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This thread is to discuss the WTA in general and WTA players who do not have their own thread.
ESPN (http://espn.go.com/tennis/story/_/id/7029301/jelena-dokic-reunites-father-8-years?utm_source=bleacherreport.com&utm_medium=referral)- Jelena Dokic, father heal their 8-year rift
JAMES4578
04-10-2011, 18:56
Yes heard about this earlier, I just hope that Jelena's Dad is a better person now as he made things unbearable for her in the early days. Meanwhile in Beijing both Kvitova and Stosur have fallen early. Kirkilenko has beaten Sam in the last two events, though they have both been close matches.
RoastLamb
04-10-2011, 19:40
James, it's a good job Sam beat her where it really counted: USO!
JAMES4578
04-10-2011, 20:10
James, it's a good job Sam beat her where it really counted: USO!
Yes, don't think she'd trade the slam for wins in the smaller events! Hopefully she can show good form in the WTA finals.
RoastLamb
04-10-2011, 20:53
Yeah, would love her to win that. Should be pretty exciting this year. Do you think Kim will make it? She's probs not even eligible. :sad:
JAMES4578
04-10-2011, 22:09
Unfortunately doubtful Kim will qualify, only Wozniacki, Sharapova, Kvitova and Azarenka have definitely made it thus far though.
Petko finally managed to beat Bartoli after serving for the match 3 times! It must be very cold in Beijing as they both had long sleeved tops on over their tennis outfits.
JAMES4578
05-10-2011, 14:36
One that nearly got away then, well done Andrea! Ana Ivanovic just blitzed Zvonereva 6-2, 6-1- great stuff!
Maza1987
05-10-2011, 21:26
Radwanska looking great. Really on form now.
RoastLamb
05-10-2011, 23:13
Radwanska looking great. Really on form now.
About time! She's a great wee player.
Sallydaisy
05-10-2011, 23:17
One that nearly got away then, well done Andrea! Ana Ivanovic just blitzed Zvonereva 6-2, 6-1- great stuff!
Ivanovic has worked hard to get back up the rankings.
RoastLamb
05-10-2011, 23:17
Ana has Kim's Dad as her coach so he's probably helped a lot.
Maza1987
06-10-2011, 19:41
http://espn.go.com/tennis/story/_/id/7063790/tennis-dinara-safina-longs-pain-free-existence
^Dinara talking about her back and why she may never come back.(:
Maza1987
07-10-2011, 14:15
And today she confirms her retirement. What a shame.:(
RoastLamb
07-10-2011, 14:16
:crying: I'm just glad I got to see her play live in Toronto, 2007. What a great personality. Such a sad end to what could have been an amazing career. Still, she did get to number one so well done to her.
JAMES4578
07-10-2011, 14:23
yes such a pity the way things turned out, though not unexpected I suppose. Still well done on her achievements.
JAMES4578
07-10-2011, 19:51
Just seen a Dinara tweet and apparently she hasn't made a final decision yet.
@Dinarik27 Di...27
My sweet tweeties, I didn't make yet any official announcement... Give my please some time and I'll let u all know... Right now I want to Take care of my back, on Tuesday i'm having a treatment... Ones I'll decide something U'll be the first to know I promise!! Love u all
Score so far for Radwanska-Petko 7-5 0-6 2-1 with Radwanska a break up. Vamos Petko! :swingin:
Maza1987
09-10-2011, 13:58
Ding dong batte. That first set was tough. I want Radwanska to win, but nothing against Petko.
JAMES4578
09-10-2011, 15:07
It certainly was some battle but Radwanska prevailed 6-4 in the 3rd, well done- tough for Petkovic though who put so much into it.
RoastLamb
09-10-2011, 16:04
:crying: Petko! But good for Aggie. :clap:
Sad for Petko :sad: Radwanska will overtake her in the rankings & race now. But I think they are both likely to just miss out on a place in the last 8
Petkorazzi - der Videoblog von Andrea Petkovic - 5 Things You Didn't Know About Petkorazzi - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpAEVkAqx_I
video - 7.33 minutes
JAMES4578
17-10-2011, 06:43
Glad thar Petra Kvitova took her first title since Wimbledon overcoming Domi Ciblukova 6-4, 6-1 having come through a 3 setter with Jelena Jamkovic in the semis. However, a disappointing performance from Sam Stosur in Osaka as she was comprehensively beaten 6-3, 6-1 by Marion Bartoli. WTA Championships is next week in Instabul. Just once place remains as Wozniacki, Sharapova,Kvitova, Azarenka, Li , zvonareva and Stosur haver already qualified.
RoastLamb
17-10-2011, 13:07
Sam certainly has her ups and downs. Not very consistent really. Could say the same about all the recent grand slam winners. :shocked:
:cheer::cheer::cheer: Anne K has just taken the first set against ivanovic - well done Anne!!!
yes - great! and a good love hold in the opening game of the second :cheer:
Sallydaisy
20-10-2011, 16:31
Oops, Ana broke Anne in the 3rd game of the 2nd set.
Well done Anne - great win! Onwards and upwards!! :cheer::cheer::cheer:
JAMES4578
20-10-2011, 18:23
Awesome, a great win for Anne!:cheer::cheer::cheer:
Maza1987
25-10-2011, 18:20
Finals began from Istanbul today.
Kvitova beat Vera.
Woz currently leading Radwanska.
Sharapova v Stosur later.
RoastLamb
25-10-2011, 19:13
Disappointed Aggie couldn't beat Woz.
Go Sam!!! :cheer:
JAMES4578
25-10-2011, 21:36
yes feel the same, glad Sam was on form in and bear Sharapova for the 1st time, even if Maria looks a bit rusty after the ankle injury. Kvitova looked on song too!
Sallydaisy
25-10-2011, 22:27
Results:
Red Group
Kvitova d Azarenka: 6'2, 6'4
Wozniaki d Radwanska 5'7, 6'2, 6'4
White Group
Stosur d Sharapova 6'1, 7'5
supergran
25-10-2011, 22:34
Enjoyed the tennis today...some good matches. Meant I didn't get much done.:big grin:
RoastLamb
26-10-2011, 00:15
yes feel the same, glad Sam was on form in and bear Sharapova for the 1st time, even if Maria looks a bit rusty after the ankle injury. Kvitova looked on song too!
