[desmondpaul]

I think there should be a one point penalty for a bathroom break after a short first set. Obviously very occassionally people may have to go ..but it should still just come with starting next set 0-15 to avoid cynical abuse.

And confiscate her notebook and pen 😁

 

[Jollyrads]

Others should just start going to the bathroom when they lose the first set against Iga to also disrupt her rhythm. It’s the lack of sportsmanship with her that makes it difficult to warm up to her

 

[guichard]

Others should just start going to the bathroom when they lose the first set against Iga to also disrupt her rhythm. It’s the lack of sportsmanship with her that makes it difficult to warm up to her

Well 90% of them already do it

 

[GIANT_SLAYER]

Call it sleep deprivation, but I'm going for a power nap pretty soon because the Asian swing just does not get along with this North American's physical well being. That being said, I will boldly saying Seoul was the worst tournament of 2025 for me so far. Hands down the very worst! I only need to point out 2 things and I'm going for my Sunday afternoon nap.

1. Our dear Emma loses a heartbreaking match to Krejcikova who friggin' saved 3 match points. Losing the second set tiebreak of 12-10. Later losing the 3rd set big time.

2. Ekaterina Alexandrova today was only 2 points away from lifting this Seoul WTA 500 trophy, but she didn't keep her feet on the gas and 2ga once again escaped death.

Forgot just how unsuitable the Asian swing is for a working North American viewer dealing with the EST time zone. Now I remember why I used to take a huge break right after the US Open. I would return to watch tennis at the earliest during the WTA Finals. I really should go back to skipping the Asian swing like in the past for me.

 

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Call it sleep deprivation, but I'm going for a power nap pretty soon because the Asian swing just does not get along with this North American's physical well being. That being said, I will boldly saying Seoul was the worst tournament of 2025 for me so far. Hands down the very worst! I only need to point out 2 things and I'm going for my Sunday afternoon nap.

1. Our dear Emma loses a heartbreaking match to Krejcikova who friggin' saved 3 match points. Losing the second set tiebreak of 12-10. Later losing the 3rd set big time.

2. Ekaterina Alexandrova today was only 2 points away from lifting this Seoul WTA 500 trophy, but she didn't keep her feet on the gas and 2ga once again escaped death.

Forgot just how unsuitable the Asian swing is for a working North American viewer dealing with the EST time zone. Now I remember why I used to take a huge break right after the US Open. I would return to watch tennis at the earliest during the WTA Finals. I really should go back to skipping the Asian swing like in the past for me.

But wouldn't you risk losing your place on the Wall?!

 

[GIANT_SLAYER]

^ Once an Iga fan always an Iga fan...It's in your soul.

 

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^ Once an Iga fan always an Iga fan...It's in your soul.

Are you referring to me? If so, what a bizarre comment.

My comment was a silly joke, I had no idea you'd take such offence. Sheesh.

 

[Zaubers]

Personally I think EMMA deserved to win the match against Krijekova, she was the better player in the first to sets.
KriJ played like a ball basher with a horrondously huge wild swing, going for lines of course she made lots of winners and errrors.
I certainly would not enjoy EMMA playing like that.
I was not impressed by KriJ 's play EMMA is a better all around player.
I did not like her behavior either. Everytime EMMA had a critical point to serve Krij would delay her.EMMA does not seem to be bothered by it however.
EMMA went away in the third set. I do not know why.
I saw no issues with EMMA's back
GO EMMA GO

 

[Queen_Of_Spray]

It's just a shame the women's tour is just a support act for ATP these days, men will always play the last showcase match in every combined event and despite playing on the same court they get all the advance data and analytics while SAP gives you bread and butter stuff even if you were happy to pay thousands per month for temporary access.

 

[zenga10]

Just watched the final, that was a good match. Alexandrova played very well, came very close. She was sad, but in her speech she saw the positives through the tears.

The emcee is a pain in the ass though, telling the players to smile for the camera. Continuous blabbering.

Much better camera view than the Laver Cup. At least you get some idea of the speed of the ball. It looks like Alexandrova hits the ball harder than Fritz, but i know she doesn't, its just the camera view. Also it makes it look like Seoul was a much faster court than Laver Cup court, but i doubt it, just camera view again makes it seem so.

Having said that, some women appear to hit as hard as the men- i witnessed Rybakina-Emma followed right after by Shelton-Mannarino on the same court and Lena appeared to hit the forehand as fast as the men, though with less topspin.