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OK here we go Serena #22 (Original Post) malaise Jul 2016 OP
Serve is looking good through the first three games. Cracklin Charlie Jul 2016 #1
She's pumped up all right - great point malaise Jul 2016 #2
You got your wish. Cracklin Charlie Jul 2016 #24
Serena isn't losing after winning the 1st set -magnificent serves today malaise Jul 2016 #26
A tight match thus far mcar Jul 2016 #3
Spoiler -and she takes the malaise Jul 2016 #4
She up there in the 90% on service points today malaise Jul 2016 #5
Woohoo come on Serena..... a kennedy Jul 2016 #6
Same here :chuckle: malaise Jul 2016 #7
This is a great final! mcar Jul 2016 #8
Kerber looks broken malaise Jul 2016 #9
Unfreakingbelievable malaise Jul 2016 #10
A W E S O M E..... a kennedy Jul 2016 #11
Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! malaise Jul 2016 #12
What a finish! mcar Jul 2016 #15
She had it won after the first set malaise Jul 2016 #17
I think you're right mcar Jul 2016 #19
NAILED IT. That's my girl! G.O.A.T. Hands down, no debate. underahedgerow Jul 2016 #13
What a statement malaise Jul 2016 #16
Serena really looked determined..... a kennedy Jul 2016 #14
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! writes3000 Jul 2016 #18
Yes indeed malaise Jul 2016 #22
I just won a bet. cwydro Jul 2016 #20
I thought it would be 6-3 or 6-4 malaise Jul 2016 #21
Yes, I never doubted Serena would win. cwydro Jul 2016 #23
When Kerber played Venus and neither could hold her serve malaise Jul 2016 #25
I want Venus to take Chris Evert's job when she retires. Cracklin Charlie Jul 2016 #27
I prefer her as an administrator malaise Jul 2016 #28
Of course she would make an excellent administrator, but... Cracklin Charlie Jul 2016 #29
She doesn't only have a passion for the game malaise Jul 2016 #30
We mustn't omit Cracklin Charlie Jul 2016 #31
Billie-Jean and malaise Jul 2016 #32
Congrats to Serena--a tennis legend with 22 majors! panader0 Jul 2016 #33
Venus and Serena just won the doubles for the 14th time malaise Jul 2016 #34
I love this duo.. HipChick Jul 2016 #35
+1,000 malaise Jul 2016 #36
Congrats to Serena! bigwillq Jul 2016 #37

Cracklin Charlie

(12,904 posts)
24. You got your wish.
Sat Jul 9, 2016, 10:52 AM
Jul 2016

#22, baby!

That was a great match. I think Kerber is great...if she could hire Serena to help her with her serve, she would have every skill she needs to win many majors.

Congratulations to the greatest woman tennis champion, ever!

malaise

(267,812 posts)
26. Serena isn't losing after winning the 1st set -magnificent serves today
Sat Jul 9, 2016, 10:54 AM
Jul 2016

Sweet - she's giggling with delight

malaise

(267,812 posts)
4. Spoiler -and she takes the
Sat Jul 9, 2016, 10:02 AM
Jul 2016

first set - and she has never lost a tournament after winning the first set .
Magnificent serving.

malaise

(267,812 posts)
7. Same here :chuckle:
Sat Jul 9, 2016, 10:22 AM
Jul 2016

The stats that matter to me today - you don't beat both Williams sisters and Serena has never lost after winning the 1st set. How do you beat both of those????

I hope Serena breaks in one of her two next service games.

Venus and Serena are playing the doubles final later today

malaise

(267,812 posts)
17. She had it won after the first set
Sat Jul 9, 2016, 10:42 AM
Jul 2016

seriously and Kerber knew it

If Serena's serve is on, she will not be beaten

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
20. I just won a bet.
Sat Jul 9, 2016, 10:46 AM
Jul 2016

After that first close set, I bet my friend that she'd take the second set 6-3! Woot!

Beautiful match. Good to know we have some wonderful young players in the pipeline.

Serena is legendary, as is Venus.

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
23. Yes, I never doubted Serena would win.
Sat Jul 9, 2016, 10:49 AM
Jul 2016

I do like Kerber though. She seems a really nice person.

malaise

(267,812 posts)
25. When Kerber played Venus and neither could hold her serve
Sat Jul 9, 2016, 10:53 AM
Jul 2016

I knew Serena was winning today.
Additionally you don't ever beat both Williams sisters in a tournament and then Serena never loses after winning the 1st set. It was written I am so happy.

Cracklin Charlie

(12,904 posts)
27. I want Venus to take Chris Evert's job when she retires.
Sat Jul 9, 2016, 10:56 AM
Jul 2016

Not that I don't like Chris, I just love to hear Venus talk about tennis. She has a wonderful, pleasant voice, and she makes the most profound statements, and observations about the game.

She is an amazing woman.

malaise

(267,812 posts)
28. I prefer her as an administrator
Sat Jul 9, 2016, 12:17 PM
Jul 2016

although I'd love to hear her take during matches sometimes.

My problem with most of the tennis commentators and analysts is their vulgar conflicts of interest. I mean many of them run academies or coach players and there is way too much self promotion.

Cracklin Charlie

(12,904 posts)
29. Of course she would make an excellent administrator, but...
Sat Jul 9, 2016, 02:22 PM
Jul 2016

Those people are just so invisible to the game. I just love to hear Venus talk about tennis. She has such passion for the game, has had so much success on the court, and the best part, she has a wonderful speaking voice and is just so eloquent. Much more so than any other player, former or current, male or female. Maybe Cliff Drysdale could match her. They would make a great team.

I am just crazy about her.

malaise

(267,812 posts)
30. She doesn't only have a passion for the game
Sat Jul 9, 2016, 02:46 PM
Jul 2016

They both know the history and respect the greats,

First set in the doubles to Venus and Serena

Cracklin Charlie

(12,904 posts)
31. We mustn't omit
Sat Jul 9, 2016, 02:53 PM
Jul 2016

The debt that every woman player owes to Venus Williams for her work to bring about equal pay for professional women's tennis. Only Billie Jean King can match her work on every player's behalf.

Venus is truly a tennis legend, who is playing for a Wimbledon championship as we post. That is rare air.

May I just edit to add: Plus, she is so damn cute!

malaise

(267,812 posts)
32. Billie-Jean and
Sat Jul 9, 2016, 02:59 PM
Jul 2016

Arthur Ashe

LOL -what I love about them is their ability to learn other languages and use them in public - it's so classy.
Their parents did a fine job in trying circumstances.

malaise

(267,812 posts)
34. Venus and Serena just won the doubles for the 14th time
Sat Jul 9, 2016, 03:23 PM
Jul 2016

They have never lost a Major doubles final-unfreakingbelievable. 29 Majors between them in singles.
They are remarkable sisters. How I remember how the tennis world laughed at their father and mother - and both of them. Richard Williams told them they were going to be great. He was right.

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