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Link to the Womens' Singles Draw
https://www.wtatennis.com/tournament/905/us-open/2020/draws
It's a Battle of the Brits in R1 as Johanna Konta faces Heather Watson!
At least we'll have ONE Briitish player through to Round 2 ...
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JAMES4578
01-09-2020, 11:01
Naomi got through 6-2 in the 3rd against Doi but hamstring still appears to be an issue at the moment.
Cori Gauff out in the 1st Round,was up against 31st seed Sevastova but that was a match she was more than capable of winning. Looked like she coming back but went down 6-3,5-7,6-4. Perhaps the expectation getting to her a bit and possibly struggling without a crowd.
After taking a tight first set 7-6(7), Johanna is strolling the second set 5-0*.
JAMES4578
01-09-2020, 19:32
Heather was up 6-3 in breaker but failed to capitalise losing it 9-7, obviously could not recover.
Sallydaisy
01-09-2020, 19:40
Jo Konta beat Heather Watson 7-6 6-1.
Sad, but Jo has a better chance of progressing. Shame there is no Mixed Doubles.
JAMES4578
01-09-2020, 19:48
Yes thought it was better for Johanna to win this one mind you as had more chance of a decent run,pity Heather fell away though.
JAMES4578
02-09-2020, 11:15
kim clijsters went out to 21st seed Ekaterina Alexandrova last night, was a set up and close in the 2nd but could not sustain the challenge in the 3rd. https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2020-09-01/ekaterina_alexandrova_spoil_kim_clijsters_at_2020_ us_open.html
RoastLamb
02-09-2020, 20:46
kim clijsters went out to 21st seed Ekaterina Alexandrova last night, was a set up and close in the 2nd but could not sustain the challenge in the 3rd. https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2020-09-01/ekaterina_alexandrova_spoil_kim_clijsters_at_2020_ us_open.html
I watched this and Kim looked awesome - and then she lost. Complete headshaker!!!
JAMES4578
02-09-2020, 20:49
Perhaps Kim not fullly fit , mind you.
RoastLamb
02-09-2020, 20:50
Perhaps Kim not fullly fit , mind you.
Perhaps, she didn't look as svelte as she used to BUT she was whacking that ball and placing it majestically. Sigh. I was so hoping she'd go further.
JAMES4578
02-09-2020, 22:48
Top seed Karolina Pliskova now gone down to Caroline Garcia 6-1,7-6 . (though Garcia former top tenner) Pliskova had two set points but failed to convert and faded in the breaker. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis
RoastLamb
03-09-2020, 12:52
Wow Kiki M. had a meltdown yesterday. Was winning 6-1 5-1 and managed to lose the match! Then she said it was intolerable living in a bubble within a bubble. It's going to be so interesting to see how the French Open organizers compare with the USO.
JAMES4578
03-09-2020, 13:36
A mental collapse and maybe her comments said in the heat of the moment, in my opinion the Us Open got it absolutely right with the protocols (though obviously it is not easy being restricted). Had they been lax we might had had more to complain about.
Sallydaisy
03-09-2020, 17:02
Jo Konta will be on very soon v Sorana Cirstea on Court 5 (earlier than expected).
Khachanov has just beaten Kuznetsov 6’3, 6’4, 6’1 in a speedy 2 hours.
Rosalind
05-09-2020, 19:02
Sloane re Serena. I'm waiting for a Serena meltdown. :popcorn::unclesam:
Update: meltdown averted. Enjoyed the match. Nice to see all the other players watching too.
Sallydaisy
05-09-2020, 19:14
Mladenovic/Babos (top seeds!!!) withdrawn from the Ladies Doubles following a statement from Nassau County who have just woken up to the 'rules' being applied by the USTA regarding quarantine for the players who got too close to Benoit Paire last week.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EhLC6s5XcAAYWPA?format=jpg&name=900x900
Sallydaisy
06-09-2020, 21:37
Quite a contest between Shelby Rogers and Petra Kvitova.
1 set all and 5-5 in the 3rd. Rogers just fought off 3 match points ...
Kvits holds to love for 6-5. Rogers to serve to stay in it again.
JAMES4578
06-09-2020, 21:39
Thought Kvitova was going to take it there but did win serve easily for 6-5, Rogers still in it though,the American lead 2-0 in decider before being pegged back.
Sallydaisy
06-09-2020, 21:42
Rogers has a good serve, Ace to start the game.
