US Open [Women], 2021 - Grand Slam

[MargaretMcAleer]

In a closely fought first set Pliskova won 75 against Pavlyuchenkova

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I am going out for a run....on serve in the 2nd set early between Karolina and Pavs

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Karolina Pliskova (4) is back in the q/finals at the USO, first time since 2018, defeating Pavlyuchenkova 75 64.
Karolina will play the winner of Andreescu - Sakkari.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Okay Bianca lets get going

 

[Moxie]

Sentimentally, I find this a hard call, but I do have Sakkari in my draw. I'd love to see Bianca fully back, but I think I really want The Greek Goddess (as KS calls her) to win. Either way, if both play well, I'll be ok.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Shaky opening service game from Maria DFs and UFE and Bianca breaks

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Bianca 4-1 I like the variety in her serve at the moment,she must keep this up...also positive body language from Bianca

 

[Vince Evert]

Bit saddened that Osaka, Barty and KERBER are out of the championship but look forward to seeing the two 18 year olds playing - one UK and one Canada - I have not seen either player yet. For some reason, U S Open has been limited coverage here for some reason. They'll start with the quarters on midnight wednesday local time.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Bit saddened that Osaka, Barty and KERBER are out of the championship but look forward to seeing the two 18 year olds playing - one UK and one Canada - I have not seen either player yet. For some reason, U S Open has been limited coverage here for some reason. They'll start with the quarters on midnight wednesday local time.

I am still reeling how Barty lost,though credit to Rogers.The 2 18 year olds are just great fun to watch and the women's game going forward have soo much talent in these 2 young women

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Bianca missing one of her 'bread and butter' shots,and she is broken by Maria.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

A lot of Bianca's shots are now finding the net.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

4 games all
Pressure now back on Bianca's serve

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Bianca holds with emotion!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Maria returns the favor with emotion and holds!
5 games all

 

[Moxie]

Bianca holds with emotion!

I think this is going to be emotional, and LONG match.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Good love service game from Bianca and Maria will serve to force a t/break in the 1st set 5-6

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I think this is going to be emotional, and LONG match.

I have never heard soo many Come On's in a match since Lleyton Hewitt was playing

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Great slice from Bianca even had her coach Sven on his feet

 

[kskate2]

I have never heard soo many Come On's in a match since Lleyton Hewitt was playing

Pova used it alot too.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Great return from Bianca with a SP