US Open Day 8: Monday, September 1

[Correspondent Kiu]

Serena breaks in the 8th game of the first set. Ahead 5-3 she will serve for the first set.

 

[kskate2]

Kaia won't go away. Serena needs to close this set out

 

[golds girl]

There you are KSKATE. O/T I was looking for that thread where we talk about players and there sig o's and couldn't find it for the life of me. Where is it and also can we talk about who we'd like to see together

 

[Fefe26]

a mess of an over head.

 

[tented]

There you are KSKATE. O/T I was looking for that thread where we talk about players and there sig o's and couldn't find it for the life of me. Where is it and also can we talk about who we'd like to see together

Do you mean this one?

http://www.tennisfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2192

 

[golds girl]

^excellent. Thanks. Now I know how to navigate there

 

[kskate2]

There you are KSKATE. O/T I was looking for that thread where we talk about players and there sig o's and couldn't find it for the life of me. Where is it and also can we talk about who we'd like to see together

Sorry GG. I had family in town this weekend, but they're gone now (thank goodness). Now I can actually watch a tennis match and post like a fan.

I didn't create the original sig O thread, but I don't see why you couldn't add a blurb about who you would like to see together.

 

[kskate2]

Serving for the match Serena is broken. Kaia to serve at 5-3

 

[kskate2]

Serena comes through 6-3 6-3. She'll have to raise her level just a tad in the QF as Flavia is playing well.

 

[Fefe26]

i hope serena can relax now.

 

[golds girl]

There you are KSKATE. O/T I was looking for that thread where we talk about players and there sig o's and couldn't find it for the life of me. Where is it and also can we talk about who we'd like to see together

Sorry GG. I had family in town this weekend, but they're gone now (thank goodness). Now I can actually watch a tennis match and post like a fan.

I didn't create the original sig O thread, but I don't see why you couldn't add a blurb about who you would like to see together.

Yeah I've had family in town since last Sunday and they leave next Sunday. Talk about being over it:nono

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

It's summer time and family gatherings, great memories always come out of such.

Serena created her own memory, advanced to quarters to face Flavia, 2 veterans going at it.

Some stats:
Serena: 19 winners--16 UE --5/9 breaks--59 points
Kaia: 11 winners--13 UE--2/2 breaks --45 points

 

[Calvy]

Serena comes through 6-3 6-3. She'll have to raise her level just a tad in the QF as Flavia is playing well.

Don't know whether she needs to raise level against Pennetta, but she definitely needs to if she makes semifinal.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

A good result for Taylor Townsend/Donald Young they have made the s/finals of the mixed doubles.

 

[colleen66]

With the exception of serving for the match, Serena had an excellent serving match. She had at least 8 aces and many unreturned serves. Her return game left much to be desired. She has squandered many breakpoints in the last two matches and has dumped easy balls into the net, especially on the forehand wing. She will face a stronger opponent in Penetta, who is a pretty crafty all court player.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

A good result for Taylor Townsend/Donald Young they have made the s/finals of the mixed doubles.

I have a story to tell about Donald and Taylor...
For now I am going to tease you all with other scores.

The #2 Doubles team falls behind in the first set. Score 2-5 they serve to stay in the set. Peng is #2 in doubles you know.
Kimiko/Barbie are giving them a run for the money.

 

[tented]

A good result for Taylor Townsend/Donald Young they have made the s/finals of the mixed doubles.

It would be great if they were to win this event. It could do wonders for their motivation and confidence in their singles games.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

A good result for Taylor Townsend/Donald Young they have made the s/finals of the mixed doubles.

I have a story to tell about Donald and Taylor...
For now I am going to tease you all with other scores.

The #2 Doubles team falls behind in the first set. Score 2-5 they serve to stay in the set. Peng is #2 in doubles you know.
Kimiko/Barbie are giving them a run for the money.

I have heard rumours that the no 2 doubles team will be splitting up after the USO?
Have you heard these rumours at all?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

A good result for Taylor Townsend/Donald Young they have made the s/finals of the mixed doubles.

It would be great if they were to win this event. It could do wonders for their motivation and confidence in their singles games.

Agree,the mixed doubles event is where we see some unexpected winner's at times.
I think all players benefit playing doubles if helps them with their singles game.

 

[Calvy]

A good result for Taylor Townsend/Donald Young they have made the s/finals of the mixed doubles.

It would be great if they were to win this event. It could do wonders for their motivation and confidence in their singles games.

Agree,the mixed doubles event is where we see some unexpected winner's at times.
I think all players benefit playing doubles if helps them with their singles game.

That's why I like when Serena plays doubles. I believe it helps her game in singles.