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January 11, 2009 at 0:00
· Filed under Sports ·Tagged 1, 2009, AUS, round, Samantha, Serena, Stosur, sydney, Tennis, USA, Williams, WTA
What a cool match this was, Serena raced to 6-3 to take the first set, then she had many possibilities to take the 2nd set and the match, yet she failed to do so and lost that set by 6-7 (4). In the third set the suspense kept on going, Serena had multiple possibilities yet only managed at 6-5 to take the set and the match by 7-5.
Certainly a good opener for Serena, although she defenitely needs to step up her level, but we know she will, cause she always does. I’m delighted to see Serena playing more than in the past, it’s a good sign. Go Champ !
RESULT : R1 (1) Serena Williams d. Samantha Stosur 6-3 6-7(4) 7-5
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August 15, 2008 at 15:57
· Filed under Sports ·Tagged 2008, 2nd, Ai, Ayumi, Beijing, Doubles, Event, Morita, Olympics, round, Serena, Sisters, Sugiyama, Tennis, venus, Williams, Win
The Williams sisters got safely through to the quarters of the Olympics Tennis Doubles Event. Luckily, Now I have something left to watch at, or the Beijing 2008 Olympics would be even worse than the Athens 2004.
Both having lost in the quarters of the single’s event, didn’t seem to be bothered much, and just went straight onto the doubles, to win the first set by 75. In the second set, they pushed and sealed the higher pace-tempo and won it with 62.
S. Williams/V. Williams d. A. Morita/A. Sugiyama 75 62 in 1h13. Stats are here.
Next they will be facing a Russian Roulette, lol, Vera Zvonareva/Elena Vesnina. The match will be played last on Show Court 2, probably within the next 30 minutes.
C’mon Team Williams !
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August 14, 2008 at 18:12
· Filed under Personal, Sports ·Tagged 14, 2008, 2nd, 6, August, Beijing, day, Disaster, Doubles, Event, Olympics, round, Tennis
Today the best players in the last 10 years, have all lost in the Quarter-final’s of the Olympics Tennis Event, even sader it, that those winners show have been easy matches, because they are far less superior but were underestimated. This day is literally my funeral..
Really, this is the worst day of my life so far, now I lost the Olympic spark that I was feeling the last days. The only thing that’s left for me is, Serena and Venus in doubles. A match that could start soon, however, It’s not sure, if both will play. I hope they do, and win doubles, that would relieve my-overdriven-brain.
C’mon sisters, take it, damnit.
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August 13, 2008 at 16:00
· Filed under Sports ·Tagged 13, 2008, 3rd, Alizé, August, Beijing, Cornet, Dementieva, Elena, Event, Olympics, QF, round, Serena, Tennis, Williams
After starting the match with a high tempo and directly breaking Alizé Cornet, she went into a games losing streak, she broke her racquet along the way, and was able to get back to 3-5, but eventually lost the set by 6-3.
In the next set Serena Williams started with a revenge of winners, and hardly losing any points on serve, she was able to serve out that set by 6-3. She only lost 2 points on her 1st serve, and hitted 3 aces.
The third set was a bit mixed, with Serena perfectly serving, but making a lot more errors on the return games. Alizé Cornet was getting frustrated and tired in the end, shouting a few ” merde “ swears right up in the air. Serena won the match when Alizé Cornet hitted a forehand long.
[4] Serena Williams d. [15] Alizé Cornet 36 63 64 in 1h54.
Detailed stats of the match can be found here.
Next up, Serena Williams will face Elena Dementieva.
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August 13, 2008 at 14:30
· Filed under Sports ·Tagged 13, 2008, 3rd, August, Azarenka, Beijing, Li, Na, Olympics, QF, round, Tennis, venus, Victoria, Williams
Venus Williams, had no problem what-so-ever to dispatch Victoria Azarenka. She took the match 63 62 in 1h10. Earning her the QF place, 2 matches left from an eventual all Williams-Sisters-Olympics-Final.
[7] Venus Williams d. [12] Victoria Azarenka 63 62
Find the detailed match stats here.
Venus Williams will next face, Na Li.
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August 12, 2008 at 9:45
· Filed under Sports ·Tagged 12, 2008, 2nd, Alizé, August, Beijing, Cornet, Event, Olympics, round, Samantha, Serena, Stosur, Tennis, Williams
Samantha Stosur, surely wouldn’t have liked to play to a Serena Williams, that clearly was at her highest peak, by hitting winners from every corner. Serena Williams was overpowering Samantha Stosur from both wings, really impressive.
From 2-1, Serena just won like 10 games in a row. She fired 8 aces, and only lost 6 points on serve during the whole match. Stosur was only able to win 5 points in the second set, that only lasted for 20 minutes. Also Serena Williams won 40 of the 49 last points.
Serena ended the match 62 60 in 44 minutes, by blistering a service return winner of the court.
Next Serena Williams will face Alizé Cornet.
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June 22, 2008 at 21:25
· Filed under Sports ·Tagged 1R, 1st, 2008, 23, Estonia, Great Britain, july, Kaia Kanepi, Ladies, London, monday, round, Serena Williams, Tennis, USA, Wimbledon
Monday 23rd of June, 1st match on Court 1, at 01:00 PM (GMT)
Head To Head: Serena Williams leads 1-0
Sony Ericsson Open, Miami 2008
R16, Serena Williams d. Kaia Kanepi 63 63
YTD Statistics
Serena Williamswill go into Wimbledon seeded as 6th, with 3 titles under her belt, and a win-loss of 25-3 [89%]. Giving the fact that she lost early at RG, she had enough time to regroup, train and relax, to be in great shape for her Wimbledon campaign. The tournament that she loves a lot, and feels like home.
Kaia Kanepi will go into Wimbledon, with her current career best ranking at 36, she didn’t win any WTA titles yet, but has obtained a 26-14 record [65%]. She reached the QF at RG this year, her furthest reach in a singles tournament this year, was in Acapulco, where she lost to Flavia Pennetta in the Semis.
Career Grass Statistics
Serena Williams has collected a 39-7 [85%] win-loss record on the surface grass, during her 12 years as a pro. 37-6 is the record she has established so far at Wimbledon. She has reached the final 3 times in a row, losing just 1 to Maria Sharapova in 2004. Other players she lost to were; Virgina Ruano Pascual, Jennifer Capriati, Venus Williams, Jill Craybas and Justine Henin.
Serena’s Wimledon Profile
1998 R32, 2000 SF, 2001 QF, 2002 W
2003 W, 2004 F, 2005 R32, 2007 QF
Kaia Kanepi has collected a 3-5 [38%] win-loss record on the surface grass, during her 7 years as a pro. 1-2 is the record she has established so far at Wimbledon. Last year was her best performance so far in any grass tournament, by reaching the 2nd round, where she lost to Shahar Peer.
Kaia’s Wimbledon Profile
2006 R128, 2007 R64
Match Outcome
If we look at it logical, this could be a very easy match for Serena Williams, giving the fact that grass accentuates her super abilities even more. Although we need to take in consider that Kaia Kanepi has grown a lot the past year, and could be a threat, if she can take away Serena’s rhythym. Anyway I don’t see that happening, she could give a hard first or second set, but Serena will overpower her on all aspects of the game, resulting in a straight sets win.
My prediction
Serena Williams d. Kaia Kanepi 63 61
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