Petra is 15-0 in indoor tournaments - WOW!!! I managed to watch most of Sam's match. She's on tomorrow as well.
Disappointed Aggie couldn't beat Woz.
Go Sam!!! :cheer:
I think she would have done if she hadn't been carrying that shoulder injury.
RoastLamb
26-10-2011, 13:21
Oh? I didn't realize she was injured but then I didn't watch the match coz I find Caro rather irritating.
RoastLamb
26-10-2011, 14:58
Sam vs Azarenka. Sam is playing horribly and is being mashed to a pulp. :crying:
A bit harsh to have her playing first today after finishing so late last night.
Anyone know why all the girls are wearing black ribbons?
RoastLamb
26-10-2011, 17:13
No, I didn't notice that. Maybe for the tennis agent, Ken Myerson, who passed away last week?
I thought it was bad them having Sam play first as well. Glad I'm not the only one who noticed that.
galagirl
26-10-2011, 18:05
I thought the black ribbons were in sympathy for the 'quake in Turkey
Oh yes, of course, that's probably it - how stupid can I be?
JAMES4578
26-10-2011, 18:45
Pity Sam couldn't pit up much resistance but that really was awful scheduling. Sharapova is almost certainly out after after a pretty poor display in going down to Li 7-6, 6-4. However the French Open champion nearly let her back in as she faltered at 5-2 in the 2nd and had to save bps before closing it out.
RoastLamb
26-10-2011, 19:50
I thought the black ribbons were in sympathy for the 'quake in Turkey
Of course! :doh:
RoastLamb
26-10-2011, 19:50
Pity Sam couldn't pit up much resistance but that really was awful scheduling. Sharapova is almost certainly out after after a pretty poor display in going down to Li 7-6, 6-4. However the French often champion nerarly let her back in as she faltered at 5-2 in the 2nd and had to save bps before closing it out.
Shazza has withdrawn with an ankle injury. What does that mean for the third match, I wonder?
Sallydaisy
26-10-2011, 20:07
Shazza has withdrawn with an ankle injury. What does that mean for the third match, I wonder?
The reserve player gets a match ... and it's Marion Bartoli who will be stepping in.
I'm not sure if it's the same as the mens WTF where the 'reserve' is unlikely to get get enough wins to make the Semi's but earns ranking points and prize money for any wins.
JAMES4578
26-10-2011, 20:09
Yes, that is the case.
RoastLamb
26-10-2011, 20:14
Good to know. I thought they might just cancel the match.
Vera and Woz are in a third set tussle right now. I should be hoovering the house but I'm being distracted. Naughty me!
Sallydaisy
26-10-2011, 20:37
Bepa beat Woz in 3 sets 6'2, 4'6, 6'3.
Really pleased for Marion - she was unlucky to have to withdraw from Moscow or she might have made the last 8 by right.
RoastLamb
27-10-2011, 17:33
Petra continues her winning streak by stomping all over Caro. Wowsa, what a performance. 6-4 6-2. Hope she wins the whole thing.
RoastLamb
27-10-2011, 20:17
My goodness Aggie is in a battle royale vs Vera. Serving for the match in the third when Vera had served for it a few games ago. Amazing defence from Aggie. And mental tenacity.
She won!!! Excellent. 1-6 6-2 7-5. Wowsa.
Sallydaisy
27-10-2011, 20:21
And Aggie won!!!
1'6, 6'2, 7'5.
Sallydaisy
27-10-2011, 20:27
Wozniaki is out of the WTA year end championships per this tweet.
Barry_FlatmanST (http://twitter.com/#%21/Barry_FlatmanST) Barry Flatman
For all tennis non-mathematicians, game score for Petra Kvitova v Aggy Radwanska means Caroline Wozniacki is definitely out of WTA Champs
RoastLamb
27-10-2011, 20:30
I only wish Aggie had beaten Caro in that first match. Then she'd be through as well. Vera is so flakey.
Azarenka is through to the semis in the other group.
Well done Aggie - magnificent staying power! Really hope she wins tomorrow or at least takes a set.
JAMES4578
27-10-2011, 21:16
It certainly became a cracking match and whilst Vera should have put her away Aga was so tenacious and deserved the win, well done! Another disappointment for Caroline, whilst Petra looking strong right now!
I suppose we should be grateful that we were spared a Shrieky v Screechy confrontation - I would have had to watch that one with the sound turned down. It looks like a Kvitova/Azarenka final - unless Sam makes a late run.
RoastLamb
27-10-2011, 21:23
I know this will sound mean but I really hope someone displaces Caro as number one ASAP. It's a joke right now.
I know this will sound mean but I really hope someone displaces Caro as number one ASAP. It's a joke right now.
Why? She has been more consistent than anyone else this year which is why she has acquired the most points. I don't see why she has to constantly justify her position. Sure, she hasn't won a major but that doesn't make her a bad player. As I see it, the women's tour is anyone's for the taking at the moment but no-one else has stepped up and taken it so far.
MurrayAOne
27-10-2011, 21:31
Why? She has been more consistent than anyone else this year which is why she has acquired the most points. I don't see why she has to constantly justify her position. Sure, she hasn't won a major but that doesn't make her a bad player. As I see it, the women's tour is anyone's for the taking at the moment but no-one else has stepped up and taken it so far.
I absolutely agree. Have been saying that for ages. She didn't make the rules. She just won the matches.
RoastLamb
27-10-2011, 22:09
Just when it comes to big matches she has fallen woefully short. As evidenced in this tournament. Her game is so defensive as well. Anyway, I really hope Kvitova starts being more consistent and winning more as I think she could be a contender.
Maza1987
28-10-2011, 10:22
Kvitova and Aza seem to be playing superb at the moment. If they can keep this up in to the early quarter of next year, one of them will probably take the number 1 slot.
