2016 Wimbledon Ladies Final: S. Williams vs. Kerber

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kskate2 said:
Tossip and Front, you guys are referring to Martina N right and not Hingis (because she was in the Royal box too)?

I didn't see Navratilova anywhere, just Billie Jean King and Margaret Court, both of whom looked disgusted when the camera zoomed in on them.

Explain

'cos Serena won.
 

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RE: 2016 Wimbledon Ladies Final: S. Williams vs. Kerber

They did it! Serena and Venus won the doubles!
 

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RE: 2016 Wimbledon Ladies Final: S. Williams vs. Kerber

yes they did it...what a tourney for Serena and Venus..
 

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I didn't see Navratilova anywhere, just Billie Jean King and Margaret Court, both of whom looked disgusted when the camera zoomed in on them.

Explain

'cos Serena won.

I know what you are trying to say however .BJK is very tight and always been very supportive of both Americans Sisters
 

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RE: 2016 Wimbledon Ladies Final: S. Williams vs. Kerber

Per BBC:
"This tournament has been going for so many years there is no longer room on the Venus Rosewater dish for another year's champion's name. Serena Williams is thus the first to be added to a new hardwood plinth that will now cradle the famous old trophy through its next century of superstars.

Last name on the old, first name on the new. Nothing could be more fitting, not for this athlete who straddles eras, not for this champion going where no-one else has gone."
 

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Front242 said:
the AntiPusher said:
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I didn't see Navratilova anywhere, just Billie Jean King and Margaret Court, both of whom looked disgusted when the camera zoomed in on them.

Explain

'cos Serena won.

They all were there, and they didn't looked "disgusted."

What, do people expect them to have a constant smile on their faces?
 

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RE: 2016 Wimbledon Ladies Final: S. Williams vs. Kerber

Billie Jean King gave Serena a hug and congratulated her on her way to present her trophy outside to the people.
 

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RE: 2016 Wimbledon Ladies Final: S. Williams vs. Kerber

I am glad that the final was quite competitive, not withstanding the score and the time it lasted. We are used to seeing 6-2, 6-0 in 45 minutes type of finals. It looks like may be the WTA is maturing.

In fact, all three finals of this year have been quite decent and worthy of watching.
 

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RE: 2016 Wimbledon Ladies Final: S. Williams vs. Kerber

Just an interesting (but meaningless) stat. Serena is now at #4 in the total number of grand slam trophies won (including women's doubles and mixed doubles). Serena has 38 (22 + 14 + 2). BJK has 39 and is easy to surpass. However, MN' 59 or MC's 64 are probably untouchable by Serena.
 

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can someone tell me why is Ryan Harrison seems to worry about Serena a lot.He was questioning why Serena wanted Joko to win instead of Querry....he seems very dim
 

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can someone tell me why is Ryan Harrison seems to worry about Serena a lot.He was questioning why Serena wanted Joko to win instead of Querry....he seems very dim

I said it before, Ryan is N O body
 

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RE: 2016 Wimbledon Ladies Final: S. Williams vs. Kerber

the AntiPusher said:
tossip said:
can someone tell me why is Ryan Harrison seems to worry about Serena a lot.He was questioning why Serena wanted Joko to win instead of Querry....he seems very dim

I said it before, Ryan is N O body

Not sure what his confusion is around? She was pretty clear...she said she loves Sam, but loves to see champions win more.

Novak is a proven champion , her fellow #1 and was chasing history. More beneficial for the sport if Nole keeps going, rather than the 2 highlight chapters in Sam's future memoirs about how he beat the #1 player at 2016 Wimbledon.
 

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RE: 2016 Wimbledon Ladies Final: S. Williams vs. Kerber

golds girl said:
the AntiPusher said:
tossip said:
can someone tell me why is Ryan Harrison seems to worry about Serena a lot.He was questioning why Serena wanted Joko to win instead of Querry....he seems very dim

I said it before, Ryan is N O body

Not sure what his confusion is around? She was pretty clear...she said she loves Sam, but loves to see champions win more.

Novak is a proven champion , her fellow #1 and was chasing history. More beneficial for the sport if Nole keeps going, rather than the 2 highlight chapters in Sam's future memoirs about how he beat the #1 player at 2016 Wimbledon.
he has no problem supporting a drug cheat like pova,I think he has a problem or he is struggling seing a successful black woman controlling the tour...he is from the South so that figures...instead of working on his game he waste time stalking Serena..
 

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RE: 2016 Wimbledon Ladies Final: S. Williams vs. Kerber

Serena fans - and most other fans too - will enjoy this video from the champ:

[video=youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZO08C5vL2A[/video]
 

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RE: 2016 Wimbledon Ladies Final: S. Williams vs. Kerber

Nice symmetry this year. In both Men's and Ladies'

AO loser = RG loser = Wimby Winner.
 

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This is why I do not come to this board when Serena is Playing because you all make it sound as though she's playing so badly and getting her ass kicked. I watched the match after it was completed and it was well played especially by Serena, by reading this board one would think that Serena was playing the worse tennis ever.
 

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RE: 2016 Wimbledon Ladies Final: S. Williams vs. Kerber

Probably because the chat was merged while watching. Given her track record this year nerves were warranted. How were we to know she would find her serve for the final where it has been missing for every other final?
 

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kskate2 said:
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Evert seems bitter..

I didn't pick that up. Chris seemed happy when she tied them at the USO. It was Martina that didn't want Serena to catch them.

You believe that if you want.
 

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I think out of everyone when it comes to the greats Evert and Billie Jean always are in Serena's corner even if it doesn't come across that way. I know Evert can be nitpicky at times about Serena, but I always felt it came from an I want to see you achieve what I know you can achieve place.

Really? you can be that naive.
 

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tossip said:
Martina and Billie looked pissed..

Billy is genuinely happy for Serena, can't say the same about Evert or Martina.