2020 US Open - Official Thread for Women's Tennis
NaomiKonjuhPotapova
G.O.A.T.
Dayana/Daniela lost to Brengle lol.
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
Didn't think Yastremska would get up, barely escaped her match against Astra Sharma who really should have won. Sascha needs to jump ship, Dayana is no Naomi.
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
That top half is wide open:
3R:
Garcia v (28) Brady
(17) Kerber v Li
Sasnovich v (23) Putintseva
Gracheva v (8) Martic
(4) Osaka v Kostyuk
(24) Linette v (14) Kontaveit
Rogers v Brengle
Pegula v (6) Kvitova
3 slam champs left, 2 former USO champs.
No other former slam SFists in the mix.
Only former slam QFists: Garcia, Putintseva, Martic, Kontaveit and Rogers.
Of the 16 players in that section, only 7 have made a USO 4R before:
Brady, Kerber, Martic, Osaka, Kontaveit and Kvitova.
Good points on offer.
3R:
Garcia v (28) Brady
(17) Kerber v Li
Sasnovich v (23) Putintseva
Gracheva v (8) Martic
(4) Osaka v Kostyuk
(24) Linette v (14) Kontaveit
Rogers v Brengle
Pegula v (6) Kvitova
3 slam champs left, 2 former USO champs.
No other former slam SFists in the mix.
Only former slam QFists: Garcia, Putintseva, Martic, Kontaveit and Rogers.
Of the 16 players in that section, only 7 have made a USO 4R before:
Brady, Kerber, Martic, Osaka, Kontaveit and Kvitova.
Good points on offer.
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
From the top section, Garcia/Brady/Kerber/Martic have a real clear path to the SF.
Second section will be a good one.
Osaka or Kvitova would be the hot picks but Kontaveit is in fine form and so under the radar.
Made the QF at the AO where she destroyed Bencic 6-0 6-1, I remember being stunned at that one.
Made the QF in Dubai with wins over Cirstea and Pavs.
Beat Sevastova in Doha before losing a tight one to Sabalenka.
Then Covid of course
First tournament back she made the Palermo final losing to Ferro
Then made the QF in Cincy/NYC thanks to a good draw but also pushed eventual runner up Osaka to 5-7 in the 3rd set.
Now into the 3R facing Linette who I just can't see being a threat as she's been pushed to 3 in both matches and although she won a title earlier in the year, hasn't done much else.
A 4R match between Kontaveit and Osaka would be real good.
Second section will be a good one.
Osaka or Kvitova would be the hot picks but Kontaveit is in fine form and so under the radar.
Made the QF at the AO where she destroyed Bencic 6-0 6-1, I remember being stunned at that one.
Made the QF in Dubai with wins over Cirstea and Pavs.
Beat Sevastova in Doha before losing a tight one to Sabalenka.
Then Covid of course
First tournament back she made the Palermo final losing to Ferro
Then made the QF in Cincy/NYC thanks to a good draw but also pushed eventual runner up Osaka to 5-7 in the 3rd set.
Now into the 3R facing Linette who I just can't see being a threat as she's been pushed to 3 in both matches and although she won a title earlier in the year, hasn't done much else.
A 4R match between Kontaveit and Osaka would be real good.
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
And you can't discount the rising Americans.
Rogers only lost 4 games in her first match and just 6 against #11 Rybakina. She faces Brengle who also hasn't dropped a set and has only dropped 9 games in her 2 matches including beating #19 Yastremska. Pegula has played two tight 3 setters but has the strength. Kvitova isn't safe despite not havign a seeded opponent til at least the QF.
Rogers only lost 4 games in her first match and just 6 against #11 Rybakina. She faces Brengle who also hasn't dropped a set and has only dropped 9 games in her 2 matches including beating #19 Yastremska. Pegula has played two tight 3 setters but has the strength. Kvitova isn't safe despite not havign a seeded opponent til at least the QF.
spystud
Talk Tennis Guru
The FlashScore from 5-1 in the second of Kiki’s match is pretty freaking awesome.
www.flashscore.com
MLA 1-2 GRA | Kristina Mladenovic - Varvara Gracheva
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Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
So Barty’s secures the #1 ranking for quite a while now. Even if Kenin wins the USO and Rome she’s still too far behind. Then it comes down to RG. Seems safe but.
NaomiKonjuhPotapova
G.O.A.T.
Pretty much secured until next year. No Asian swing where she bagged SF Wuhan, F Beijing and W Tour Final. RG points also would not come off.
I Am Finnish
Bionic Poster
LoL what happened to Mladenovic after 5-2 40-0 
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Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
“Medical time out time“ if there were a time that was needed, it was in this match! Mental!LoL what happened to Mladenovic after 5-2 40-0
NaomiKonjuhPotapova
G.O.A.T.