Kvitova looks like she has got over her 'post first grand slam celebration slump' and is doing what I expected after she won Wimby.
Does anyone else think that they look very similar (Petra and Vika I mean) - sometimes I have to do a double take to see which of them is playing.
RoastLamb
28-10-2011, 13:49
The way to tell them apart is: Aza screams like a banshee and Petra doesn't. I always gravitate to the players who don't holler.
supergran
28-10-2011, 15:13
Sam 6-1 and 5-0 against Li!!
supergran
28-10-2011, 15:20
Sam into semi after thrashing Li Na 6-1, 6-0!!
RoastLamb
28-10-2011, 17:03
What has happened to the ladies' doubles? Are they playing only at the weekend? I seem to recall it's only the top four teams that participate unlike the men.
Anyway Aggie and Petra are doing battle. Kinda pulling for Aggie. Best thing about this match is neither makes noise. Bliss.
Good to hear that Sam is through to the semis. Poor Li Na.
Petra has started making a lot of noise when she hits a winner or Aga misses. Where has this come from?
RoastLamb
28-10-2011, 17:19
Yes I noticed that - a horrible squeal. But at least she's quiet during a rally.
speaking of screeching , Azarenka / Bartoli just about to begin . The match of the screecher vs the shadow boxer .
Sooo sorry that Aga didn't make it through - if only she could have held one of those service games in the first set!
JAMES4578
28-10-2011, 18:23
Good that Sam made it, but certainly wasn't challenged today! Such a shame for Aga but she just couldn't take her chance and Petra was tough. The doubles is just the top 4 and doesn't start till the weekend.
RoastLamb
28-10-2011, 21:56
So it's going to be Azarenka vs Vera in one semi and Kvitova vs Sam int'other. Looks like an Az vs Kv final.
JAMES4578
28-10-2011, 22:09
I agree though would be delighted if Sam could prevail. The crowde didn't seem too enamoured with Vika today and she couldn't seem to motivate herself enough, though of course she had already qualified. Still Bartoli still had to put her away and then apparently had to catch a plane to Bali.
Petra & Sam are two of my favourite players on the women's tour, so it's a shame they have to play each other. Hope it's a quality match.
C'mon Sam! I have so much respect for how she has clawed her way back after being so ill.
RoastLamb
29-10-2011, 13:43
1 set apiece for Petra and Sam. Third set nailbiter it is then.
JAMES4578
29-10-2011, 13:46
Good match, though after a few twists and turns feel Petra will be the stronger but would prefer Sam to win.
RoastLamb
29-10-2011, 13:56
Sam dropped her first service game and now it's 3-0 for Petra. Shame.
Petra wins 5-7 6-3 6-3
JAMES4578
29-10-2011, 15:13
Yes Pity Sam fell away in the crucial stages of the 3rd and the comeback was just a bit too late. However, Petra was pretty much dictating the match with her more aggressive play most of the time and in the end was the better player. She is likely to finish the year is 2nd place and only marginally behind Wozniacki. Meanwhile still a good year Sam and hopefully she can show more good form next season.
Maza1987
29-10-2011, 15:58
Well done Petra.
supergran
29-10-2011, 16:00
I'm watching Azarenka and Zvonareva - 6-2, 3-2 for the Shrieker
supergran
29-10-2011, 16:31
So it's Petra v Vicky in Final. Problem is I can't always tell them apart.:lol:
RoastLamb
29-10-2011, 20:46
Really hoping Petra takes Vika to the woodshed - to quote Brad Gilbert.
So it's Petra v Vicky in Final. Problem is I can't always tell them apart.:lol:
Really glad you said that SG - I always have to take a double take to see which of them is playing.
JAMES4578
30-10-2011, 00:34
Don't have a problem myself though here Petra has shreiked sometimes, but only when the point is over! Vika played well but wasn't challenged consistently really. Hope it wil be a good final, but would like Petra to prevail.
Yep, Petra all the way for me.
Me too - I haven't yet forgiven Vika for her performance on Fiday night!
RoastLamb
30-10-2011, 14:11
Vika was asked if she could stop shrieking and she refused. Silly ***. Sorry, but she could if she wanted to. Can't stand her.
COME ON PETRA!!! :cheer:
Meanwhile, Lisa Raymond and Liezel Huber just won the doubles title in straights. :yahoo:
JAMES4578
30-10-2011, 14:54
Good that Liza and Liezel came through, well done! Sam was quoted earlier as saying she doesn't mind the grunting when she's playing but doesn't like hearing it on TV
Having seen the likes of Vika and Sharpie play 'live', their grunting actually doesn't sound as bad as it sounds on TV.
I hope that Vika plays really well in today's final. It is the biggest match of her main tour career so far.
I hope that Petra wins though.
JAMES4578
30-10-2011, 15:06
I didn't think they were quite as loud live either, but I know a few have disagreed.
This is going well. My stream is a whole game behind livescore!
ETA - it's caught up now - that was a very quick game.
JAMES4578
30-10-2011, 15:37
Petra off to a flyer and Vika is a bit error prone. Could be a quick match if she doesn't get going.
Well, we have a complete turnaround here. I hope she won't lose the set after being 5-0 up.
JAMES4578
30-10-2011, 15:57
Think that could be a crucial blow, so I hope Petra gets back on track here!
Tense first set to Kvitova, 7-5.
An odd set too. First 5 games to Petra, next 5 games to Vika, then next 2 games to Petra.
Maza1987
30-10-2011, 16:08
not watching, but i see petra came back to win the set.
At last Petra takes the set!
JAMES4578
30-10-2011, 16:14
Topsy turvey set but at Petra held ner nerve to take it!
Maza1987
30-10-2011, 16:39
azarenka with the advantage in the second though
3-4*
JAMES4578
30-10-2011, 16:57
A few early on in the 2nd but Azarenka consolidated to take the 2nd 6-4. Petra really must step it up now!
Petra's really stepped things up now - 3-0
GSM Petra! Well played! :yahoo:
Well done Petra - she gutsed it out!
Well done Petra!
And is now world number 2 as well.
