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Tuesday 13 September 2016

US Open 2016 David Fearnhead Recalls The New Womens Era In Tennis

Sportswriter and broadcaster David Fearnhead, women's Tennis weblog's pal and lengthy-time contributor, shares his speakme facets from US Open 2016.
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On the activities radio show I work on, this past Thursday evening, my co-presenter requested me a question:
It's surely just a walkover for Serena?
It become a set-up. He knew that's what many would be thinking, however he additionally knew that I didn't agree:
Karolina Pliskova is a real probability. along with her height and lengthy levers, she's bought a deadly serve. sure, she doesn't motor as well as say Simona Halep, but then who does. Pliskova may smartly derail Serena's run on the 23.
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I went on to tell the listeners:
Don't neglect it changed into this stage closing yr that Roberta Vinci led to an enormous upset. Serena may have equalled Steffi Graf's 22, however 23 is still to be finished, and when Serena performs background, she has a tendency to tighten up. Lightening may strike twice.

I also spoke of Caroline Wozniacki's lack of equipment to hurt Kerber:
Kerber might not have this sort of complications in opposition t Wozniacki.
while it is tremendous to see the Dane lower back on the company-conclusion of a Grand Slam, she nonetheless struggles with the same weak spot of a game without any big weapons. If she was hoping to wear Kerber down, then it became a strategy that was doomed to fail.

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So who would play within the remaining?
definitely Kerber. I actually have an inkling Serena will choke up again, but it's simply an inkling. i am no longer prepared to put any of my own funds on it.
the important thing ingredient for me was Pliskova, she regarded so calm and composed all match. She become enjoying without fear, she was looking as if this turned into her event and as if in a 12 months of first time Grand Slam champions she would be including her name to that list.

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Pliskova's title tilt had developed silently without any individual, myself blanketed, in reality taking note of her until the fourth round, when she dispatched Venus Williams in three sets, even though she necessary a tiebreak to do it. Her demolition of Ana Konjuh in below an hour signalled she become going to be a problem to Serena. 

She became absolutely in the variety of her career. even though, I'm certain few estimated that 6-2 opener or the hour-lengthy set that adopted, when Pliskova held her nerve to make her first Grand Slam last. That was the aspect that almost all impressed me, how calm she appeared all through all of it. in the noisiest Grand Slam of them all, she played with freedom, unencumbered via nerves or self-doubt.

The signs had no longer been there within the different majors the place Pliskova become searching a lot extra of a doubles professional with two semifinals in Australia and Wimbledon. This 12 months in singles she's did not get past the 2d circular at both the French and at Wimbledon. The massive in shape mentality wasn't general until it become shown. Now it's there we'll need to see if this become only 1 of those freak tournaments or if she's a true contender who may be again for extra.

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Angelique Kerber is not just a contender. She's a proven winner, two Grand Slams in a year, the brand new world no 1. The confidence of already being a Grand Slam champion showed. Even when Pliskova fought again to take the second set, Kerber held her nerve. She didn't panic. She steadied herself, regained her composure and got here again at her.

Kerber is a participant whose success has been built on challenging work. She was born devoid of extremely good peak, she's developed her energy within the fitness center, she's developed her online game on the courtroom and she's developed a fantastic mentality from years on the tour. Are we now in the new era of Kerber? quite possibly, the handiest ladies i will suppose of who can definitely cease her within the majors, if you appear past that surprise Monica Puig outcomes in Rio, is Serena. 

Garbine Muguruza is the viable exception, however she has to prove she will get again to her French Open kind and do it on different surfaces. could women's tennis finally get the real contention it's been expecting? an awful lot of that allows you to rely on how Serena comes returned in 2017.

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and i cannot wrap issues up devoid of citing Lucie Safarova and Bethanie Mattek Sands, who are lower back to Grand Slam doubles winning techniques. The champions of each the Australian and the French Opens in 2015, have now added a third title. or not it's chiefly captivating for Safarova, who'd been hospitalised with a bacterial infection in late 2015. 

The title in the US comes just a couple of weeks after she and Czech compatriot Barbora Strycova took bronze in Rio. team Bucie now just want subsequent year's Wimbledon crown to compete the Quartet.

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Monday 12 September 2016

US Open 2016: Stan The Man Beats Novak For US Open Crown

#USOpen #Tennis 2016
#Mens #Singles Final

#StanWawrinka is the new #USOpen Champion.
In a grueling marathon final against World No. 1 #NovakDjokovic, he had to bring all his strength, courage, stamina and reserves to upstage the legend in 4 sets 6-7(1), 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 under the lit Arthur Ashe stadium in Flushing Meadows, New York.

After losing the first set to the defending champion in the tie-break, Stan broke Novak to take the second set and level the scores at 1 set a piece. The third set was another marathon until Stan managed to submit the champion into mistakes for a break of serve. 2-1 and everyone was getting ready for a thriller knowing very well about Novak's back-from-the-brink miracles in the past. However, it was not be. Stan was ready and poised to win his third grand slam and he duly subdued Djokovic to win the match in 4 sets.

This win puts Stan Wawrinka amongst the already growing tough club of men's tennis with Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray already slugging it out against each other on the tour. Great to see new faces especially when the old ones like Fedex and Rafa are beginning to fade away...

The loss ends a rather poor second half of the year for Novak after a brilliant first one.
Shock early loss at #Wimbledon, Early exit from the #Olympics and now this finals loss at #USOpen. He will have a lot to think about as players look ahead to year end championships and 2017.

