What Does Maria Sharapova Have To Do To Beat Serena Williams At The US Open?

[Bartelby]

Sharapova's carreer is over, destroyed by American politics intruding into sport.

 

[SumYungGai]

Pay off a line judge to call a foot fault.

 

[Bobby Jr]

Bring a few Big Macs courtside to throw off Rena's concentration.

I reckon food poisoning isn't far off her best bet. A dodgy Kebab the night before would usually do it.

 

[Chadalina]

Move her side to side for 2-3 shots.

Do people not drop shot serena because its rude? I dont think she would be able to stop and would hit the net every time

 

[mrmike]

Grunt louder. If it fails, increase volume until it works.

Haha, the trouble with that strategy is that Serena will start grunting even louder and then we’ll have a shriek fest . Have to watch with volume off.

 

[Mr.Lob]

Move her side to side for 2-3 shots.

Do people not drop shot serena because its rude? I dont think she would be able to stop and would hit the net every time

I've been saying drop shot or short slice Serena for 2 years. She can't volley, is inconsistent on the mid court balls because her footwork is so poor, and once she gets her speed going... trying to slam on the brakes is like a speeding locomotive on greased tracks. Yet, time after time, for the most part, mug opponents will be content trying to hit down the middle, and pray Serena has an off day.

 

[insideguy]

I've been saying drop shot or short slice Serena for 2 years. She can't volley, is inconsistent on the mid court balls because her footwork is so poor, and once she gets her speed going... trying to slam on the brakes is like a speeding locomotive on greased tracks. Yet, time after time, for the most part, mug opponents will be content trying to hit down the middle, and pray Serena has an off day.

Everyone has a plan till they get punched in face- Mike Tyson.

 

[Mr.Lob]

Everyone has a plan till they get punched in face- Mike Tyson.

Evander "Earless" Holyfield said the same thing.

 

[ACSTracker]

Have Bianca Andreescu play the match for her.

 

[Dondon]

Take some drugs

 

[THUNDERVOLLEY]

Sharapova's carreer is over, destroyed by American politics intruding into sport.

Politics have always been a part of sports. From who plays, sponsors, who does not play and on and on. Sharapova is not a victim. No one forced Sharapova make the decisons which led to her being busted and punished.

 

[SumYungGai]

Politics have always been a part of sports. From who plays, sponsors, who does not play and on and on. Sharapova is not a victim. No one forced Sharapova make the decisons which led to her being busted and punished.

Well said.

A small tangent: Who remembers Mariano Puerta? Man that was an exciting ride in 2005.

 

[THUNDERVOLLEY]

Yep. Blaming America for Sharapova's problems or career downfall is without any merit or evidence.

 

[terribleIVAN]

Learn MMA.

 

[ChrisRF]

Almost everyone here and elsewhere talks about how far away Serena is from her prime now and that Sharapova just has to play well.

But isn’t Sharapova much farther away from her own best? It’s a neutral question, I don’t want a controversial discussion about the reasons here.

Serena is a huge favourite IMO. Not for the tournament, but for this match.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Dropshot her to death

 

[Dondon]

Dropshot her to death

U r a cheat

Apologize now

No drops hot

I have to shove it down

 

[Purplemonster]

1. Have a daughter
2. Use anabolic steroids
3. Threaten people
4. Become fat

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

Call Putin

 

[Standaa]

At this point? Play well. Serena sucks now. I'd take prime Sharapova over today's Serena easily.

Serena against Sharapova would be like Djovak against the other two of the Big 3. Can lose against total mugs but always brings his A level to their matches.

 

[pat200]

she needs to light some candles and start praying that serena injures herself during the match.

 

[THUNDERVOLLEY]

1. Have a daughter
2. Use anabolic steroids
3. Threaten people
4. Become fat

The world knows who abuses illegal PEDs (and curse out umpires and fans, cheated with the aid of her father, etc.) and her name is Maria Sharapova. However, if she is PED free, it will be a comment on her skill if she wins that match.

 

[victorcruz]

Google Tonya Harding. That's what it would take.

 

[THUNDERVOLLEY]

The number of people in this thread advocating violence against Serena Williams, which is not passed off as humor.

 

[Standaa]

dope

 

[mbm0912]

The number of people in this thread advocating violence against Serena Williams, which is not passed off as humor.

get a life.

 

[accidental]

Trigger one of Serena’s rages somehow

 

[Chadalina]

The world knows who abuses illegal PEDs (and curse out umpires and fans, cheated with the aid of her father, etc.) and her name is Maria Sharapova. However, if she is PED free, it will be a comment on her skill if she wins that match.

Serena tested positive after a french open final victory. She was granted a TUE 7 days later.