She's not yet the real deal in terms of having a champion's mentaliy - those squawks whenever she wins a point and the regular looks to her team illstrate that. Slightly reminiscent of Ivanovic's fistpumps etc.
If she can get that sorted then she's got the game to grab the tour by the scruff of the neck.
I really hope that she can do this. Time is on her side, which is handy.
JAMES4578
30-10-2011, 17:59
Well done Petra, a bit of a topsey turvey final but we did see a contest and Kvitova showed her pedigree in the end, overall a great year for her! 19-0 indoors too!Finishes the year at no2 having been 32 at the start of the year and will surely hit the top spot in due course!:cheer::cheer::cheer::trophy::trophy:
Maza1987
30-10-2011, 18:07
Well done Petra.
RoastLamb
30-10-2011, 18:42
Well that was a decent match to end the WTA year. Glad Petra won but that squawk has got to go. Would love to see her be more consistent next year and take over the number one spot ASAP.
Well done Petra, a bit of a topsey turvey final but we did see a contest and Kvitova showed her pedigree in the end, overall a great year for her! 19-0 indoors too!Finishes the year at no2 having been 32 at the start of the year and will surely hit the top spot in due course!:cheer::cheer::cheer::trophy::trophy:
This year, she has also won in Brisbane, Paris (the indoor one!), Wimby, Madrid and Linz.
So - has tournament wins on every surface - as well as both indoor and outdoor hardcourt. Only Caro has won as many titles this year.
Her season is not yet over either. She has the Fed Cup final next weekend too - against Russia, in Moscow.
The teams have already been nominated for that btw:
Russia
Vera Zvonareva
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova
Svetlana Kuznetsova
Maria Kirilenko
Czech Republic
Petra Kvitova
Lucie Safarova
Lucie Hradecka
Kveta Peschke
JAMES4578
30-10-2011, 19:51
yes, terrific season and she'll hope to end it on another high! Of course she had a bit of a wobble on the american hard court swing after Wimbledon but to expected there would be some sort of reaction after the big win.
I agree - the squawk has to go - but I think she could well be number 1 next year.
RoastLamb
30-10-2011, 20:42
Hope the Czechs win Fed Cup.
RoastLamb
06-11-2011, 16:43
Hope the Czechs win Fed Cup.
And they did! Kvitova won both her rubbers and they won the dubs. Very cool!
JAMES4578
06-11-2011, 17:36
yes,well done the Czechs! Petra won the crucial match today, coming from a set down to beat Kuznetsova.
:cheer: Congratulations to the Czeck Repbulic - well played girls!!!! :cheer:
Kvitova will probably be no. 1 soon.
RoastLamb
06-11-2011, 22:49
i really hope so. Knock that cheesy grin off Caro's face. Sick of her. Sorry if you're a fan but she annoys me no end.
RoastLamb
06-11-2011, 22:50
i really hope so. Knock that cheesy grin off Caro's face. Sick of her. Sorry if you're a fan but she annoys me no end.
Has nothing to do with the fact my hubby fancies her like mad.
Yahoo/bleacher (http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bcsTj) - Video: Wozniacki and Clijsters grunt loudly during exhibition
bleacher/tennis.com (http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bcsTh) - Clijsters defeats Wozniacki in exhibition return
JAMES4578
06-01-2012, 15:06
Unfortunately in Brisbane Kim had to pull out of her semi with Hantuchova early in the 2nd having won the first in the breaker with a left hip injury and awaits tests. I hope she will be ok for Oz! Of course Serena also withdrew earlier. Daniella faces Kanepi in the final after the Estonian thrashed Schiavone 6-3, 6-0.
Sallydaisy
08-01-2012, 13:49
HOBART
Heather made it through Qualifying to the main Draw.
Bally lost her R1 match.
Judy is out there until tomorrow when she flies to Melbourne.
JAMES4578
08-01-2012, 14:10
Pity Bally went down, but well done Heather!
Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/feb/08/arantxa-sanchez-vicario-accuses-parents) - Arantxa Sánchez-Vicario accuses parents of taking her £38m fortune
RoastLamb
08-02-2012, 19:03
Serena was seen going for a meal and strolling through Paris (where she has a flat) with a much younger man (and tennis player). Hmmmm. (http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/serena_new_match_8gfxeOjr2iEJVOXPLrgABO)
Grigor .... WHAT are u thinking :facepalm:
I just can't believe it is a date. Maybe a business deal?
Serena was seen going for a meal and strolling through Paris (where she has a flat) with a much younger man (and tennis player). Hmmmm. (http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/serena_new_match_8gfxeOjr2iEJVOXPLrgABO)
Do you think that she would then become 'Serena Dmitrova', so we'd have yet another 'ova' at the top of the women's game? ;)
The WTA world forum went a bit ballistic over this.. 14 pages and counting!
Grigor's quite the francophile - this moment with Monfils at the US Open seemed to cause a bit of a stir too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UO45UWznP8
Tour news - Angelique Kerber won her first WTA title in Paris today - she beat Bartoli in 3 sets.
Also, Dani Hantuchova successfully defended a tour title for the first time in her career, winnning the Pattaya Open in Thailand, coming from a set down to beat Maria Kirilenko.
Doha is due to start tomorrow - most of the top players will be at that one.
JAMES4578
13-02-2012, 10:42
Good to see Kerber making her mark, of course she beat sharapova in straights earlier.
RoastLamb
13-02-2012, 15:47
Well done Angelique!!!
Maza1987
19-02-2012, 16:25
Azarenka cruises to Doha title. 17 wins in a row now.
Good to see a proper benchmark in women's tennis.
JAMES4578
19-02-2012, 16:35
Azarenka cruises to Doha title. 17 wins in a row now.
Good to see a proper benchmark in women's tennis.
in the one sense yes but hoping a few others can step to the challenge. I am a big fan of Sam but she was disappointing today, though Vika was on fire.
RoastLamb
19-02-2012, 16:40
Didn't watch it. Not a fan of Azashrieka but maybe she's the Djokovic on the women's side now?
Didn't watch it. Not a fan of Azashrieka but maybe she's the Djokovic on the women's side now?
