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**Loopyjr** · 01-28-2009, 09:31 PM

Marquee match of tonight's womens semis features a 9 time Slam champion, and the WTA"s most talented slamless.

Serena been on the ropes at least twice this tournament. Yet if there is one player that thrives on escaping strangulation it's the Fierce Stomping Diva. Playing Sveta last night only made clear that at this level of the game, Serena remains almost peerless. If you're going to beat her, you beat her early. And just because you have a lead, never think that it is safe. Especially when a Slam title is at stake.

Elena...is this the breakthrough? After winning the Olympics last season, it seems like she was on the threshhold, but she couldn't convert at the USO. Here may be her last great opportunity (didn't we say that at the French?).

Career H2H: Serena leads 4-3...with a big BUT. Serena's four wins were the first four times they faced off (Serena's last win over Elena was in 2004). Since then, Elena's won three straight. It's 3-2 Serena on hard courts, 1-0 Serena at slams ('03 Wimby being their only Slam encounter). Elena just beat Serena on hard courts at Sydney 2 weeks back 6-3, 6-1

**Gastonleruanich** · 01-28-2009, 09:34 PM

I need Elena for the pool.

But I voted Serena in 3, based on what happened yesterday. She finally got her teeth into the tournament. Congratulations, Serena fans!

**Elelaytet** · 01-28-2009, 09:35 PM

Serena in two see-saw sets. I like Elena's chances if it goes three

**Gastonleruanich** · 01-28-2009, 09:36 PM

Serena in two see-saw sets. I like Elena's chances if it goes three

Only if it goes to a third-set tiebreaker.

**Loopyjr** · 01-28-2009, 09:40 PM

Last night convinced me that Serena takes this whole mess.

This has been far from the prettiest display of WTA Slam tennis I've seen in my years of being a fan...but when things call for an elevation of game, I don't think anyone answers like Serena. And I see a meltdown by Elena after she takes the first set tonight, giving Serena the match i nthree. And the final...Serena will beat either Dinara or Vera in 2 relatively easy sets.

**RIjdrVs3** · 01-28-2009, 09:51 PM

7-1 Serena so far...but if I remember correctly the SP was pretty 50-50.

**RooxiaNof** · 01-28-2009, 09:51 PM

Elena finds a way to overcome Serena. How

**Gastonleruanich** · 01-28-2009, 09:52 PM

7-1 Serena so far...but if I remember correctly the SP was pretty 50-50.

That's because Serena decided to wake up from her coma in the quarters... After we all were forced to bite the bullet.

**Gastonleruanich** · 01-28-2009, 09:53 PM

Elena finds a way to overcome Serena. How

Elena doesn't strike me as the Tanya Harding type.

**Gmvkgkmn** · 01-28-2009, 10:01 PM

I think Serena has this. Her 10th Slam title is in sight. She won't let it slip away.

**mloversia** · 01-28-2009, 10:20 PM

I think Serena has this. Her 10th Slam title is in sight. She won't let it slip away.

Well, Elena has her 1st... I don't know, it could work...

**encunnibriG** · 01-28-2009, 10:45 PM

Serena in a repeat of yesterday's match with Sveta.

**Gmvkgkmn** · 01-28-2009, 10:45 PM

Well, Elena has her 1st... I don't know, it could work...

So then the argument is that Serena knows how to close out a Slam when Elena hasn't been able to do that.

**inmeirulez** · 01-28-2009, 11:00 PM

Elena won't let Serena back in the way Kuz did. If Serena is gonna win this, she'll have to make her move way before Elena serves for the match.

**formobilagsw** · 01-28-2009, 11:13 PM

Last night, Serena woke up.

Last night....Elena fed CNS 10 freaking break points and I don't remember how many double faults!

Any other player other than CSN would have eaten Elena alive. Save for her gorgeous groundstrokes and movement in the heat....Elena doesn't have much to offer Serena.

Her only chance is if lazyrena decides to show up

**Elelaytet** · 01-28-2009, 11:44 PM

Last night, Serena woke up.

Last night....Elena fed CNS 10 freaking break points and I don't remember how many double faults!

Any other player other than CSN would have eaten Elena alive. Save for her gorgeous groundstrokes and movement in the heat....Elena doesn't have much to offer Serena.

Her only chance is if lazyrena decides to show up

depends on what Serena shows up and how how it is and if Elena remembers to serve inside the little white rectangle, that might make a very big difference

**Stetbrate** · 01-28-2009, 11:50 PM

Elena in straight sets, kinda like how Jelena did Serena last year

**HawksBurnDown** · 01-29-2009, 12:05 AM

Totally missed this thread. Elena in 2. Prove me wrong, Serena.

**Marlboro-oroblraM** · 01-29-2009, 12:11 AM

The roof appears closed. Advantage Serena.

**JakeBarkings** · 01-29-2009, 12:36 AM

Serena in straights... No one beats Serena four times in a row and lives to tell about it.

