She has played four consecutive three setters. Could be an issue.
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She has played four consecutive three setters. Could be an issue.
Coco Gauff says she broke down to her team after her loss to Naomi Osaka, but they helped her realize there are a lot of positives to take: ‘Where my serve started from the start of the tournament to today was a big improvement’ (via U.S. Open Press)
How does he define "normal people?"
She usually takes time off after the U.S. Open.
Karolina Muchova overcomes hip issues to defeat Marta Kostyuk 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 and will face Naomi Osaka. Four straight three-setters.
They don't. I'm saying Coco has been miserable out there and might be resigned to moving forward.
Naomi Osaka looks so relaxed.
Every time I watch that clip, I love how the graphics guy flashes the 100 Aces to clue them in. This was the year of the Federer/Murray final and Serena was way ahead of them in aces in the tournament, despite playing best of 3. They missed ALL of that talking about Sharapova as highest paid.
I think once she defended her points and knows she can't drop lower than 3, which is where she is, she stopped stressing. Not that she doesn't want to win, it's just she knows she's a work in progress.
If you remember, there was a rain delay, and Aga had all the momentum. Instead of bringing the audience in on this pivotal moment, they were yapping about Sharapova's endorsement money and not focusing on how nonchalantly Serena stepped up and aced her way through a crucial game. 100 ACES!
Yes. I'm impressed that she wants to improve and is willing to struggle, unlike Raducanu, saying crazy stuff like the Top Player step of their game to play her like she's Serena or something.
How bad are Evert and Fowler? 2012 Wimbledon Final: 6-1, 5-7, 1-2. Serena serves as Aga's lead for 1st time. Serena hit 4 aces. Crowd wowed. Graphics guy on point. Serena on ace #3 before the Chrises get a clue. Aga doesn't win another game. 6-1, 5-7, 6-2. www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2tU...
She won't stop talking. She has tennis knowledge but doesn't do her homework. Sub with Chris Eubanks, at least he studies up on the players.
Ignore the alarmist stuff from Chris Evert" about Coco having so much pressure, so much to think about." Coco Gauff has already defended her points from 2024. If she loses this match, she will remain No. 3 no matter what happens. Nobody left in the draw can pass her.
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Coco Gauff is not making a dent in Naomi Osaka's service games.
She had a medical timeout for her hip.
I can't take Carillo. But Chris and Chris are quite bad.
Karolina Muchova has the worst luck when it comes to injuries.
"She's all sparkles out there today, isn't she," Chris Evert says of Naomi Osaka. Again, has she been watching this tournament? Osaka has on less bling today.
Chris Evert: Osaka comes into the match as the underdog. Really? Has she been watching this tournament? LOL.
Naomi vs. Coco. It's on like Donkey Kong!
Felix Auger-Aliassime is into the quarterfinals, defeating Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-3, 6-4. FELIX RISING!
I thought this would be a battle. Felix is whooping Rublev's behind. Did not expect this.
If Felix breaks now, Rublev might start throwing stuff.
Not even a code violation when Rublev slams his racket. They need to be consistent with this stuff.
Alex de Minaur cruises into the quarterfinals.
Looking forward to FAA and Rublev.
Love her game. Great shot selection. They played with beautiful variety, came to the net and nobody was screaming.
No way when you have Siniakova.
Note that Barbora Krejcikova plays doubles with Jelena Ostapenko and had ZERO issues with Taylor Townsend. Tense battle. They hugged at the net, and Krejcikova applauded Taylor. Jelena is the problem.
Great match. Props to Barbora Krejcikova, who closed it out like a boss.
Ugh. All that fight back, and now Barbora can serve it out.
Sigh.
Ok Taylor, don't give the break right back because Barbora would be serving for the match.
That got the crowd back in it and you saw some fire from Taylor!
She breaks back. Back on serve!
If Taylor can break back, she might recapture her MOJO.
Even if she didn't, she couldn't come out playing so tentatively. However, given how many match points she had, it's natural to have a letdown.
Not that she can't break back, but Taylor is playing not to lose, and Barbora is playing to win.
Although Taylor has been in each of Barbora Krejcikova's service games, Barbora seems to be getting more aggressive. The crowd in Armstrong is more pensive. Somebody needs to turn up the heat.
ESPN app is not reliable. US Open website live scores is better. Although I think they use the same data. There was a glitch with the score live.
Townsend is in the danger zone. Barbora is hitting with more authority. Taylor has lost some energy. Early, but this feels like a must hold.
With Krejcikova serving first, Taylor has to make sure not to get in an early hole.
