2018 WTA French Open

[70後]

I don’t know if anybody noticed or not, but after a hard fought battle, Cori Gauff (US) defeated Caty McNally (US) 1-6 6-3 7-6 (1) . Cori was down 0-3 at the start of the third set, and then Caty was serving for the match at 5-4 but Cory kept coming back and finally took the tb 7-1.

Very important match for the WTA future and most instructive for Cori. At this age, knowledge, experience and strokes have not settled in yet, but she displayed big courage for her age.

 

[ACE of Hearts]

I don’t know if anybody noticed or not, but after a hard fought battle, Cori Gauff (US) defeated Caty McNally (US) 1-6 6-3 7-6 (1) . Cori was down 0-3 at the start of the third set, and then Caty was serving for the match at 5-4 but Cory kept coming back and finally took the tb 7-1.

Very important match for the WTA future and most instructive for Cori. At this age, knowledge, experience and strokes have not settled in yet, but she displayed big courage for her age.

Good for American tennis but that’s a major choke by McNally.

 

[70後]

Good for American tennis but that’s a major choke by McNally.

At this age, 14, imo the technical side doesn't matter so much because you can improve that, but Cori has proven she's got heart and fighting qualities.

I have no doubt that Cori will be a key player at the top level of the WTA in 5 years time.

 

[elkwood]

damn long rally ! 1 all first set

 

[70後]

Sloane's movement is so deceptively simple, economic and smooth.

Sloane has great "hand eye" coordination, but she is also equally great "step eye". Her steps are accurate and non-wasteful.

 

[sportmac]

Sloane's movement is so deceptively simple, economic and smooth.

Sloane has great "hand eye" coordination, but she is also equally great "step eye". Her steps are accurate and non-wasteful.

And she seems to effortlessly find open spaces.

 

[70後]

Although I wanted Sloane more to win, well done Simona. like with Carol it was obvious that as long as they didn’t give up, they had to get there.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Well done to Simona Halep on winning her first GS title. It's been a long time coming.

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[70後]

imo, this final proves that what happened in the 2014 final was wrong.

 

[Artanis]

Sloane's movement is so deceptively simple, economic and smooth.

Sloane has great "hand eye" coordination, but she is also equally great "step eye". Her steps are accurate and non-wasteful.

Yes, but if she can loose a few pound could be even better. Not excelling in endurance and doesn't seem to like long points...

 

[Soianka]

imo, this final proves that what happened in the 2014 final was wrong.

what do you mean

 

[ALEXT]

Halep is also only about 400 points to make the cut in the Race, about 2000 points ahead of second place.

 

[THUNDERVOLLEY]

imo, this final proves that what happened in the 2014 final was wrong.

Oh, please. Sharapova beat Halep in a convincing manner.

 

[AM75]

Good for Halep, who, same is Caro, really deserved a major. I still do think that this RG could be Sharapova's last chance to win a Slam before retirement though. It's a pity that nerves of her period or whatever it was f*****d up her big time in the 1/4. And yeah I must admit the women's field was strangely not convincing this year. Dementieva or Petrova or Safina in their prime could easily win it. Sorry they had to compete with Serena and Henin and Sharapova in their prime.

 

[spystud]

I’m thinking Nike is pretty happy with their latest investment too.

 

[Mainad]

Good for Halep, who, same is Caro, really deserved a major. I still do think that this RG could be Sharapova's last chance to win a Slam before retirement though. It's a pity that nerves of her period or whatever it was f*****d up her big time in the 1/4. And yeah I must admit the women's field was strangely not convincing this year. Dementieva or Petrova or Safina in their prime could easily win it. Sorry they had to compete with Serena and Henin and Sharapova in their prime.

Safina lost back to back finals at RG to Ivanovic and Kuznetsova (2008-9). Dementieva made 1 RG final in 2004 but got completely destroyed by fellow Russian, Myskina (she also made the final of 2004 USO but lost to another fellow Russian, Kuznetsova). Petrova never made a Slam final, she reached 2 semis at RG in 2003 (lost to Clijsters) and 2005 (lost to Henin).