I would say so! I posted something exactly to that effect on CC earlier today. She's displaying the same steely determination and strong defence as Nole. Here's what Stosur had to say about her after the match:
"As far as tonight goes, I think she played very well, very solid, as usual. She doesn't stand up and hit 50 winners a match, but she makes you work for every point and moves very well, stays on the baseline and really takes time away from you that way. It was obviously pretty tough for me to play aggressively.
"Victoria is very good at neutralizing everything. Pace doesn't really seem to bother her. You've got to find another way to win against her."
Sounds very much like something that could be said about Nole to me!!
Vika has dropped only 3 sets so far this year. She might take some performance to stop her in her tracks some time soon, especially as outdoor hard court is her strongest surface, with Dubai and the US HC outdoor swing to come.
JAMES4578
19-02-2012, 20:19
Yes Vika certainly looking pretty dominant right now, but hoping Kvitova can challenge in some of the upcoming events.
I hope so too! I think back to the Wimby semi final last year when even Vika struggled with Kvitova's power off the ground.
Unless Vika has gone gluten-free since then too?
Maza1987
24-02-2012, 23:53
Radwanska v Goerges in Dubai final tomorrow.
Also, Timea Babos doing well in Monterrey. She will become the youngest player in the top 100 next week. Another name to watch out for.
Maza1987
25-02-2012, 17:40
Radwanska wins and goes to a CH ranking of 5.
JAMES4578
25-02-2012, 19:01
Overall it was a pretty top notch display from Radwanska and though Georges had her moments just didn't have the same consistency. I found the German entertaining to watch though and it still was a great week for her, having the win over Wozniacki in the semis.
Radwanska is an intelligent player - she doesn't have the power of some of the others but she certainly thinks her way around the court. It was an interesting match. Georges certainly has flair - if she could find some consistency she could do very well. I feel a little sorry for Wozniaki - I hope she doesn't fade from the scene like Safina.
patmoren
26-02-2012, 10:10
Woz has other things on her mind these days, can't do it all.
Maza1987
27-02-2012, 00:36
18yr old Timea Babos wins in Monterrey.
Watched a bit on stream as I wanted to get a glimpse of her style. She has a big forehand and seems to like playing the backhand slice.
She will move to no.68 in the rankings.
JAMES4578
14-03-2012, 07:19
Another disappointment for Caroline as she is crushed 6-3, 6-2 by Ivanovic in the 4th round at Indian Wells. I believe she will now fall to at least 6th in the rankings. Whilst a pity Wozniacki couldn't offer much resistance here Personally glad Ana got a big win though, well done!
Maza1987
14-03-2012, 10:19
6th is about where she belongs until she looks to add to her game.
vika looking imperious again. Thought goerges would trouble her but it wasn't even close.
Li Na also looking to be back into some good form.
Really glad for Ana but worried about Caro. I can't help but feel that if she doesn't see sense and get a proper coach, she is likely to spiral down the rankings which would be a great shame.
Does anyone else feel, like me, that being No. 1 has gone to Azarenka's head? Certainly, she is playing extrtemely well but I felt that her triumphalism after her drubbing of Radwanska last night (6-0, 6-2) was totally OTT - talk about rubbing salt in the wound. I believe they are supposed to be great friends - I don't think that will last much longer if she continues to carry on like that. Her on-court interview had more than a touch of Federer about it too!
Does anyone else feel, like me, that being No. 1 has gone to Azarenka's head? Certainly, she is playing extrtemely well but I felt that her triumphalism after her drubbing of Radwanska last night (6-0, 6-2) was totally OTT - talk about rubbing salt in the wound. I believe they are supposed to be great friends - I don't think that will last much longer if she continues to carry on like that. Her on-court interview had more than a touch of Federer about it too!
Yeah I agree Alis. She definitely seems to have a lot of swagger about her at the moment. Though the thing with Radwanska started when Radwanska implied that Vika had faked an injury in their match in Doha - they used to be really good friends before that but their friendship has got very icy since then.
But it is good to see a WTA slam winner back up her results in the rest of the tour, compared to the previous winners who all suffered disappointing losses afterwards.
JAMES4578
15-03-2012, 10:28
Certainly Azarenka very confident right now, disappointing match though as Radwanska was found wanting, even if she was under so much pressure. It could easily have been a double bagel but Agie got something going at the end! Of course there is a danger that Vika could become too cocky but good to see a more dominant player on the WTA tour right now. Hopefully a few will rise to the challenge though!
Hopefully a few will rise to the challenge though!
I do hope so!
david1610
15-03-2012, 19:41
Another disappointment for Caroline as she is crushed 6-3, 6-2 by Ivanovic in the 4th round at Indian Wells. I believe she will now fall to at least 6th in the rankings. Whilst a pity Wozniacki couldn't offer much resistance here Personally glad Ana got a big win though, well done!
Tenniswise I agree, but imagine the journalistic joy if the no. 1 male golfer was dating the no. 1 WTA player!
Well, Ivanovic has beaten Bartoli in straights. Was high quality first set, but Bartoli faded a little in the second set.
Impressed with Ivanovic's composure in the match. Ball toss seems better too.
Semi Final lineup looks like this:
Vika v Angie Kerber
Ivanovic v Makiri/ Sharpie
A decent semi final lineup in the offing.
Angie Kerber has 18 wins so far this season. Only Aga (20) and Vika (21) have more.
Taking nothing away from Ana, who played very well, but Marion wasn't very well in the second set and did well to stick it out. I would love to see a competitive match between Kerber and Azarenka - certainly Kerber has nothing to lose.
It's a shame that Marion felt unwell today as otherwise I think it would have been a high quality match between them. Really pleased with Ana's form though - she kept her focus throughout and is playing very accurate tennis right now.
No, Bartoli wasn't well. I've seen her not look well at other matches, and she's won them though. Quite the battler.
Kerber will now move into the top 15. Na Li has been saying how good her defence is. Being a leftie, she probably also has an awkwardness factor too. Vika will probably win, but I hope that Angie takes at least a set.
