US Open SF: Raducanu vs Sakkari

[Fedeonic]

The most impressive thing is that Raducanu knows how to volley.

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

*** I have trust issues

Welcome to the club.

 

[gadge]

The most impressive thing is that Raducanu knows how to volley.

It was that one shot but still impressive

 

[Atherton2003]

which girl is screaming as if she has gas problems?

 

[Kralingen]

Raducanu is technically extremely sound. Whoever taught her did a bang up job

She has a perfect second serve. I really think the fact that she can hit those with decent pace is what gives her such an edge. 2nd serve is where you lose matches in the women’s game.

 

[Nostradamus]

Sakkari needs to break a racket or something... this is getting Rediculous

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Gee somewhere Piers Morgan is crapping himself..

 

[gadge]

Raducanu’s movement is underrated, definitely one of the best movers atm on the tour and she isn’t a defensive player

 

[Uncoil]

Impressive weight transferring from Raducanu

 

[MeatTornado]

Radu just too consistent for Sakkari tonight. She's not missing anything. Just keeps getting it back over the net and Sakkari is taking care of the rest. That forehand was so on the last few rounds but today it's spraying every neutral ball long.

 

[bluetrain4]

Radacanu looks JUST like my friend's wife.

 

[Kralingen]

And that’s the difference.. Raducanu is teeing off on these 2nd serves from Sakkari, seeing the ball extremely well.

Sakkari can’t get a read on Emma’s seconds.

 

[Crazy Finn]

She has a perfect second serve. I really think the fact that she can hit those with decent pace is what gives her such an edge. 2nd serve is where you lose matches in the women’s game.

WTA 2nd serves are routinely destroyed and the winning percentage is SO low. It's a huge advantage to have something that's functional - or in this case, more than functional.

I thought that was something I saw in Sabalenka this year as well, she seemed to have a improved 2nd serve.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Raducanu hasn't dropped a set all tournament, even better, she hasn't lost more then 7 games in a match which looks set to continue here.

She has lost just 24 games up to this current game.

Barty had lost 38 up to this current set in her Wimbledon win.

 

[ttwreader]

Emma breaks again!

 

[Atherton2003]

it's the skirt that is causing her so much trouble

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Goodness, Maria Sakkari just doesn't have it right now and goes down a break.....over-hitting and flustered, not a good combination for winning.

Emma Raducanu has some game, too.

 

[Fedeonic]

Wow, what did Sakkari do to you to get so much ire? Did she make you look bad in the gym or something?

Either way, how this match has started has to be pleasing for you.

She kinda acts like Tsitsipas, that's what I hate about her. But if she reaches the final, I'd support Sakkari as much as I don't like her.
Fortunately, Raducanu is giving a masterclass and will destroy the media darling Fernandez in the final.

 

[Nostradamus]

Raducanu is reading the serve of sakkari like it is being telegraphed. Sakkari need to wake up and vary the toss. This is most Rediculous match i have ever see, Top player is just giving it away with UE's

 

[beltsman]

WTA tennis looks bad, in general. Sakkari is a mentally weak player with many technical flaws too.

 

[SeeingDusk]

emma breaks in set 2. my goodness. going to be a fanntastic final if she wins. she's like a natural gifted athlete, and leylah is a great thinker athlete.

 

[Ginger ninja]

Emma is a combination of technically perfect, a fantastic mover and super smart. That’s a pretty intoxicating mix.
The WTA leadership must be soiling themselves with excitement at these two emerging superstars.

 

[bluetrain4]

This is horrendous. I like Sakkari. How can she still be playing like she's scared of losing. Girl, you've pretty much lost. Calm down and play like you can. Geesh.

 

[TennisLurker]

I think this is the end of the weak era/parity of women
these teenagers are absolute beasts, especially raducanu.

 

[philxor]

I thought they said Sakkari had 22 UEs? They've only played 10 games.

 

[MeatTornado]

WTA tennis looks bad, in general. Sakkari is a mentally weak player with many technical flaws too.

Like what?

 

[Atherton2003]

I would love to see Radicanu win the Title.....what a great story...a Qualifier winning it all.

 

[gadge]

Emma dominating everyone like iga last year but Iga was actually playing at an insanely high level

 

[Crazy Finn]

Another killer backhand from Raducanu.

 

[Fedeonic]

Raducanu is making a mockery out of Chokkari. Hoping she can do it on the final.

 

[gadge]

I would love to see Radicanu win the Title.....what a great story...a Qualifier winning it all.

A qualifier who had a panic attack on court not so long ago on a big stage

 

[flyingboris]

Some incredible shots down the line on the stretch by Raducanu. Good stuff

 

[Atherton2003]

can you imagine being beaten by a teenage no-name qualifier?

 

[Mark-Touch]

Raducanu’s movement is underrated, definitely one of the best movers atm on the tour and she isn’t a defensive player

I don't think underrated is the right word.
She just came on the scene this tournie really.
No one has had a chance to underrate anything about her yet.

 

[ttwreader]

What a BH passing!

 

[gadge]

Raducanu is making a mockery out of Chokkari. Hoping she can do it on the final.

Well at least we are spared of sakkari winning a GS

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Well.....having two thrillers was I guess wishful thinking and too much to ask.

 

[TennisFan3]

Super WEAK era in WTA. A qualifier STRAIGHT SETTING everyone. LOL This talks about the skill levels in WTA.

 

[Tshooter]

…Raducanu is giving a masterclass and will destroy the media darling Fernandez in the final.

Emma is a better story. No one has ever come from qualies to win. Eggslam = epic USO.

Eggslam + Emma win =

 

[Atherton2003]

A qualifier who had a panic attack on court not so long ago on a big stage

she's not panicking anymore

 

[Winners or Errors]

I don't think underrated is the right word.
She just came on the scene this tournie really.
No one has had a chance to underrate anything about her yet.

Oh, I don't know. She looked pretty solid back in 2020 when they played Battle of the Brits.

 

[gadge]

I don't think underrated is the right word.
She just came on the scene this tournie really.
No one has had a chance to underrate anything about her yet.

No people have been talking mostly about her strokes but her movement looks so fluid

 

[flyingboris]

Nice crosscourt by Sakkari, attagirl! Now keep that up

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Sakkari and Sabalenka were the only two players to make multiple slam SF's this year, both lost in their first SF and Sabalenka is out and Sakkari is heading that way too.

 

[Atherton2003]

do you think Djokvovic, Nadal, Federer would ever be beaten in the semis by a qualifier?

 

[gadge]

she's not panicking anymore

No she isn’t but everyone playing her is

 

[beltsman]

Like what?

Horrific slice and bad shots when not set.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Sakkari double faults. Good god imagine having paid for this. Lucky Sabalenka v Fernandez was epic.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

do you think Djokvovic, Nadal, Federer would ever be beaten in the semis by a qualifier?

Sakkari ain't no Djokovic, Nadal or Federer.

 

[bluetrain4]

No, no, no.