2025 Australian Open - Women's Discussion

[atatu]

I know all the rackets in her bag were scared when she got to the locker room as well, remembering their fallen comrade from the US Open a couple of years ago. Actually I kind of became a fan of hers today with her gracious runner up speech.

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

good call

Glad I was wrong!

 

[ScottleeSV]

I've seen the racket smash now. It seems a bit silly and maybe even staged, as if she still wanted some press even in defeat. I would have understood it more if Keys had done it. But when you've just won 3 slams in a very short space of time? Does she have to win every slam or she'll smash stuff up?

 

[insideguy]

I've seen the racket smash now. It seems a bit silly and maybe even staged, as if she still wanted some press even in defeat. I would have understood it more if Keys had done it. But when you've just won 3 slams in a very short space of time? Does she have to win every slam or she'll smash stuff up?

Well. I suppose devils advocate could say if there is a good time to smash a racket you should do it at the end No warning or point penalty

 

[Aussie Darcy]

I've seen the racket smash now. It seems a bit silly and maybe even staged, as if she still wanted some press even in defeat. I would have understood it more if Keys had done it. But when you've just won 3 slams in a very short space of time? Does she have to win every slam or she'll smash stuff up?

The last game happened very quickly after a pretty brutal final. Her prospect of matching Martina Hingis of winning 3 consecutive Australian Opens (something even Serena never did) slipped away from her. She was angry she lost and smashed a racket.

She didn’t swear, she didn’t steal the moment from Keys who she shook hands with and congratulated and had kind words for. She had a moment and then cried under her towel and composed herself off court.

People here acting like she took a swing at Madison and had the crowd boo her for her maiden slam. Typical overreaction.

 

[Mark-Touch]

The last game happened very quickly after a pretty brutal final. Her prospect of matching Martina Hingis of winning 3 consecutive Australian Opens (something even Serena never did) slipped away from her. She was angry she lost and smashed a racket.

She didn’t swear, she didn’t steal the moment from Keys who she shook hands with and congratulated and had kind words for. She had a moment and then cried under her towel and composed herself off court.

People here acting like she took a swing at Madison and had the crowd boo her for her maiden slam. Typical overreaction.

Say what you will Darcy.
She showed her true colors for all to see.
I've lost all respect for the woman.

You forget when you reach Sab's stature in the tennis world you become a role model for all the upcoming tennis youth.
Think about that for a split second.

 

[insideguy]

Say what you will Darcy.
She showed her true colors for all to see.
I've lost all respect for the woman.

You forget when you reach Sab's stature in the tennis world you become a role model for all the upcoming tennis youth.
Think about that for a split second.

No No No you dont understand what about Tony Jones! Tony Jonnnneeeeeeeeeeeeee..e...e.e..e...e...........s

 

[vokazu]

I love Hsieh and Townsend, but I want Townsend to win this AO.

 

[tennis4me]

Sabalenka is a fierce competitor - like many top athletes are, and should be. Unless one consider her grunts (yes, loud) a gamesmanship, IMO she's a pretty fair competitor, a gracious loser, and gives very entertaining on-court interviews - often making fun of herself or her team. I don't see her as a fierce competitor that tries to win at any cost by using many gamesmanship tactics when she's losing unlike we know who.

 

[vokazu]

Ostapenko is so bad at the net uggghhh.

 

[Mark-Touch]

Two easy volleys at net missed by Osty. Ugh.

 

[tennis4me]

The weakest link is Ostapenko. Love to see Siniakova's BH. She can really crush those high 2HBH and hit it anywhere at will.

 

[vokazu]

Hsieh messed up some volleys

 

[Mark-Touch]

Wow the 'whole' Hsieh team is off today.

But between Siniak's cheeks and Hsieh's 'top' I'm good to go. The score doesn't matter anymore. Well kind of.

 

[vokazu]

Townsend & Siniakova have better chemistry than Hsieh & Ostapenko.

 

[bluetrain4]

Hsieh's normal detached casualness isn't really working today. I realize that's how she just comes across, but still - yeah, she has great hands, but not moving her feet at all can lead to errors like those.

 

[vokazu]

Townsend & Siniakova have better chemistry than Hsieh & Ostapenko.

Townsend & Siniakova sat so close next to each other during changeover, while Hsieh & Ostapenko sat so far from each other.

 

[jarko111]

I'm so delighted!!! Keep it going, Maddie!

