2013 Us Open Final: Serena V. Azarenka

Winner?

  • Serena in 2

    Votes: 29 39.2%
  • Serena in 3

    Votes: 16 21.6%
  • Vika in 2

    Votes: 4 5.4%
  • Vika in 3

    Votes: 17 23.0%
  • One of them gets disqualifed

    Votes: 8 10.8%

  • Total voters
    74
  • Poll closed .

Roy125

Professional
Serena has only hit 25 aces so far this tournament which is very unlike her since last year. I think that Serena will get the first set, relax and lose the second set, then narrowly win the last.

If Vika wins the first set, I think Serena will lose her 17th major.
 

kishnabe

Talk Tennis Guru
Serena in 2, 6-2, 6-3

Azarenka not playing as well as 2012 US. Serena playing better than 12 US.....so should be a route.
 

powerangle

Legend
If Serena wins, it will likely be a beatdown in at least one set, and a closer second. If Aza wins, it will likely take her three sets to do the job.
 

martini1

Hall of Fame
Unless Serena footfaulted like 173 times, it will be one tough uphill battle. Vika got lucky last time winning the tb. Luck cannot be on her side all the time.
 

Tenez101

Banned
Unless Serena footfaulted like 173 times, it will be one tough uphill battle. Vika got lucky last time winning the tb. Luck cannot be on her side all the time.

Serena choked last time, and was only saved by Vika choking even more when serving for the match (TWICE).
 

NLBwell

Legend
Vika hasn't played as well as Serena so far in this tournament, so that leads me to believe Serena pretty easily. However, she was playing even worse just before she beat Serena a couple weeks ago. So I guess 50/50 if Serena wins easily or Vika pulls it out in 3.
 

spinovic

Hall of Fame
I think it will be a good, competitive match. I'm going to take Vika in 3. I think she finishes the job this time around.
 
I don't like either of their arrogant personalities. But I like Serena's game
and all things being equal, I'd go with my fellow American. Destroy that Belarusian ...........Arrogant Queen Aneres
 

raisethe3

Rookie
A rematch. It would be sweet if Azarenka wins this time. I think she deserves a title here. She just needs to stay in the game mentally and emotionally. But if I were to pick. I'd say Serena winning this in 3 close sets.
 

soyizgood

G.O.A.T.
This is on Serena's racquet. If she plays smart, I don't see Azarenka winning. Serena would have to lose it more than Azarenka winning it.

Azarenka can break Serena on the games where Serena isn't landing first serves. At the same time Azarenka's serving hasn't been that good for a while.

Best server vs best returner of serve. We shall see who prevails tonight.
 

bluetrain4

G.O.A.T.
It's the match I wanted to see. Though Li would give Serena a better match. But, good result nonetheless. Also, great job by Pennetta to reach the SF. Flavia has how made 3 USO QFs and 1 SF, while never making it past the round of 16 at any of the other Slams. Obviously, it suits her.
 

GhostDog

Hall of Fame
I just hope this is competitive. Serena will win, but I don't want to see another beat down, especially in the final.

I think this will go to at least 3 sets, with 1 tie break.
 

Vanhool

Hall of Fame
Omg I watched Serena's presser from yesterday. She was no nonsense, not the Serena that jokes around. Someone asked (all quotes are close but not exact due to laziness): "Vika says you make her play her best and she thinks she makes you play your best. Do you agree wih that assessment? Do you play your best tennis against her?" Pause. "I definitely think she plays her best tennis when she plays me. I've seen her play other players, and when I play her I'm playing a different player. So obviously yeah she plays her best game." End of subject. LOL!

Play your best tomorrow, Serena! We want to see it! I feel like their last match neither played their best...hope they're both firing on all cylinders tomorrow.
 

wy2sl0

Hall of Fame
Really badly want Aza to win. Serena really is not a good person. Ridiculously arrogant, loud mouth.
 
This imho is anybody's match.

If she is focused and playing her 'A' game, it's Serena.

But Azarenka can slug with Serena and is capable of beating her and Serena knows that and that's why Serena is capable of getting tight in crunch time.

That said, I hope Serena crushes Ms. Owen Wilson Nose.
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veroniquem

Bionic Poster
Serena is the heavy favorite and has shown infinitely superior form during this fortnight. I'm still hoping for a competitive match. Vika will have to serve MUCH better than she has in the previous rounds though.
 

Mick

Legend
In my opinion, Serena is a different (better) player at the GS. But of course, Kim Clijsters and Sam Stosur managed to beat her before at the US Open.
 

soyizgood

G.O.A.T.
Really badly want Aza to win. Serena really is not a good person. Ridiculously arrogant, loud mouth.

Azarenka is no angel either. She's matured over the past few years, but she's not going to win the WTA Fan Favorite Player award anytime soon.

I just want a good match to come out of this. At this point, I don't really care who wins. I root for Vika usually, so if she wins it sends a sign to the tour that someone is ready to contest Serena's throne. If Serena wins, it's further confirmation that she is the most clutch player in slams of all time.
 

Chico

Banned
If you asked me before the tournament I would say I want Azarenka to win, but really I can't cheer for someone in that outrageous "fat grandma" outfit.
 

idioteque

Professional
There's just absolutely nothing about this match that interests me except for the chance of Serena adding another title to her growing total. For heaven's sake, though - someone has to step up on the women's side. Serena in three.
 
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TimothyO

Hall of Fame
If Vika is getting crushed maybe she will taken an MTO to compose herself.

Or maybe Serena (there's an ironic name), if under pressure, will threaten to kill a line judge again.

In either case, who cares which one wins? It's not as if either of them is very likeable.

There's no "good guy" to root for in this match.
 
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Gonzo_style

Hall of Fame
Last year's final was one of the best WTA matches in the last few years, Azarenka served for the title if I'm not wrong, hope for a good match, go Vika!
 
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Serena in straight sets.

I could see this happening. It just depends on how Azarenka starts. She's had some shaky starts this US Open. Against Serena, that's not going to fly.

Plus, I always get the sense watching Serena matches that she's always in control, even when her opponent has a little momentum.
 

tipsa...don'tlikehim!

Talk Tennis Guru
Azarenka is serving bad.
She had been broken 19 times since the beginning of the US open.

OK, WTA players get broken more than men, but still 19 times for a top 5 player, that's bad, Serena will destroy her.
 
that will be a very close match. azarenka is always close to serena, she is mentally very strong, while serena sometimes lets the pressure get to her in NY. azarenka did not play well but she usually rises to the occasion.

I think serena is a slight favorite but not by much.
 
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