TENNIS: Australian Open Women's Singles Final

[feather_ghyll]

If you’re going to watch a live match from the Australian Open 2010, it might as well be the women’s final, and a fairly compelling one it was, even if it seemed to be composed of runs by one player then the other. You could see why the ‘Welcome back’s directed at Justine Henin are heartfelt. If only she could have converted some of theose break points, but Serena Williams’s serving was rock solid when it needed to be, and although Henin won the second set emphatically, I always thought that coming back to win the third after only two tournaments would be a big ask against a physically stronger opponent. But when Henin mixed things up or got to hit her backhand, you were reminded of how talented she is. I was disappointed when she retired, because she seemed to be so dominant, and I wanted her to win Wimbledon. If Clijsters and S. Williams (possibly V. Williams and possibly one of the ’shooting stars’ or young guns) don’t get in her way, I hope to see her do so, or certainly grace more grand slam finals.

I don’t think I’ll be able to watch the men’s final live of course I want Murray to perform and win - but it was great to see a full match. (I wasn’t sure if I loved Sam Smith’s use of the phrase ‘first career’ though, although she is one of my favourite commentators otherwise).

Comments

[lizarfau.livejournal.com]

This is the first year they've held the finals in the evening, so you guys have hit lucky with Murray being there this year!

I enjoyed the women's final but wanted Henin to win. At the end of the second set it looked as if she might, but Serena was too strong.

It's very, very hot here in Melbourne today, and I'm not sure when the change will hit the tennis centre. Lucky they did change to evenings this year, because playing this afternoon would have been horrible. Hope Murray wins.

[callmemadam.livejournal.com]

I always want Henin to win! Though she be but little she is fierce.

[feather-ghyll.livejournal.com]

As well as her attitude, I love her potential for variety and The Backhand. I'm chuffed she's back.

[feather-ghyll.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for not responding sooner, but I haven't been online. If onlyHenin had managed to keep a run going at the start of the third, although I think Serena's serve and will to win would have had to implode quite significantly. However, a more match-tuned Henin could well get the better of her eventually this year.

I'd heard the heat was horrible, so although I presumed that TV was the main concern, I'm glad that the times were changed for the players.

As for Murray :(