LeastExhaustingPlayer
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Vika's BH is rock solid and versatile
2023 Australian Open - Women's Singles Discussion
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NaomiKonjuhPotapova
G.O.A.T.
Why ask about just Parks? Because of that nothing based claim that I'm some kind of Racist?Parks - and also Muhammad - are gorgeous ladies - prefer both well before somebody like Vekic - but both are quite one dimensional players. If they game is not effective, then there's never a plan B. I watched Parks-Bejlek in the qualies (was excited to see Bejlek's coach's means of congratulations if she wins
Azarenka has been positive surprise in this tournament. Getting the break now? That would make the match more interesting.. .
no, I noticed you support Parks way back then before she broke the top 100.
LeastExhaustingPlayer
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That's what happens when you let a Harvard grad design something instead of an MIT or a Stanford grad
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rybakina and saba saba final
NaomiKonjuhPotapova
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LOL. Azarenka always DF on an important moments.
HFK
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Deleted member 765728
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I admire Vika's fighting spirit, but those come-ons and fist-pumps every time after winning a point are a bit annoying.
HFK
Professional
... and the grunting...
optic yellow
Legend
Azarenka: every shot sounds like an eagle mating call
Rybakina: makes no noise
Seems easy to figure out who to root for.
Rybakina: makes no noise
Seems easy to figure out who to root for.
LeastExhaustingPlayer
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I'll allow it when you are trying to the finals of A Grand Slam, but not when you are trying to make the sectionals of a 3.5
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Lol, she is tense, something we haven't really seen from her in the previous rounds. Still managed to finish this set, which is good sign.
HarveyPitnik
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Wow, Great memory NKP! Nowadays I'm supporting great many players but also have a clear nr 1 favorite - unlike last year - that comes from Czech Republic. Where else she would be!?
So, Ryba takes the first set. A pity that Azarenka played not-too-impressive tie-break.
Nowadays I'm supporting great many players but also have a clear nr 1 favorite - unlike last year - that comes from Czech Republic. Where else she would be!? So, Ryba takes the first set. A pity that Azarenka played not-too-impressive tie-break.
optic yellow
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Rybakina is underseeded bc of the no Wimbledon point right?
LeastExhaustingPlayer
Professional
Yes I believe so
Curiously I noticed many dubious calls this tournament. Some calls do not pass the eye test and many players have complained. Maybe the system isn’t set up properly or they updated the software.
LeastExhaustingPlayer
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This could end quickly and badly for Vika
NaomiKonjuhPotapova
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JJGUY
Hall of Fame
that depends on whether Rybakina can find her serve, she has not yet since the 9th game.
optic yellow
Legend
Love Rybakina for trying that instead of a weak CC save attempt that would have been put away easily for a winner.
NaomiKonjuhPotapova
G.O.A.T.
Wow, Great memory NKP!
Eek Brenda? or Linda N?
optic yellow
Legend
It's that piercing echoey element to it you associate with raptor calls over canyons.
optic yellow
Legend
Rybakina had to know Azerenka was going to try that serve for ace there.
LeastExhaustingPlayer
Professional
The winner to face most likely a Belarusian in the finals
LeastExhaustingPlayer
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Let's put the rightful flags next to the players' names. Otherwise they look homeless
optic yellow
Legend
Disgusting BH return winner.
optic yellow
Legend
Rybakina cuts a far more likeable character than Azarenka. I just mean in a vacuum.
HarveyPitnik
Professional
It's cool that this match is not completely one-sided but I was expecting a better overall quality!
Love Rybakina's very smooth backhand winners, though!
Love Rybakina's very smooth backhand winners, though!
Let's say I was very disappointed watching the first round of AO qualies.
LeastExhaustingPlayer
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Personally Elena is more my style than Emma.
steenkash
Hall of Fame
Yeah I get you, Elena is defo dateable. And if we take their careers aside, Elena is more of the attainable one than Emma.
optic yellow
Legend
And you wonder why looks matter so much for women tennis players...
steenkash
Hall of Fame
Why you getting upset?
LeastExhaustingPlayer
Professional
It's just a fact of life. Goes for golfers, singers, actors, real estate agents, etc.
The same is true for men as well, although not quite as much.
optic yellow
Legend
Who is the female commentator?
optic yellow
Legend
I wasn't getting upset lol
LeastExhaustingPlayer
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Vika did well to hold serve in that game. Otherwise it would have been almost over for her
optic yellow
Legend
Yeah just how it goes. Definitely does matter for men too it is just the standards for men are lower.
spystud
Talk Tennis Guru
Where are you watching? Mary Joe Fernandez & Rennae Stubbs on ESPN.
NaomiKonjuhPotapova
G.O.A.T.
wow Rybs zip thru to get that awful drop shot.
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Rybakina back to her customary serving pace and effectiveness, it doesn't look great for Vika.
LeastExhaustingPlayer
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That's why it is nice to have long legs
optic yellow
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ESPN+. They have someone with an obvious Russian accent.
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Yeah, looked very odd to me, such approach would usually elicit a completely opposite reaction, but maybe it works for Elena?
NaomiKonjuhPotapova
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Azarenka just does not have what it takes to beat Rybakina or being a GS champ again.
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