Emma Raducanu or Leylah Fernandez for the US Open?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wonder if Leylah is a bit overly dramatic and like to hyperbolize. Something I like to take a break from in women's tennis.

Talking about how at the tender age of 10, a teacher told her "to stop playing tennis, you will never make it..."

She also said that her mom moved to California in order to support the family while leaving her, her father and sister in Canada. "That few years has been definitely hard for me because I needed a mom, I needed someone to be there for me through the age of 10 to 13."

On when she felt she could have beaten Osaka: Without hesitation, "From the very beginning, right before the match, I knew I was able to win."

She’s 18 dear. Relax

19, which isn't that young.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wonder if Leylah is a bit overly dramatic and like to hyperbolize. Something I like to take a break from in women's tennis.

Talking about how at the tender age of 10, a teacher told her "to stop playing tennis, you will never make it..."

She also said that her mom moved to California in order to support the family while leaving her, her father and sister in Canada. "That few years has been definitely hard for me because I needed a mom, I needed someone to be there for me through the age of 10 to 13."

On when she felt she could have beaten Osaka: Without hesitation, "From the very beginning, right before the match, I knew I was able to win."

She’s 18 dear. Relax

19, which isn't that young.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Women’s tennis is pathetic . You imagine an 18 year old qualifier making the finals on the men’s side

This is a dumb comment. Women at 17/18 are as physically strong as women in their twenties. It’s not the same for men.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wonder if Leylah is a bit overly dramatic and like to hyperbolize. Something I like to take a break from in women's tennis.

Talking about how at the tender age of 10, a teacher told her "to stop playing tennis, you will never make it..."

She also said that her mom moved to California in order to support the family while leaving her, her father and sister in Canada. "That few years has been definitely hard for me because I needed a mom, I needed someone to be there for me through the age of 10 to 13."

On when she felt she could have beaten Osaka: Without hesitation, "From the very beginning, right before the match, I knew I was able to win."

She’s 18 dear. Relax

She is certainly pumped up and feeling invincible. I share OPs opinion : she could use a bit more humility. Emma Raducanu seems to be more humble in her wins.

[Anonymous]

I think it is super exciting for new stars to emerge as Serena winds her career down, and what a stage for both of these girls to announce themselves on. I don’t really have a rooting interest in either player, but I saw that Leylah has been in contact with my fave del Potro, so Team Leylah it is for me 😃

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It has been a great two weeks. I’ll be there in the stands cheering these awesome young ladies on.


Looking forward to the men’s semifinals tonight.

Im jealous!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have been so delighted to see absolute joy on the faces of these two young players. We have all been starved for joy. I will be rooting for both of them. Neither can be truly disappointed with whatever the outcome is.

I can’t remember the last time I stayed up late to watch a tennis match! Agreed that this is a great tournament.

I so agree with this. I don't remember seeing the absolute joy and wide-eyed wonder from teen tennis players since the 90s. Let us all enjoy these fresh faces before they become too burned-out/cynical of the game.

I'll slightly be rooting for Emma but I'll be happy with whatever the outcome is.

As far as timing of matches....grrrr. I get it. Prime Time sells but I miss the days when there was at least one semi-final (both men's and women's) in the afternoon session and another one in the evening starting at 7 or so. Do both really need to be in the evening session? At least there is a men's semifinal starting not before 3 today. That is a little bit more reasonable.

On the men's side, nice to see that match from Jenson Brooksby(?) Will he be the USA's next great hope? I'm rooting for FAA to win his semi-final and square off against Djokovic in the finals.

With all the talk about the next-generation, this tournament has been the emergence of the next-next generation. Will those youngsters prove to be the next big things? And when did Canada become such a tennis powerhouse?

Go Emma. Go Leylah. You have me excited about the women's side again.

Heard the same thing about Sloane Stephens, Jelena Ostapenko, and Sofia Kenin, and they've all faded/struggled. Enjoy the moment but don't count on necessarily seeing them again in finals.

Everybody knew Kenin was a fluke

[Anonymous]

Slightly leaning Emma but love them both! This is kind of excitement and energy women’s tennis needed, especially with Serena nearing (or at) retirement.

Barty is an amazing player but not a big personality. Osaka taking a break. CoCo is fun but not quite ready to win slams yet.

Best tournament I can remember and I’m a long time tennis fan.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wonder if Leylah is a bit overly dramatic and like to hyperbolize. Something I like to take a break from in women's tennis.

Talking about how at the tender age of 10, a teacher told her "to stop playing tennis, you will never make it..."

She also said that her mom moved to California in order to support the family while leaving her, her father and sister in Canada. "That few years has been definitely hard for me because I needed a mom, I needed someone to be there for me through the age of 10 to 13."

On when she felt she could have beaten Osaka: Without hesitation, "From the very beginning, right before the match, I knew I was able to win."

She’s 18 dear. Relax

She is certainly pumped up and feeling invincible. I share OPs opinion : she could use a bit more humility. Emma Raducanu seems to be more humble in her wins.

Emma has to be humble. She had a panic attack mid-match at Wimbledon and dropped out.

[Anonymous]

Imagine a qualifier on the men’s side beating Djokovic or Zverev. Would never happen

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Imagine a qualifier on the men’s side beating Djokovic or Zverev. Would never happen

Teenage boys can’t successfully compete with men who are bigger and stronger especially in best of 5. So it’s not an apples to apples comparison.

But it’s fair to say the women’s game has been in flux since 2017 when Serena got pregnant. I watch a lot of tennis and couldn’t tell you who can be counted on to reach the later stages of a grand slam tournament. It’s a bit ridiculous that no one has stepped up in 4 years to consistently be the best.

Hoping these teens + CoCo are ready to take women’s tennis by storm! It was getting a bit dire and frankly pathetic. Thought Osaka was going to be “the one” but she needs to take of her mental health first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have been so delighted to see absolute joy on the faces of these two young players. We have all been starved for joy. I will be rooting for both of them. Neither can be truly disappointed with whatever the outcome is.

I can’t remember the last time I stayed up late to watch a tennis match! Agreed that this is a great tournament.

I so agree with this. I don't remember seeing the absolute joy and wide-eyed wonder from teen tennis players since the 90s. Let us all enjoy these fresh faces before they become too burned-out/cynical of the game.

I'll slightly be rooting for Emma but I'll be happy with whatever the outcome is.

As far as timing of matches....grrrr. I get it. Prime Time sells but I miss the days when there was at least one semi-final (both men's and women's) in the afternoon session and another one in the evening starting at 7 or so. Do both really need to be in the evening session? At least there is a men's semifinal starting not before 3 today. That is a little bit more reasonable.

On the men's side, nice to see that match from Jenson Brooksby(?) Will he be the USA's next great hope? I'm rooting for FAA to win his semi-final and square off against Djokovic in the finals.

With all the talk about the next-generation, this tournament has been the emergence of the next-next generation. Will those youngsters prove to be the next big things? And when did Canada become such a tennis powerhouse?

Go Emma. Go Leylah. You have me excited about the women's side again.

Heard the same thing about Sloane Stephens, Jelena Ostapenko, and Sofia Kenin, and they've all faded/struggled. Enjoy the moment but don't count on necessarily seeing them again in finals.

Everybody knew Kenin was a fluke

Kenin’s momentum was slowed by the pandemic, and she’s struggled with injury/illness in addition to the increased pressure/expectations. Appendicitis at the Aussie open this year just as an example! I think she’ll be back but it may take time.

[Anonymous]

What a disappointing final. Yawn. Women’s tennis is a complete joke if this is the future

[Anonymous]

Wonderful!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Congrats Emma!