HSBC Championships, Queens Club, London - WTA 500

[MargaretMcAleer]

Good to see Tatjana Maria defending champion, who was refused a wild card and had to play qualifies win against Sakkari 63 63, I am not a fan of Sakkari on grass

 

[the AntiPusher]

Serena/Vicky get an early break in the 2nd set and Serena just consolidated the break
Serena/Vicky leads 3-1
Serena's reflexes have been impressive, seeing she has been off the tour for 4 years
Vicky's serving has been solid in this match
Serena/Vicky leads 4-2, when you think they are playing against a 'seasoned doubles players in Routliffe/Melicher-Martinez they are more than holding their own. quite a tough first match for Serena/Vicky in windy conditions
Great skills at the net Serena!
Great return Vicky and they break and will serve for the match 5-2
Serena to serve for the match 5-2
Serena and her great serve bring up MP
Serena/Vicky defeat the No 3 seeds Routliffe/Melichar Martinez 76(2) 62
Well done ladies and welcome back to the tour Serena!

that's pretty good to defeat a top seeded team like that. Here's a thought .. Let's say Serena teams with Vicky at Wimbledon and Vickey makes it to the 2nd week. If they are still in the doubles and doing well can you imagine the fubar if Vicky withdraws from the doubles to concentrate on singles.. She would piss off 90 percent of tennis fans.. e.g Steffi Graf paired up with McEnroe and they were doing well but she dumped him I think it was the qtrs or round of 16..John was pissed because he pleaded with her to play with him.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I forgot to post earlier that Marta Kostyuk withdrew right ankle injury and Donna Vekic took her place and will play WC Mika Stojscarjevic
EDIT
Vekic won 62 63

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

that's pretty good to defeat a top seeded team like that. Here's a thought .. Let's say Serena teams with Vicky at Wimbledon and Vickey makes it to the 2nd week. If they are still in the doubles and doing well can you imagine the fubar if Vicky withdraws from the doubles to concentrate on singles.. She would piss off 90 percent of tennis fans.. e.g Steffi Graf paired up with McEnroe and they were doing well but she dumped him I think it was the qtrs or round of 16..John was pissed because he pleaded with her to play with him.

I take your point, though do you really think Serena wont play with her big Sis Venus in doubles at Wimbledon this year? the sisters have won 6 GS doubles titles at Wimbledon
Lets not forget they have been undefeated in all their 14 major doubles finals

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

I will say overall great serving from Serena. It was nice to see a pleasant service motion again. Her movement was ok. She definitely needs more match play to get that cranking again. They have a decent draw, so hopefully this team can do well.

I don't know why people are talking about Serena taking a wildcard from someone for Wimbledon. I just don't see it for singles. I could see her and Venus maybe trying doubles at Wimbledon. I don't think Serena even has singles in mind at the moment. I could see her considering it closer to the US Open or maybe for a slam next year if she gets a good rhythm or feeling going.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

BTW,
Serena/Vicky will play Fernandez/Siegemund in their next match

 

[the AntiPusher]

I take your point, though do you really think Serena wont play with her big Sis Venus in doubles at Wimbledon this year? the sisters have won 6 GS doubles titles at Wimbledon
Lets not forget they have been undefeated in all their 14 major doubles finals

They’re too OLD to PLAY together..Venus cannot cover for Serena IMO

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I will say overall great serving from Serena. It was nice to see a pleasant service motion again. Her movement was ok. She definitely needs more match play to get that cranking again. They have a decent draw, so hopefully this team can do well.

I don't know why people are talking about Serena taking a wildcard from someone for Wimbledon. I just don't see it for singles. I could see her and Venus maybe trying doubles at Wimbledon. I don't think Serena even has singles in mind at the moment. I could see her considering it closer to the US Open or maybe for a slam next year if she gets a good rhythm or feeling going.

Sunday,

Thanks
I can see Serena and Venus playing doubles at Wimbledon, not singles, just my personal thinking
Serena said she is playing doubles first to see how her level stands up, maybe later for singles USO maybe

 

[the AntiPusher]

I will say overall great serving from Serena. It was nice to see a pleasant service motion again. Her movement was ok. She definitely needs more match play to get that cranking again. They have a decent draw, so hopefully this team can do well.

I don't know why people are talking about Serena taking a wildcard from someone for Wimbledon. I just don't see it for singles. I could see her and Venus maybe trying doubles at Wimbledon. I don't think Serena even has singles in mind at the moment. I could see her considering it closer to the US Open or maybe for a slam next year if she gets a good rhythm or feeling going.

I see it her best opportunity is to play singles on grass instead of hard courts..IDK if it’s gonna happen in a few weeks but not the US Open….Serena can get cheap point on the grass not the hc just my opinion

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

They’re too OLD to PLAY together..Venus cannot cover for Serena IMO

Age is just a number my dear friend AP

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Now we are getting the Hype from the media saying after 1 match in doubles

Would be surprised if Serena dosent play singles at Wimbledon, ( next she will be winning Wimbledon 2026 )

Anyway the Andy Murray stadium was packed to the rafters, Serena still to this day attracts crowds where ever she plays and will keep receiving wild cards, much to the disgust of some posters here at TF mind you

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Serena said
Well we had a lot of fun. We feel like there's room for improvement
Vicky said
There were so many times in the match we were kinda like this could be so much better.
Serena said,
I think Vicky is doing great. I need to make some returns next match.I didnt miss one in practice.The good news I can do better

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Matches,
Wednesday 10th June,

Jovic (6) vs Eala
Anisimova (2) vs Siegemund
Mboko (3) vs Pliskova
Bouzka vs LL Vekic.

BTW
Serena/Vicky doubles match will be on Thursday,
In singles, Rybakina (2) vs Maria and Cirstea vs Raducanu

 

[the AntiPusher]

Age is just a number my dear friend AP

I would think Miss Lil Bit would be an excellent ladies double partner for Queen Serena! Its just the way I see things

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I would think Miss Lil Bit would be an excellent ladies double partner for Queen Serena! Its just the way I see things

Leylah is a very good doubles player
BTW Serena/Vicky play Fernandez/ Siegemund in their next match on Thursday

 

[the AntiPusher]

Leylah is a very good doubles player
BTW Serena/Vicky play Fernandez/ Siegemund in their next match on Thursday

That's gonna be a very tough one because Leylah is very tenacious and Siegemund is a crafty pain in the ass veteran.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Serena said
Well we had a lot of fun. We feel like there's room for improvement
Vicky said
There were so many times in the match we were kinda like this could be so much better.
Serena said,
I think Vicky is doing great. I need to make some returns next match.I didnt miss one in practice.The good news I can do better

I’m glad she had fun

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

That's gonna be a very tough one because Leylah is very tenacious and Siegemund is a crafty pain in the ass veteran.

Who wants to play Laura on any surface AP agree she is a Crafty Pain the Bottem

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

BTW
Serena still hasnt picked her doubles partner for Berlin tournament? though I see Vicky is also on the entry list to play singles

 

[the AntiPusher]

Sunday,

Thanks
I can see Serena and Venus playing doubles at Wimbledon, not singles, just my personal thinking
Serena said she is playing doubles first to see how her level stands up, maybe later for singles USO maybe

I agree, I think Serena was very rusty on all aspect of her game but her serve. I know she had to be nervous. Good to see her back.