2023 U.S. Open - Women's Discussion

[Underdog]

Yes! Play up the net a bit!

 

[bluetrain4]

Tense!

 

[Pheasant]

Two very clutch saves of break points by Sabalenka. She’s showing why she’s #1.

 

[fundrazer]

Niiiice approach and volley there from Sabs.

 

[Bubcay]

This is just silly now with all these break points.

 

[chjtennis]

Keys stopped playing too early. Could've chased and get a good hit at that one.

 

[insideguy]

I really love matches like this when fans are saying boy this player should play like X. I would have loved when Courier or Agassi was playing an a board like this existed. Just serve and volley man its really easy lol.

 

[abmk]

sabalenka holds. big hold.

 

[Kralingen]

Huge hold, pretty strong stuff there on BP from Saba tbf didn’t leave Keys much chance.

I really want a final set TB. This match deserves it.

 

[WeekendTennisHack]

What the hell kind of lob was that by Keys?

 

[chjtennis]

Ooh, that was close. Good solid hold by Sabalenka. Now pressure is back on Keys. Will she be able to keep it together?

 

[Underdog]

Really hard blow for Keys.

 

[intrepidish]

I really love matches like this when fans are saying boy this player should play like X. I would have loved when courier or Agassi was playing an a board like this existed. Just serve and volley man its really easy lol.

With Keys and Sabalenka of all people on top of everything.

If ever there were 2 players built to play one way and one way only, it's these 2.

 

[insideguy]

With Keys and Sabalenka of all people on top of everything.

If ever there were 2 players built to play one way and one way only, it's these 2.

I know they want them to turn into Edberg or Becker in the middle of a match. LOL

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Massive hold, Keys a game away from the final once again. Can she break and get it done?

 

[chjtennis]

Keys has been serving really well. Lots of cheap points.

 

[bluetrain4]

Oh man. Keys wins that tense game after having chances at 4-3. Good stuff.

 

[Kralingen]

I really love matches like this when fans are saying boy this player should play like X. I would have loved when Courier or Agassi was playing an a board like this existed. Just serve and volley man its really easy lol.

Yeah I think generally most players play a certain style because it’s simply how they have learned the game growing up. I doubt Sabalenka was some sort of touch wizard in Juniors utilizing slice and precision lol.

Most pro players have a very small level of deviation between match to match and tournament to tournament. different surfaces bring different styles, but for most people they are usually playing the style that is close to their absolute best, whatever that looks like. Obviously there are always small tweaks and some exceptions but I agree.

 

[chjtennis]

Very good hold. Pressure back on Saba.

 

[BenC]

Im almost positive and kill me if you want but some people hate the WTA cause **** aint written in stone on a match. For me I love this stuff. Its great.

this is good drama but Gauff/Muchova was just sad.

 

[intrepidish]

I know they want them to turn into Edberg or Becker in the middle of a match. LOL

You'll see the exact same thing tomorrow with people asking why Medvedev doesn't return like Agassi or come to the net like Edberg.

 

[bluetrain4]

Massive hold, Keys a game away from the final once again. Can she break and get it done?

I'd prefer she break than have to serve again. Lol.

 

[Pheasant]

Credit to Keys for playing a fantastic match as a massive underdog today. No matter what, nice work, Maddie.

 

[mightyrick]

I know they want them to turn into Edberg or Becker in the middle of a match. LOL

Give me a break. It's not unreasonable to ask them to slice ONCE or TWICE every few games. These are professional tennis players. They have these shots.

You know what is more funny than someone asking them to vary their shots once in awhile?...

... it is people who think that these professional tennis players... who have been playing since they were 5 years old... are unable to do it. That is HILARIOUS.

 

[Federev]

I don’t see what others see.

I see Sabalenka spraying errors all over with her one gear and Keys barely able to take advantage.

This is one dimensional she-hulk tennis.

Saba is playing so bad. Keys can’t exploit it.

 

[intrepidish]

Give me a break. It's not unreasonable to ask them to slice ONCE or TWICE every few games. These are professional tennis players. They have these shots.

