Williams Sisters... What a Day!

First, Venus resumed her match from Saturday. Akiko Morigami (Japan) won the 2nd set and I believe served for the match. She also had many break points that she couldn't finish it off. Venus fought & fought and finally won the 3rd set & match. She plays Maria Sharapova in the QuarterFinals tomorrow. Of course, I would have preferred Akiko to win, but Venus' determination was great to see and she deserved to win.

Then Serena... she was playing Daniela Hantuchova (Slovakia). She won the 1st set and was down 1-4 in the 2nd. She played very well and came back. Daniela was now serving at 5-5 when Serena got a major cramp/spasm in her left calf and goes down in major pain. "Oh my, she's out of the tournament" was on my mind and I imagine everyone else's mind, including Serena's. After medical treatment, the match continues. Daniela wins the game and then Serena manages to win the next. Tiebreaker next. Of course, Serena is severely hampered. Rain is looming. I believe she was down 1-4 in the tiebreaker. The rain begins... Serena's salvation.

I believe there was an 1 1/2 hour delay. She had both legs taped and was wearing crop pants. Daniela wins the tiebreaker... a third set! Well, guess what? Serena wins it and the match. Amazing! The hated rain, in this case, allowed Serena a chance to advance to the QuarterFinals. She fought hard & was rewarded.

I've said it before and will again... TENNIS IS AWESOME !!!