Townsend/siniakova vs andreeva/shnaider

I like the russians 

any opinions ?

IMO these are definitely the two best teams in the tournament. I think I've watched every match for each pair except maybe one or two in this tournament and a majority of the matches that each of these pairings have ever played before. 

I haven't decided on a play yet but my initial leans are on over 22.5 and Siniakova/Townsend. The Russians basically always step on court with more combined tennis talent than any opponent. But in this situation I think I prefer to back the experience of the Wimbledon champions and one of the best and most accomplished doubles players ever.

It kind of reminds me of the Olympics for the Russians. They storm through the rest of the field simply using their superior talent before falling in the finals to a team that features a player with like a 19mph serve but are much more experienced and skilled in the doubles game.

@bringit

 I think the russians can give a good fight 

@LONKJON

 BOL

I went with the Wimbledon champs. With the partner shuffling on some of the other top pairings I think they've got a shot at the calendar slam

@bringit

 BOL

@LONKJON

 Well the one certainty here was that it was going to be a great match.

With the grand slam scoring format (less variance) I don't see how Tay and Katka lose in the final.