posted Jul 31, 2008

Thats a shame and it doesnt exactly bode well for the US

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posted Jul 31, 2008

"Thats a shame and it doesnt exactly bode well for the US"

I thought she would represent Russia!

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posted Jul 31, 2008

I would lay money on the fact she plays the US Open though. Too predictable.

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posted Jul 31, 2008

fantasticbingting,

duggietoo meant the us open

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posted Jul 31, 2008

Indeed I did as I suspect Bing well knows - she may play the US but if this is a repeat of the same problem it doesnt sound good , given her style.

Bing of course she represents Russia - I thought you might have credited me for knowing that ?

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posted Jul 31, 2008

There is an interesting difference between American and British attitudes to resident "foreign" sports players. The US seem to resent it if the person doesn't take US nationality and represent them. And they have no difficulty in treating him or her as American if they do make the change. Example: Navratilova.
Here in the UK we whinge that the person isn't really British and often try to minimise his or her achievements.

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posted Jul 31, 2008

"Indeed I did as I suspect Bing well knows - she may play the US but if this is a repeat of the same problem it doesnt sound good , given her style."

I think, Duggie, that she is sacrificing Beijing for USO. But I donīt think she will have much success there -- mental toughness alone will not suffice nowadays. If her shoulder aches, it will further limit her already limited game. And it will also have more serious consequence in the long run. A real dilemma!

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posted Aug 2, 2008

It's sad that she will now miss the US Open....

She tends to play better on hardcourt, and was probably in with a real chance of winning this, with Henin retired.

Now, I think Serena should be favourite, depending on the draw she receives....

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posted Aug 15, 2008

Who cares?? This is karma for her father's coaching from the stands and her silly grunting that she does, to put her opponents off.... ;o)

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