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[tossip]

Vika breaks again and will serve for the 2nd set 5-2

This will be the first time ever Vika has won a set off Venus

maybe thats why she is so animated..

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

OMG Vika stop these d/.faults please

 

[kskate2]

You'll have to cut Vika a little slack. She's been off the tour for almost a year. She's finally feeling healthy again and she's starting to get her mojo back. I won't knock her for that. It shows how much she missed game. If you remember, she was sort of "in your face" when she was at the top of the game. That's just her mentality.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Vika finally wins a set off Venus 6-2,after saving many BPs

We are going the distance in this match

 

[10isfan]

There is no reason Vika should have such a weak serve. She is nearly 6 feet tall. If Wim can't fix her service motion, she needs to find someone who can. That is her Achilles heel.

Winner of this match likely wins the title. Safarova is not known for mental toughness.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Venus not happy missing that fhand

Vika breaks early in the 3rd set and consolidates leads 2-0

 

[kskate2]

There is no reason Vika should have such a weak serve. She is nearly 6 feet tall. If Wim can't fix her service motion, she needs to find someone who can. That is her Achilles heel.

Winner of this match likely wins the title. Safarova is not known for mental toughness.

I would normally agree w/ you except in the instance if Venus wins today, she will lose the final. Lucie has thumped her the last 2 meetings. But that thought might be irrelevant as I see Venus is down two breaks in the decider now.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Venus tiring in this 3rd set to me

Vika leads 4-0 showing grit and determination

 

[tossip]

There is no reason Vika should have such a weak serve. She is nearly 6 feet tall. If Wim can't fix her service motion, she needs to find someone who can. That is her Achilles heel.

Winner of this match likely wins the title. Safarova is not known for mental toughness.

I would normally agree w/ you except in the instance if Venus wins today, she will lose the final. Lucie has thumped her the last 2 meetings. But that thought might be irrelevant as I see Venus is down w breaks in the decider now.

doesnt matter who wins after Venus losesWilliams must be tired from all those 3 setters..its still 6-1 y all.I am just happy that Venus is playing well this season so far...she must make top 10 this season...

 

[tossip]

Venus is not chasing down balls its not worth it....

 

[kskate2]

I knew she would be tired today. That's why I picked Vika to win. Hopefully she takes a couple of weeks off and gets ready for Miami.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Azarenka will serve for the match and a place in the final against Safarova 5-2

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Venus breaks Vika who was serving for the match at 5-2,with some great fhands

Venus serving 3-5

 

[10isfan]

Vika will be a force until clay season. Let's hope she does not draw Serena or Woz early at IW.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Azarenka will attempt for the 2nd time to serve for the match and a place in the final against Safarova leading 5-4

 

[Fiero425]

Azarenka will attempt for the 2nd time to serve for the match and a place in the final against Safarova leading 5-4

I'll never understand these players that have such a difficult time closing out the Williams! No lead is safe with the likes of Azarenka, Sharapova, Radwanska, Wozniaki serving for it! It's just unfathomable!

 

[tossip]

Vika behaving like she has won a car on Oprah...silly

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Azarenka with her first win over Venus Williams makes the final at Doha winning 26 62 64

Well done Vika!

Bad luck Vee,you looked tired to me in that 3rd set,though you did make a comeback late,too little too late I am afraid.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Azarenka will attempt for the 2nd time to serve for the match and a place in the final against Safarova leading 5-4

I'll never understand these players that have such a difficult time closing out the Williams! No lead is safe with the likes of Azarenka, Sharapova, Radwanska, Wozniaki serving for it! It's just unfathomable!

Bascially in the womens game,women are better returners than servers,unless your name is Serena Williams.... I also include a few others,Venus,Petra when she has her head on,just a few off the top of my head.

 

[Hoergren]

What an amazing match these two ladies had. Great play from both and it's a final worthy. Great to see Vika back in a form I've never seen her in. Especially her netgame has become superb. Well done both of you clapclap