Now, who owes Serena an apology?
Well, I finally got done with travel and caught the women’s final shortly after I got off my final flight. I can’t believe how quickly Maria fell apart - she just had no chance! Even her body language got really negative, and in the second set, she looked to be on the verge of tears. And what was up with Yuri? No Motorola hat, hair all askew…
I was disappointed in Maria’s post -match speech. She made a comment along the lines that the roof of Laver was closed today even though it was 20 degrees out and not during her first match so “figure that out”. Boo! She should have given up on being bitter about that now - she made it through that match and I’m certain it didn’t cost her this final. Oh well, lame, but she was probably really embarassed and upset.
Well, anyway, Serena wins, 6-2 6-1. Tracy Austin and Justin Gimelstob are among the many that owe Serena an apology. And maybe Chris Evert won’t feel the need to write an “open letter” to the sisters this year.