[gc-spurs]

Maybe I'm jumping the gun with the 'Big 3' title but in terms of 2012, Vika, Maria and Serena are exactly that - see the heated debate in the POY thread. Between the three of them, they've won every significant tournament beside Miami, shared the slams, and medalled/podiumed at the OG.

Question is are we going to see someone else scoop up the USO, or will it serve as the POY tiebreak as discussed in the other thread going to one of the Big 3?


I reckon it will go to one of them, but which one is open game. Serena obviously does well there with 3 wins and 2 finals appearances. If she can keep her cool and current form, she's an easy favourite. Vika has not fared well there but is this years HC queen and she's probably keen as a bean to get back to them, also is much better than previous years. USO is Maria's worst slam, but she has won it before and is probably eager to bounce back which she does well- followed AO final heartbreak with FO win, Wimbly disappointment with OG silver.

Aga is behind the three of them game wise, Petra is allergic to North America, and those random slam winners haven't been the thing this year because the big 3 have been too consistent as a group.

 

[Petronius]

Aga is behind the three of them game wise, Petra is allergic to North America, and those random slam winners haven't been the thing this year because the big 3 have been too consistent as a group.

I've heard recently she at least likes New York shopping. If this is not progress I don't know what is.

 

[Mr.Sharapova]

I think Serena has the best chance out of these three to win the USO. If someone's gonna do it then it'll be her :shrug:.

 

[Chrissie-fan]

I think that the chance that one of those three will win it is much bigger than that it will be someone else. Overall we have a big four though with Kvitova as the fourth member of the elite, although as said by the OP her doing well at the USO is less likely than at the other slams.

 

[Queenpova]

Serena Williams 70% chance of winning
Vika 15% chance of winning
Maria 12% chance of winning

The others 3%

 

[Grigorpova]

Aslong as it stops the different slam winner run..

Expecting Kerber or Aga to win now :lol:

 

[Dodge]

Big two more like. 90% that Vika (best hardcourt form) or Serena (best current form) will win. 10% Maria or someone else.

 

[Queenpova]

Big two more like. 90% that Vika (best hardcourt form) or Serena (best current form) will win. 10% Maria or someone else.

Vika wont reach the final. You heard it here.

 

[tennisfreak13]

Kerber. She was good at Wimbledon and on clay, but she will be better on HC.

 

[Alejandrawrrr]

Vika wont reach the final. You heard it here.

Because she's going to have Serena in her half, like most of the time. Watch Maria draw Aga for her semi and someone she matches up extremely well with like Stosur in her quarter

 

[Queenpova]

Because she's going to have Serena in her half, like most of the time. Watch Maria draw Aga for her semi and someone she matches up extremely well with like Stosur in her quarter

Why Maria on your mind all day, sis?

 

[StoneRose]

Because she's going to have Serena in her half, like most of the time. Watch Maria draw Aga for her semi and someone she matches up extremely well with like Stosur in her quarter

Probably. Aga in SF won't be easy for Maria though. Serena-Aga final again not wildly unlikely.

 

[Stonerpova]

I've heard recently she at least likes New York shopping. If this is not progress I don't know what is.

Ask Jankovic how that translates into tennis results

 

[Jimmie48]

Unlikely as unlike last year, all three slam winners are heavy favorites to win it. Clijsters does have the best outsider-chance imo.

 

[tejmeglekvár]

Because she's going to have Serena in her half, like most of the time. Watch Maria draw Aga for her semi and someone she matches up extremely well with like Stosur in her quarter

you silly, she'll get north-america allergic Kvitova.

 

[QINWEN-GOAT]

Aga or Carlos' new pupil Na will win

 

[Feyd]

Because she's going to have Serena in her half, like most of the time. Watch Maria draw Aga for her semi and someone she matches up extremely well with like Stosur in her quarter

Maria and Serena were in the same quarters in two slams this year. And hasn't Vika got enough of Aga this year already?

 

[TheHangover]

Serena Williams 70% chance of winning
Vika 15% chance of winning
Maria 12% chance of winning

The others 3%

i take this, Serena can find herself in one of her bad days with a "lesser" player and lose when she is not so focus (like with Makarova), i don't see her losing an important match vs a big name, if she will reach qf she will win it all

P.S.
Changed my mind
Dark horse at USO and the ONLY possible big name who can stop Serena for me is: Na Rodriguez Li in one of her really rare goat days

 

[Michalka]

definitely someone new will win it

I will bet my house and life savings on Li Na to win the Open

 

[Lazyking]

I'm going someone else because I think the three medalists will have a slight letdown.