2014 Aussie Open Final: Li vs. Dominika

[Moxie]

She does give her husband a hard time, but it seems like an in-joke. He takes it well.

 

[Front242]

good point yup

 

[Moxie]

ok, now I really have to write this up. Ill close the chat soon. Carry on for a while. Thanks for playing!

 

[kskate2]

OK gang. Im off to watch Lenny on Law & Order. See you all tonight for the mens final

 

[Front242]

commentators are talking about her comment "Max, agent, thanks for make me rich" cos he got Carlos Rodriguez to work with her

 

[Front242]

that sure worked out well

 

[Front242]

cya K

 

[Denis]

sorry to join the party late folks

 

[Denis]

but that was a fun final!

 

[Denis]

great tennis by Na in the second set

 

[Denis]

and yes I loved that speech!

 

[Denis]

Elated for Na. Finally won the AO after being so close last year and against Kim. I got a really good vibe from the final. Na played an excellent second set (isn't that backhand sweet?), and gave her trade-mark press conference afterwards. Just really happy for her.

Dominika was still fighting for it at the end (although clearly was being outplayed), held her composure and had a positive attitude afterwards. She has had some pretty tough losses in the past, but this was not one of them.

 

[Moxie]

Hey, Denis:

I saw you joined the chat just at the end. Glad you caught the match. I was saying there are things about Li's game that remind me of Djokovic's. She hits flat, swings for the fences, and loves to hit the corners.

 

[Denis]

Hey, Denis:

I saw you joined the chat just at the end. Glad you caught the match. I was saying there are things about Li's game that remind me of Djokovic's. She hits flat, swings for the fences, and loves to hit the corners.

They both have great backhands allright and is an amazing baseliner (although she is actually decent at the net too and she does approach the net quite regularly). That second set was amazing really. I was watching without internet so I couldn't join the chat until later. Funny speech, eh? You almost start to expect it, but it's still funny. :snigger

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Congrats to Li. I really like her game. Third time lucky.

 

[Denis]

Hilarious press-conference too by Na:

http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2014-01-25/201401251390653525800.html

 

[Front242]

Hilarious press-conference too by Na:

http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/news/interviews/2014-01-25/201401251390653525800.html

Cheers for posting that. Stayed up to listen to her post match interview and almost p'd myself. She's very funny. Loved the "Max, my agent. Thanks for make me rich" snigger

 

[10isfan]

Congrats to Li!! So happy for her. Hoping she and DC continue to play lights out tennis for the remainder of the year. If DC stays consistent, she will be top ten soon.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Congratulation's Li on winning your first AO title.I adored your speech.I love your dry sense of humour
Congratulation's Pocket Rocket you had a wonderful tournament in making the final.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

I was impressed with the Pocket Rocket yesterday in her match against Aga.
In saying that I think the expierence of Li will be the deciding factor.
Li in straight sets.I would be delighted if Pocket Rocket won.I am really torn in this final.
Good luck to both ladies you both deserve your place.

Can someone explain to me the nickname "pocket rocket?" Is that official? Sounds vaguely rude, to me.

Why would "Pocket Rocket" be rude?

Rocket is a nice nickname to assume....