'24 US Open Women's Draw & Discussion

[ti-amie]

Any news on why Elena withdrew?
I am starting to feel sorry for her. There is something that is bugging her and it has taken so long I wonder if anybody knows what it is.

From the US Open website, and, to quote....

“Unfortunately, I have to withdraw from my match today due to my injuries," Rybakina said in a statement. "I did not want to finish the last Grand Slam of the year this way but I have to listen to my body, and I hope I can close out the remainder of the year strong.

"Thank you to all the fans who have and continue to support me, and I wish the remaining players good luck.”

....AND, of course, there could be more to this story.....

Honestly that is a word salad. To my knowledge she's never given specifics of what her "injuries" are. If I'm wrong about that I apologize.

[ponchi101]

Nobody withdraws from a slam match, especially when you are a favorite, without something major hurting.
But she is so quite maybe she has kept it all to herself. And her team.

[ashkor87]

Mertens has no weapons of any kind, of course against Keys, she doesn't need any..

[ti-amie]

Mertens has no weapons of any kind, of course against Keys, she doesn't need any..

Meanie


It's true though

[ashkor87]

Mertens has no weapons of any kind, of course against Keys, she doesn't need any..

Meanie


It's true though

Keys has enough weapons for both .pointing in both directions!

[dave g]

Does anyone know the cause of the medical time out in the Keys vs Mertens match at 3-2 in the third set?

[ti-amie]

Just saw Mertens hit a return that Keys didn't even try to go after. Her right upper thigh is heaviy taped. It's 3 all 0-40 for Keys who is serving.

[ponchi101]

Does anyone know the cause of the medical time out in the Keys vs Mertens match at 3-2 in the third set?

Ankle bandaging. Nothing major.

[ashkor87]

Looking forward to Shnaider-Pegula next round..Pegula is the benchmark, if you are a great player, you should beat Pegula..if you are just a very good player, you cannot. How good is Shnaider? Is she potentially Tier 1,? I think she may be, we will soon see. 50-50 as of now for this match...

[ashkor87]

The way Coco is playing, I don't see her beating Navarro..sad to say.

[ponchi101]

For those of us that like Emma, it is not sad.
I don't think Coco is that wounded. Her matches have been alright. Sometimes, you only need a couple of matches to get yourself going.

[ashkor87]

watched every point of Pegula's match - hoping to see what is so special about her. Regret to say, couldnt see anything. steady, consistent, good serve, good mover - no UFEs but top 6 player in the world?! No way.

[ashkor87]

If you disagree with me, please check how many GS semis Pegula has been to in her entire career...you may be surprised.

[JTContinental]

This thread should be titled Hot Take Corner

[skatingfan]

If you disagree with me, please check how many GS semis Pegula has been to in her entire career...you may be surprised.

And yet she's been top 6 for a while - Grand Slams are just 4 tournaments a year.