Tennis lost a ton of intergrity when that came out, she is still tied with steffi imo. If you even put her on the list

Dont forget to hit the report button, gotta keep her fan base ignorant of her cheating

 

[lebya]

Wish Maria would go back to Prince. With o ports or not, it's the only time she beat Serena.

 

[conjoshruk]

Maria Sharapova will play Serena Williams in the first round of the US Open. We know the history of this matchup. Serena has a 19-2 record against her and she's beaten Maria 18 times in a row. In fact, Williams has won 29 of the last 30 sets against Sharapova. Maria has struggled a bit in her comeback and this doesn't seem like a particularly great spot for her. Facing the greatest hardcourt player of all time who has dominated you for the last 15 years at her home slam is a tall task.

Sharapova has been criticized over the years for her lack of tactical adjustments against Serena. She's gonna stand where she wants to stand and hit how she wants to hit. Sharapova's gonna play her game. But if you were her coach, what would you tell her to do against Serena? How can Maria Sharapova beat Serena Williams next week?

At this point in both of there careers, I feel there is nothing that Maria can really do to beat Serena, as her movement has never been the best. Traditionally, players like Kerber and Halep, who move well and are able to move Serena (rather than outhitting her have been able to beat her). She can match Serena for power, but the H2H really speaks for itself, with so many consecutive defeats (with many being one-sided affairs). I just hope she can try and make it close, and possibly get a set a least, and take advantage of Serena's slow starts. Its R1 so Serena could be a bit sluggish, which will make for an interesting encounter.

 

[Purplemonster]

The world knows who abuses illegal PEDs (and curse out umpires and fans, cheated with the aid of her father, etc.) and her name is Maria Sharapova. However, if she is PED free, it will be a comment on her skill if she wins that match.

Don’t recall Sharapova ever threatening a line judge, abusing umpires anywhere near as bad as Williams. And on the PED front, if Williams was Russian she would have been caught a long time ago.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

This match is scheduled for this coming Monday night, estimated time 7 pm Eastern Standard Time. Can’t wait!

 

[airchallenge2]

Meldonium. That's the only way she won anything in the last 10 years before the ban.

 

[Chadalina]

Meldonium. That's the only way she won anything in the last 10 years before the ban.

Melodonium has been around since 1971, LOL. It was a drug of conviencience to bust half the russians

 

[airchallenge2]

Melodonium has been around since 1971, LOL. It was a drug of conviencience to bust half the russians

True that. I was mentioning what she admitted: 10 years of continuous use before the ban.

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

Bring a few Big Macs courtside to throw off Rena's concentration.

Honestly with Serena's present state, I say Sugarpova in 3...

Serena mostly vegan on tour.

 

[THUNDERVOLLEY]

get a life.

Posted like one who fantasize about assaulting Serena Williams, so you attempt (and fail) to use deflection.

Too easy.

 

[THUNDERVOLLEY]

Serena tested positive after a french open final victory. She was granted a TUE 7 days later.

Tennis lost a ton of intergrity when that came out, she is still tied with steffi imo. If you even put her on the list

Dont forget to hit the report button, gotta keep her fan base ignorant of her cheating

You keep on believing whatever fantasy you choose o. Sharapova is the one who stammered through lies about the reasons she was using the illegal PEDs and when she knew about its ban. But hey, if you want to live in fantasyland, its your choice, kid.

 

[dimbmw]

Maria should wear a nice dress and be as gorgeous as she usually is in NY. Beauty wins !

 

[jlee0408]

Sharapova’s only real chance at victory is if Serena has an injury that prevents her from both serving and hitting the ball.

 

[Chadalina]

You keep on believing whatever fantasy you choose

We saw the documents. You didnt see the leaks from the 2016 olympics?

Id say its a toss up, either one could play really good or really bad.

I feel bad for the chair, if he enforces the rules he maybe banned from work in the future.

 

[THUNDERVOLLEY]

Yawn.

 

[King No1e]

PED's

 

[tennis tom]

steroids

 

[AM75]

How do PEDs or steroids could help Sharapova to put more spin on her strokes, make her service technique better, help to overcome her permanent choking or at least have plan B, I wonder.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Maria is taking on Serena in the first round? LOL.

 

[PDJ]

Grunt louder. If it fails, increase volume until it works.

That advice is relevant to both players.

 

[StrongRule]

Maria is taking on Serena in the first round? LOL.

What's so funny? Right now Sharapova is an irrelevant player. Playing Serena is the best option for her, at least that adds motivation.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

What's so funny? Right now Sharapova is an irrelevant player. Playing Serena is the best option for her, at least that adds motivation.

Honestly, looks rigged to me.

 

[Bertie B]

Honestly, looks rigged to me.

Same here. Almost forgot Sharapova was still playing. After the headline of this 1st round, I realize she's still competing. Her name is back in the news.

Rigged to get Maria some attention.