Indian Wells, BNP Paribas Open, WTA Premier

[Moxie]

Vika waits until she plays mama Serena to bring her best play. She's been subpar for way too long.

I don't think she was "waiting" to play better. Motherhood, legal issues, etc. have kept her from getting well into the mix. But, yes, she and Serena bring out the best in each other. In any case, this is a fun match.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Serena gets the break,returning well and will serve for the match 5-3

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Both players will know they have played a bruising tennis match when this match is over

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

S.Williams d Victoria Azarenka 75 63

Take a bow mothers.....just a great display of power tennis and the best level I have seen from Vika in a long time.

 

[Moxie]

Fantastic match. Didn't even feel like 2 sets. Felt more like a final.

 

[Tenfan63]

Vika proved she is still a contender. Loved the fight in both these women

 

[tented]

 

[herios]

I am very excited about Bianca Andreescu

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just watching Petra v Venus,Petra should have won the match in straight sets,though usually their matches go 3 sets

Kskate The Voice aka Kader Nouni is chairing this match.....still cannot find out why he was not at AO this year.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Petra breaks with a good fhand return in set 3,this match has been topsy turvy to say the least lets see if she can consolidate?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Great 2nd serve from Petra to save BP

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Petra needs to up her first serve percentage ASAP....48%

Venus gets the break back,great intensity shown,she is really digging her heels in

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Goodness me Petra 2 double faults in a row,reminds me of the 2nd set,Venus ups the intensity

Venus with a MP

Vintage Venus wins 46 75 64 she was a double break down in that 2nd set.....Outstanding Vee!

 

[Moxie]

Great win for Venus. She's amazing, at this stage above the tree lines.

 

[kskate2]

Venus tired of playing 2nd fiddle to lil sis, puts on a competitive R2 match of her own

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Petra 56 UFE and 10 double faults....Oh My!

 

[kskate2]

Venus winning w/o a serve. She only had 25 UE. She dropped back and played excellent defense. Got alot of Petr3's deep shots back and forced a bunch of errors. Bravo grandma...

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Venus defense was outstanding,put a lot of pressure on Petra's play,hence the 58UFE,also her first serve went missing at critical times in the match.

 

[kskate2]

Just watching Petra v Venus,Petra should have won the match in straight sets,though usually their matches go 3 sets

Kskate The Voice aka Kader Nouni is chairing this match.....still cannot find out why he was not at AO this year.

I also saw him in one of the "D" tourneys last month. Maybe he was on holiday during the AO.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I also saw him in one of the "D" tourneys last month. Maybe he was on holiday during the AO.

Probably.....though being a Gold Badge umpire he is usually at the majors.