*15-0, 15 all, 30-15, 30 all, *40-30,
6 all, tie-break to decide it.
Sallydaisy
06-09-2020, 21:54
Kvitova serving first:
*0-1 break
1-1* break back
1-2*
*2-2
*3-2
3-3*
4-3* Kvits with a mini-break at a crucial time ...
*5-3
*5-4 and it's back on serve!
5-5*
6-5* and Kvitova will serve for the match
*6-6 but has missed her 4th match point ...
*6'7 Oh dear Petra!!! Nerves???
GSM Shelby Rogers: 7'6, 3'6, 7'6
JAMES4578
06-09-2020, 21:57
Petra really faltered there but credit to Sheby for hanging tough, good contest but was hoping for a Kvitova win.
RoastLamb
07-09-2020, 02:13
Sooooo disappointed for Petra. Now, I'm really placing ALL my hopes and dreams on Naomi. I love how she's stepped up about #BLM (along with Frances Tiafoe). And plus I really don't like any of the American women left.
Sakkari levels it up at one set all against Serena.
Sallydaisy
07-09-2020, 18:16
Sakkari with the early break in the 3rd set, serving at 2-1
Sallydaisy
07-09-2020, 18:25
Sakkari with the early break in the 3rd set, serving at 2-1
Serena won the next 2 so it's Sakkari at *2-3 serving.
Sallydaisy
07-09-2020, 18:37
Serena serving for the match at *5-3 in the 3rd set.
JAMES4578
07-09-2020, 18:38
Think it's likely over as Serena breaks for 5-3, has raised her level but Sakkari showing some tension.
Sallydaisy
07-09-2020, 18:45
Serena d Sakkari 6'3, 6'7, 6'3
RoastLamb
07-09-2020, 21:50
Ugh disappointed in today's results all round. All the Canucks bounced out in singles AND doubles action. That leaves Denis left in the men's and that's it. Was disappointed for Maria. Maybe Azarenka or Kenin can beat Serena but tbh I don't like any of 'em - so loud and screamy. Oh Bianca where are you when we need you, hun?
JAMES4578
08-09-2020, 15:08
Think one with best chance against Serena would be Osaka,but not sure if she is totally fit after the hamstring issue (though won last match comfortably). Kenin will not have the chance as she went out to Elisie Mertens 6-3,6-3. Feeling though that no crowd benefits Williams in some ways.
RoastLamb
08-09-2020, 20:14
Azarenka has a chance tho'. She's beaten Serena before and I think she's very hungry. I think Serena will roll over Pironkova tbh. And I am also worried about Naomi's fitness but I love her heart!
Sallydaisy
09-09-2020, 09:37
RESULTS, LADIES 1/4 FINALS
Osaka d Rogers 6'3, 6'4
Brady d Putinseva 6'3, 6'2
OOP LADIES 1/4 FINALS, WED 9/9/20, UK times
17.00: Serena williams v Tatiana Pironkova
00.00: Vodka Azarenka v Elise Mertens
Mertens the only one of the 4 who isn't a Mum!
RoastLamb
09-09-2020, 14:23
Vamos Naomi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pironkova takes the first set against Serena.
supergran
09-09-2020, 17:14
I'm rooting for Pironkova.
JAMES4578
09-09-2020, 17:31
Pironkova playing well tactically but she lost early break in 2nd, Serena up 3-2.
Sallydaisy
09-09-2020, 17:44
Williams takes the 2nd set 6'3.
1 set all, into a 3rd to decide it.
JAMES4578
09-09-2020, 17:47
Pretty poor game from Pironkova at 3-4 and Serena now stepping up , doubt there will be upset now.
Sallydaisy
09-09-2020, 18:31
Serena breaks again to lead 5-2 in the 3rd set and will serve for the match for a place in the Semi-Final.
Sallydaisy
09-09-2020, 18:34
GSM Serena: 4'6, 6'3, 6'2
So was I!
I'm rooting for Pironkova.
JAMES4578
09-09-2020, 19:53
Far from a vintage Serena but she found better form in the key moments. Pironkova still had good run, thought it was unlikely she could sustain the challenge (particularly considering it was her first event in 3 years).
supergran
10-09-2020, 00:55
Amazing win for Azarenka 6-1 6-0. She was fantastic and obviously enjoyed herself. She moved so well and was nigh on perfect. Should be an interesting semi-final. Go Vika!