I think it's a habit. Garcia also do her flying thing.
Dolgopolov85
G.O.A.T.
Going home with crestfallen looks is going to be her lot permanently if she keeps hitting really hard straight to racquet, lol. It's like she thinks she can just hit right through a former world no.1 with two slams to her name.Giorgi is so garbage
But Naomi does look like the player to beat. Looked that at W&S too.
D-Lite
Hall of Fame
I wasn't expecting Vondrousova and Sevastova to go out at this point, I won't lie.
Anyone know how Kostyuk is playing? I feel like I haven't seen much from her since she played the AO main draw at 15. How about Ann Li - she hammered Riske?
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
Agree those were some upsets. Vondrousova looked good in her 1R but Sasnovich isn’t an easy opponent. Still remember her random but great run to the Brisbane final winning 3 matches in qualies and 4 in the main draw to make the final.
Sevastova also a shock, haven’t heard much from Kostyuk since that Aus Open run.
And have no idea about Riske! Strange that one.
Dolgopolov85
G.O.A.T.
So she's going to be worse than Bouchard? That's a shame, man. She's really talented at this game but seems to have convinced herself she should rather play a different one? Because you can't play both the things at the same time and if she thinks she can, she's got another thing coming.
flyingboris
Legend
I saw her comprehensively beat a dejected Kasatkina. I think Kasatkina hit a total of 4 winners in her 2 and 1 loss, yet the highlights somehow made it look like Kasatkina played OK.
Kostyuk was all over her that match though, solid hitting, great footwork, calm demeanor, I was pretty impressed. I didn't watch the Sevastova match, but in the highlights I saw that she came back from at least 2-5 in the second set tiebreak, that's pretty clutch.
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Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
Thursday’s Evening match event Armstrong:
A. Sabalenka (BLR) [5]
vs.
V. Azarenka (BLR)
Countrywoman too!
A. Sabalenka (BLR) [5]
vs.
V. Azarenka (BLR)
Countrywoman too!Dolgopolov85
G.O.A.T.
This Katrina Scott looking super-duper impressive. Anisimova could have her hands full today. Might even lose, let's see.
Dolgopolov85
G.O.A.T.
Broken already. Here we go.
Gumbo Jackson
Rookie
On a tennis podcast I heard that the USTA set up targets in the stands and if the players hit them with balls, USTA will make a donation to a charitable cause.
flyingboris
Legend
Thanks for the heads up, interesting match at least in these early stages.
flyingboris
Legend
Muguruza struggling with Pironkova, back on serve. WTH is happening?
flyingboris
Legend
If you want to learn more about Katrina Scott, just check out her WTA page:
Gumbo Jackson
Rookie
Very informative.
flyingboris
Legend
Right? Thanks WTA!!
Very informative.
Meanwhile she takes the first set over Anisimova, and Pironkova takes the first over Muguruza. Interesting start of the day!
flyingboris
Legend
Scott doing some casual stretching after a forehand.
flyingboris
Legend
I wonder if it helps young players not having that many people in the stands. Whatever the reason, Scott seems super chill.
Found a little more info on ITF tennis, apparently she's 16 years old. Looks promising. Great serve, great BH down the line, good composure, some decent defensive chips, good at changing hitting direction (from cross to down the line), good speed around the court. Hoping she stays fit.
Found a little more info on ITF tennis, apparently she's 16 years old. Looks promising. Great serve, great BH down the line, good composure, some decent defensive chips, good at changing hitting direction (from cross to down the line), good speed around the court. Hoping she stays fit.
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Josh Lyman
Hall of Fame
I feel like Pironkova has been around FOREVER but apparently she's 2 year's younger than me? Would swipe right.
AM75
Hall of Fame
I mean their website is the worst. I was really surprised when they realised that their youtube highlights should last more than 30 seconds.Right? Thanks WTA!!
Meanwhile she takes the first set over Anisimova, and Pironkova takes the first over Muguruza. Interesting start of the day!
Josh Lyman
Hall of Fame
It helps when you're playing another teenager, there's no crowd, and you've won your 1st round match.
Solid play though.
Dolgopolov85
G.O.A.T.
Anisimova breaks first in the second set. Is this the beginning of the comeback or does Scott break right back in the next?
flyingboris
Legend
OMG how many volleys can you hit back to the other player?!! Hahaha. The older teenager breaks and will serve to level the match.
Josh Lyman
Hall of Fame
Muguruza's look of concern on her face reminds me of the Aussie final against Kenin. Can't handle Pironkova's lack of pace and retrieving.
Meanwhile Tsvetana looks cool as a cucumber.
Meanwhile Tsvetana looks cool as a cucumber.
flyingboris
Legend
Wow, I think it's fair to call that win an upset!
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