2015 Australian Open Final: S. Williams vs. Sharapova

[bajana]

If ever Maria had a chance to win since 2004 its now. This is basically her best chance. Serena is sick an has been battered this week. Still I don't think she can pull it off.

Terminology sure changes fast. Just a few days ago, the tough matches Serena played would have rendered her match fit, not battered :s

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Maria didnt have one single person in her half of the draw that Ever won a grand Slam.. Serena had numerous

Wrong AP,

Ana and Svetlana were in the bottom half.

 

[Kirijax]

Every time Serena plays Sharapova in a big match, I get duped into thinking this time will be different. This time Sharapova will use her brains to mix up her play and her coaching staff will come up with a plan to win. And every time Serena blows her off the court.
And now today we get the little bonus of Serena apparently feeling under the weather. I'm beginning to get duped again.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

[video=youtube]http://youtu.be/S37uNhZR2gc[/video]


Food for thought.
If Serena wins, she will be ahead of Shazza by 1567 points.
Is Shazza wins , Serena will be ahead by 167 points.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

I am so nervous about this match :/.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I expect this match to be an anti-classic with lots of dfs, shanks and unforced errors (not
just by one player, but by both), neither player playing at a high level for a sustained
period of time and with Serena finally ending up as the winner (sort of like
the Stan vs. Novak SF match).

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just listening to a pre match summary from Channel 7 here in Sydney,Renee Stubs said she spoke to Serena and Serena said she is feeling much better,much better than yesterday.

 

[Kirijax]

Just listening to a pre match summary from Channel 7 here in Sydney,Renee Stubs said she spoke to Serena and Serena said she is feeling much better,much better than yesterday.

Good to hear! Thanks for the update!

Go Serena!

 

[Kirijax]

Just wondering... Will Maria ever overtake Henin as Serena's No. 1 rival of her career? Gotta win a few first I guess but these two have been down a long road together. Exciting to see them in another Grand Slam final, even if I do detest Sharapova and her screaming ways.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Martina Navratilova is bringing the women's trophy onto court.I would not be surprised that Martina Navratilova will present the winning trophy to this year's women's winner at the Australian Open.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

There had been a little rain in Melbourne today,though according to my commentator's said the roof will be open at Rod Laver Arena.

Welcome eveyone,we will be witnessing history here tonight if Serena can win her 19th Grand Slam title

 

[Front242]

Only 18C/64F there. Pretty cold compared to the rest of the tournament. They said Serena had a temp of 100 earlier. F I presume and not C

 

[tented]

Commentator just said Maria practiced indoors today. I guess she was anticipating rain and a closed roof.

 

[Kirijax]

Serena had a fever of over 100 today but she is feeling better now. Still gotta be feeling it though.

 

[kskate2]

Good morning (or afternoon or evening) everyone!

 

[Front242]

Nice start. Let the horrible stares begin!

 

[pavlik89]

[video=youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-YyqeklO7k[/video]

 

[kskate2]

Maria in trouble in the first serve game 0-30

 

[Front242]

Serena made a mess of that 2nd serve return.

 

[Front242]

Ridiculous forehand from Serena.