2019 Australian Open Final: Naomi Osaka vs. Petra Kvitova

[Moxie]

Yeah, I hope you're wrong.

 

[tenisplayrla08]

Because I AM a fan of Sloane's. She's sort of my number one right now. Maybe 2 behind Serena. But like, Osaka, who I've been waiting for a breakthrough for 2 years, has just surpassed her like it's nothing.

 

[Vince Evert]

which was the best AO Ladies championship ? 2016 Kerber vs Serena Williams ? 2018 Wozniaki/Halep ? or 2019 Osaka/Kvitova ???

 

[Federberg]

I put Kerber in a different category. Great player, but was never going to be dominant. On her day she's a nasty out, but doesn't have a dominating mentality

 

[britbox]

I vote for this one Vince.

 

[Federberg]

last years final was pretty decent as well if I recall

 

[tenisplayrla08]

So I think that was part of the reason I was rooting against her tonight. Because I'm still gonna root for Sloane over Osaka and I just need Sloane to be more dominating.

 

[Vince Evert]

Fine. I vote for 2016 final.

 

[tented]

2019, Vince

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

BB I am with you AO 2019

 

[tenisplayrla08]

But Sloane doesn't have Osaka's offensive gifts. Doesn't have the height and therefore doesn't have the serve. And therefore plays a game that is brilliant. But can be incredibly vulnerable.

 

[Federberg]

Sloane just doesn't care. That's the problem. You get the feeling she could just as easily go shopping than participate in a slam final

 

[kskate2]

Last year's match was more dramatic, but it was kind of sloppy. Especially that final set w/ all those breaks

 

[Vince Evert]

Aussie open after match trophy presentations DO BLOODY WELL DRAG ON, LOL

 

[Federberg]

you're right that Sloane isn't as offensively gifted as Naomi, but I'm damned if I can think of anyone who hits with as much easy power as her

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I want to watch the mixed doubles final,we have 2 Aussies in it,hurry up

 

[kskate2]

who Sloane, Berg?

 

[Federberg]

yes but Kate we were watching perennial runners ups. It was bound to be like that. It was almost unbearable to watch

 

[Federberg]

yes Sloane

 

[Vince Evert]

kskate2: Last year's match was more dramatic, but it was kind of sloppy. Especially that final set w/ all those breaks Yep sure was. kskate2 i meant to ask earlier, do you not own a dvd machine with Hard dfive facility in order to tape the tennis ?