Slam. :sobbing:

This will be one boring final, for sure... :yawn:

Serena. Legend.

Congrats to Serena.


But Maria :sad: :sad:

I'll always be proud of her regardless of those trolls in GM trying to diminish her achievements.

She had her chances early...


But Serena is Serena :worship:


Ugh, Azarenka back at #2 :rolleyes:

Hopefully the order is restored after Wimbledon.

Congrats to Serena.


But Maria :sad: :sad:

I'll always be proud of her regardless of those trolls in GM trying to diminish her achievements.

She had her chances early...


But Serena is Serena :worship:


Ugh, Azarenka back at #2 :rolleyes:

Hopefully the order is restored after Wimbledon.

Vika is probably going to make Wimbledon final. :shrug:

Maria is number 2 in the race though.. so she might just get number 2 back before USO.

Vika is probably going to make Wimbledon final. :shrug:

Maria is number 2 in the race though.. so she might just get number 2 back before USO.


I'm really hoping Maria and Victoria get the same-half at Wimbledon.

Don't get me wrong, I do agree with you on Victoria's great chances of making the final.

But I think the only one who can prevent Victoria from reaching the Wimbledon final is Maria. She just needs to get her grass mojo back and not play clay-court tennis on a grass court like she did last year :rolleyes:

Also, if Lisicki and Kvitova get their act together, then it could make things interesting, but I honestly see them both flopping but Petra will more likely get to the QF. Lisicki is playing Birmingham, so she can improve her Wimbledon seeding by playing doing good there, plus she's also a former champ.

Ana's bf is with Nole this week. Eastbourne too cold and damp for him? :p

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Ana's bf is with Nole this week. Eastbourne too cold and damp for him? :p


:lol:

I don't blame him.. who wouldn't prefer a week in St. Tropez over a week in Eastbourne? :lol:

Guys trip?

Novak's hat haha! :cool:

Just watched the "Venus and Serena" documentary.. really liked it.. Venus seems like a sweetheart and Serena is just hilarious. haha Love her!

And it gives some really interesting insight. There is a point, right after the blood clot issue, when Serena is getting slowly back to practice, that she tells Sasha that the biggest issue was that her mind was a mess.. but that she knew if she could fix her mind the body would follow. Also, after beating Vika at the US Open 2011 Serena was pissed off at herself.. :lol: She thought she played like crap.. I remember that match! I wish Ana could play half as well. :lol: Then you can see just how demanding with herself Serena is. At the same time, even when she isn't playing well and is pissed at her own level, she doesn't let that get to her head, she doesn't let that get her down. Such a champion really! Oracene says Serena thaught Venus how to win.. found that interesting as well.

My fave bit was when she got all upset with Sasha for saying to Ana "when will you let me be your hitting partner" :rolls:

My fave bit was when she got all upset with Sasha for saying to Ana "when will you let me be your hitting partner" :rolls:

:lol: That was pretty great! hahaha Serena was like: "I would never go to another guy and say 'When will you hit with me?'!!" :lol:

Rafa Nadal, Ana and Stefan Edberg are some of the 16 tennis pros to play in this year's Necker Cup...The Necker Cup is 5 day, all inclusive, Pro-Am Tennis Event on Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands...This year's event is sheduled for November 12-16th...

16 WTA/ATP players + Legends are paired with 16 amateur teams of all levels...It's all about fun and charity...Last year's Necker Cup raised over $ 1,ooo,ooo for charities...

Rafa Nadal, Ana and Stefan Edberg are some of the 16 tennis pros to play in this year's Necker Cup...The Necker Cup is 5 day, all inclusive, Pro-Am Tennis Event on Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands...This year's event is sheduled for November 12-16th...

16 WTA/ATP players + Legends are paired with 16 amateur teams of all levels...It's all about fun and charity...Last year's Necker Cup raised over $ 1,ooo,ooo for charities...

Thanks for the info! So Ana will go from Buenos Aires to the Necker Island.. hopefully she takes that time to prepare as well.. not only games and fun.

Rafa Nadal, Ana and Stefan Edberg are some of the 16 tennis pros to play in this year's Necker Cup...The Necker Cup is 5 day, all inclusive, Pro-Am Tennis Event on Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands...This year's event is sheduled for November 12-16th...

16 WTA/ATP players + Legends are paired with 16 amateur teams of all levels...It's all about fun and charity...Last year's Necker Cup raised over $ 1,ooo,ooo for charities...

:cheer:

Great news!

Looking forward to hearing more things about that exho.


Ana is going to Buenos Aires too? :eek:

Any more exhibitions? Or just those two so far..

:cheer:

Great news!

Looking forward to hearing more things about that exho.


Ana is going to Buenos Aires too? :eek:

Any more exhibitions? Or just those two so far..

Ana is scheduled to play Sharapova in an exho in Buenos Aires, December 8th. That's it for now.

Ana is scheduled to play Sharapova in an exho in Buenos Aires, December 8th. That's it for now.

Thanks for the info.

My two faves playing an exho, and in South America :sobbing:

Lucky Argentina :sobbing:

Playing exhos is such a great thing. You visit and play at really wonderfull places...British Virgin Islands? OMG I am in love just with the name, let alone being there and all packed with tennis and players! Someone can take me there? :lol::hearts:

Ana is scheduled to play Sharapova in an exho in Buenos Aires, December 8th. That's it for now.

I don't like she hanging around with the witch. I'm afraid she gets spelled.