SERENA RETURNS TO INDIAN WELLS !

[special700]

This article has a little more information.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/05/sports/tennis/serena-williams-will-play-indian-wells-ending-boycott.html?smid=tw-share&_r=1

 

[special700]

I have mixed feelings about this.......is it really worth it

Me too but if that's what she wants to do I will cheer her on and respect her wishes. To be honest I am kind of scared for her they have some crazy people out there.

 

[special700]

I have mixed feelings about this.......is it really worth it

I think it will be okay.

what if they give her a cold shoulder and boo her....those old folk in Indian wells are nasty

Maybe those ones have already died out and gone to hell - even though I do not believe there's a heaven and hell.

 

[special700]

So is Serena planning to play IW and Miami right in a row? At this point in her career, I would pick one or the other and Miami is the one she seems to really enjoy.

I was wondering that too. I think she might forgo Miami since she has won that so many times. Her fans in Miami are going to be pissed if she forgo that tournament. They will probably say "we back you all these years and now you are leaving us for IW". Then they may say "we understand Serena, do what's best for you".

 

[special700]

I think it will be okay.

what if they give her a cold shoulder and boo her....those old folk in Indian wells are nasty

I must say I was a bit surprised with this news,as Serena wasnt on the original playing list to play Indian Wells,of course the officials and tournament director are over the moon with Serena's decision to play,I will be most interested to see if Venus plays there now,so far no word from Venus.

Vee said back in 2001 "It would take an act of God to get her to play there again."

 

[special700]

what if they give her a cold shoulder and boo her....those old folk in Indian wells are nasty

I must say I was a bit surprised with this news,as Serena wasnt on the original playing list to play Indian Wells,of course the officials and tournament director are over the moon with Serena's decision to play,I will be most interested to see if Venus plays there now,so far no word from Venus.

I doubt that Venus will show up...this is Patrick s idea.I want to hear Richard s opinion....:nono

How do you know it's patrick's idea don't you think that Serena can think for herself and make her own decisions?

 

[special700]

what if they give her a cold shoulder and boo her....those old folk in Indian wells are nasty

I must say I was a bit surprised with this news,as Serena wasnt on the original playing list to play Indian Wells,of course the officials and tournament director are over the moon with Serena's decision to play,I will be most interested to see if Venus plays there now,so far no word from Venus.

I doubt that Venus will show up...this is Patrick s idea.I want to hear Richard s opinion....:nono

Hell they are begging Richard to come back too.

 

[special700]

I think its a nice book end to her career and her legacy. Not everyone in a country needs to love a player just because they are from their country. The accusations at that time in the Williams sister's career that they chose winners of matches between the two of them looks silly in retrospect. We now know the clear differences in their style, mental fortitude, and just that Venus is a more fragile gentle soul. It was wrong that it ever happened but I think the country as a whole and the tennis community has come a long way.

Really?

 

[the AntiPusher]

what if they give her a cold shoulder and boo her....those old folk in Indian wells are nasty

I must say I was a bit surprised with this news,as Serena wasnt on the original playing list to play Indian Wells,of course the officials and tournament director are over the moon with Serena's decision to play,I will be most interested to see if Venus plays there now,so far no word from Venus.

Vee said back in 2001 "It would take an act of God to get her to play there again."

Or a very large appearance fee from Larry E

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

In regards to Venus playing Indian Wells my feeling's are

'Hell will have to freeze over first' if she ever reconsidered playing there again.I still remember her comments to this very day.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I must say I was a bit surprised with this news,as Serena wasnt on the original playing list to play Indian Wells,of course the officials and tournament director are over the moon with Serena's decision to play,I will be most interested to see if Venus plays there now,so far no word from Venus.

Vee said back in 2001 "It would take an act of God to get her to play there again."

Or a very large appearance fee from Larry E

Maybe Rafa could give half his appearance fee from Larry E to Serena,seeing Larry E is one of Rafa's biggest fans,or he could invite Serena to stay at his home,like Rafa does,...btw Does Serena play golf? gee that could be a match made in heaven with Rafa,Serena and Larry E and also Fred Couples another big Rafa fan,who plays golf with Rafa when he plays at Indian Wells,just think of those 4 out on the golf course,the mind boggles...

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

I see special700 is excited about this, replying to every comment.

