Australian Open 2021: WOMEN - SEMI-FINAL

[JollyGood]

Matches take place on: 18th February 2021

Semi Final #1: Osaka vs S Williams

Semi Final #2: Muchova vs Brady   

I think Osaka and Muchova will be going through to the final 

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[goaldigger]

I'm also rooting for Osaka on this match though S. Williams wont stop from showing her talent here, this can be a great fight and Brady for other match. Today, is the big day for them let's watch and enjoy the game. Anyway, is there any gambling site that offers a bet probably for the Final Match up because I'm a little late for the Semi-Final.

[Jating]

It's over now, Osaka win in straight sets, never give Serena a chance to even score a set, 6-3 6-4.

Naomi looks very powerful and her game is spot on, even on the long rally, which Serena is known to hold, was Osaka as she always beat Williams to the point. Perhaps Mother time has caught with Serena.

Here are the high lights,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA7QNJOsY_A

[swogerino]

I am sorry that Serena got eliminated from the tournament but kudos to Osaka who won the game straight away.She is now probably the strongest contender to the title and if I were to bet on that event I would bet on Osaka to win the Australian open.

[JollyGood]

Semi Final #1 Osaka beat Williams: 6-3 6-4

Semi Final #2 Brady beat Muchova: 6-4 3-6 6-4   

Well done to Osaka and Brady because they will play the final on Saturday 

[samcrypto]

The result is great and no more bad calls, this is gonna be a great fight between Osaka and Brady.
I'll watch this one on Saturday and place my bet on the crowd favorite, at least for me that's Osaka.

I'm also rooting for Osaka on this match though S. Williams wont stop from showing her talent here, this can be a great fight and Brady for other match. Today, is the big day for them let's watch and enjoy the game. Anyway, is there any gambling site that offers a bet probably for the Final Match up because I'm a little late for the Semi-Final.

You did a great prediction on this mate, unfortunately you didn't place your bet.
Go for Cloudbet or Stake site, you'll see the final match up there and place your bet before its too late again.

[romero121]

I didn't expect the direct set winning from Osaka. I expected strong fight between the two, fortunately from the beginning Osaka kept her lead and won the game with ease. For Serena Williams it is big blow in her history of missing grandslam title. In her press meet too, she fell into tears as she wasn't able to accept the loss against Osaka. With the game played by Osaka, I too believe Australian open title is for Osaka.

[DeathAngel]

I am sorry that Serena got eliminated from the tournament but kudos to Osaka who won the game straight away.She is now probably the strongest contender to the title and if I were to bet on that event I would bet on Osaka to win the Australian open.

Serena Williams has been going for what seems like an age. Amazing career but maybe it’s time for her to retire?
Osaka should win the final but anything can happen on the day, even an hour of poor form can be game over.

[JollyGood]

It is clear Serena Williams is desperate to win her 24th singles Grand Slam but she always finds a determined opponent in the way either before she reaches the final or when she actually gets there.

Her 23rd singles Grand Slam win came in the Australian Open in 2017 when she her sister Venus. Since then she made 4 more singles Grand Slam finals. Back in 2018 and in 2019 she made Wimbledon and US Open finals and in 2019 but lost all 4 of those finals. In 2020 she made the semi-final of the US Open and in 2021 (so far) she made the semi-final of the Australian Open.

Serena may have won 23 singles Grand Slams but she also lost 10 singles Grand Slam finals too. Since 2016 Serena has been in 8 singles Grand Slam finals but she lost 6 and won only 2.

With Osaka, Barty, Halep and several others around she will find it difficult to equal Margaret Court who holds a record 24 singles Grand Slams.

I didn't expect the direct set winning from Osaka. I expected strong fight between the two, fortunately from the beginning Osaka kept her lead and won the game with ease. For Serena Williams it is big blow in her history of missing grandslam title. In her press meet too, she fell into tears as she wasn't able to accept the loss against Osaka. With the game played by Osaka, I too believe Australian open title is for Osaka.

[Jating]

I didn't expect the direct set winning from Osaka. I expected strong fight between the two, fortunately from the beginning Osaka kept her lead and won the game with ease. For Serena Williams it is big blow in her history of missing grandslam title. In her press meet too, she fell into tears as she wasn't able to accept the loss against Osaka. With the game played by Osaka, I too believe Australian open title is for Osaka.

Makes me think that Serena is facing a version of herself in Naomi when they face each other. Of course it is the better version of herself and it's sad to see her as she broke into tears during her press conference.

