Subway Tennis
Hall of Fame
Absolutely no way, man.
Even in the acceptance speech, Andreescu is already saying to her team "Let's keep this going!" She is a motivation machine.
At least 6 or 7 more majors incoming.
2019 US Open Women's Final - (8.) SERENA Williams vs. (15.) BIANCA Andreescu
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Even in the acceptance speech, Andreescu is already saying to her team "Let's keep this going!" She is a motivation machine.
At least 6 or 7 more majors incoming.
Mark-Touch
Hall of Fame
Let's not forget that endorsements are usually worth at least 3x prize money.
So this win was a $10 M bagger!
FakeEmpire
Professional
Hmmm, don't know about that. Halep will pounce on it on clay, no doubt about that.
fundrazer
Legend
Is still crazy how the prize pool for TI always breaks the previous record. I actually haven't played or watch much in the past few years, always try to watch some of TI though.
Hard for me to put them above Wings, but OG is really frickin good. Disappointed with LGD though.
NaomiKonjuhPotapova
Legend
First teen since Sharapova USO 2006?
Mainad
Bionic Poster
Strange looking woman. She reminds me of Morticia in The Addams Family.This was Bianca's mums reaction to her daughter winning her first slam
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
2006 but yes!
Mark-Touch
Hall of Fame
Well my wish for Bianca to 'make my day' came true.
My next wish is for Med to 'make my weekend' !
My next wish is for Med to 'make my weekend' !
An outstanding performance by BA. To overcome a resurgent SW in the second set and to break her for the win is as exceptional as the story of her journey to the title. She is the first Canadian to win a Grandslam singles title, outclassing her male Next Gen. countrymen by a long mile. I hope her remarkable achievement today will propel into achieving even more.
As for SW, a great champion with her record can never be diminished by a loss. Whilst it must be disappointing for her to lose in a Grandslam final again, she should be proud of the fact that she is still able to compete at this level.
As for SW, a great champion with her record can never be diminished by a loss. Whilst it must be disappointing for her to lose in a Grandslam final again, she should be proud of the fact that she is still able to compete at this level.
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I wish Bianca on the ESPN live set said to Chrissie, "I heard u were talking sh*t about me the whole match."
NaomiKonjuhPotapova
Legend
The comment makes me watch this again and giving me mood of the day.Strange looking woman. She reminds me of Morticia in The Addams Family.
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
Bouchard has the “looks” but if Andresscu loose 20 lbs., she be right up there with Bouchard.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
what about Serena ?? she is still hungry to break the Margaret court record ... and also at French open and Wimbledon, Bianca's game doesnt' seem like it is as effective
Subway Tennis
Hall of Fame
An ensemble cast.
That would be a YEC where every player in the draw could win it imo.
No dud matches in the RR stages which is rare for YECs imo.
No worries. I shall drink on her behalf.
FakeEmpire
Professional
Meanwhile, Azarenka is cursing hard at home for not having the same luck against Serena in 2 consecutive years...This is the 4th Slam final in a row that Serena has lost (both US Opens to first time finalists) and hasn't even taken a set in any of them!!
I am surprised you know Graham Hancock.
a10best
Hall of Fame
I know he was torn between country and ex.
Subway Tennis
Hall of Fame
Serena will break Courts record. Its going to be extremely tough, though. The depth in the WTA is extreme and a lot of the current top players were barely born when Serena started wrecking shop.
SF at the AO will be Serena, Barty, Halep and Andreescu, with Serena hopefully winning the title.
She did rise, and I respect that a lot.
I just wish she'd have won even with Serena playing lights out. Watching her not get first serve in is just goddamn miserable.
You may want to check him out. I like his work.
Mainad
Bionic Poster
Bad timing?
SeeingDusk
Hall of Fame
i think bianca is cute the way she is now. but i agree, if she loses more weight, she'll be even cuter.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Not if Osaka has anything to say about that. She has already proven she can blow away Serena and if that serve is ON, she can beat all those girls
boredone3456
G.O.A.T.
Agreed...both got shaky at the end. Bianca it makes sense...Serena looking so dejected and down on herself however...that was uncomfortable. I really was expecting a tiebreak with Serena winning and a fight in the 3rd. Serena just seemed well...out of it. When Bianca held for 6-5 it was like Serena threw it in...which is so not like her. Shes a fighter..and she sadly couldnt muster it.
Subway Tennis
Hall of Fame
There is absolutely nothing wrong with Andreescu physically. Her build is perfect for tennis.