You know what is more funny than someone asking them to vary their shots once in awhile?...

... it is people who think that these professional tennis players... who have been playing since they were 5 years old... are unable to do it. That is HILARIOUS.

This would be the worst moment in time for them to play those shots. High pressure situations aren't like having a hit on the court by your home.

 

[Bubcay]

Serving is zero advantage in this match..

 

[Kralingen]

Two surprisingly painless holds. Come on, two more for that epic TB. You can do it.

 

[Pheasant]

What a shot my Maddie. Wow!!

 

[chjtennis]

Solid hold.

 

[insideguy]

Yeah I think generally most players play a certain style because it’s simply how they have learned the game growing up. I doubt Sabalenka was some sort of touch wizard in Juniors utilizing slice and precision lol.

Most pro players have a very small level of deviation between match to match and tournament to tournament. different surfaces bring different styles, but for most people they are usually playing the style that is close to their absolute best, whatever that looks like. Obviously there are always small tweaks and some exceptions but I agree.

Its wacky did Borg turn into Mac in the middle of a match? Who does that? Martina played a certain way Chris Evert as well, and of course they were always playing chess but people did not expect Martina to all of a sudden become some monster from the baseline. These people dont adjust like that. No one does.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Keys holding with ease. Pressure on sabalenka.

 

[Federev]

SABS is ridiculous

 

[Cerdany]

Guys, this is pro tennis: you keep going for your shots and play your strengths. You have a game plan and you stick to it.

 

[chjtennis]

Lots of free points on serve. 40-0.

 

[bluetrain4]

Nice comfy hold.

 

[Kralingen]

Its wacky did Borg turn into Mac in the middle of a match? Who does that? Martina played a certain way Chris Evert as well, and of course they were always playing chess but people did not expect Martina to all of a sudden become some monster from the baseline. These people dont adjust like that. No one does.

Borg isn’t the best example here, as he actually did change his playstyle radically between grass and clay, one of the most impressive feats in tennis history

 

[chjtennis]

Yes, good hold indeed.

 

[SonicNirvana]

Surprisingly easy hold there

 

[mightyrick]

Its wacky did Borg turn into Mac in the middle of a match? Who does that? Martina played a certain way Chris Evert as well, and of course they were always playing chess but people did not expect Martina to all of a sudden become some monster from the baseline. These people dont adjust like that. No one does.

You clearly never watched Borg or any of the greats. If you don't think these great players did not look for weakness, find solutions, adjust their approach mid-match... you simply don't know tennis. The very best players adjust when they need to. That is a big part of what makes them great.

 

[Underdog]

Important hold. Big help in morale.

 

[intrepidish]

Borg isn’t the best example here, as he actually did change his playstyle radically between grass and clay, one of the most impressive feats in tennis history

Borg was a generational talent and developed that over years. People here want it to happen match to match.

 

[Underdog]

You clearly never watched Borg or any of the greats. If you don't think these great players did not look for weakness, find solutions, adjust their approach mid-match... you simply don't know tennis. The very best players adjust when they need to. That is a big part of what makes them great.

Just check the Nadal slicing during ‘13 USO and ‘22 AO

 

[intrepidish]

You clearly never watched Borg or any of the greats. If you don't think these great players did not look for weakness, find solutions, adjust their approach mid-match... you simply don't know tennis. The very best players adjust when they need to. That is a big part of what makes them great.

Are you really comparing Keys...to Borg?

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Tiebreaker only fitting.

 

[insideguy]

You clearly never watched Borg or any of the greats. If you don't think these great players did not look for weakness, find solutions, adjust their approach mid-match... you simply don't know tennis. The very best players adjust when they need to. That is a big part of what makes them great.

Of course they do. But these ladies play a similar style. They aint gonna adjust in a semifinal to something you think can win and which they are not good at.

 

[Pheasant]

Here we go!!! 3rd set tiebreak!!

 

[chjtennis]

Saba seemed more comfortable at TB.

 

[bluetrain4]

Here we go!

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Come on Sabalenka! Get this tiebreaker!

Madi, please choke again lol.