What are your thoughts of the Medvedev vs Tsitsipas on the mens side. It's hard to break down the game, Medvedev is very consistent but Tsitsipas is very hot in this tournament.

Going to be five setter for this two, I reckon but I think Medvedev will edge Tsitsipas in a gruelling match.

[Jackl87]

I didn't expect the direct set winning from Osaka. I expected strong fight between the two, fortunately from the beginning Osaka kept her lead and won the game with ease. For Serena Williams it is big blow in her history of missing grandslam title. In her press meet too, she fell into tears as she wasn't able to accept the loss against Osaka. With the game played by Osaka, I too believe Australian open title is for Osaka.

Makes me think that Serena is facing a version of herself in Naomi when they face each other. Of course it is the better version of herself and it's sad to see her as she broke into tears during her press conference.

What are your thoughts of the Medvedev vs Tsitsipas on the mens side. It's hard to break down the game, Medvedev is very consistent but Tsitsipas is very hot in this tournament.

Going to be five setter for this two, I reckon but I think Medvedev will edge Tsitsipas in a gruelling match.

I would also go with medvedev as the favorite in this match, but only by a very small difference. Medvedev is playing like a machine and is able to reach his top performance or at least close to that in most of his matches.
Tsitsipas can beat anyone if he has his day so it all depends on him how he feels that day and how long he can play at his best level.
But no matter what, the winner of this match will probably lose to djokovic  in the finale anyway.

[crzy]

I didn't expect the direct set winning from Osaka. I expected strong fight between the two, fortunately from the beginning Osaka kept her lead and won the game with ease. For Serena Williams it is big blow in her history of missing grandslam title. In her press meet too, she fell into tears as she wasn't able to accept the loss against Osaka. With the game played by Osaka, I too believe Australian open title is for Osaka.

Though we can't say that this was an easy win for Osaka, but I'm also disappointed on the result of the game because Serena is a great player. This is not the first time Serena loses the chance to play on final to get the grandslam title as far as I remember. Anyway, can't wait for the finals match this Saturday and for this one Osaka has the great chance to win the title.

[btc_angela]

I didn't expect the direct set winning from Osaka. I expected strong fight between the two, fortunately from the beginning Osaka kept her lead and won the game with ease. For Serena Williams it is big blow in her history of missing grandslam title. In her press meet too, she fell into tears as she wasn't able to accept the loss against Osaka. With the game played by Osaka, I too believe Australian open title is for Osaka.

Though we can't say that this was an easy win for Osaka, but I'm also disappointed on the result of the game because Serena is a great player. This is not the first time Serena loses the chance to play on final to get the grandslam title as far as I remember. Anyway, can't wait for the finals match this Saturday and for this one Osaka has the great chance to win the title.

Sad to say that Serena is no longer in her prime, and Osaka is now the new face of tennis for like two years although Serena like the rest of the old guards doesn't want to relinquish their torch to the young generations of player now.

Look at how she is frustrated and even walk out and crying on her press conference. She is trying to match or surpassed Margaret Court's record of 24 singles titles, but it's going to be very difficult.

[Jating]

I didn't expect the direct set winning from Osaka. I expected strong fight between the two, fortunately from the beginning Osaka kept her lead and won the game with ease. For Serena Williams it is big blow in her history of missing grandslam title. In her press meet too, she fell into tears as she wasn't able to accept the loss against Osaka. With the game played by Osaka, I too believe Australian open title is for Osaka.

Makes me think that Serena is facing a version of herself in Naomi when they face each other. Of course it is the better version of herself and it's sad to see her as she broke into tears during her press conference.

What are your thoughts of the Medvedev vs Tsitsipas on the mens side. It's hard to break down the game, Medvedev is very consistent but Tsitsipas is very hot in this tournament.

Going to be five setter for this two, I reckon but I think Medvedev will edge Tsitsipas in a gruelling match.

I would also go with medvedev as the favorite in this match, but only by a very small difference. Medvedev is playing like a machine and is able to reach his top performance or at least close to that in most of his matches.
Tsitsipas can beat anyone if he has his day so it all depends on him how he feels that day and how long he can play at his best level.
But no matter what, the winner of this match will probably lose to djokovic  in the finale anyway.

Yes, Medvedev made Tsitsipas work very hard and never give him a chance to rest in their match. And I would say it was a tactical match that he played. And maybe he has tired from the Nadal that it sap all his energy against Medvedev.

Medvedev vs Djokovic for the finals, depends on how Djokovic's injury (real or not), but I'm leaning towards Medvedev to upset Djokovic here.

[JollyGood]

I am locking this topic. Here is the Women Finals thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5318659.0