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Seeds: Women’s singles
1 Simona Halep (ROU)
2 Caroline Wozniacki (DEN)
3 Garbine Muguruza (ESP)
4 Elina Svitolina (UKR)
5 Venus Williams (USA)
6 Karolina Pliskova (CZE)
7 Jelena Ostapenko (LAT)
8 Caroline Garcia (FRA)
9 Johanna Konta (GBR)
10 CoCo Vandeweghe (USA)
11 Kristina Mladenovic (FRA)
12 Julia Goerges (GER)
13 Sloane Stephens (USA)
14 Anastasija Sevastova (LAT)
15 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (RUS)
16 Elena Vesnina (RUS)
17 Madison Keys (USA)
18 Ashleigh Barty (AUS)
19 Magdalena Rybarikova (SVK)
20 Barbora Strycova (CZE)
21 Angelique Kerber (GER)
22 Daria Kasatkina (RUS)
23 Daria Gavrilova (AUS)
24 Dominika Cibulkova (SVK)
25 Shuai Peng (CHN)
26 Agnieszka Radwanska (POL)
27 Petra Kvitova (CZE)
28 Mirjana Lucic-Baroni (CRO)
29 Lucie Safarova (CZE)
30 Kiki Bertens (NED)
31 Ekaterina Makarova (RUS)
32 Anett Kontaveit (EST)
Women's draw - https://ausopen.com/sites/default/files/2018-01/WS_2018_01_11.pdf
Well done Belinda Bencic :cheer:
JAMES4578
15-01-2018, 10:19
Yes great win for Bencic over Venus, well done! Vanderweghe and Stephens also out (sloane though has struggled after Winning Us Open)
Absolutely thrilled coco is out. She was up to her usual stunts. Got a violation for refusing to play until someone provided bananas (that's not an embellishment), she flipped and said she wouldn't as the court wasn't properly prepared. I guess it's the bananas fault she lost. I rolled my eyes out of my head with that one. She was also shouting a searing at her opponent for a change. Yes, I'm still rolling my eyes!
RoastLamb
15-01-2018, 23:59
Absolutely thrilled coco is out. She was up to her usual stunts. Got a violation for refusing to play until someone provided bananas (that's not an embellishment), she flipped and said she wouldn't as the court wasn't properly prepared. I guess it's the bananas fault she lost. I rolled my eyes out of my head with that one. She was also shouting a searing at her opponent for a change. Yes, I'm still rolling my eyes!
SO AGREE! I cannot STAND her!
Disappointed for Sloane tho'.
JAMES4578
16-01-2018, 10:29
Kvitova sadly now also out to Petkovic (though like her too), was 10-8 in 3rd though.
Oh no! Sad Petra is out. I had picked her to go fairly deep I'm in the "Can't stand CoCo" camp so am glad she's out, although I also picked her to quarters I think (can't quite remember). No sure what has happened to Sloane, she just looks completely disinterested and like she just wants to be somewhere else. I'm hoping this might finally be Wozniacki's year.
It would be great to see wozniacki have a great run. She puts in the work week in week out :)
WimbledonWestie
16-01-2018, 20:34
I'd love Caro to get a slam. Such a worker and never gives up or does any one down.
RoastLamb
16-01-2018, 22:20
Glad Genie pulled out a rare win but she's got Simona next. HELP!
Yeah that will be a big ask for genie. Glad Caroline came through. It looked unlikely for a while in that third set but she did manage to turn it around :)
Is the last scheduled match getting played today?
exislander
17-01-2018, 13:45
AO radio commentary is on! And BBC sport scores has Gavrilova 5-2
Thanks, the AO website appears to have given up for the day.
exislander
17-01-2018, 14:16
Mertens first set 7-5.
Mertens finally wins at 2am local time...
RoastLamb
17-01-2018, 19:47
Yeah that will be a big ask for genie. Glad Caroline came through. It looked unlikely for a while in that third set but she did manage to turn it around :)
I literally could not believe she came back from, what was it?, 2-5 to win!!! Just like Tsonga with Denis.
I watched the Gavrilova/Mertens match. Set 1 looked like a complete walkover for Gav, even the commies thought there was no way she was going to lose the first set, but Mertens somehow clawed her way back, won the set and the match. I'm sure Gav can still hardly believe what happened.
Oh dear - what happened to Jo?
RoastLamb
18-01-2018, 18:11
Sad for Jo and Mugu.
