[CJ07]

Who will win? This is a huge test for Venus. Especially since she's owned Lindsay the last 4 years.

With that said, I think Venus will win in 3 sets.

 

[Knizzle]

Who knows. My guess would be Venus in 3 also, but who knows. This thread is probably going to turn into a big bitchfest once a few key posters get in here.

 

[Havok]

Venus in straights. :drive: at least I hope

 

[Tennis Fool]

This is one of the game's greatest rivalries. This will be their 23rd meeting. Lindsay owned Venus in their early days, now the reverse is true. This is much like the rivalry that Chris/Martina N. had.

Venus leads H2H, 12:10
97-03-03 Indian Wells Hard QF Davenport 6-4 5-7 7-6(1)
97-10-13Zurich Indoor Hard QF Davenport 6-0 6-4
98-01-19 Australian Open Hard QF Davenport 1-6 7-5 6-3
98-02-23 Oklahoma Indoor Hard SFWilliams 6-7(5) 6-2 6-3
98-07-27 Stanford Hard F Davenport 6-4 5-7 6-4
98-08-31 U.S. Open Hard SF Davenport 6-4 6-4
98-10-12 Zurich Indoor Hard F Davenport 7-5 6-3
99-01-18 Australian Open Hard QF Davenport 6-4 6-0
99-07-26 Stanford Hard F Davenport 7-6(1) 6-2
99-08-02 San Diego Hard SF Williams 6-4 7-5
99-08-23 New Haven Hard F Williams 6-2 7-5
99-11-08 Philadelphia Carpet SF Davenport 6-1 6-2
00-06-26 Wimbledon Grass F Williams 6-3 7-6(3)
00-07-24 Stanford Hard F Williams 6-1 6-4
00-08-28 U.S. Open Hard F Williams 6-4 7-5
00-10-16 Linz Carpet F Davenport 6-4 3-6 6-2
01-06-25 Wimbledon Grass SF Williams 6-2 6-7(1) 6-1
01-07-30 San Diego Hard SF Williams 6-2 7-5
01-08-20 New Haven Hard F Williams7-6(6) 6-4
02-07-29 San Diego Hard SF Williams 6-2 6-1
02-08-19 New Haven Hard F Williams 7-5 6-0
03-06-23 Wimbledon Grass QF Williams 6-2 2-6 6-1

H, Venus leads 9:8
G, Venus leads 3:0
I, Lindsay leads 4:1

Slam Meetings: 6
AO, Lindsay leads 2:0
W, Venus leads 3:0
USO, Tied 1:1

Stanford meetings: 3
Lindsay leads 2:1

They haven't met in over a year. Lindsay hasn't defeated Venus in 3 1/2 years.

 

[CJ07]

who knows is a good answer

 

[SelesFan70]

If Lindsay can FINALLY get over her mental block against Venus, she'll be my early pick for the US Open.

Davenport in straight sets...6-4, 6-4

 

[ys]

This is year is so unpredictable. Davenport at her Wimbledon form would probably straight-set Williams at her Wimbledon form. It is not Wimbledon though.

Still you are as good as your last tournament. Davenport in two.

 

[KoOlMaNsEaN]

I said Venus just on how she's played this week and how she can put a notch up on the hard courts.

Venus Williams 12-10 Lindsay Davenport(Williams won the last six)

QF WimbledonJuly 6 2003 V Williams(4) - L Davenport(5)6-2 2-6 6-1
F New HavenAug 25 2002 V Williams(1) - L Davenport(2)7-5 6-0
SF San DiegoAug 4 2002 V Williams(1) - L Davenport(3)6-2 6-1
F New HavenAug 26 2001 V Williams(3) - L Davenport(1)7-66 6-4
SF San DiegoAug 5 2001 V Williams(2) - L Davenport(4)6-2 7-5
SF WimbledonJuly 8 2001 V Williams(2) - L Davenport(3)6-2 6-71 6-1
F LinzOct 22 2000 L Davenport(1) - V Williams(2)6-4 3-6 6-2
F US OpenSep 10 2000 V Williams(3) - L Davenport(2)6-4 7-5
F StanfordJuly 30 2000 V Williams(2) - L Davenport(1)6-1 6-4
F WimbledonJuly 9 2000 V Williams(5) - L Davenport(2)6-3 7-63
SF Ph'delphiaNov 14 1999 L Davenport(2) - V Williams(3)6-2 6-1
F New HavenAug 29 1999 V Williams(2) - L Davenport(1)6-2 7-5
SF San DiegoAug 8 1999 V Williams(4) - L Davenport(1)6-4 7-5
F StanfordAug 1 1999 L Davenport(1) - V Williams(2)7-61 6-2
QF Australian O.Jan 31 1999 L Davenport(1) - V Williams(5)6-4 6-0
F ZurichOct 18 1998 L Davenport(1) - V Williams(2)7-5 6-3
SF US OpenAug 23 1998 L Davenport(2) - V Williams(5)6-4 6-4
F StanfordAug 2 1998 L Davenport(1) - V Williams(3)6-4 5-7 6-4
SF Oklahoma CMar 1 1998 V Williams(3) - L Davenport(1)6-75 6-2 6-3
QF Australian O.Feb 1 1998 L Davenport(2) - V Williams1-6 7-5 6-3
QF ZurichOct 19 1997 L Davenport(4) - V Williams-Q6-0 6-4
QF Indian W.Mar 16 1997 L Davenport(4) - V Williams-Q6-4 5-7 7-61

 

[Knizzle]

Still you are as good as your last tournament. .

Will be interesting to see if you remember this when one of your Russians are playing.

 

[Tennis Fool]

I agree that LD is in better form. I agree with YS with the outcome.

 

[lizchris]

The reason why I see Venus winning in straight sets is that though it looked as if Lindsay didn't have a problem with Maria VK, there was something Maria was able to take advatage of and that is Lindsay's lack of movement. I don't know if she was still feeling the effects of the match she had with Mashona or it is age, but Venus could definitely take advantage of that. The one thing Lindsay can take advantage of and that is Venus' forehand, which wasn't good in the first set of Venus' match.

 

[VeNuS#1LoVa]

Venus Def. Lindsay 6-3,4-6,6-2!

GO VENUS, YOU CAN DO IT GIRL! :banana:

 

[rue]

I hope Lindsay wins because she is such a great player.

 

[henree]

I think Davenport will win in straight sets. Lindsay has been looking very good. While Venus has been shaky on her serve and as usual, her forehand side. I can't see Venus winning unless Davemport has a bad day. This match is in Lindsay's hands. Ultimately it doesn't matter because I love both ladies, and I am overjoyed they will be playing again...

 

[nate_my_love]

I think that Lindsay COULD beat Venus since she kicked Sprem's ass in Wimbledon. But, I'm very doubtful!

 

[CJK]

Venus has yet to "upset" any top 5 players to justify her special seeding.
I do hope she can win this to prove that she belongs to the top 5.

 

[Volcana]

Hope it's Venus, but I have no idea.

 

[Gogo123]

Im hoping for Venus to start her summer dominance here.

Still its great to see the top two seeds reach the final.

 

[AnDyDog621]

Go Venus!!!

 

[tennisIlove09]

Should be interesting. PFFFFF at TSN for not airing it. I'll have to pm my contact