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This is what Serena said of Vika:

"Out of all of the top players, for whatever reason, she's given me some particular troubles," Williams said of the Belarusian. "She's great at what she does. She fights hard and never gives up, and she's really feisty. I think that's obviously why she's been able to be a Grand Slam champion, not just on one occasion. Those players aren't the easiest to play; they also get you excited to play those matches."

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Now with Serena's former partner Sasha as her hitting coach giving her Serena's strengths and weaknesses this match is over for Serena. Especially when she fails to move and serve well. If she cuts down on her unforced errors she may give a fight. Otherwise, it is over.

 

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This is what Serena said of Vika:

"Out of all of the top players, for whatever reason, she's given me some particular troubles," Williams said of the Belarusian. "She's great at what she does. She fights hard and never gives up, and she's really feisty. I think that's obviously why she's been able to be a Grand Slam champion, not just on one occasion. Those players aren't the easiest to play; they also get you excited to play those matches."

News | WTA Tennis English

Now with Serena's former partner Sasha as her hitting coach giving her Serena's strengths and weaknesses this match is over for Serena. Especially when she fails to move and serve well. If she cuts down on her unforced errors she may give a fight. Otherwise, it is over.

You never count out Serena Williams. I saw from Azarenka previous service game that the break was coming and Serena just got it and now we are back on serve

 

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You never count out Serena Williams. I saw from Azarenka previous service game that the break was coming and Serena just got it and now we are back on serve

I know. But if she does not pick up her game and slow her unforced errors, it will still be over quickly.

 

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I know. But if she does not pick up her game and slow her unforced errors, it will still be over quickly.

Her game has picked up big time over the last 3 games

Triple set point

 

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Her game has picked up big time over the last 3 games

Triple set point

I hope she keeps it up and give us a great game. But the unforced errors are he undoing.

 

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I hope she keeps it up and give us a great game. But the unforced errors are he undoing.

Damn 3 set points saved

 

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Will they even be able to complete match tonight if it goes to a 3rd set? Only 40 minutes away from 9 PM in Paris

 

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Will they even be able to complete match tonight if it goes to a 3rd set? Only 40 minutes away from 9 PM in Paris

I am glad it is going to a 3rd set even though I would like Vika to win. I just want to see a great game and if Serena comes back to win I would not be surprised since she is a great champ.

 

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Will they even be able to complete match tonight if it goes to a 3rd set? Only 40 minutes away from 9 PM in Paris

I think the problem is its effect on the next match whoever wins to face Sloane.

 

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So wait NBC just had us miss the first 3 points of the opening game of the final set? Another reason why they need to stop doing majors

 

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Azarenka bitching about a perfect serve

 

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So wait NBC just had us miss the first 3 points of the opening game of the final set? Another reason why they need to stop doing majors

This is why I hate the coverage from NBC.

 

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Azarenka bitching about a perfect serve

Well it was not a perfect serve. It hit the line and she has every right to protest until proven otherwise. Just like the return that clicked the line and was ruled out before they were told to replay. It hit the line as replay shows and Serena returned before it was ruled out. Vika knows she needs every point from this great champion she has lost to 15 times.

 

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This is why I hate the coverage from NBC.

Same here. So glad they know no longer cover Wimbledon. Thankfully they cover the major I care the least about

 

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Back on serve

 

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Don't you ever count out Serena Williams

 

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Don't you ever count out Serena Williams

Congratulations to Serena. That is the reason she may be arguably the greatest women tennis champion of all time. She finds a way of upping her game when it counts. I am proud of the way Vika played. She is getting there.

 

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Congratulations to Serena. That is the reason she may be arguably the greatest women tennis champion of all time. She finds a way of upping her game when it counts. I am proud of the way Vika played. She is getting there.

As Johnny Mac said I think she will be in the top 10 or just outside of it when the Open starts

 

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Can't wait for Monfils/Fed tomorrow.

I got Fed in 4

 

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As Johnny Mac said I think she will be in the top 10 or just outside of it when the Open starts

I am hoping so. It is only a matter of time before Vika hits no. 2 behind Serena.