Genie is also, like Milos, a ghost of her former self. Sad to see this. Cdn tennis is going down the toilet. :sad:
Shappy was fantastic though, even though he went out. I'm sure milos will be back once he dusts off the rust. I didn't see Jo's match in its entirety but after what I did see I wasn't surprised with the result. There will be more tournies though. Onwards and upwards
Who on earth is Jack Davis - the world no 1600 - who is playing Simona Halep tonight?
It's world #50 Lauren Davis Halep is playing, which site has got it so horribly wrong?
Thanks, Hawkeye. I thought it must be Lauren Davis but, according to Livescorehunter, it is one Jack Davis - world no 1600 - that she is playing! !!:rolling:
Ah - I see they've changed it now!
The screeching from Sharapova hits new heights! :grrr:
Well played Angie Kerber - she really put Sharapova to the sword. I had to turn the sound down though, Sharapova's screaming has reached nightmare proportions.
JAMES4578
20-01-2018, 10:58
Some battle with Halep and Davis with Simona taking it 15-13 in the 3rd,watched it to is conclusion! Was not up for the start of the night session but looks like it was a bit of a rout from Kerber, thought she would win but expected more of a test from Sharapova.
I have just watched the Aga/Hsieh match. (Good way to pass a snowy cold morning!) Watching Aga fight back in the second set was intriguing. There were some amazing rallies and I really hoped she could at least force a TB but not to be. I am not that au fait with Hsieh's game, though I should be as she is 32 years old, but today she was very accurate and aggressive, double-handed on both wings. She certainly ran Aga round the court and stayed strong until the end. Lovely interview afterwards.
I watched most of the epic final set between Halep and Davis. Such guts and determination from both of them. Both obviously struggling with and playing through pain...Davis's toenail came off (:eek:) and a MTO was required for that.
Go Angie kerber! Good on you!:skippy:
RosieBear
20-01-2018, 14:01
I have just watched the Aga/Hsieh match. (Good way to pass a snowy cold morning!) Watching Aga fight back in the second set was intriguing. There were some amazing rallies and I really hoped she could at least force a TB but not to be. I am not that au fait with Hsieh's game, though I should be as she is 32 years old, but today she was very accurate and aggressive, double-handed on both wings. She certainly ran Aga round the court and stayed strong until the end. Lovely interview afterwards.
I watched most of the epic final set between Halep and Davis. Such guts and determination from both of them. Both obviously struggling with and playing through pain...Davis's toenail came off (:eek:) and a MTO was required for that.
Go Angie kerber! Good on you!:skippy:
I'm sure it was Hseih who gave Jo Konta the run around at the French last year. A very canny player, Jo is one thing, but not many out-wit Aga. Fair play to her but still sad for Aga. Watching the titanic struggle between Halep and Davis now - wow, complete respect to both, neither deserved to lose. Just hope it hasn't taken too much out of Simona as I'd love to see her go all the way.
JAMES4578
21-01-2018, 01:23
Hseih certainly tricky but disappointed for Aga (though not many great results lately). Certainly some drama in the Halep/Davis match,Lauren was close a few times but pity about the toetail. Simona was strong on this ocassion, though the match may take a toll.
Allertova's great run is over, beaten 6-3 6-0 in the middle of the night match.
Such a shame - it might be Allertova's only chance to play on Rod Laver and she's there after midnight with only a handful watching.
RoastLamb
21-01-2018, 23:57
Yay for Carla!!! :clap:
JAMES4578
22-01-2018, 10:30
Kerber given hard time from Hseih but came back from set down to win 6-2 in 3rd, good for Carla too!
Josephine
22-01-2018, 16:30
Watched some of this in middle of night when I couldn't sleep.
Hseih playing style was incredible - very flat double handed hitting on both sides and just swiping the ball corner to corner with Angie run to exhaustion, then finishing the point with an unbelievable short angle or drop shot. Angie only just too strong in 2nd set. Then I went to bed as winner was clear.
I've just watched the re-run of the Kerber/Hseih match - so entertaining. Hseih is so unconventional that she's great fun to watch. It was a pity that she ran out of steam in the third set but hats off to Angie for sticking with it. Surely Hseih will be encouraged to play more singles after the success she's had this last week.
RoastLamb
22-01-2018, 18:06
That Kerber-Hsieh match was INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I didn't want either of them to lose. We've had some amazing women's matches this year.
RosieBear
23-01-2018, 12:34
C'mon Woz :cheer: For me, Carla S-N has the most horrible game in all of (men's & women's) tennis. Can't abide her loopy moonballing. Gah.
JAMES4578
23-01-2018, 12:53
I don't mind Carla actually but very much up against it here, surprise earlier with 4th seed Svitolina comprehensively beaten by Mertens.