I much prefer Caroline to Victoria personality wise , but talent wise , dont think there is any doubt who the better player is.
That said Ive never liked Aza , she does have an air of cockiness to her.
JAMES4578
15-03-2012, 21:57
Pity that Marion was under the weather, but pleased Ana has made her mark here! Kerber certainly has been consistent, hope she make a bit more of an impression on Vika but can only see 1 winner.
I'm sorry to say that I can only see one winner too - a pity because I'd like to see Kerber come through for her own sake and also to knock some of the cockiness out of Azarenka. If she goes on the way she's going, I don't think she's going to be the most popular No !.
Maza1987
15-03-2012, 23:13
Just to add to the Azarenka - Radwanska topic of discussion. I felt that Azarenka's celebration was fair game after some of the comments Radwanska made recently. She stated that she felt Azarenka was feigning injury in Dubai (it does not matter whether she was or not), the moment you make a public statement like this--you better bring your A game the next time you play said opponent. It's the old addage, if you talk the talk, you better walk the walk. And she was unable to, so needs to take it on the chin.
As a sports person, it's always better to be diplomatic. Always. Seldom do you hear any of the top 4 guys being overtly disparaging about any of the other 3 guys.
What would have been unacceptable was if Azarenka celebrated with such exuberance against a player with whom she had no 'previous' with after a comprehensive victory.
anyone watching the Sharapova / Kirilenko match , good grief I need earplugs , cannot imagine watching this live !!!!
RoastLamb
16-03-2012, 03:08
I notice ESPN is only showing the men. No wonder.
anyone watching the Sharapova / Kirilenko match , good grief I need earplugs , cannot imagine watching this live !!!!
Watched it with the sound turned down - good match.
Just to add to the Azarenka - Radwanska topic of discussion. I felt that Azarenka's celebration was fair game after some of the comments Radwanska made recently. She stated that she felt Azarenka was feigning injury in Dubai (it does not matter whether she was or not), the moment you make a public statement like this--you better bring your A game the next time you play said opponent. It's the old addage, if you talk the talk, you better walk the walk. And she was unable to, so needs to take it on the chin.
As a sports person, it's always better to be diplomatic. Always. Seldom do you hear any of the top 4 guys being overtly disparaging about any of the other 3 guys.
What would have been unacceptable was if Azarenka celebrated with such exuberance against a player with whom she had no 'previous' with after a comprehensive victory.
It seems such a shame that a friendship that has lasted since they were both young juniors has disintegrated in this fashion. Whether it's Azarenka that can't deal with her new found fame or Radwanska that can't deal with Vika's success I don't know. I don't hold much brief for anything that Chris Bradman says but even he was commenting on the crowd's negative reaction to Vika yesterday.
Breaking news: British Eurosport to broadcast exclusive LIVE coverage of GB's @FedCup (https://twitter.com/#%21/FedCup) tie: http://ow.ly/9Hjg7 (http://t.co/dHglRikk) @BritishTennis (https://twitter.com/#%21/BritishTennis)
Breaking news: British Eurosport to broadcast exclusive LIVE coverage of GB's @FedCup (https://twitter.com/#%21/FedCup) tie: http://ow.ly/9Hjg7 (http://t.co/dHglRikk) @BritishTennis (https://twitter.com/#%21/BritishTennis)
ooh so hopefully there will be a stream :)
Breaking news: British Eurosport to broadcast exclusive LIVE coverage of GB's @FedCup (https://twitter.com/#%21/FedCup) tie: http://ow.ly/9Hjg7 (http://t.co/dHglRikk) @BritishTennis (https://twitter.com/#%21/BritishTennis)
Fantastic news - Judy must be so pleased!
JAMES4578
16-03-2012, 21:53
Great to see our Fed cup team getting the recognition and respect with the live coverage!
IW SF - Angie Kerber fought well, but Vika won 4 & 3.
Have watched many of Vika's matches in the last few years. She seems to have found a mental toughness from nowhere. She was alaways a clean hitter and good mover - but her mental steeliness has been a revelation.
IW SF - Angie Kerber fought well, but Vika won 4 & 3.
Have watched many of Vika's matches in the last few years. She seems to have found a mental toughness from nowhere. She was alaways a clean hitter and good mover - but her mental steeliness has been a revelation.
Perhaps she's taking the same potion as Novak or, alternatively, they've both sold their souls to the devil!!! Seriously though, I think it's a case of success breeding success.
Maza1987
17-03-2012, 11:14
ivanovic retires v sharapova.
shara will badly want revenge for aus open. I think she will do it as well.
final on at 6pm uk time on eurosport sunday.
Maza1987
17-03-2012, 11:20
as a side note, this is 2nd best start to a season ever. 22 succesive wins surpasses 21 by serena, but the all time record is 37 by hingis in '97. something tells me she wont be reaching that mark.:shocked:
It should be a good scrap tomorrow - neither of them are willing to give ground.
JAMES4578
17-03-2012, 12:23
I think Vika will be tough to stop here, she has been the form player after escaping in her opening match, though she was tested a bit more by Kerber! An awesome start to the season obviously! Sharapova has yet to win a set against her in a final,though Maria will maybe have a better day than in the Oz final and should be determined to at least battle. Pity Ana had to retire in the semi, a big disappointment for her.
Maza1987
18-03-2012, 19:46
62 63
Darn!
JAMES4578
18-03-2012, 19:55
A very dominant performance from Vika and what an amazing final point! Sharapova finally got something going in the 2nd bit it wasn't enough. Though she had a high 1st serve % it wasn't really effective and Azarenka is such a great retriever and lulled Maria into so many errors. Hoping Petra can get back on form soon to make it more interesting.
RoastLamb
18-03-2012, 21:28
Yeah, I hope so too. Re: Petra.
Good to see that Kim's playing and winning in Miami - I do hope she stays fit. It would be interesting to see her go deep and come up against the likes of Azarenka and Kvitova.
Maza1987
21-03-2012, 19:42
Venus finally playing again. Good to see.