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Sunday 11 September 2016

US Open 2016: Angelique Kerber Wins Womens Crown Becomes World No 1

#USOpen2016 #Tennis
#Women's #Singles #Final

#Angelique #Kerber is the new US Open Champion and is rising up the ladder in women's tennis by the day. Ready to follow #SteffiGraf footsteps? 

In a hard fought three setter, Kerber downed #Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in a grueling game of power and stamina. Both players game their absolute everything but Kerber stole the show. Brilliant tennis all round and this could be a new era in women's tennis with some solid competition brewing up in Kerber for Serena.

Not only did Angelique win the crown, she ensured she will end the year as World No. 1 - another feather in her cap (she won two majors this year - Australian Open and US Open).

Still making waves even after the magnificent #Australian #Open win prior this yr. Serena #Williams seems to be the star on a slide and we are looking at a brand new queen in world tennis. The #German is sensational to be honest. whereas she isn't very comfy on clay, she has made the last 4 at #Wimbledon this year.

(Serena Williams loses in semifinals to Karolina Pliskova)
 
Whats next for Serena? She is simply outstanding but has been missing out on many majors in contemporary times, continually making the semifinals and finals. The American has already received 22 Majors and desires three greater to win an international list 25. 

There's little doubt that a brand new period in women's tennis has began with Kerber reaching the USA Open last and Serena bowing out within the semifinal. and eventually we have considered a metamorphosis in the rankings.

Women's tennis has lacked a true rivalry and that has likely stored the enthusiasts away. However we can also have this race between Kerber and Serena as the new contention that can also reinvent ladies's tennis in all places again. Of course it is a little bit early to say anything but the incontrovertible fact that there is some hope isn't unhealthy, not in any respect.

Men's tennis has dominated the headlines for far too long and what ladies's tennis wants more than the rest is a very good contention. The type that noticed Steffi Graf go toe to toe against #Monica #Seles, The form that gave a new air to the ladies's game. Kerber may be the answer and she can give #Serena greater than a run for her money and that could be the thing that the ladies's game requires.

Well done Angelique .. look forward to your competition with Serena in the coming years. 

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Saturday 10 September 2016

US Open 2016: Djokovic Beats Gael Monfils To Meet Wawrinka In Finals

#USOpen2016 #Tennis
#Mens #Singles

#Djokovic's 6-2 3-6 6-2 victory on a sweltering, humid day in NY that left gamers hunched over within the fourth set featured the world No. 1 taking part in a degree with a ripped shirt and showman Monfils getting booed -- perhaps a first in his career -- for his antics. Indeed, after a whole lot had been made about Monfils being greater focused on courtroom this year, his display within the first two units can be regarded a step backwards.

Djokovic will now take on Stan Wawrinka in the US Open remaining after Wawrinka received his semifinal healthy against Japan's Kei Nishikori 4-6 7-5 6-4 6-2.

"The guy is too good," Monfils said. "I simply (had) to change. I think I am gutsy to are trying that against the world No. 1. five love, I show you that I play in a (non) tutorial approach.

"I might not win a fit like that however i will win possibly quarter-hour, two more video games, one more game. i will be able to push him a little bit to also shelter myself ... and put him out of his steadiness. It changed into an outstanding approach, I feel."

"You can't play that well coming right into a semifinal and put in an effort like that for 2 sets," even with the stifling climate, former US Open finalist Greg Rusedski talked about on Eurosport.

Djokovic had developed into the first participant to reach a grand slam semifinal profiting from three retirements and/or walkovers, which he mentioned helped him as he tries to recover from arm, wrist and shoulder accidents. however it's clear he is nevertheless struggling physically.

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Pliskova Stuns Serena In US Open 2016 Semis

#USOpen2016 #Tennis
#FlushingMeadows #NewYork

Just a day ago, we were gushing about #Serena awesome feat of becoming the first player (both men and women included) to hold maximum match wins (308) in #GrandSlam tournaments. She was looking in ominous form and blazing past her opponents in style. 

As luck would have it, with all the limelight on her, she decided to show that she is only mortal. Playing #KarolinaPliskova in the #Semifinals of the women's singles draw should have been a cake walk on any other day to enter the finals of yet another grand slam and history in the making.

Not to be. It was #Pliskova who had other plans. And she went about it precisely, catching #Serena offguard in the first set and wrapping it up 6-2 easily.

Serena picked it up in the second set but Pliskova held on to push the game into a tie-breaker.
Serena tried and tried, but Pliskove held her firm. This was her day. She broke Serena and completed the most famous victory of her career.

She will face #Angelique #Kerber of Germany in the finals on Saturday, 10th Sep 2016.

As for Serena, she will take it as on off day and move on.
Greater heights and laurels await her in coming days ... she is the legend!

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Wednesday 31 August 2016

Novak Djokovic Starts His US Open 2016 Campaign In A Shaky Manner

#USOpenTennis2016

Defending Champion and World No.1 @NovakDjokovic started his #USOpen campaign on a shaky note struggling to get past his low ranked opponent in tough sets. Trying to shrug off his @Rio2016 #Olympics disappointment, he will have a point to prove in the year's final grand slam.

#RafaNadal started steadily and will look to build on the #Rio2016 experience to build form and strength for the upcoming 2017 season.

#RogerFederer and #AndyMurray will open their campaigns and hope to sail through the initial rounds.

In the women's draw, #Serena will look to extend her grand slam run to 23 slams and etch her legend further! Dont see too many troubling her unless she wilts under her own pressure.

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