After being bagelled in the first set CSN has a break in the second set.
C'mon, Woz! I'd love to see Caro win her first Major.
I was surprised to see the result of the Svitolina v Mertens match too. I certainly hadn't expected that score line.
Wozniacki now 5-4* from 4-2 down.
Suarez Navarro saves a match point to level at 5 all.
Suarez Navarro to serve to stay in it again.
So we're going the distance. Credit to Carla for making a fight of it after that first set but c'mon, Woz!!!!
CSN takes it 7-3, so we are in to a decider! It's 1am there...
CSN takes it 7-3, so we are in to a decider! It's 1am there...
It's really not fair on the women who have to play this late.
JAMES4578
23-01-2018, 14:18
Pretty late now and CSN certainly turned it round after initial drubbing,however Wozniacki gets first break in 3rd for 2-1 and a decisive 2nd for 5-2. Carla seemed to tire but credit for Caro's display as she moves through to 7th GS semi.
Well done, Woz - onward and upward!! :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
themass15
23-01-2018, 15:45
Hopefully Caroline can go on and win her first Grand Slam
Wozniacki makes the final with a straight sets win. Halep a set up on Kerber.
Into a decider in the second semi.
WimbledonWestie
25-01-2018, 07:30
This last set is amazing! And a bonus as wasn't expecting it to be on when I got up.
Sallydaisy
25-01-2018, 07:33
Halep saved 2 mp's at 5-6* when Kerber was serving for it.
Halep broke for 6-6 then held her own serve for 7-6.
Kerber just held for 7-7.
Who'll blink first ???
Sallydaisy
25-01-2018, 07:35
Halep serving 30-0, 30-15, 30 all, 40-30, and holds.
8-7, Kerber to serve to stay in it after the change of ends.
themass15
25-01-2018, 07:38
Amazing match after the runaway start by Halep
Sallydaisy
25-01-2018, 07:40
Tweet ...
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Halep: 48 winners, 48 unforced errors, 2MP saved.
Kerber: 33 winners, 33 unforced errors, 2MP saved.
8-7*.Kerber serving.
Kerber: *0-15, 0-30, 15-30, 30-30, 30-40, 40-40, AD to Halep and Match point.
Sallydaisy
25-01-2018, 07:41
Halep wins. 6'3, 4'6, 9'7
RosieBear
25-01-2018, 08:29
Absolutely fantastic! Really hope it's Simona year, wonderful player and has scrapped so unbeliveably hard to reach the final. One more W, Simona - you can do it :thumbup:
themass15
25-01-2018, 08:40
I'm for Caroline in the final
JAMES4578
25-01-2018, 09:10
Certainly great contest between Halep and Kerber, pity for Angie who I favoured most but well done Simona! Think i'd prefer a Halep win but Wozniacki also been playing well (though also real battle earlier on) , not often top two seeds in women's final lately.
Either finalist would be a deserving winner, and it's great that we'll have a new champion, but I'd love to see Caro win it.
Rosalind
25-01-2018, 13:17
wow! the end of the Kerber v Halep match ! (haven't seen it all) amazing !!
RoastLamb
25-01-2018, 17:45
Great match. Was rooting for Angie. Hope Simona wins!
I've just watched the replay of that amazing 3rd set between Halep and Kerber. They both gave it so much and both deserved to win. However seed #1 and seed #2 have now reached their appointed place: the final. So I am hopeful it will be a good one. Today's match would have been worthy of a final. On a more trivial note, I believe Halep is without a clothing sponsor at the moment. Her red outfit apparently bought online from a Chinese website. As she is currently world #1, to me that seems a little strange that she has no clothing sponsor? I wonder why?
I've just watched the replay of that amazing 3rd set between Halep and Kerber. They both gave it so much and both deserved to win. However seed #1 and seed #2 have now reached their appointed place: the final. So I am hopeful it will be a good one. Today's match would have been worthy of a final. On a more trivial note, I believe Halep is without a clothing sponsor at the moment. Her red outfit apparently bought online from a Chinese website. As she is currently world #1, to me that seems a little strange that she has no clothing sponsor? I wonder why?
Too choosy maybe?
Been doing a bit of digging re Halep's clothing...........
https://scroll.in/field/866386/heres-why-world-no-1-simona-halep-has-been-playing-without-an-official-apparel-sponsor
http://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/australian-open/theres-something-unusual-about-simona-haleps-australian-open-dress/news-story/28d7ce2da03fb00a9ad2bd5a79093156
WimbledonWestie
25-01-2018, 22:07
[QUOTE=Alis;241558]Too choosy maybe?[/QUOTE
I'm not sure she made the choice. Pretty sure her agents are talking to various companies to get th best deal- and will hoavevbeen holding off to see how her tournament goes to maximise bargaining power.