 

[AM75]

Safina lost back to back finals at RG to Ivanovic and Kuznetsova (2008-9). Dementieva made 1 RG final in 2004 but got completely destroyed by fellow Russian, Myskina (she also made the final of 2004 USO but lost to another fellow Russian, Kuznetsova). Petrova never made a Slam final, she reached 2 semis at RG in 2003 (lost to Clijsters) and 2005 (lost to Henin).

I just said that in their then form they could win this year's RG. No more no less. I don't need to be reminded how they played, I know it.

 

[Mainad]

I just said that in their then form they could win this year's RG. No more no less. I don't need to be reminded how they played, I know it.

I wasn't reminding you how they played, I was just quoting the stats (something I like to do).

 

[70後]

I am really proud of Sloane getting this far. In the last year since coming back from that injury she has really worked hard and shown a lot of strength and promise. She won the US Open with some really dazzlingly play at times and won the title. After it, well....post first slam shell shock. She went on a really poor form tirade and that losing streak made me want to smack her. However, here she is. Has she full overcome that inner saboteur? well who knows. I just hope she doesnt go into shutdown mode again after this tournament regardless of what happens Saturday morning.

Sloane was ridiculously unfit at Sydney earlier this year not even trying to run after some Giorgi shots. Then loses to Zhang in AO 1R as 13th seed. She had completely goofed off after USO (although excusably). That was too much, so she decided to get back in fighting weight and shape and was acceptable at Miami.

A very telling first set stat of the final posted by aussie had Sloane dominating nearly all the rallies against such a good rallier as Halep who was dominating everybody else from the back. But momentum shifted after 0-2 in the second and it was Halep's better mental and physical conditioning that won through.

I thought Sloane would have the higher form, but it came down to Halep having fewer weaknesses.

I think of players as systems. Management is a key. Halep was just better prepared.

 

[cc0509]

imo, this final proves that what happened in the 2014 final was wrong.

WTF are you mumbling about now? What does the 2014 FO final have to do with the 2018 one? In 2014, Sharapova was in good form and Halep wasn't good enough to stop her. This year, after many FO final disappointments, Halep finally got her act together against a different opponent--Stephens--to win the title. It has nothing to do with the Halep-Sharapova h2h which Sharapova owns.

 

[70後]

WTF are you mumbling about now? What does the 2014 FO final have to do with the 2018 one? In 2014, Sharapova was in good form and Halep wasn't good enough to stop her. This year, after many FO final disappointments, Halep finally got her act together against a different opponent--Stephens--to win the title. It has nothing to do with the Halep-Sharapova h2h which Sharapova owns.

you've already made your position clear on PED usage over and over.

 

[cc0509]

you've already made your position clear on PED usage over and over.

What does that have to do with your comment and my reply to it? I never mentioned PEDS.
You're a strange duck IMO.

 

[70後]

What does that have to do with your comment and my reply to it? I never mentioned PEDS.
You're a strange duck IMO.

You didn't mention it because you are avoiding Sharapova's meldonium issue with your reply.

 

[cc0509]

You didn't mention it because you are avoiding Sharapova's meldonium issue with your reply.

What does her meldonium issue have to do with your post and my comment to it? You said what happened in the 2014 final was wrong, i.e. Sharapova beat Halep. How was it wrong? In 2014, meldonium was legal. Do you not understand that simple fact?

 

[70後]

What does her meldonium issue have to do with your post and my comment to it? You said what happened in the 2014 final was wrong, i.e. Sharapova beat Halep. How was it wrong? In 2014, meldonium was legal. Do you not understand that simple fact?

I didn't say meldonium was illegal in 2014.

 

[cc0509]

I didn't say meldonium was illegal in 2014.

So then what's the problem and why was the 2014 result unfair?

 

[70後]

So then what's the problem and why was the 2014 result unfair?

The 2014 result and everything up to the suspension was legal. Everybody can decide for themselves whether a verdict is fair or unfair without questioning the legality of it, which I do not.

 

[cc0509]

The 2014 result and everything up to the suspension was legal. Everybody can decide for themselves whether a verdict is fair or unfair without questioning the legality of it, which I do not.

I still have no idea how any of that relates to how the Sharapova vs Halep 2014 FO final result was unfair.