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| PSALT |
Australian Open Day 13Order of Play: http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/scores/schedule/index.htmlSerena-Sharapova is first up on Rod Laver. |
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| PSALT |
Serena is running away with it. 6-1 2-0 | ||||
| PSALT |
O_O
Serena has taken the crown. DESTROYING Sharapova 6-1 6-2. |
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| dav6789 |
Serena was just sublime! Perfection in every way! I am so so so so happy 
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| PSALT |
also, Chris Fowler just said that this win will put Serena at #14 in the world. | ||||
| x.doublea |
OMG  . Well, a reluctant congratulations for Serena... I'm still a bit bitter from her behaviour last year, but she did what she had to do here. This is a really 'in your face' moment for Serena to everyone who criticizes her....
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| PSALT |
I agree. Serena was positively amazing. Sharapova was not that bad today. Her serve left much to be desired, but you wouldn't think she would lose 1 and 2 playing like that. |
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| x.doublea |
It proves that she knows how and, most importantly, when to play well. |
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| J-man |
I'm am very happy for Serena. Thrashing Sharapova 6-1 6-2. I hope very much that she stay's committed to the sport throughout the year and for many years to come. She never let Sharapova in the match. You kind of had a feeling when Serena was up 2-0 in the first set that Serana is for real and could win this. And she did!
When she comes to play no one can stop her. The rest of the field will be very worried come Wimbledon. BTW, congrats to Paco on picking the Miss. Willams to win AO
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| PSALT |
 well...... I promised Leftys I wouldn't rub it in, I have to say it once. I had said Serena would win in straights. not this easily, but still straights. I was right. 
for Paco. he was the one who predicted her to win this whole thing. I think most of us laughed at him when we saw he did. whether or not he seriously thought she would win is another question though.
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| J-man |
It was a fan guess so to speak. And he hit it on the nail. | ||||
| x.doublea |
That was strange and original... has anyone other than Serena just now thank her sponsors (Wilson and Nike)?  It was nice to dedicate her win to her older half-sister....
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| dav6789 |
Well done Paco for picking and sticking by Serena! I think nobody thought she would win, I mean you even put a laughing emoticon when you put her name down, but you have the best pick
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| x.doublea |
Yes... huge congratulations to you, Patrick.
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| leftys_rock |
Woooooooow! Just Serena Serena Serena all on the court today! Nice to see her win her 8th. 
Congrats Patrick.
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| admin |
That was one of the best performances if not the best I have ever seen a woman play. I am just thrilled for her and I sincerely believe that this year she will be back. The scary thing is, she isn't even in great shape...If I were the likes of Mauresmo, Clijsters, or JHH I would be terrified right now! | ||||
| stevos14 |
I actually think she is in solid shape, she was never really that skinny.
Honestly, that was such an amazing performance, I dont even feel that bad for Maria. ANYONE would have lost to Serena on her day today. It was crazy to watch, however Maria's serving was a huge factor. |
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| dav6789 |
Did anyone see the speeches and trophy presentation? I was sad when Serena started to cry when saying Yetunde inspired her. That was a lovely end to her speech and gave an insight as to how much that loss has affected her and her family. I also liked the way Serena included Sharapova in her career aswell- 'We're both Nike girls'
Yes this is one of the best ever performances I have seen from a women, right up there with matches I have seen from Graf, Navratilova, Davenport and Seles- Players who have that ability to just completely dominate a match. |
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| Tennis fan |
Serena was amazing. I am so happy for her! Congratulations!!!!
Her presentation speech and post game interview, reminded me why she was one of my favorites. She is such a likeable character...
And I feel for her and her family for the loss of Yetunde |
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| Not_Even_Amateur |
She is the best ever like Federer no doubt. The only thing is she has NO rival; not one woman has ever played the game of tennis as well as Serena Williams. Close to fact. I am not saying she is the greatest player of all time by any means, but she is the best if you know what I mean. Similar to Federer but he has a recent Sampras who could actually challenge him.
I am so pleased. Didn't get to see the match but I am watching highlights/replay tonight at 9!! Woo! Go Serenaaaaaa!!!!!!! |
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| leftys_rock |
PSALT was saying yesterday that he thought Serena was one of the most talented players of all time, and after a day of absorption, I agree; who else could come back and win a slam just like that? Quite something to marvel at.
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| x.doublea |
Well, I don't think anyone doubts the amount of talent she has. The real question, I think, is whether she will keep her commitment level at an peak this year. If she does, she will certainly do some pretty amazing things. |
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| admin |
"Stop that! I'm here to stay." Usually she keeps her word. And leftys, she is definately that most talented player of all time. She is not even a contender for the "greatest" because she has only won 8 slams, but there is no question that she is the best ever in terms of skill. I was just laughing the entire match because she was so good. Incredible shot after incredible shot, followed by another incredible shot! |
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| dav6789 |
Serena is one of the most talented players, it is hard for any player to get into a match when she is playing her very best. The problem with putting her as one of the greatest of all time is her horrible inconsistency, the constant breaks in her career, and the lows she has been at. Yes she has won 8 slams in singles, but there are other factors that go into putting players into their place in the all-time lists. If she completed the Box Set then she would race above many players, but right now I would put alot of players above her achievement-wise. I do agree that when she is at her very best, Serena Williams is unplayable. But part of being talented is being able to produce that more often. | ||||
| Tennis fan |
Serena is defnitely one of the most talented. If she applied the dedication of Martina Navaratilova combined with her talent, she would be the greatest of all time. However, she does not. So there is none greatest than Martina Navratilova.
However, I do enjoy watching her increible game
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| Rattler |
my thoughts exactly, hopefully she will get in shape...which would vault her into a level of dominance possibly surpassing Seles' early '90s stand.
yeah, not to mention Hingis' dispair at Serena's performance...I'm sure all of them had an "oh no" moment. |
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| dav6789 |
I think Serena had that type of dominance in 2002/2003, just not as much as Seles had it. Serena has lost that dominance on the game though, and I think just 12 events this year with some work to be done in the fitness department won't be enough to get that dominance back. |
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| pacomexican |
lol Thanks I told everyone she would win all along 
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| pacomexican |
Here's a little video I made dedicated to Serena's Win!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euFnIKY9dKg |
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| Tennis fan |
Your video is excelent. There is a lot of artistic flair and the editing is at professional standards. 
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