A great women's final unfolding here.
Yup, it is very close. I want Caroline to win though have Halep in my pickem.
Watched the last couple of games. Wanted Wozniacki to win. Wasn’t Halep part of that foul Romanian Fed Cup team that was so abusive to our girls?
RosieBear
27-01-2018, 11:39
Great battle. Congrats Wozniacki :clap::trophy: and so tough for Simona:sad:, but know her time will come just like Andy's did :thumbup:
Congratulations Woz :clap:
themass15
27-01-2018, 12:08
Absolutely well done to Caroline; so well deserved.
WimbledonWestie
27-01-2018, 12:55
Fabulous match. Well done to both. Congrats to Wozniacki. So happy for her.
Nice to watch a match that was so evenly poised and not all one way traffic. Made for some exciting rallies. Great finish. Such defending from Caro in last few games. So pleased for her. Back to #1 and a GS champion at last.
Really pleased for wozniaki. Definitely someone i’m Pleased to see win a grand slam.
Would have been happy for either to win - a very entertaining match.
That was a fabulous match. It was a pity either of them had to lose in the end but I'm so pleased for Caroline. She has had so many ups and down both on and off the court that it's great that she has her chance to shine. I'm sure Halep will go on to win a Major though - she's too good a player not to.
Wasn’t Halep part of that foul Romanian Fed Cup team that was so abusive to our girls?
She was but, to be fair to her, she did take over the mike and tell the crowd that if their behaviour didn't improve the team would be disqualified.
I have to say that I've enjoyed the women's tournament more than the men's this year.
JAMES4578
27-01-2018, 15:31
Certainly great final with some drama (just finished watching recording without knowing the result), well done Caroline for coming through in the end and taking first slam (which many doubted not so long ago) ,whilst pity for Simona who came close and was gutsy at times of adversity. Whilst Caroline also had fitness issue towards the climax guess she had a bit more left and whilst I thought she was backing off too much at times the balance did work and defence was key in closing stages. Hopefully Halep gets another chance.
What a great match which held my attention right to the end. I'm so pleased for Caroline but really admired Simona's gutsiness in fighting through the pain and continuing to play some amazing tennis. I'll be turning my attention to D C matters now as I shan't be watching tomorrow's final.
supergran
27-01-2018, 17:14
Absolutely enthralling final. Really enjoyed it though for some reason I was rooting for Halep. Well done to Caro and congratulations to both for a really exciting match.:skippy::clap::skippy:
I have to say that I've enjoyed the women's tournament more than the men's this year.
me too Alis , it was exciting not knowing who would be the Champion in the end , unlike other slams , when we have been 99% sure who it would be
Josephine
27-01-2018, 18:28
Congratulations to Wozniaki. She deserved to win and it's good she has finally won her slam.
I was also supporting Halep as have seen her lose 2 tough GS finals and watched quite a bit of her matches in Oz this year - somehow coming through really long and difficult matches. I have a soft spot for her as she also comes over as a really nice level headed person. She just didn't have the energy left in such sapping heat after so many long matches.
It was a bit of a mix of a match - bit error strewn mixed with amazing points but exciting as winner was unpredictable until the end.
Halep ended up in hospital for 4 hours after the match with deyhdration
Seemingly, Simona Halep was in hospital for four hours last night while they rehydrated her. Maybe that's why they decided to close the roof?
They closed the roof today because the temperature/humidity readings were higher today than yesterday and reached the measurement required for them to close the roof.
I hear that Simona was in hospital for four hours last night while they rehydrated her. Why didn't they close the roof yesterday?
Rosalind
28-01-2018, 17:34
Enjoyed the women's final much more than the men's too.
They closed the roof today because the temperature/humidity readings were higher today than yesterday and reached the measurement required for them to close the roof.
According to the commentators on Eurosport, the 'wet bulb' reading reached the required level but the temperature did not - it was required to reach 40 degrees and at no time during the day did it reach 40 degrees. It seems that some are more equal than others.
RoastLamb
28-01-2018, 23:07
Well done to Canadian Gabby Dabrowski for winning the Mixed Dubs trophy with Mate Pavic (who also won the men's dubs yesterday). She lost her serve twice in the first set yet came back strong. Amazing. She won the French mixed dubs last year with Boppy. :clap: :clap: :clap:
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