2015 Wimbledon SF: Sharapova Vs. Williams

[tenisplayrla08]

Is this slam final number 25? 20 wins just 4 losses still right?

 

[shawnbm]

Hard to believe Sharapova won her first slam final over Serena. I think the Spaniard has the firepower to do it.

 

[tented]

Thats right: 20-4

 

[tenisplayrla08]

Garbine definitely has the firepower. We know that. And the serve.

 

[shawnbm]

That being said, my money is on Williams

 

[tenisplayrla08]

Everybodys money is on Williams.

 

[tented]

OK, ladies & gentlemen, Im going to close the Live Chat now. Please continue the discussion in the thread. Thanks!

 

[Fefe26]

guys please dont jinx her

 

[tossip]

today it became very clear that pova is not in the same class as Serena as the media wants us to believe about this phantom rivalry

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

I think Mugu will have a tough time with nerves. She should have straight setted Aga. I think Serena knows she can't take Mugu lightly. I think a three setter:

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

I think the issue is Serena isn't going to make it this far to lose.

 

[tossip]

there is a reason why Venus is still around....

 

[tennisville]

today it became very clear that pova is not in the same class as Serena as the media wants us to believe about this phantom rivalry

True, I normally want Maria to lose as quickly as possible but matches like these are a joy to watch. If only Serena could get to the latter stages more regularly, Then there would be no tension watching Maria win.

I just love this rivalry , one of the best no doubt :clap

 

[tented]

today it became very clear that pova is not in the same class as Serena as the media wants us to believe about this phantom rivalry

Anyone who tries to portray this as a rivalry needs to review their understanding of that word.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Congratulations to Serena, for swatting flies. :clap

 

[Kieran]

It's kinda riveting watching Serena chasing history. She's tough as teak and stern as a schoolmarm. Hard to see her lose on Saturday, but today, I'd say she could easy block out thoughts of the GS, and any records she's after. The sight of the screecher across the net from her was enough. I watched it with the sound turned down and could still hear the pair of them screaming like stuck pigs.

Animals...

 

[special700]

This has got to be the saddest matchup in tennis. Because you know it could be so much more. You can hardly blame Maria. I partially wonder sometimes if she just knows that post surgery, she just can't do some things, like her old service motion, if she wants to preserve he career. And that is going to put her at a disadvantage against Serena. And she just has to say to herself, I can go out and compete and even if I don't win, if I'm playing her, I've made the semis of whatever tournament or further and I'll be able to play the next week too. If losing to Serena, even to the point of embarrassment, is Maria's biggest problem in her life or even just on the tennis court, she's gonna be ok. She'll keep plugging away and winning titles that she can. Making money. Building a still wonderful legacy.

From a 20min in and out laser surgery? Please it's time to stop blaming the so call surgery.

 

[pavlik89]

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[Kieran]

This has got to be the saddest matchup in tennis. Because you know it could be so much more. You can hardly blame Maria. I partially wonder sometimes if she just knows that post surgery, she just can't do some things, like her old service motion, if she wants to preserve he career. And that is going to put her at a disadvantage against Serena. And she just has to say to herself, I can go out and compete and even if I don't win, if I'm playing her, I've made the semis of whatever tournament or further and I'll be able to play the next week too. If losing to Serena, even to the point of embarrassment, is Maria's biggest problem in her life or even just on the tennis court, she's gonna be ok. She'll keep plugging away and winning titles that she can. Making money. Building a still wonderful legacy.

From a 20min in and out laser surgery? Please it's time to stop blaming the so call surgery.

How is it a "so call surgery?" It was a surgery, they take time to recover from. Ask Murray.

Having said that, I agree, can't blame the surgery; even if Maria hadn't had it, she's in Serena's sights now. Wouldn't make a diff if she had surgery to make her better at tennis...

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

She has won two slams since returning from shoulder surgery. There is no excuse for her to be able to sneak past most of the field unscathed and then turn into a junior league player against Serena. She should at least be able to compete and take Serena to three sets on occassion.