Good to see Kim back in the driving seat with two straight set wins, beating Julia Goerges today who is no push over. I see Jankers is also out.
RoastLamb
22-03-2012, 21:06
I think Venus gets Petra next. Gulp!
JAMES4578
23-03-2012, 13:19
Certainly Kim seems to be playing well, hopefully she can go far! Just hoping that Perta beats Venus but it V playing playing well she will definitely need to be on form, not ideal they are meeting so early but result of the rankings of course! As it turned out Venus put in a commanding performance to ouust the Wimbledon champion 6-4, 4-6, 6-0. The first two sets certainly were competitive but Venus just ran away with the 3rd after she broke for 2-0 and held off the bp in the next game. The first two sets lasted almost an hour 3/4 whilst the decider was over in 34 minutes. Imagine it was a combination of Venus going up a gear and Kvitova falliing away somwhat. Petra has now lost her opening match in the last 2 events, so will want to get back to winning ways soon, though obviously she had a tough opener here. Remains to be seen whether Venus can maintain a high level consistently but Petra said she looked very fit and was back in the big time.
Venus seems to like playing lefties.
In the last 10 years, she's had 34 matches against left-handers.
She's won 33 of those matches.
Her only defeat was in Memphis in 2008 to a qualifier - a 17-year-old by the name of Petra Kvitova.
it was Petra's second win on the tour at the time!!
Maza1987
25-03-2012, 19:55
Garbine Muguruza Blanco making her big break through this week. Not too surprising for me as I've been following her progress for a while now. Not your typical Spanish player-- tall and hits big.
JAMES4578
25-03-2012, 20:59
Not faimilar with Blanco but she's definitely had a good run here and put out Pennetta in a tussle today. Venus had a marathon but finally put out Wozniak 4-6, 6-4, 7-6. Seen around half the match and it was definitely a case of winning ugly,Wozniak was so tight when she had her chance.
RoastLamb
25-03-2012, 21:58
Too bad Aleks couldn't beat Venus. All the Canucks are now out. :sad:
did you watch that match Fiona ?
Im losing hope that she will ever achieve what I once thought she would :sad:
RoastLamb
26-03-2012, 00:10
No, I didn't watch it. But at least she put up a good fight and took V to three sets.
Sallydaisy
26-03-2012, 03:16
Azarenka beat Watson 6'0, 6'2.
:sad:
Did anyone watch the Azarenka/Cibulkova match? Amazing - Dominika was 6-1, 5-2 up and just couldn't finish it off. They went to a third set which Vika eventually won by the skin of her teeth. The crowd were going crazy for Cibulkova - she played some amazing stuff. Azarenka certainly doesn't seem to be very popular with the tennis-going public. So disappointed she couldn't claim the victory although she served for it twice - the nerves just got to her.
JAMES4578
27-03-2012, 12:32
Yes seen quite a bit of it, pity Dom just couldn't close it out and Azarenka took her chance but still had to battle in the decider. A few of us posted coments on the Miami thread last night.
RoastLamb
27-03-2012, 12:47
I watched it. Couldn't believe Dom let it slip. She was playing soooooo well. That loss will haunt her.
Yes - she looked absolutely gutted.
Maza1987
27-03-2012, 14:41
She had her chances, but never produced at the absolute critical point. That's when vika either stepped up or Cibulkova missed. Was a good match. Tourny is shaping up superbly--both Williams', Sharapova, Li, Radwanska and, of course, Azarenka still in the quarters.
Special mention for Venus on her comeback. Another great performance beating Ivanovic last night.
JAMES4578
28-03-2012, 06:29
Surprised to hear that Wozniacki beat Serena for the very first time 6-4, 6-4 though Serena fought back from 1-5 down in the 2nd. However, she was obviously below par making too many errors and Caroline actually matched her 4 aces compared to the 20 she had against Stosur when she looked in good form once she won the first set there. Wozniacki will play sharapova in the semi who routed Li Na 6-3, 6-0 having lost their previous 4 contests.
Really pleased to see that Caroline beat Serena - it will be interesting to see how she does against Maria.
Pleased for Caroline - she needed a win like that after the disappointments of the last few weeks. I didn't see the match, but from what I've read it sounds like she played more aggressively which is a good sign.
RoastLamb
28-03-2012, 12:45
Woz beat Serena in straights? Wow!!!
I watched the match , and Im happy to say that Caroline played a bit more aggressive last night . Well , she has to do that if she wants any chance against Serena.
Serena had so many errors in that match , and refrained from breaking a racket at one point :rolleyes:
Maza1987
28-03-2012, 21:32
Radwanska beats Venus. I expected that.
If Azarenka beats Bartoli then it's another rematch between the two. Radwanksa has been knocked out of every tournament this year by Azarenka. Kinda funny in a weird sort of way. lol.
JAMES4578
28-03-2012, 21:46
Yes and Venus really fell away in the 2nd but was probably a bit jaded. If it is Azarenka she faces think it will be at least a bit more competitive this time.
Really glad for Caro and Aga and I'd love to see them beat Shriekarova and Screecharenka!
RoastLamb
28-03-2012, 22:30
Would LOVE To see Aga win a big tournie. Or even Bartoli.
Maza1987
28-03-2012, 22:35
I've never been able to take to Bartoli. Something about her game seems difficult to enjoy for me.
Would like to see Aga win a big tourn.
I like Marion , would like to see her win something big.
4 - 0 Bartoli 1st set :surprised:
:cheer::cheer:
traveller7
28-03-2012, 23:51
5-2 now and serving for 1st set
and she takes the 1st set 6-3 good for her !!!!
RoastLamb
29-03-2012, 00:20
Who is she playing?
RoastLamb
29-03-2012, 00:22
Got it on now. Thx. Hope Marion can prevail unlike Dom.
would love to see Aza get beat , cannot stand her tbh
RoastLamb
29-03-2012, 00:29
Me too. Oh dear! Spoke to soon. Aza breaks in the second set. :sad:
Oh then Marion breaks right back and all's right in the world.
ha im loving this :cheer:
and Marion wins 6-3 6-3 yayyyyyyyy
RoastLamb
29-03-2012, 01:28
Well done that French woman!!! Now all we need is Shriekypova out as well.
