Tennis thread: to Winston Salem - and beyond! All your build-up to the US Open here...

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Cincinnati finals tomorrow... Meanwhile Andy Murray travels to Winston Salem (by car ) today...

Welcome one and all

Bianca was born in Mississauga. I had a friend at university who was an exchange student from there. Took me the whole year she was there to learn how to spell it.

Just had a brief break for biscuit foraging (success).

Now tuned in without sound!!

Well I'm the same- I watched the Wimbledon final, because I am a Halep fan, but ordinarily, I watch Serena only if it is a final or something . I don't actively decide to watch any of her matches.

In a way, yes, it's great, the consistency, the records, all of it, that Serena brings - but I hate her attitude, and all the things around her.

At Wimbledon , Billie Jean (who never criticises her usually) said she needs to spend less time at Met Galas and more time on the practice court (if she wants to win slams).

I'm inclined to agree- she wants to be a celeb.

Serena is not comfortable.

Bianca has a real chance.

Andreescu still with a break though. Still on top. She is doing superbly.

Well she's playing very well, and not letting Serena get to her.
Must be so hard.

It's obvious the whole place is against her .

Serena gets rattled quite easily though. That's what Bianca needs to do.

Oh shut up Jim.

I'm (quietly) shouting for Bianca.

Don't want to wake up the dog.

Bianca doesn't seem nervous at all.

Her parents are so contained! I am enormously impressed with Bianca given her experience, expectation, and what being on this stage against Serena today will involve. What a woman.

'samesies'

oh Jim, you child.

I know, imagine having that kind of self possession at 19 - although I suppose Serena probably did herself...

Is amazon prime broadcasting this in America too, do you think? Or is it that American TV doesn’t want Jim (can’t imagine why)?

Double faulted on set point???

Omg.

Double fault on set point down? I’m wondering if Serena will take a loo break.

Whoop!!

Go Bianca!!

WellTidy I’m in Canada & it’s not showing up on Amazon Prime here, I’m watching on our regular cable.

Go Bianca!

Loo break, back massage

etc...

Hearts you are lucky. Prime is pants.

I bet you’re all proud of your girl there Hearts.

Go Biana! Serena definitely rattled.

Venus looking very lovely in the players box.

ooh- watch that Patrick- he might be coaching with his eyebrows or something.

Allez, Bianca!

I loathe Serena, even more than I loathe Djock!

She is arrogant, rude and ill mannered.

I so hope she loses.

Off to bed.

Bon soir everyone.

She's a mother.

Well blow me down.
I didn't know.

Magi Bonsoir!!