Richard Noggin Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 19 minutes ago, MasterStrategist said: Congrats to Jessica and Pegula family! Pretty big deal to make the finals. If you believe in Omens, maybe this could be a magic season for us Until she predictably loses in the championship match. Which is more likely than not, given the favorite's form lately. So not super disappointing for Jess Pegula in particular, after busting through several persistent ceilings this tournament; an ominously familiar brand of disappointment for Buffalo fans in general, however. If Pegula somehow wins a major title the night before the Bills season opener, you better believe that would provide a boost to the organization. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 4 minutes ago, Richard Noggin said: Until she predictably loses in the championship match. Which is more likely than not, given the favorite's form lately. So not super disappointing for Jess Pegula in particular, after busting through several persistent ceilings this tournament; an ominously familiar brand of disappointment for Buffalo fans in general, however. Dude. 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 6 minutes ago, Low Positive said: I watch a LOT of tennis and I also play it. If you are in a match with a player that is more or less on your level, you have more than a chance. Aryna is my favorite women's player (I love players that never saw a ball that they didn't want to take the cover off of), but she can have trouble closing out matches. She was up a set and two breaks on Iga in Cincinnati and almost choked that away. Jess just needs to play consistent Tennis and let Sabalenka implode. Also, Jess absorbs pace well. It should be a good match. I didn't mean to cause a stir. And yea I agree, saying she doesn't have much of a chance was too strong. She'll be a pretty big underdog, and will need some help from Sabalenka, who is prone to unforced errors and very capable of beating herself. But Jess absolutely can win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 18 minutes ago, eball said: Unranked only because she was out 9 months with an injury. She is a top 10 talent. Great grit and determination by Jess tonight. I watched the whole thing on my iPad with the football game on the big screen. She did Buffalo proud. Don't confuse him with facts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 3 hours ago, Richard Noggin said: Until she predictably loses in the championship match. Which is more likely than not, given the favorite's form lately. So not super disappointing for Jess Pegula in particular, after busting through several persistent ceilings this tournament; an ominously familiar brand of disappointment for Buffalo fans in general, however. If Pegula somehow wins a major title the night before the Bills season opener, you better believe that would provide a boost to the organization. Her opponent is -270 to win so we should curb our enthusiasm. If she does win though maybe Coleman does learn to separate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 6 hours ago, Richard Noggin said: Until she predictably loses in the championship match. Which is more likely than not, given the favorite's form lately. So not super disappointing for Jess Pegula in particular, after busting through several persistent ceilings this tournament; an ominously familiar brand of disappointment for Buffalo fans in general, however. If Pegula somehow wins a major title the night before the Bills season opener, you better believe that would provide a boost to the organization. I was going to post something like your last statement but decided not to jinx anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Since1981 Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 I’d like to see bills fans in Open stands with oversized labatts. Tennis world could use a little more beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 9 minutes ago, Since1981 said: I’d like to see bills fans in Open stands with oversized labatts. Tennis world could use a little more beer Jessica Pegulas fans showing up to the US Open Championship tomorrow 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 8 hours ago, Low Positive said: I watch a LOT of tennis and I also play it. If you are in a match with a player that is more or less on your level, you have more than a chance. Aryna is my favorite women's player (I love players that never saw a ball that they didn't want to take the cover off of), but she can have trouble closing out matches. She was up a set and two breaks on Iga in Cincinnati and almost choked that away. Jess just needs to play consistent Tennis and let Sabalenka implode. Also, Jess absorbs pace well. It should be a good match. Consistent is JP's game. She isn't going to blow anyone away with precision line shots or hit a lot of aces. I agree she absorbs pace very well. She just has to let Sabalenka make the errors as she did after Muchova was blowing her out of the stadium for the first 9 games yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty shackleford Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 38 minutes ago, Since1981 said: I’d like to see bills fans in Open stands with oversized labatts. Tennis world could use a little more beer Or beer dispensing helmets like in Happy Gilmore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Helluva comeback. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 I remember when some fans were saying that Jessica Pegula was just a rich girl pretending to be a pro tennis player. Glad she proved all the doubters wrong. Her rise to elite status has been pretty cool to watch. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 1 hour ago, Since1981 said: I’d like to see bills fans in Open stands with oversized labatts. Tennis world could use a little more beer Part of the problem with Open is corporate owned lower bowl seats and many of them were empty during match according to photos taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 58 minutes ago, Since1981 said: I’d like to see bills fans in Open stands with oversized labatts. Tennis world could use a little more beer My daughter made a last minute decision, got tix and went last night. She wore a Bills hat and said she got a number of 'Go Bills!' from other fans. At the end of the first set I jokingly texted maybe she should take the hat off 😛 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 1 minute ago, stevewin said: My daughter made a last minute decision, got tix and went last night. She wore a Bills hat and said she got a number of 'Go Bills!' from other fans. At the end of the first set I jokingly texted maybe she should take the hat off 😛 If would have been very appropriate if she was wearing a Frank Reich jersey. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 9 hours ago, Low Positive said: I watch a LOT of tennis and I also play it. If you are in a match with a player that is more or less on your level, you have more than a chance. Aryna is my favorite women's player (I love players that never saw a ball that they didn't want to take the cover off of), but she can have trouble closing out matches. She was up a set and two breaks on Iga in Cincinnati and almost choked that away. Jess just needs to play consistent Tennis and let Sabalenka implode. Also, Jess absorbs pace well. It should be a good match. I really love Sabalenka too. But agree that she can be rattled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 (edited) I'm not a tennis guy but it seem to this amateur that Jess has been playing well lately, the disappointments at the Olympics and Wimbledon not withstanding. She won in Berlin and Toronto. She made the finals in Cinci. And she's had a great run so far in the US Open that included a win over Iga in straight sets. She's won 15 out of her last 16 matches. And isn't Jess 2-2 against Sabalenka on hard courts? This should be a closely contested match and I'm not counting Jess out. Buffalo isn't cursed. We can win. Edited September 6 by hondo in seattle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOBART Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 (edited) 20 minutes ago, hondo in seattle said: I'm not a tennis guy but it seem to this amateur that Jess has been playing well lately, the disappointments at the Olympics and Wimbledon not withstanding. She won in Berlin in Toronto. She made the finals in Cinci. And she's had a great run so far in the US Open that included a win over Iga in straight sets. She's won 15 out of her last 16 matches. And isn't Jess 2-2 against Sabalenka on hard courts? This should be a closely contested match and I'm not counting Jess out. Buffalo isn't cursed. We can win. There is a bit of a home field advantage, here. I think that JPEG lives in Manhattan. The crowd was behind her, and I expect a repeat of that, for the championship. That was a pretty gutsy comeback, last night! Edited September 6 by BUFFALOBART 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strive_for_five_guy Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Just now, BUFFALOBART said: There is a bit of a home field advantage, here. I think that JPEG lives in Manhattan. The crowd was behind her, and I expect a repeat of that, for the championship. There’s no doubt the crowd will be heavily backing Jess. Sabalenka will be really tough to beat, but would be an amazing moment if Pegula can pull off the upset. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Word on the streets is that this hard hitting giant chick from Belarus is gonna smoke her like a salmon. I think Jess will pull the upset. This is gonna be good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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