2015 Western & Southern Open (WTA) | Premier 5 | General Discussion Thread
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ScentOfDefeat
G.O.A.T.
Yep halep is more than hanging with her off the ground. The serve is key.
Down_the_line
G.O.A.T.
Let him be naive. It's actually refreshing.
There's nothing naive about it. I've been around here longer than most of you. I'm simply not being too dramatic about everyone. There are lots of trolls, but only a few people here are really bad for the forum.
But whatever.
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
LOL ESPN, perfect time to zoom in to get a good dose of F**********CKKKKKKK! lol!
counterloop
Professional
Serena needs to chill with the cursing on court. She can yell and scream and shout come ons as much as she wants but I will not support the cursing.
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Oh who cares. Good lord.
Chicharito
Hall of Fame
You have never heard of Halep lol? She is a French Open finalist, and has been in the top 3 for about a year.
Vanhool
Hall of Fame
Well, I see these two as very different tyoes of posters. One I can have a laugh with, one just likes to complain.
ScentOfDefeat
G.O.A.T.
Hey, I wasn't being paternalistic. Just having a bit of a laugh. And I totally meant what I said: it's refreshing to hear (read) something like that, cynicism is sometimes the rule here and I'm certainly one of its spokespeople sometimes.
counterloop
Professional
I care. I'm watching this with my 7yr old daughter and did not expect a disrespectful curse word blurted out loud and clear for everybody to hear. I'm sure plenty of sponsors care too.
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
Classy exchange at the net was classy. Props for Simona for being a good sport.
THUNDERVOLLEY
G.O.A.T.
...the same as Sharapova, who has a history of cursing on court, whether at the audience or officials. So much for your fake god.
ACE of Hearts
Bionic Poster
Another title for serena. I am so sick of her antics,it makes me wanna root against her making history.
ACE of Hearts
Bionic Poster
I am curious 90s clay but who was your favorite female tennis player?
Yea right they dont give a flying fart. She has tons of sponsers and zillions of dollars. You think nike is gonna pull her line cause she uses the f bomb? Grow up.
Down_the_line
G.O.A.T.
Ah, gotcha. See! I'm jaded! I can't even read a harmless post right!
Brian11785
Hall of Fame
Lol. "At least she isn't Maria" is a pretty low bar when you are trying to defend someone. Lol.
90's Clay
Banned
THUNDERVOLLEY
G.O.A.T.
They were not good to watch when they were on tour.
90's Clay
Banned
She'll win 30-35 slams before its all over. Like the men's side theres no talent coming up in the ranks so the past primers can keep a stranglehold on the game
ScentOfDefeat
G.O.A.T.
Even if Halep somehow managed to force a decider, Serena's serve would probably come to her rescue. This stuff is just unplayable. Very commendable effort by Halep, but the WTA will have to continue playing the waiting game.
AngieB
Banned
marc45
G.O.A.T.
Why, that good?
seriously, how does she walk off the court after that, and have a nice smile and little emotion?...has Serena so thoroughly destroyed any confidence of these players they're not truly emotionally invested?...I think so...also, simply not talented enough, good enough athletically, big enough, strong enough, quick enough, healthy enough...are younger ones like this simply envisioning a day five years from now when Serena is gone and they can win big events?....again, it's Serena & the WTA...like Motown, but only one group has the hits...very strange game right now...very weak behind her
p.s. that wasn't Halep f-bombing the camera when she almost had to play a third set, but that was Halep losing in straights, just saying...and Serena fans, one reason the huge endorsements have been difficult
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No she is just very strong. If serena was not playing this would be the most competitive era in wta history.
90's Clay
Banned
Thats the main problem today. THese kids are just happy to be on TV and get easy money. They have to little to no desire to be the best and it shows in their demeanor, results, lack of big titles, etc.
Why should a bunch of 30 something year olds that have accomplished everything be hungrier than the young kids to win?
Thats downright a JOKE of mega proportions. Its the reason why the men and women's side is in such a state of array right now and why you got a bunch of 20 somethings who should have taken over the reigns a LONG time ago still slam-less, title-less etc.
marc45
G.O.A.T.
"competitive" would be one way to describe it
ScentOfDefeat
G.O.A.T.
She'll most likely annihilate most of these records. It's very plain sailing so far, with no major obstacles on the horizon.
ScentOfDefeat
G.O.A.T.
To be honest, that's impossible to determine. You could postulate the same thing about any other era (like the Evert-Navratilova or Graf eras): remove the top player(s) that win everything and it would be the most competitive field in history. It doesn't tell you anything.
marc45
G.O.A.T.
it would be nice to wipe the Graf records clean in the sense of the Seles debate, and if she wipes Court clean that would be good too, for many reasons...
it would be funny one day to see all of Serena's records be wiped out when she's 70...Serena runs out of the stands and breaks the girls rackets, f-bombs her, and threatens to kill the girl's husband by shoving a frozen burrito down his throat
Brian11785
Hall of Fame
You people are ridiculous. You criticize Radwanska/Sharapova etc for being sourpusses when they lose then criticize Halep when she is smiling after a hard fought loss.
Its the only way to describe it. All of you guys and your weak era crap. I guess when ted williams hit .388 at the age of 38 it was a weak era
Brian11785
Hall of Fame
Even worse, this is a replay of poker from yesterday. Spoiler: the girl in the sunglasses wins.
It sure as hell doesnt tell you its a weak era. All it says is that when a player is dominate he or she is dominate. No player ever served like serena. Why people cant.get this through their heads is beyond me.
heftylefty
Hall of Fame
Tell us about the depth of talent in the 90s on the WTA Tour.
ScentOfDefeat
G.O.A.T.
Well, yes. It doesn't tell if it's competitive or weak. It doesn't tell anything. It's a poorly formulated question/problem because it can't be determined.
Vanhool
Hall of Fame
LOL!!! I just read your post to my wife and she said "Oh good! That's the only reason I was still watching." Thank god we can get a TV break before UFC comes on
Edit: now we have to leave it on so we can watch her win lol.
ScentOfDefeat
G.O.A.T.
LOL!!! I just read your post to my wife and she said "Oh good! That's the only reason I was still watching." Thank god we can get a TV break before UFC comes on
It's so cool that you watch these things with your wife. Talk about finding a soulmate. Good for you guys!
If you find me a player who in the wta served 120 on the lines on a consistent basis and was good off the ground as well at any age get back to me.
Vanhool
Hall of Fame
Yes, it's great! Probably not quite what you think it is though
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