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Congratulations to the new-mommy. We all understand all the responsibilities she has now. Even though she lost early, it shows that women can have babies and continue to have careers.

December 6th, 2017 at 11:49 am

Awesome news! Huge boost of star power for the women’s side.

December 6th, 2017 at 12:07 pm

If Clijsters can win majors after motherhood, why can’t Serena?

December 6th, 2017 at 12:44 pm

SG 1 true, i dont know if she will win the AO, it could be a bit too soon, but i think its only a matter of time before she equals, and surpasses Court anyway ….

December 6th, 2017 at 1:21 pm

From the Australian Open

The Kia Motors guy who speaks at the trophy presentation is taking classes to make his English worse. It’s a class only offered to those whose English is so bad that they can only be made worse, not improved.

December 6th, 2017 at 8:25 pm

AO organizer couldn’t be happier. The hype surrounding it will be crazy with everybody 9hopefully) coming back, Nadal and Federer as top 2 seeds and Serena back to a tourney she has major success in the past. Awesome!

I am all about Star Wars VIII these days, but once the hype is over (at least 10 days and a few multiple views), it will be NYEve and than 2 weeks to AO. Time will fly be quickly.

December 7th, 2017 at 9:03 pm

Serena plays pretty much every match on her terms (win or lose). I wonder if motherhood will provide her with some perspective. It might take the stress off her tennis. If that’s the case, look out!

December 8th, 2017 at 12:27 pm

Serena can win it all if she manages to reach the semi-finals but will she be able to reach the semis? The girls have become bolder and don’t fear her as much and she is coming back after a whole year so it will not be that easy …. http://www.138mph.com/tennis-predicting-the-atps-wtas-movers-and-shakers-for-2018-part-1/

December 9th, 2017 at 12:13 am

There’s really no one to beat Serena…..unless she wakes up with a hang-over.

December 9th, 2017 at 5:25 am

lol j-kath, but bear in mind she’s already proven she can beat Sharapova in the finals while running to the loo to toss her cookies.

December 9th, 2017 at 12:03 pm

There’s really no one to beat Serena
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Something insignificant happenned to the Big Lady. She had a baby. No, it doesn’t change anything. Anything at all.

#end of sarcasm

December 9th, 2017 at 3:41 pm

HR: And according to Serena “the insignificant happening” has inspired her…….

BBB: She won’t even have to run to toss the cookies – she’ll slip away while Sharapova has a soliloquy with the wall.

December 12th, 2017 at 8:50 am

On this date in ’68

https://theundefeated.com/features/arthur-ashe-becomes-first-african-american-tennis-player-ranked-no-1-in-the-u-s/

December 12th, 2017 at 11:26 am

Today is Skeeze’s cat’s birthday. He is all emotional about the past.

December 12th, 2017 at 10:52 pm

I just now read an article where Roger made a statement that he likes to party with Stan……..just wondering if Mirka goes with them?? Lol! 😢😢😢

December 14th, 2017 at 12:42 pm

Okiegal: Looks like Nole means to come back with INTENT. Mirka will put an end to Roger’s partying.!!!!!!!

http://metro.co.uk/2017/12/13/novak-djokovic-strategy-coach-craig-oshannessy-explains-hell-use-statistics-help-stop-roger-federer-rafael-nadal-2018-7157980/

December 14th, 2017 at 1:16 pm

Keep hearing about Novak coming back on tour with a bang, dominating mens tennis like hes never been away, Michael said hes the only player that can stop Rafa catching Roger, anybody would think that he was the only one out injured, when theres Andy, Stan etc etc missing too, sorry J-Kath you were only the messenger, not having a go at you lol ….

December 14th, 2017 at 2:48 pm

Sure Willow….understand. Don’t know if you read the Metro article, but the number of “staff” he’s acquired is in depth (never known before for one player?) – certainly shows level of determination. I will be surprised if he doesn’t return well poised to rise quickly.

December 14th, 2017 at 5:15 pm

Michael said hes the only player that can stop Rafa catching Roger
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No one can catch me. Not even the stop clock.

December 14th, 2017 at 10:00 pm

^that might have been funny. But you don’t know what a stop clock is. Nor good comedy.
#catless

December 14th, 2017 at 10:51 pm

@JK……Novak is pulling out all the stops….he wants revenge…….but The Worm???? That surprised me a little bit.
I wonder if Novak will start running around like a nut after winning a point like Wormy used to do?? lol

December 15th, 2017 at 1:55 am

Okiegal: My ignorance is not blissful….Was it Stepanek who was called “the Worm”?

As for Andy – he’s spending too much time on Twitter — he’s having to defend himself all over again re. accusations that he hates the English. He points out that he married one.

Seeyah….

December 15th, 2017 at 3:56 am

1 month till AO, can’t wait!

J-K, He was called the warm due to funny dance he made like crawling.

December 15th, 2017 at 8:47 am

But you don’t know what a stop clock is
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Is it the clock that gives you credit for taking 45 seconds between points? I hear it belongs to the same family as Big Ben.

December 15th, 2017 at 11:34 am

@JK…….I think he was called the Worm……but not real sure…don’t forget I had a stroke….. memory is not the
best! Help me out, oh knowledgeable ones!!

December 15th, 2017 at 10:21 pm

Interesting fact: The Womens World #1, Simona Halep has won only one title in 2017. Madrid, not even a slam.

Every player below her in the top 9 with the exception of Venus Williams has won more titles than her.

What an embarrassing way to be #1. Not embarrassing for her, but for the WTA tour. You can be #1 without winning a slam, or any title other than the women’s equivalent of a 1000? It means the competition really sucked. And those who took home a major fluked it by doing poorly everywhere else.

December 15th, 2017 at 10:40 pm

Miss Okie!!…Don’t worry!..here i comes to be your saviour!!…Oh yeah!…Stepanek got a nickname “The Worm” coz he always dance the routine that was called “The Worm” when he wants to celebrate his win…check this out Milady!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6ZcPl6nQVI

I also not surprised if u start to learn The Worm in your backyard after this Miss Okie!!..Oho oho ho ho!!

December 16th, 2017 at 2:44 am

Thanks Daniel, Okie & A-M.

December 16th, 2017 at 4:27 am

You’re welcome JK!

December 16th, 2017 at 6:55 am

Just read that Anna Kournikova and Enrique Inglaias have had twins, if anyones interested, congrats to them both on their happy news XX ;-)

December 19th, 2017 at 5:28 am

I’m really happy for Serena. Good Luck for her! I really like her.
Go Serena :)

December 20th, 2017 at 4:20 am