JAMES4578
29-03-2012, 06:20
A great win for Marion, well done! Maybe Vika wasn't in top form this week and hadn't quite recoveed from the previpus match but Bartoli still had to close it out and she should gain confidence!
Pleased for Marion! She always fights so hard in her matches, glad that it was her who ended Vika's streak :)
MaSha beats Wozza in 3 sets.
MurrayAOne
29-03-2012, 21:17
Can anyone tell me why the umpire called a first serve replay? Surely the over rule incident was in respect of a second serve so why didn't he call a second serve replay?
Sallydaisy
29-03-2012, 21:28
Hmm, don't know the answer to that one. Someone who has eaten the ATP Rule book might.
Not watching the tennis 'cos I've got some accounts to sort out.
:hmm:
RoastLamb
29-03-2012, 21:39
Too bad for Woz.
MurrayAOne
29-03-2012, 21:54
Hmm, don't know the answer to that one. Someone who has eaten the ATP Rule book might.
Not watching the tennis 'cos I've got some accounts to sort out.
:hmm:
Apparently this is the rule. A server gets two serves if the second serve is called out and over ruled. It seems to me that the receiver is penalised for a line judge's mistake. You learn something new every day.
Maza1987
30-03-2012, 00:23
This has always been the rule. If it is wrongly called out when it is in, you get to go back to a first serve.
Why should you have to go through the pressure of possibly double faulting again when you already served a legitimate second serve, is the other side of the debaste, murrayone.)
As it turned out, the umpire was correct in his actions and seems much ado about nothing.
GL to Radwanska tonight btw.
This has always been the rule. If it is wrongly called out when it is in, you get to go back to a first serve.
Why should you have to go through the pressure of possibly double faulting again when you already served a legitimate second serve, is the other side of the debaste, murrayone.)
As it turned out, the umpire was correct in his actions and seems much ado about nothing.
GL to Radwanska tonight btw.totally, seem to remember andy getting a similar one in Aus Open(iirc) at some point
JAMES4578
30-03-2012, 06:41
This has always been the rule. If it is wrongly called out when it is in, you get to go back to a first serve.
Why should you have to go through the pressure of possibly double faulting again when you already served a legitimate second serve, is the other side of the debaste, murrayone.)
As it turned out, the umpire was correct in his actions and seems much ado about nothing.
GL to Radwanska tonight btw.
I agree, seems perfectly fair to me though understandable Wozniacki wass a bit miffed in the pressure of the situation when she had brought herself back into contention. It did become tight again but Sharapova was the stronger overall and came up with eniugh winners at the crucial times. Radwanska beat Bartoli comfortably 6-4, 6-2 and seems to be in good form!
Aga against Maria should be interesting - would love to see Aga win it.
RoastLamb
30-03-2012, 12:54
Aga against Maria should be interesting - would love to see Aga win it.
Me too. Fingers crossed.
MurrayAOne
31-03-2012, 01:05
This has always been the rule. If it is wrongly called out when it is in, you get to go back to a first serve.
Why should you have to go through the pressure of possibly double faulting again when you already served a legitimate second serve, is the other side of the debaste, murrayone.)
As it turned out, the umpire was correct in his actions and seems much ado about nothing.
GL to Radwanska tonight btw.
Thank you for the information. I agree the umpire was correct in his actions - undoubtedly, as I see now that this is the rule. With regard to this rule however, I don't really see the justification for two serves in this situation. When you ask why should you go through the pressure of double faulting again when you have already served a legitimate second serve, my response would be because the first serve has already been forfeited by the server. The pressure of a second serve should not be alleviated by a miss call. Obviously this is a case of 'going back to square one' but it seems to me that this is a disadvantage to the receiver; denied the chance to take advantage of a second serve return by the mistaken intervention of a line judge. However, it has been pointed out that the players seem to concur with this rule and if they are happy with it then so be it. Can't say I would feel the same in that situation....I wish!!! Anyway it is very late and I must away. Goodnight!
JAMES4578
31-03-2012, 19:47
Aga indeed did prevail beating Sharapova 7-5, 6-4 a good win for her and only her 2nd ever win over Maria but she she really has stepped up over the past year, wel done! A deserved winner today and she was the more consistent and creative. Maria had more chances in the first set but she couldn't capitalise and made some wild errors at crucial moments.
I agree absolutely with all of the above James - well done Aga - delighted for her!
Maza1987
31-03-2012, 21:30
never saw it.
but v happy for radwanska.
sharapova has now lost 8 of her last 10 finals.
JAMES4578
31-03-2012, 21:35
Yes she may have had some tough opponents, but Maria has underperformed in finals recently in comparison to the the earlier part of her career.
RoastLamb
01-04-2012, 00:50
I thought it was a great match for a women's final. And so pleased that Aggie prevailed. :yahoo: Really enjoyed it.
Aga has certainly upped her game in the last six months and thoroughly deserved the win but she was certainly aided by all the unforced errors from Maria.
RoastLamb
01-04-2012, 15:16
Yes but Aggie was really consistent. It's not her fault that Maria isn't.
I didn't suggest that it was. As I said, Aga played very well - as she has over the last six months - and thoroughly deserved the win.
Sallydaisy
09-04-2012, 15:35
After following boyfriend Rory McIlroy over the weekend it's back to work for Caroline Wozniacki.
She's currently playing R1 Doubles in Copenhagen - and losing. Jetlag?
;)
Maza1987
10-04-2012, 18:38
Serena back to her serene best at charleston. That should spice things up.
Never was anyone more inappropriately named.
RoastLamb
10-04-2012, 20:44
:lol:
Never was anyone more inappropriately named.
Never thought of that but you're so right!
Sallydaisy
12-04-2012, 13:05
Kirsten Flipkens out of Belgian Fed Cup team ... not surprisingly!
4 blood clots in my right calf.
So will not leave to Japan for Fed Cup.. Big thanks to Dr. Vandekerkhof from Virgajesse Hasselt and his team
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