US OPEN, Flushing Meadows, NY, USA, GRAND SLAM (Women)

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Angelique Kerber (2) beat Caroline Wozniacki 6-4 6-3

 

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[Tennis Fan]

Great match by Pliskova. Sorry for Serena, but she's got enough. She can afford to spread the wealth. Angie is great under pressure. Amazing how she seemingly swats away the pressure and stays within the lines no matter how difficult the stakes. Looking forward to the final. Hope Pliskova doesn't freeze up in her first major final. May the best woman win. Good tournament for Caroline too. She got some of her mojo back.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I think many people underestimated Pliskova,I for one did not,I have been waiting for her to 'break through' especially at Majors,before this she has not made it past the 3rd round.Watching her play at Cinncy I knew then she could very well be a Dark Horse for the USO,defeating Venus,which I feel was so far the 'best match at the USO' now Serena.I have to hand it to Kerber,I have never really been a fan of her game,to me at times she plays too defensive,she can hit the ball with pace,I felt her game 2 years ago her game had plateaued she changed coaches and now plays with more offense,she has always been a great athlete.

In the final I will be behind Pliskova,nice to see that each one of the Majors this year will have a different winner, well hoepfullyAlso good to see Caroline making the s/finals after a horrid year with injuries,though I am hearing rumors of retirement?.....I guess we shall see.]

 

[shawnbm]

Kerber looked very much in control last night--against a top player who she has battled over the many years. Caro is back to playing top notch tennis and it is good to see. Pliskova has really taken off! That service is right up there with anyone and clearly bothered Serena all match long. It is unusual to see her stymied as she is one of the best returners of service I have seen. I think it will be a heckuva final.

 

[Tennis Fan]

Kerber looked very much in control last night--against a top player who she has battled over the many years. Caro is back to playing top notch tennis and it is good to see. Pliskova has really taken off! That service is right up there with anyone and clearly bothered Serena all match long. It is unusual to see her stymied as she is one of the best returners of service I have seen. I think it will be a heckuva final.

I do too. The only thing I worry about is how Pliskova will react to being in her very first final. Thus far, she looks strong and in control. I hope that's what happens tomorrow. Then we'll have a really good final.

 

[Tennis Fan]

I think many people underestimated Pliskova,I for one did not,I have been waiting for her to 'break through' especially at Majors,before this she has not made it past the 3rd round.Watching her play at Cinncy I knew then she could very well be a Dark Horse for the USO,defeating Venus,which I feel was so far the 'best match at the USO' now Serena.I have to hand it to Kerber,I have never really been a fan of her game,to me at times she plays too defensive,she can hit the ball with pace,I felt her game 2 years ago her game had plateaued she changed coaches and now plays with more offense,she has always been a great athlete.

In the final I will be behind Pliskova,nice to see that each one of the Majors this year will have a different winner, well hoepfullyAlso good to see Caroline making the s/finals after a horrid year with injuries,though I am hearing rumors of retirement?.....I guess we shall see.]

I didn't either Margaret. That last match she and Serena played was high quality and Pliskova didn't look like she was fading or intimidated. And the way she closed that match out against Venus was nothing short of spectacular. That girl has some nerves of steel.

 

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[Tennis Fan]

Wow! And that was their first time playing together. They were just looking for partners and picked each other at the last minute. Amazing.

 

[teddytennisfan]

I do too. The only thing I worry about is how Pliskova will react to being in her very first final. Thus far, she looks strong and in control. I hope that's what happens tomorrow. Then we'll have a really good final.

we DID have a very good final.

the better player today won -- to GIVE SUBSTANCE to her ascendance as number one in the world and be the season's BEST player.

the finalist showed poise even if felled by lesser experience and a formidable champion.

a FINE battle between the TWO DESERVING finalists - and champion.

NOW my dearest Serena has to work hard to try and regain her top rank - prepare for the coming year and WIN that GRAND SLAM . to 26 majors!!

 

[Mastoor]

Pliskova choked on 3-2 in the third which is pity, I cheered for her as underdog.

Kerber is finally #1 who won't be bullied by Serena like all the others who at some stage replaced Serena at #1, like Ivanovic, Jankovic, Safina and Wozniacka. Wining this slam Kerber stamped her authority.

I loved the winners speech, in fact the way she speakst which sounds as if she is trying to yodel while someone is strangling her.

 

[Tennis Fan]

we DID have a very good final.

the better player today won -- to GIVE SUBSTANCE to her ascendance as number one in the world and be the season's BEST player.

the finalist showed poise even if felled by lesser experience and a formidable champion.

a FINE battle between the TWO DESERVING finalists - and champion.

NOW my dearest Serena has to work hard to try and regain her top rank - prepare for the coming year and WIN that GRAND SLAM . to 26 majors!!

Agree 100%. Angie was down in that third set and persevered. That took a lot of guts to hang in there. Well deserved win. Two majors in one year for Angie. Has anyone other than Serena done that in the last ten years? I'm drawing a blank. Pliskova gave it her all, but her nerve deserted her.

C'mon Serena!

 

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[BillayRambo]

What's going on with Kerbers elbows??

 

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What's going on with Kerbers elbows??

Which one of the four?

 

[BillayRambo]

Which one of the four?

She appears to have two on each arm.

 

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She appears to have two on each arm.

Yeah, that is pretty weird. Never noticed before... or seen anything like it.

 

[BillayRambo]

Noticed it last night when she held the cup up. My first though was surgery to make her arms stronger lol

 

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Just googled this... reckon it must be genetics...

Double-elbowed forehand and backhand for Ms Kerber.

Welcome to the boards @BillayRambo!

 

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Kerbs is pretty ripped these days when you see old photos.