2013 US Open SF: Serena vs. Li Na

[the AntiPusher]

People read way too much into commentary. They are there to comment on the good and bad. Now I will admit if you don't know a fact, you shouldn't just throw random things out there. You do have a bunch of fact checkers at your disposal. Also, I am betting a smartphone to look up the information.

And they sometimes simply misspeak, as was -- without question -- the case with Patrick McEnroe messing up the number of slams Federer has won. He didn't throw out a random number because he couldn't remember the correct one. It was an innocent mistake. If any Federer fan was offended, or thought McEnroe was trying to denigrate him, they were being ridiculous.

I mean if all commentators had to say were positive things about Serena's game, then that would be boring. Serena always has things she can improve on with her game or records to be adjusted. Negative commentary isn't always from a negative place ...

Exactly. Once again, I'll use Federer as an example, as another famous top player with millions of fans, just like Serena.

Every single time Federer plays, the commentators will say what his opponent needs to do in order to beat Roger. This is their job as commentators and analysts. Therefore, when his opponent comes up with a great shot, or breaks Federer's serve, or wins a set, the commentators will commend him for executing the right tactics to beat Roger. Conversely, when Roger is winning, and doing the right things, the commentators will say so, too. Interpreting any of this as being pro-Federer or anti-Federer is completely wrong, as is the case with the commentators when analyzing Serena matches.

They're not working for the Federer Sports Channel or the Serena Sports Channel. They're working for ESPN, CBS, the Tennis Channel, etc., so they discuss both sides.

Spot on Tented.. Dude.. you got your A game on as usual:clap

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

I hope Serena comes sharp and focused! Two more matches time to turn it up a notch!

 

[kskate2]

I suspect Serena in 2 tight sets, 3 sets if the serve isn't firing.

 

[10isfan]

It is hard not cheering for Li, but I would like to see Serea break the 18 major record. I am also torn about the Pennetta vs Vika match. So great to see Flavia playing well returning from injury, but a Serena vs Vika final would be exciting. All the best to the semifinalists.

 

[tented]

FYI:

We're going to have the chatroom open during both women's semifinals today.

For those unfamiliar, when it's turned on you will see a green plus sign in the bottom left corner of your browser. Click it, and the chat window will pop up.

 

[special700]

What time will the matches start?

 

[tented]

What time will the matches start?

Azarenka/Pennetta -- not before 1:45 P.M. (East coast), then Williams/Li Na -- not before 3:45 P.M.

 

[special700]

What time will the matches start?

Azarenka/Pennetta -- not before 1:45 P.M. (East coast), then Williams/Li Na -- not before 3:45 P.M.

Thanks.

 

[tented]

What time will the matches start?

Azarenka/Pennetta -- not before 1:45 P.M. (East coast), then Williams/Li Na -- not before 3:45 P.M.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

The mixed-doubles match is still being played, so Azarenka/Pennetta definitely won't start at 1:45.

 

[tented]

Here we go! Serena/Li Na

 

[golds girl]

Wow someone made a 1st serve...already different from the last match

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

the points will be much shorter in this match than last.

 

[kskate2]

no doubt Kiu

 

[kskate2]

more winners in this match as well

 

[golds girl]

Quality is so much higher.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

good cross-courter by Serena.

 

[kskate2]

you can tell already GG cant you

 

[tented]

Flavia could learn something from Serena about where to stand to receive 2nd serve.

 

[golds girl]

KS, you know that last match was bordering on painful

 

[kskate2]

it surely was GG