Serena Williams defeats Martinez Sanchez

Well, this hasn't happened yet, but it will, is my guess. It is 5 all in the second set and Martinez Sanchez is serve and volleying! It's sort of fun. But that whole "she cheated" thing about thier match at the French makes me uncomfortable. They showed it in slow motion and it did indeed look as if she did get hit and didn't say anything. And so, I mean, yuck. I really love Spaniards and I love how she's serve and volleying but I can't get behind a cheater. Like when Gonzo did that in a match against Blake. Anyway, this is a fun, long game. Five deuces? More? Loving it.

Whoa, Martinez Sanchez looks tired. That said, the point before this? She did what everyone tells me not to do!!! She stepped back- at the net- and hit a solid forehand. Do you know that EVERYONE tells me to ONLY go foreward. But, the rules are different for professional players. Like, they are so good, they can do whatever they want! I have to listen to my frustrated pros. (Frustrated because I'm retarded and suck at tennis.)

Yours Truly,
Paula

Czink vs. Serena - plus random observations from a couple of nights at the Open

RR here -

I have a theory that "Czink" is pronounced "Chink", not "Sink" like they are saying, but they don't want to say "Chink". That's my theory! But, I do not speak Hungarian, so I really can't prove it. Why do I even think that? Am I just trying to cause trouble? I don't know.

This match is not looking so promising...

So anyway, we were out there at the Open Monday night, together, and I was there last night. BWA! My Belorussian friend Yev went the last THREE nights so I don't feel so bad. Monday we saw Danny Hanny play Megan Shaugnessy at Louis Armstrong. Dude, there was no one there, and we rolled up nice and close. Wait did P already blog about this? Anyway, I was in heaven. Prior we got a peek at Sybille Bammer on a back court. Wow. Big, strong lady. One of her thighs is like both of mine put together. She lost to a Spaniard with skinnier thighs. Thighs alone do not decide the match, despite what Johnny Mac says.

Then we saw the night matches - we were WAYY up in the bleachers at Arther Ashe, which was weirdly exhilarating... I felt weird in a good way up there. Word of advice - hot dogs only - do NOT eat the Mexican food. Bad, bad situation.

Last night I was in a fancy corporate box, with my friend Dan. That was after seeing Ivanovic through set 1 and up a break in set 2, at Louis Armstrong, again way up close because no one was there? The reason she lost, is because Dan left at that point, and she was heartbroken - that's what Dan said anyway.

Poor Chink - she is getting steamrolled. We are going twice next week too...

RR out

Azarenka defeats Serena Williams

I knew she could do it. Serena's injured leg helped her, but she just loved Serena's pace and even if Serena was a hundred percent, she had a chance. Girl's got game. Still, the score woulda been tighter for sure if Serena wasn't injured.

I like the up and comers on tennis. I like Del Potro, for example. Young blood! New blood! Blood!

Serena was really great during the ending ceremony. A real class act, really giving Azarenka the credit. Wow, she just earned serious love from me for that. And now Azarenka is being so sweet to Serena! Yeah ladies! I love good manners. Happy day.

Yours Truly,
Paula

Venus defeats Bendoversova

Too bad it was such a quick match. Rick Rock and I were thinking the police- undercover of course--would arrest her out on the court for soliciting. Man, NO ONE wears as tiny clothing as her. Holy crap. Too bad her expression looks like she's gonna beat you up. Um, but maybe that's cause her job has made her really tough? Dealing with the with pimps, living on the streets. Being Bendoversova is not a good life- maybe she would've been better off joining one of those "Russian Bride" websites? Walking the streets til 4 in the morning and then waking up and playing tennis? Hard life. Just a thought.

Your Truly,
Paula

Serena v. Jie Zheng

OK, the beginning of the third set, and Jie is up a break and a hold at 2/0. Man, I watched the first set and Serena was up 5/0 and I felt bad for Jie and then...waah? What happened. One thing I noticed was the Jie started to return A LOT better. But still, Serena usually would have pulled through this one by now. And it's not over. In fact, Serena could very easily win this. One break is nothing to her.

OK, the break back. Now I feel like she can really run with this. I'm sort of stunned. Beer "o'Clock just chimed. But I have to take a shower first. I should press pause. Corinna just said "I am not exactly sure what to say right now, I'm confused." And I agree! We all are? WTF??!

OK, now here comes Serena serving for the match. My brain got all scrambled watching this. It's been fun, too. I like my brain to be scrambled. OVER. OK. Now I am read to watch tennis from today.

Yours Truly,
Paula