I see this as a move only a grand champion makes, kudos to Serena, she is more professional than she ever was.

This Serena does belong to GOAT category, the Serena in 2012 did not.
Being in early 30s only adds to her accomplishments.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

So is Serena planning to play IW and Miami right in a row? At this point in her career, I would pick one or the other and Miami is the one she seems to really enjoy.

I was wondering that too. I think she might forgo Miami since she has won that so many times. Her fans in Miami are going to be pissed if she forgo that tournament. They will probably say "we back you all these years and now you are leaving us for IW". Then they may say "we understand Serena, do what's best for you".

I think Serena will play both IW and M. She has recently said that she wants to cut down
her schedule. One good way of doing that is to play in bigger events and cut down smaller
events. Both IW and M being mandatory premier events, she will play in both. She will
skip some small events ( may be Doha/Dubai/Charleston)

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I feel Serena will play,

Indian Wells,Miami,Madrid,Rome,RG,Wimbledon,Canada,Cincinnati.WTA Championships

Tournament total 13.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Vee said back in 2001 "It would take an act of God to get her to play there again."

Or a very large appearance fee from Larry E

Maybe Rafa could give half his appearance fee from Larry E to Serena,seeing Larry E is one of Rafa's biggest fans,or he could invite Serena to stay at his home,like Rafa does,...btw Does Serena play golf? gee that could be a match made in heaven with Rafa,Serena and Larry E and also Fred Couples another big Rafa fan,who plays golf with Rafa when he plays at Indian Wells,just think of those 4 out on the golf course,the mind boggles...

If Serena could teach Rafa that fabulous serve of hers, he would glady pay her appearance fee:snicker

 

[tossip]

I must say I was a bit surprised with this news,as Serena wasnt on the original playing list to play Indian Wells,of course the officials and tournament director are over the moon with Serena's decision to play,I will be most interested to see if Venus plays there now,so far no word from Venus.

Vee said back in 2001 "It would take an act of God to get her to play there again."

Or a very large appearance fee from Larry E

I dont think Venus can be easily bought...I doubt that Richard will ever set foot in that awful arena he is too much old school to give in..
go Richard!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Phone call with Larry Ellison helped secure Serena's return to Indian Wells.Report from Kamakshi Tandon ,6th February.

A phone call between Larry Ellison,the owner of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells,and Serena Williams played an important role in Williams deciding to the event,The New York Times reported.The tournament CEO of Indian Wells,Raymond Moore,said that he spoke to Williams twice,with Williams also requesting to hear from the tournament's billionare owner,Ellison.

"The first (phone call) was through Stacey (Allaster,the WTA Chief executive),and Serena was,I think on her way at that time to the WTA finals in Singapore.And she said,"All right,let's talk when I get back," More told the Times."And when she got back,she said to me,"I take everything you say,but Larry owns the tournament,and I'd like to hear from Larry."He paid respect to her as a great athlete and said,"Serena I will do everything to make you comfortable and welcome in Indian Wells."So that went a long way.

The Williams sisters have not played the tournament since they were booed following Venus Williams' withdrawl from a semi final match against Serena in 2001.

Serena Williams will be playing as a wild card,having not originally entered the tournament.The tournament is also holding a wild card for Venus Williams,Moore said,her agent has indicated she does not intend to play the event.

 

[special700]

I see special700 is excited about this, replying to every comment.

I see this as a move only a grand champion makes, kudos to Serena, she is more professional than she ever was.

This Serena does belong to GOAT category, the Serena in 2012 did not.
Being in early 30s only adds to her accomplishments.

No I am not excited about it I would rather her never play there again, but it's her decision and if she's happy with it I will support her 100%. To be honest with you as I said before I am kinda scared for her because we have some evil folks out there and you do not know what people will try these days.

 

[tossip]

she doesnt need IW on her resume...she has done well without that event.I hope she gets a lot of money to go back to that place...I hope she plays one round and quit after taking their money....

 

[Kirijax]

This is great for Serena. She will show she has far more class than those 2001 fans. I would have hated to see her retire without playing there again. That story would have taken up a huge chapter in her future biography, but now hopefully it'll be just one paragraph and we can move on. I hope Venus does the same someday. But I sure wouldn't hold it against her if she didn't.