Tennis - So long New York, Ciao Roma

[JaneJeffer]

Love the title, Jane

I panicked!

I didn't even twig we were so close to the end of the thread!

Thanks for the new thread Jane - also love the title 🎾

I don't really mind who wins tonight- I think I would probably like Vika to win, since she might not get another chance. She has been playing so well.

No, Catherine, there has been very liitle talk about Vika being a mother.

And Martina has just said- most people focus on Serena.

Naomi, if she thinks back to 2018, is probably thinking that no fans is better- after all the horrible booing after she beat Serena.

I think I’d like Osaka to win - I think she’s had some struggles in the last year or so but seems to have found more of a purpose recently. She’s also quite funny.

Oh Roger’s just made an appearance on a VT

The 2018 final was awful

I am a bit torn- if Osaka wins, I don't mind. But after everything Vika has been through- I'd love her to win too.

Fizzy It was. The worst final - in terms of how it ended, and how Naomi was treated. She was crying and apologising to Serena for winning. So wrong.

Evening

Thanks for the new thread Jane - love the title!

Looking forward to this final.

I just hope I can stay awake

This is really good from Vika. Naomi hasn't really had a chance to get into it yet...

Wow that first set was quick! I’d forgotten that Azarenka can be a bit shrieky

Looks like it's going to be a quick match unless Naomi makes a comeback soon.

Yes it looked like Naomi was going to get into it there but now I'm not so sure. It seems to be going so fast, especially with no crowd cheering etc, they are just quickly getting on with the points...

Looks a bit more interesting now.

I'm all Premier Leagued out already

Shows how much I know - definitely looking more evenly matched at the mo. Vika is still playing well but Naomi is matching her in the rallies now.

Jane oh no, after one day only! Arghhh!!

Omg that's such a great shot from Naomi

And now it's MOTD time. Wish I could watch the tennis instead!

Oh no!
And now Osaka has the advantage of serving first.

Come on Vika!

Jane I feel your pain with the football

This match has definitely changed momentum - looks as if Osaka will probably win now - these topsy turvey matches are a bit strange

DS2 has just safely returned from Turkey and bought me some gin - happy days

What a good lad

fizzy