JAMES4578
10-09-2020, 10:04
Thought Vika would win but that was a rout, hopefully semi with Serena will live up to expectation. Semis though start at Midnight Uk time, first up is Naomi Osaka v Jennifer Brady. Men's Doubles final is at 8 PM.
RoastLamb
10-09-2020, 14:29
Really hoping Vika can beat Serena. She certainly seems and is playing extremely confident.
JAMES4578
10-09-2020, 14:55
Azarenka has won 4 of their 23 matches, last win in 2016. However will be looking for first win in a slam, though have been some close battles.
I hope Serena wins ..... i would like to see her equal Margaret Court's record.
...... and I've never much liked Azarenka. Her screeching gets on my nerves.
RosieBear
10-09-2020, 18:38
Don't think I'll bother with the women's side; can't muster any interest for anyone left in. Besides the Brits, Kim Clijsters and Donna Vekic are the only female players I enjoy watching and Mugu for her personality. Desperately need more captivating (and quiet) players.
RosieBear in "women should be seen and not heard" shocker!
RoastLamb
11-09-2020, 04:02
Woot! VERY HAPPY that Naomi won her match and now Vika just beat Serena drama diva. I was getting thoroughly sick of the one-sided ESPN commentary on the American players esp. Serena. Mary Jo Fernandez really irritates me. However, now the final will be a joy to watch. Hoping Naomi wins but it's OK if Vika does too. She behaved like a boxer tonight - so cool to watch her fight back! I hate the noise some of these women make too but it's not going to change, alas. Glad Naomi will get to wear all her BLM masks.
Looking increasingly like Serena will never get that record.
Very happy to see these results :clap:
HoopGirl
11-09-2020, 07:10
Shocked to see the results today. Really wanted Serena to get the slam to equal Court.
I like Azarenka a lot and am pleased to see her back playing with freedom but would love to see Serena get that slam. Wonder if she ever will do it. Her nerves are getting in the way.
supergran
11-09-2020, 08:47
Awake now after watching the match live. Did not manage to get to bed as was too tired to drag myself off the sofa at the end. I was rooting for Vika not because I don't like Serena (I don't) but I'm so happy to see Azarenka back after all she has been through. She is a fighter and always been a favourite of mine. The first set was torture to watch but she settled and then played like she had in the previous match. I would love her to win tomorrow. Must go for shower and hopefully I'll stay awake today.
JAMES4578
11-09-2020, 09:25
I was quite pleased with the results, have not seen Vika's win over Serena yet but she obviously came back strongly after a poor start. start against Williams can be crucial at times but Azarenka must have been tough mentally,whilst the 24th slam is proving somewhat elusive. Talk of the injury time out (for Achilles) but Williams says it did not affect her performance for long. https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2020-09-10/victoria_azarenka_ends_serena_williams_quest_for_2 4th_grand_slam_singles_title.html Cannot see it happening at the French , see Serena has decided to play in Paris after earlier doubt.
I would prefer Osaka to take the title though,watched the first semi which for the most part was a hard hitting affair with both players going for broke at times. I was pretty confient Naomi would win but Jennifer Brady made it tough. https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2020-09-10/2020_us_open_notebook_day_11_in_review.html
RoastLamb
11-09-2020, 13:58
James, they were both high quality matches. Very nice indeed! Altho' I am really missing Bianca.
RosieBear
11-09-2020, 16:56
RosieBear in "women should be seen and not heard" shocker!
:lol: hope you enjoyed the schreechathon. Can imagine the decibels as the record slipped further away from Serena.
Looking increasingly like Serena will never get that record.
I'm sure you're probably right, Hawkeye, and I think that's sad.:sad: Although, I'm not really a fan, Serena has been the woman to beat for such a long time that I feel she deserves to at least equal the record.
banskogirl
12-09-2020, 19:20
Very happy to see these results :clap:
Me too Jan :cheer: and much as I like Osaka, I would love Vika to win! I have loved watching her since seeing her at Rally for Bally and how good she was at taking stick for her screaming. Laura Robson did not go easy on her!
Looking forward to the match!
Sallydaisy
12-09-2020, 19:44
Amazon Prime Video have already started their warm up coverage ...
I'd rather wait for the players to kick off at 9pm.
Azarenka v Osaka
Is it Age and Experience over Youth and Enthusiasm tonight.
