2016 Indian Wells/BNP Paribas Open WTA

[Gytha]

I can't even watch, the secondhand embarrassment makes me physically ill

 

[I Am Finnish]

If azarenka lose this set

 

[Mr.Lob]

Youz gots to be sheeting me?

 

[West Coast Ace]

I'm starting to have doubts if Serena can ever win another major again

I'd agree - except for the lack of depth in the women's game. She still gets an easy ride to the last weekend; then may not get someone on the other side of the net who thinks they can beat her.

I was waiting for Az to get a shot at her now that she's healthy. She can hit the ball hard and doesn't wilt against Serena's power. And now that she's lost a little weight she's moving better.

 

[Gytha]

great time for my stream to start dying

edit - oh we're back

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

I'm starting to have doubts if Serena can ever win another major again

You can (almost) always pencil her in for either the semifinal or the final of every major. Which other player can you say this about? It's not like she's struggling against minions so far. I wouldn't be too worried.

 

[Gazelle]

Now this game will be interesting...basically deciding who wins this match.

 

[Gytha]

pressure even greater now to serve it out.

 

[fundrazer]

I can't even watch, the secondhand embarrassment makes me physically ill

There are two movie scenes I think of when this gets brought up. One is from The Mummy when that guy yells "YOU MUSTN'T READ FROM THE BOOK!" Really, you shouldn't post this video. Sitting through that live was torture enough. Because when you post that video...this is the result.

 

[Gazelle]

Man Serena going in overdrive there.

 

[Man of steel]

What a point

 

[InsideOut900]

Azarenka with some beast counter punching,Serena entering in the zone(hopefully not too late)

 

[TheMusicLover]

Williams has been trolling us till one set + 1-5 down, LOL

 

[SQA333]

Well game set match Williams.

 

[tennisaddict]

Vika cannot buy a first serve when needed most

 

[TheMusicLover]

Oh man. Excellent comedy, this.

 

[La Grande]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL "clutch"

 

[Gytha]

There are two movie scenes I think of when this gets brought up. One is from The Mummy when that guy yells "YOU MUSTN'T READ FROM THE BOOK!" Really, you shouldn't post this video. Sitting through that live was torture enough. Because when you post that video...this is the result.

LOL the Mummy is a goldmine of unintentional hilarity, a comedy classic

the sequel even better

Cried when I saw that first time, actually cried laughing

 

[La Grande]

Vika sticking in there

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

They shouldn't even call these comebacks, they're that predictable. It's not like she struggles to get back, she just decides to start playing and it's basically a double bagel (with Azarenka starting out with a big lead).

Oops, looks like I spoke too soon.

 

[tennisaddict]

Pindrop silence from Chris Evert and Pam Shriver the moment Vika saves those BP

 

[spystud]

Holy sh*t, she did it!!

 

[Harry_Wild]

??? What is happening? Turn off the TV!

 

[Mr.Lob]

Yes!!!!!!!

 

[TheMusicLover]

Ah well done Azarenka. I guess it's safe for me to turn up the volume of my computer now?

 

[underground]

Clutch first serves at the end there from Azarenka, hopefully that'll spur her back to the top and stop the choking.

 

[Mr.Lob]

Azerenka is no longer a Chokeapova!

 

[La Grande]

GSM Azarenka!

Serena has already called Dr Oz for her "meledonion deficiency"

 

[Harry_Wild]

ESPN notify me Serena smash racquet at a straight set loss!

 

[fundrazer]

Meeting at the net seemed a bit awkward. Serena look like "***** no kiss on the cheek for you" or something.

 

[nowhereman]

Congrats to Vika! First win over Serena since 2013, well done and well deserved. Showing signs of slam winning form again.

 

[JRAJ1988]

Massive balls of steel there to overcome her demons to beat Serena, you could tell Serena is in Vika's head.

Serena will obviously go into Miami the favorite.

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

Well, finally she's proving what everybody was talking about. She's the real number 2.

 

[Mr.Lob]

6-4 6-4 Azarenka

 

[I Am Finnish]

She did it

The last game was intense

 

[Gytha]

Well damn she managed it!

 

[spystud]

Meeting at the net seemed a bit awkward. Serena look like "***** no kiss on the cheek for you" or something.

Yeah, that was rough.

 

[cc0509]

Yes! Good job Azarenka. Back in the top ten where she belongs.

 

[Harry_Wild]

I think Vika is back to her normal form again! More double bagels a head in the future for her 1st and possibly 2nd round opponents!

 

[Gytha]

Vika now #8

 

[La Grande]

Lol Oxfam ad followed by a Unicef ad.....

 

[tennis_pro]

And with that win Azarenka is back in the top 8, Sharapova out of the top 10.

There are very small margins in the rankings so Azarenka should get back to the top 5 in no time.

 

[onyxrose81]

Well done to Vika. Whatever the feelings, the tour needs her back at the top. The rest of the players simply do not have the consistency needed. I hope she can improve her serve going forward however.

 

[tennisaddict]

It is going to be end of March and Serena is yet to win a single title this year.

 

[Mr.Lob]

Come on... spit it out pops.

 

[forthegame]

Didn't get to watch but based on what my sister told me, Serena needs a psychologist.
True?

 

[La Grande]

It is going to be end of March and Serena is yet to win a single title this year.

It sounds bad, but she's only played 2 tournaments where she made the final of both.

 

[cc0509]

Vika cannot buy a first serve when needed most

Imagine if Azarenka had a good serve what she could do to Williams.

 

[Gazelle]

If Azarenka had a better serve...omg that would be one terrific player.

Edit: seems cc and I are of similar minds, posting at same time

 

[Mr.Lob]

Heart felt talk from Serena thanking the crowd.