 

[vokazu]

Nice lob from Osta

 

[tennis4me]

Looks like Hsieh is not the only one without clothing sponsor, Townsend has none as well. Where do they find these no-logo clothes - or maybe they remove the logo. Townsend is scheduled to play in singles main draw at the WTA 250 Singapore. Not much time to rest.

 

[vokazu]

Great volley Sinia

 

[vokazu]

Looks like Hsieh is not the only one without clothing sponsor, Townsend has none as well. Where do they find these no-logo clothes - or maybe they remove the logo. Townsend is scheduled to play in singles main draw at the WTA 250 Singapore. Not much time to rest.

Too bad I'm not travelling to Singapore this year. Would love to see Townsend.

 

[vokazu]

Lol terrible volley into the net by Osta

 

[vokazu]

Wow great volley by Townsend

 

[vokazu]

Easy first set win by Townsend and Siniakova. 6-2.

 

[vokazu]

I like the way Townsend and Siniakova sit so close to each other and keep communicating. Ostapenko and Hsieh look so separated from each other, not very connected to each other.

 

[Mark-Touch]

Hsieh team needs to press their hard reset button now.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Say what you will Darcy.
She showed her true colors for all to see.
I've lost all respect for the woman.

You forget when you reach Sab's stature in the tennis world you become a role model for all the upcoming tennis youth.
Think about that for a split second.

You’re literally watching and cheering for Ostapenko in this doubles match. Are you even aware of your double standards? Do you need me to explain to you Ostapenko and smashing rackets and hitting ball kids?

But you said you’ll never watch Sabalenka again?

You’re an absolute joke with your inconsistency.

 

[Kralingen]

Townsend is serving like Goran this is unreal. ATG level dubs performance from these 2

 

[vokazu]

Gee, Ostapenko is a top WTA fashion model, please give her some love.

 

[vokazu]

Townsend is serving like Goran this is unreal. ATG level dubs performance from these 2

Love Taylor. I like watching her play.

 

[Mark-Touch]

Ostapenko is definitely the weakest link out there.

 

[Mark-Touch]

You’re literally watching and cheering for Ostapenko in this doubles match. Are you even aware of your double standards? Do you need me to explain to you Ostapenko and smashing rackets and hitting ball kids?

But you said you’ll never watch Sabalenka again?

You’re an absolute joke with your inconsistency.

Did Ostapenko smash her racket after losing a slam final?

And I'm so sorry to disappoint you dear Darcy, I don't keep abreast of all the WTA players' past history.
I'm not like you.

 

[vokazu]

WOW epic rally from Townsend

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Did Ostapenko smash her racket after losing a slam final?

So it’s only bad if it’s in a slam final? Everything else is fine?

She literally hit a ball kid with her racket. But Sabalenka is unwatchable? You’re a joke.

 

[Mark-Touch]

So it’s only bad if it’s in a slam final? Everything else is fine?

She literally hit a ball kid with her racket. But Sabalenka is unwatchable? You’re a joke.

Fill me in on that please.
Did she go up to the ball kid and deliberately hit him/her with her racket?

 

[tennis4me]

That mid-court DTL lob return from Townsend is very effective.

Townsend is serving like Goran this is unreal. ATG level dubs performance from these 2

Patrick McEnroe wish he had treated Townsend better.

 

[Down_the_line]

Siniakova and Townsend are just so good. They're the kind of pair who could sweep the majors in a calendar year, though I know how rare that is. Rooting for them!

 

[vokazu]

Townsend is really a talented volleyer.

 

[vokazu]

Let's Go Townsinia!!!!!

 

[Kralingen]

Siniakova and Townsend are just so good. They're the kind of pair who could sweep the majors in a calendar year, though I know how rare that is. Rooting for them!

They genuinely could. Clay would be the tough one as I think it’s more movement and groundstroke mechanic heavy, but wow. Their chemistry is very good too

 

[vokazu]

Awesome one two shots by Siniakova

 

[vokazu]

One more game for Townsinia to clinch this AO title

 

[vokazu]

Wow aces from Osta

 

[BenC]

live by the Penko, die by the Penko

 

[vokazu]

C'mon Townsinia, serve it out please

 

[vokazu]

Nervous game by Townsinia

 

[vokazu]

Eagle eye by Townsend

 

[vokazu]

Yes 2 breakpoints saved

 

[vokazu]

Great serve to save another breakpoint