We are going to a third set. I hope Taylor doesn't get too down on herself. She had many chances, but so did Barbora. Time to refocus. Stay aggressive.
They are playing so well. It's not like somebody is choking.
I CAN'T TAKE IT!
Props to Krejcikova, two-time Slam winner. You know she wasn't going down without swinging.
Taylor Townsend squanders more match points. Nervous.
Headed to a tiebreaker! Wow. Way to stay focused, Taylor.
How quickly things change. Taylor Townsend goes from match point to having to break to stay in the second set and force a tiebreaker.
Jessica Pegula defeated Ann Li in 54 minutes. Despite all that, Pegula must continue winning at this year's U.S. Open, or Mirra Andreeva is the new No. 4. Right now, Anisimova would be ranked higher than Pegula. Staying at No. 4 is the best Pegula could do with the points she has to defend.
Not uncommon for people to play poorly in first final. Coco's French Open she was in tears.
Felix Auger-Aliassime, holding it down for the brothers and the Canadians.
Brazilians who came for Fonseca?
She is not under as much pressure as Coco and Iga, who are stressed, as if they have to feed their families. 😂 Perhaps with No.1 and No.2 on the line they are feeling more pressure.
Iga Swiatek claws back to 5-5. Was down 5-2. Can't say I'm surprised.
Felix trying to hold it down for the brothers.
Amanda Anisimova is headed to the fourth round. She's not getting nearly enough attention for a Wimbledon finalist.
Her apology is the worst. I apologize for some of what I said. English is my second language. By education I meant tennis etiquette. She could have said that three days ago.
Ostapenko decided to apologize three days later and days after a couple of sorry not sorry posts on social media. Guurrrrrrl.
😭
Venus and Leylah chatting like besties. Fun to watch.
LOL. Do you ever watch those "clean with me" videos?
Coco Gauff cruises to a 6-3, 6-1 win over Magdalena Frech. She defends her points from last year. Next up, she gets the winner of Osaka/Kasatkina. 👀
#USOpen update. Coco Gauff takes the first set 6-3 over Magdalena Frech. Serve looks better. Coco looks more relaxed.
She sounds like a mouse compared to Sabalenka.
😢
They were loud but the hindrance is still screaming when the ball clears the net. Sabalenka's grunts are longer than Sharapova's.
Tay Tay!
Taylor Townsend on Mirra Andreeva's second serve like white on rice.
Watching the Taylor Fritz match. If they are going to call that a hindrance and take a point how is Aryna Sabalenka not called on that every time?
Cool customer.
"I'm 37 years old and the first time I win a match from the toilet." Adrian Mannarino 😂
Horrible.
And Trump wants the Nobel Peace Prize?
Andrey Rublev, when not imploding on the court. Dude has a future on the runway.
Elena Rybakina defeated Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-2 in about an hour. Rybakina's serve and forehand were on fire.
She knows if she wants to be among the greatest ever, which is her goal, she has to fix her serve. But fixing a serve is difficult and she's struggling.
Elena Rybakina wins the first set 6-1, against Emma Raducanu in 27 minutes. Sometimes, a super-easy draw is the worst thing that can happen to a player. Nothing in the arsenal of her first two opponents could prepare Raducanu for Rybakina's power.
She should pay you for that fix.
Go Coco. Coco Gauff is into the third round. She is one round from defending her points. As things stand, she would be No. 2. If she and Iga finish in the same round or Iga goes out a round earlier, Coco is back to No.2.
Not at 21. On first reporting job out of college. Let a bus driver do my hair kind of broke. "I do hair!" Sounded sane while I was on the bus. 😂
Coco Gauff to serve for the match and a place in the third round.
I play, even competitive tennis. But it's not my job.
She's packed and gone.
I mean they are two of the most miserable attractive multimillionaires I've ever seen.
Coco holds!
Oh. Penko lost in doubles too.
Coco Gauff wins the first set in a tiebreaker but looks so stressed out. She's only 21. At that age, the only thing that gave me that kind of stress was boyfriend issues. And I didn't have a stadium full of people watching me trying to figure out if I should dump him. 😆
Her and Johnny Mac used to pair up.
Maybe Vekic needed to regroup mentally.
Vekic taking this break is questionable.
Chanda is good. Petko is OK. Mary is a veteran but I've found her far too critical.
Oh. Coco looks fine. I have Patrick, Renee Stubbs and Mary Jo.
Coco breaks and gives it right back. Can say the same for Vekic.
He is a different type of frustration.
Mary Carrillo? Which broadcast do you have?