:peace:;):flowers:
Or just 2 lovely talented determined ladies giving us a show?
Sadly with only one the winner ...
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RoastLamb
12-09-2020, 20:02
It'll probably stick in Serena's craw if Vika wins today - her getting a slam as a mother before Serena.
Vika coasts the first set, 6-1.
supergran
12-09-2020, 20:48
Thoroughly enjoyed that first set. Go Vika!
JAMES4578
12-09-2020, 20:49
Azarenka in great form , really putting Osaka on pressure on returns as she takes first 6-1. Osaka though a bit edgy and making too many errors, hopefully she get going in the 2nd.
A complete turnaround as Osaka comes back from 0-2 to take 2nd 6-3. Vika had bit of a let down, though some great winners from Naomi. Long final game but Osaka broke again to take it.
Sallydaisy
12-09-2020, 21:43
Osaka in the ascendancy with a break in the 3rd set.
Serving at 1-6, 6-3, *3-1 and .....
*0-15, *0-30
Sallydaisy
12-09-2020, 21:47
Osaka holds from 0-40 to take it to 4-1 up, Azarenka has a mountain to climb now.
Sallydaisy
12-09-2020, 21:52
Vika looking a little tired.
*30-40, deuce, Ad Osaka. Deuce.
:shades:
Ad Vika. Deuce. Osaka really not letting Azarenka beat her at the mo'
Sallydaisy
12-09-2020, 21:56
Ad Vika again ... and again Osaka defends off a 2nd serve to bring it back to deuce.
Ad Naomi. Deuce.
Ad Vika.
HOLD!!!
:phew:
That was a tough one but Azarenka is gritting it out and not giving up.
Osaka to serve at *4-2 and still with just the one break in her favour.
JAMES4578
12-09-2020, 21:57
Some game and Vika finally holds for 2-4 but is looking a bit jaded, advantage very much with Osaka to win 2nd Us Open.
Another twist, Azarenka breaks back!
Sallydaisy
12-09-2020, 22:00
Deuce on the Osaka serve, great defence by Azarenka.
Ad Azarenka ...
... and there's the break back!!!
Sallydaisy
12-09-2020, 22:06
30 all, and Osaka nudges ahead to 40-30*
Osaka breaks, will serve for the match at *5-3 in the 3rd set.
JAMES4578
12-09-2020, 22:08
Naomi puts pressure on again and Vika cannot do enough, need to see if she serve it out!
Sallydaisy
12-09-2020, 22:10
Osaka ...
*0-15
15-15
30-15
40-15
40-30 Vika still fighting!
:trophy:
GSM Naomi Osaka, 1-6, 6-3, 6-3
JAMES4578
12-09-2020, 22:16
Great rally to finish it off, well done Naomi! A great fightback and she played some great tennis once she got into it. A 3rd slam and spotlight again for one of game's youing stars and she handles herself so well. Credit to Vika and still great tournament for her though she will be disappointed. she kept fighting in closing stages, a blazing start but could not sustain it in crucial moments in 2nd.
supergran
12-09-2020, 22:33
Great comeback by Naomi, a worthy winner. Happy for Vika that she's back playing at a high level. I really wanted her to win but after that fantastic first set Osarka showed her strengths and really turned the match around. Congratulations to Naomi!
RoastLamb
13-09-2020, 00:16
Glad Naomi got the W! Be interesting to see what happens at the FO now.
themass15
13-09-2020, 11:04
Good final last night. Pleased for Naomi but would like have seen Vika come through.
banskogirl
13-09-2020, 15:58
Good final last night. Pleased for Naomi but would like have seen Vika come through.
Me too but she had a great tournament and Naomi played well :trophy: onwards and hopefully upwards for Vika :clap:
lovetennis
13-09-2020, 17:13
I didn't mind who won, just enjoyed the match. It really heated it in the 2nd set. I did feel a bit for Naomi. She hasn't had any luck at having a lovely US Open celebration after Serena's meltdown last time and the surreal experience pry stadium this time. Hope she got to celebrate with her team later
RoastLamb
14-09-2020, 15:34
I didn't mind who won, just enjoyed the match. It really heated it in the 2nd set. I did feel a bit for Naomi. She hasn't had any luck at having a lovely US Open celebration after Serena's meltdown last time and the surreal experience pry stadium this time. Hope she got to celebrate with her team later
Absolutely but this time she didn't have the crowd.
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