01-28-2009, 09:31 PM	#1
Loopyjr Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 481 Senior Member	Serena/Elena: WHO YA GOT? Marquee match of tonight's womens semis features a 9 time Slam champion, and the WTA"s most talented slamless. Serena been on the ropes at least twice this tournament. Yet if there is one player that thrives on escaping strangulation it's the Fierce Stomping Diva. Playing Sveta last night only made clear that at this level of the game, Serena remains almost peerless. If you're going to beat her, you beat her early. And just because you have a lead, never think that it is safe. Especially when a Slam title is at stake. Elena...is this the breakthrough? After winning the Olympics last season, it seems like she was on the threshhold, but she couldn't convert at the USO. Here may be her last great opportunity (didn't we say that at the French?). Career H2H: Serena leads 4-3...with a big BUT. Serena's four wins were the first four times they faced off (Serena's last win over Elena was in 2004). Since then, Elena's won three straight. It's 3-2 Serena on hard courts, 1-0 Serena at slams ('03 Wimby being their only Slam encounter). Elena just beat Serena on hard courts at Sydney 2 weeks back 6-3, 6-1 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-28-2009, 09:34 PM	#2
Gastonleruanich Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 592 Senior Member	I need Elena for the pool. But I voted Serena in 3, based on what happened yesterday. She finally got her teeth into the tournament. Congratulations, Serena fans! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-28-2009, 09:35 PM	#3
Elelaytet Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 609 Senior Member	Serena in two see-saw sets. I like Elena's chances if it goes three Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-28-2009, 09:36 PM	#4
Gastonleruanich Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 592 Senior Member	Serena in two see-saw sets. I like Elena's chances if it goes three Only if it goes to a third-set tiebreaker. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-28-2009, 09:40 PM	#5
Loopyjr Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 481 Senior Member	Last night convinced me that Serena takes this whole mess. This has been far from the prettiest display of WTA Slam tennis I've seen in my years of being a fan...but when things call for an elevation of game, I don't think anyone answers like Serena. And I see a meltdown by Elena after she takes the first set tonight, giving Serena the match i nthree. And the final...Serena will beat either Dinara or Vera in 2 relatively easy sets. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-28-2009, 09:51 PM	#6
RIjdrVs3 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 522 Senior Member	7-1 Serena so far...but if I remember correctly the SP was pretty 50-50. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-28-2009, 09:51 PM	#7
RooxiaNof Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 552 Senior Member	Elena finds a way to overcome Serena. How Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-28-2009, 09:52 PM	#8
Gastonleruanich Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 592 Senior Member	7-1 Serena so far...but if I remember correctly the SP was pretty 50-50. That's because Serena decided to wake up from her coma in the quarters... After we all were forced to bite the bullet. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-28-2009, 09:53 PM	#9
Gastonleruanich Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 592 Senior Member	Elena finds a way to overcome Serena. How Elena doesn't strike me as the Tanya Harding type. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-28-2009, 10:01 PM	#10
Gmvkgkmn Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 451 Senior Member	I think Serena has this. Her 10th Slam title is in sight. She won't let it slip away. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-28-2009, 10:20 PM	#11
mloversia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 531 Senior Member	I think Serena has this. Her 10th Slam title is in sight. She won't let it slip away. Well, Elena has her 1st... I don't know, it could work... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-28-2009, 10:45 PM	#12
encunnibriG Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 461 Senior Member	Serena in a repeat of yesterday's match with Sveta. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-28-2009, 11:00 PM	#14
inmeirulez Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 489 Senior Member	Elena won't let Serena back in the way Kuz did. If Serena is gonna win this, she'll have to make her move way before Elena serves for the match. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-28-2009, 11:13 PM	#15
formobilagsw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 539 Senior Member	Last night, Serena woke up. Last night....Elena fed CNS 10 freaking break points and I don't remember how many double faults! Any other player other than CSN would have eaten Elena alive. Save for her gorgeous groundstrokes and movement in the heat....Elena doesn't have much to offer Serena. Her only chance is if lazyrena decides to show up Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-28-2009, 11:44 PM	#16
Elelaytet Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 609 Senior Member	Last night, Serena woke up. Last night....Elena fed CNS 10 freaking break points and I don't remember how many double faults! Any other player other than CSN would have eaten Elena alive. Save for her gorgeous groundstrokes and movement in the heat....Elena doesn't have much to offer Serena. Her only chance is if lazyrena decides to show up depends on what Serena shows up and how how it is and if Elena remembers to serve inside the little white rectangle, that might make a very big difference Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-28-2009, 11:50 PM	#17
Stetbrate Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 489 Senior Member	Elena in straight sets, kinda like how Jelena did Serena last year Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-29-2009, 12:05 AM	#18
HawksBurnDown Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 695 Senior Member	Totally missed this thread. Elena in 2. Prove me wrong, Serena. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Marlboro-oroblraM Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 376 Senior Member	The roof appears closed. Advantage Serena. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-29-2009, 12:36 AM	#20
JakeBarkings Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 471 Senior Member	Serena in straights... No one beats Serena four times in a row and lives to tell about it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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