She is built for explosive, interval based movement, and that's what tennis is. Going all out for 10-25 seconds, then resting.
The only thing I worry about is the risk of overtraining. She seems so motivated that her team probably needs to actively encourage her to get the right amount of rest.
She is built for explosive, interval based movement, and that's what tennis is. Going all out for 10-25 seconds, then resting.
The only thing I worry about is the risk of overtraining. She seems so motivated that her team probably needs to actively encourage her to get the right amount of rest.
FakeEmpire
Professional
Bad timing yes (playing Serena in '12 and '13 is not the same thing as playing with her now), but she also has herself to blame. As far as I recall, she was so close in '12, but she still didn't manage to do it.
OutOfBounds
Rookie
Virginie Tremblay, I assume - saw her but don't recall her earrings. She's Bianca's fitness trainer.
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Subway Tennis
Hall of Fame
Osaka also has the crosscourt FH as a very dangerous shot. She can hit a winner from anywhere on the court with that shot in defence or offence and she is fearless with it. She can be on the full run two feet behind the baseline and peg the winner.
Another dangerous player for Serena at AO are players like Anisimova and Kenin. Both are capable of getting hot for two sets and outhitting anyone on slow-medium hardcourt. Kenin is like Andreescu in that she is already very advanced in tactics and shot selection despite her age.
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NaomiKonjuhPotapova
Legend
She's still in NY playing dubs tomorrow. But she had chances on one of the USO If I remember correctly.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Osaka's serve is the BEST shot out of all these girls. I would normally say Serena's serve is the best but then her serve goes off and on now, probably due to lack of confidence so it is no longer the best
FakeEmpire
Professional
I completely forgot she's playing against Mertens/Sabalenka tomorrow. I change my comment to cursing hard at the hotel, then.
Subway Tennis
Hall of Fame
Was 2012 USO final. Azarenka had a look, but Serena was ridiculous mentally tough and clutched it out.
AM75
Hall of Fame
There is a lot of hungry young players out there who can take SW out at early stages already. This was an excellent chance for her. But once again she looked like a shadow of herself in earlier rounds. She probably still expects that her opponents will give it to her bowing just because she's Serena.
mightyrick
Legend
100% agree. Anybody who says that Andreescu should lose weight are idiots. She is the perfect weight for her frame and for the physical job that she has.
These days, it is incredibly difficult for skinny-boned waifs to succeed at the highest levels of women's tennis. For evidence, see Li Na, Kim Clijsters, Osaka, Azarenka, Kerber, Halep... the list goes on and on. Almost all women in tennis now need thick, tree-trunk strong legs and core in order to succeed.
The only way to get those kind of legs is to eat. And eating makes anybody a bit stocky.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Serena was clearly outplayed on the baseline game,, but serena really shot herself on the foot by serving totally crappy..... Evidence being when she served well down 1-5, she won 4 games in a row. you have to wonder what would have happened if she Served like that the entire match ?????
I Am Finnish
Talk Tennis Guru
Bianca Vanessa Andreescu is no human
she does not what losing means
she does not what losing means
I Am Finnish
Talk Tennis Guru
Middlefinger 2.0
brinkeguthrie
Professional
Congrats to BA. And somewhere, deep in the recesses of the stadium, Chrissie sheds a tear for all the moms.
I Am Finnish
Talk Tennis Guru
Vinci killed her soulThis is the 4th Slam final in a row that Serena has lost (both US Opens to first time finalists) and hasn't even taken a set in any of them!!
AM75
Hall of Fame
I was just shocked at how many times she has lost her balance/ coordination on simple shots, and how many UE she produced.
Sparlingo
Hall of Fame
18 in Quebec but 19 in her native Ontario.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
LOL,, right... she was getting over powered by another girl for the 1st time... and that can be shocking...... Serena is always the one hitting bigger power shots and knocking opponents down..... NOT today....
gogo
Hall of Fame
Are you guys the same ones that said that Genie had a bit of 'extra' around her waist? Genie fell for that and lost a lot of weight (and power) and then you all criticized her. (OK, Genie was never a Bianca in level of play.)
Why don't we let the good tennis players play and control irrelevant comments about their body shape?
Russeljones
G.O.A.T.
Genie carried extra weight on her chin. Hard fix, that one.
a10best
Hall of Fame
Canada takes a lot in taxes, she better move.
Vanhalen
Professional
All her liberal friends need a safe space right nowJust like Osaka , even Bianca apologised to crowd.. poor crowd .