Australian Open (spoiler)

[marmar]

Tomas Berdych put a beatdown on Rafa.

[TBF]

1. Wow - Berdych has gotten to the finals I believe

but I don't think he's ever won a major. Wouldn't it be amazing to see that happen?

[bigwillq]

2. He's been to one major final (nt)

[TBF]

3. Yeah I don't really see him taking out Djoker

but it would be awesome for him personally to get a big win like that in his career. I know he's older in tennis years so not many opportunities like this left. Of course getting past a non-injured Andy Murray is a pretty tall order as well. When he's playing well Andy's as good as anyone.

[bigwillq]

4. Spoiler

Madison Keys reached first Major Semifinal with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 win over Venus Williams!

Good for her. Just hope she's not the next Sloane Stephens.

[TBF]

5. So glad to see some new talent

and with Davenport coaching I expect good things.

[RockaFowler]

6. She has a lot better poise than Sloan does

She was out in that final set and came back to win it. Pretty impressive against Venus. It will be amazing if she beats Serena. Not impossible, but it's gonna be tough

[a kennedy]

8. I think Madison will be a ton better then Sloane.....

make up is soooooooo different, and so happy Lindsay Davenport is her coach. Madison is only 19 but seems so mature for her age. She IS the real deal.

[bigwillq]

7. Spoiler

It will be Serena vs. Maria for the women's title.

[TBF]

9. If Maria screams through the entire match

I hope Serena aims the ball right at her mouth.

[bigwillq]

10. I am one of the few

that has no issue with the screams, grunts and moans. Some of it's exaggerated, but some of it is a natural reaction, imo.

I am rooting for Serena, though.

[TBF]

11. Do you scream like that when you play?

I think it takes more energy than less to make that kind of noise! At any rate I've never been a huge Serena fan but I kind of like that she's hung in there. I'd like to see her win another major at 33. Pretty cool.

[bigwillq]

12. Haven't played in years

But I did grunt occasionally.

I know some fastpitch softball pitchers make noises when they pitch. As I said, some of it is exaggerated and habitual, and some is just a natural reaction.

Either way, it doesn't bother me.