2024 Wimbledon - Women's Discussion

[Kralingen]

XS Zendaya with break points..

Let’s be honest, peak Tashi Duncan would destroy these mugs 2 and 3.

 

[helterskelter]

she just doesn't have the serve to attack on the get go, but she has enough variety to make a competitive match. Of course, Rybakina is still the favourite (BTW, I think when Krejcikova is on, Krej has a good chance to make an upset).

She reminds me of Arantxa Sanchez Vicario in her playing style and on-court energy.

Agreed about Krejcikova. But if Krejcikova is on, she would also be a tough opponent for Paolini in the final.

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Wow - survives a MP. This match is on the knife edge - 5-5 final set!

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

Let’s be honest, peak Tashi Duncan would destroy these mugs 2 and 3.

legend said Tashi Duncan would win 22 slams.

 

[flyingboris]

Great hold by the net Donna.

 

[jhick]

Wow - survives a MP. This match is on the knife edge - 5-5 final set!

Hanging on by a thread

 

[Kralingen]

Unexpectedly ice cold from Vekic to hold… big momentum shift. I would’ve bet it all that she lost her nerve there but she came through. I don’t like Paolini’s retreat to safety, put her back under pressure.

 

[bezs]

The net helping Donna at the right time.

 

[flyingboris]

Let’s be honest, peak Tashi Duncan would destroy these mugs 2 and 3.

Haha. I haven't seen Challengers and yet I had a feeling that's what it was about.

 

[Hitman]

Donna is in tears. Literally crying.

 

[jhick]

I do appreciate Donna's mental toughness. No matter how bad things get, she never seems to be out of it

 

[Kralingen]

**** me, absolutely thumping forehand winner there to bring up BP, wonder if it hit 90mph.

The intensity is really high at the moment. Match hasn’t been the prettiest but this is great stuff

 

[flyingboris]

Donna is in tears. Literally crying.

I do appreciate Donna's mental toughness. No matter how bad things get, she never seems to be out of it

Can you be mentally tough while crying?

 

[Boxbeams4ever]

Some incredible hitting from Vekic and some unfortunate looking slow motion shots too lol

C'mon Donna!! Hoping she gets into her 1st and maybe last GS final!

 

[PSNELKE]

And out of nowhere the grunting starts..

Instantly cheering against Paolini lol

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

A one-point either way match in a Wimbledon SF - will bring out the best and sometimes the worst....who breaks through?

 

[helterskelter]

Paolini is like Arantxa Sanchez Vicario all the way down to looking like younger versions of their mothers!

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

And out of nowhere the grunting starts..

Instantly cheering against Paolini lol

DV grunts too....

 

[ibbi]

Level has definitely come back up some here after the midset collapse. You love to see it.

 

[flyingboris]

And out of nowhere the grunting starts..

Instantly cheering against Paolini lol

Vekic levels the playing field by adding a delayed grunt to her shots.

 

[jhick]

Can you be mentally tough while crying?

It seems so in her case.

 

[Djokovic2011]

I can't believe Paolini is 28 btw. I wanna know what moisturiser she's using!

 

[ibbi]

Donna at net with the touch. A rare sight well executed.

 

[flyingboris]

Thanks for challenging Donna!

Edit: oh, it was out. What the heck were you thinking Donna!

 

[Sarzy]

This is some game! 8 minutes

 

[Kralingen]

Vekic missed those last three shots by maybe a centimeter. Bad luck imo. Now all the pressure on

 

[Boxbeams4ever]

I can't believe Paolini is 28 btw. I wanna know what moisturiser she's using!

Loool... *cough* and Vekic in contrast is the same age, so many players not using sunblock still it seems

 

[Hitman]

Look at that. Vekic has totally lost it sitting there.

 

[tennisjedi]

The ball was just barely out. Crucial hold for Paolini.

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Donna Vekic had her opportunity.....now must hold to get to a super tie-break. Jasmine Paolini has got some toughness to her for sure.

The match difference is millimeters, but that's part of the delight/disaster.....

 

[jhick]

One last push Vekic. This is quite the match.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Huge hold from Paolini. I just hope DV takes it to the tiebreak. Hate it when players get broken serving at 5-6 in a final set.

 

[flyingboris]

Where's that damn ice pack!

Edit: to clarify, Donna had asked for this the prior sit-down, and the flush on her cheeks says she needs it.

 

[zvelf]

Donna's body language is horrible. It's hard to see her squeaking this out with that apparent mentality. But I'm rooting for Paolini anyway.

 

[Boxbeams4ever]

What a way to hold haha, was not into this match until the halfway into the 2nd set, just waiting until the next semi, but liking this now!

 

[Hitman]

Can you be mentally tough while crying?

Yes.

Ever watch Sampras vs Courier AO 95?

If you haven't, then take a look at the benchmark for being mentally tough while crying.

 

[robyrolfo]

Wow, Vekic seems to be totally losing it. So sorry to see it...

 

[ibbi]

I don't read too much into it, because they both basically always look like that, especially Donna, but the contrasting looks on their faces is a story.

 

[bezs]

Donna seems like an emotional wreck at the moment.

 

[Grafil Injection]

Glad it's a 10-point tie-break these days, if it gets there.

 

[Kralingen]

This is sport ladies and gents. Pure raw emotion. Bravo, let’s hold now Vekic so the match can get the lunacy of a TB.

 

[flyingboris]

Donna's body language is horrible. It's hard to see her squeaking this out with that apparent mentality. But I'm rooting for Paolini anyway.

I'm impressed with the quality of shot while having a nervous breakdown.

 

[austintennis2005]

Can you be mentally tough while crying?

Why is she crying?

 

[coolcamden]

Why does Vekic always looks like/is crying.

 

[flyingboris]

Why is she crying?

Tension I'm guessing.

 

[Kralingen]

Vekic may be in tears but that was an amazing MP save. Patient and then precise. Wow.

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Another MP saved - wowzer.

 

[Boxbeams4ever]

Another match point saved!! Amazing focus and look of relief!

 

[Grafil Injection]

They are feeling it now!

 

[Djokovic2011]

Superb from Vekic!!