2020 US Open - Official Thread for Women's Tennis

Who gets the title?

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Aussie Darcy said:
Agreed, just saying that for some reason it’s been happening all tournament. Almost in every match I’ve watched. USO released a statement saying it’s still not allowed and they’ve issued a whopping total of 2 violations this tournament. (I have added the whopping in as sarcasm)
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Good use of sarcasm.
 
This is the first Slam since the virus. It is CLEAR to any viewer they are allowing it on the coach’s end, I really don’t know what else to say. You physically saw it with your own eyes.
 
spystud said:
This is the first Slam since the virus. It is CLEAR to any viewer they are allowing it on the coach’s end, I really don’t know what else to say. You physically saw it with your own eyes.
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Very true. It’s just one of those rules they don’t bother to enforce.
 
spystud said:
This is the first Slam since the virus. It is CLEAR to any viewer they are allowing it on the coach’s end, I really don’t know what else to say. You physically saw it with your own eyes.
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The point is the rule is still in effect and some players are still being dinged for it. See a post with statement from USTA above about 2 infractions given.

Either everyone should be penalized for breaking the rule or no one should. Not hard to understand.
 
It didn't quite turn into the thriller is could have, but a really good and enjoyable match and fight from both players. GG Osaka. Hope this is the beginning of far more sustained success for Brady.
 
Soianka said:
The point is the rule is still in effect and some players are still being dinged for it. See a post with statement from USTA above about 2 infractions given.

Either everyone should be penalized for breaking the rule or no one should. Not hard to understand.
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Here you go buddy, knock yourself out since you clearly want to focus on it.

www.nytimes.com

Listen Closely, and You Will Hear Coaching During U.S. Open Matches (Published 2020)

When an umpire called out Serena Williams over coaching in the 2018 U.S. Open final, it erupted into a scene. This year, with no fans in the seats, there is chatter galore between coaches and players, even though it breaks the rules.
www.nytimes.com www.nytimes.com
 
Osaka was nervous serving it out because I don't think she got a first serve in on that last game until the final point. Jen really fought out there until the end.
 
spystud said:
Here you go buddy, knock yourself out since you clearly want to focus on it.

www.nytimes.com

Listen Closely, and You Will Hear Coaching During U.S. Open Matches (Published 2020)

When an umpire called out Serena Williams over coaching in the 2018 U.S. Open final, it erupted into a scene. This year, with no fans in the seats, there is chatter galore between coaches and players, even though it breaks the rules.
www.nytimes.com www.nytimes.com
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Thanks for the article "buddy," which reinforces the very simple point I've been making.

The rule has not been rescinded. They just haven't been enforcing it much this tournament (because there are no officials on outside courts) and we have been hearing coaching more because it's not being drowned out by a loud crowd.

And yet, 2 players have been punished for that.

Like I said several times, either do away with the rule all together or enforce on everyone, every time. Period.

Soeren Friemel, the tournament referee, said the tournament had not changed its interpretation of the rule. Umpires have issued two coaching violations so far this tournament, but they allow communication that falls into the under “encouragement” in any language.
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So they are selectively enforcing the rules, which is a problem.
 
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More nerves there at the end than I expected but outcome never in doubt.

Now there’s a match spectators would not have wasted money on had tickets been available!

Not sure I have the stomach for the next match.
 
I would be happy with her facing either Serena or Vika in the finals. If Serena then rematch of 2018, else if Vika then they finally settle Cincy Open + USO for all the marbles.
 
Soianka said:
Yes, I believe this is her tournament.

I think only Serena may be able to beat her because Serena has produced miracles before (AUS 2007).
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Serena was young then. And full of spite for the world (spiteful Serena is the best Serena).

This Serena is much older and commands respect from virtually all, at least here in the States. Not that respect is a bad thing or undeserved by any stretch, but I’ve always believed she does her best miracles when slighted....
 
Tanya said:
I think some of you may be writing Vika off a bit early... she is clearly in much better form than Serena atm. Not saying she'll win, but she has every chance to
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I’m really hoping Vika wins I hate Serena. I just want Osaka to beat Serena again, but if Vika cuts her off early that’s super fine with me.
 
spystud said:
Never said rescinded, this was my very first reply. Enjoy yelling at the clouds, the rest of us aren’t worried about it.
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they haven't rescinded or relaxed the rules

maybe you should read the article that you posted

Soeren Friemel, the tournament referee, said the tournament had not changed its interpretation of the rule.
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The reason we see it happening more is because there is no crowd drowning out the coaches' words and we can hear them.

And because there are not as many officials on the outer courts with the electronic line calling.

But the point I made 700 posts ago remains the same -- the rule is being SELECTIVELY enforced as it always has been, which has always been unfair and makes it seem like certain players are targeted by certain umpires.

You were wrong. It's okay to admit it and move on with your life now.
 
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