2013 Australian Open WTA Discussion Thread

[Legend of Borg]

Praise the LAWD.

That sweating fat mess was making me a bit queasy.

[Legend of Borg]

Cirstea seems to have an all male groupie in the stands.

She definitely has her looks going for her, I'll give her that.

[Relinquis]

i was looking forward for marion to go far. too bad.

at lease we still have gorgeous in the next round.

[Masayoshi]

Radwanska looked very convincing in her 3rd round match vs. Watson, who wasn't really playing badly at all. Solid depth and location on her groundstrokes, and quite a few threading the needle type shots. 2nd serve looks like it will be a liability against the top ladies, though.

Ana Ivanovic up next, and Aga should be able to deal with her without too much of a fuss. I love Ana, but I don't think she's back to an elite form yet, and Aga shows no sign of pulling a WTA-style mental breakdown. 12 match wins in a row probably does that to ya!

[Duncan Bell]

Originally Posted by Masayoshi

Radwanska looked very convincing in her 3rd round match vs. Watson, who wasn't really playing badly at all. Solid depth and location on her groundstrokes, and quite a few threading the needle type shots. 2nd serve looks like it will be a liability against the top ladies, though.

Ana Ivanovic up next, and Aga should be able to deal with her without too much of a fuss. I love Ana, but I don't think she's back to an elite form yet, and Aga shows no sign of pulling a WTA-style mental breakdown. 12 match wins in a row probably does that to ya!

Think it's 13. Pretty sure she started the AO at 10-0, but I may be wrong. No WTA meltdown? That's no fun. I really like Aga, but we need more drama...

Anyone see Ana play earlier? How was she hitting?

[MichaelNadal]

Here we go guys! Come on Venus

[volleyandfun]

Originally Posted by Duncan Bell

Think it's 13. Pretty sure she started the AO at 10-0, but I may be wrong. No WTA meltdown? That's no fun. I really like Aga, but we need more drama...

Anyone see Ana play earlier? How was she hitting?

no, Aga was 9-0 going into AO, she is 12-0 now
she had 4 wins in Sydney (1 bye) and 5 in Auckland

[Soianka]

so impressed with Madison Keys' play, but she should have won that 2nd set.

It's so weird to watch Madison play, she looks so much like Alexandra Stevenson and her game is similar except the one-handed backhand.

[Soianka]

Originally Posted by Masayoshi

Radwanska looked very convincing in her 3rd round match vs. Watson, who wasn't really playing badly at all. Solid depth and location on her groundstrokes, and quite a few threading the needle type shots. 2nd serve looks like it will be a liability against the top ladies, though.

Ana Ivanovic up next, and Aga should be able to deal with her without too much of a fuss. I love Ana, but I don't think she's back to an elite form yet, and Aga shows no sign of pulling a WTA-style mental breakdown. 12 match wins in a row probably does that to ya!

Yes, Radwanska is looking very very impressive.

I think she is serious about getting to #1 and winning a slam this year.

If Serena doesn't win this one, I think it will be Radwanska.

In fact, I think Radwanska might be the biggest threat to Serena at this point.

We'll see.

[Soianka]

Originally Posted by MichaelNadal

Here we go guys! Come on Venus

Poor Venus. I only saw the end but she looked very tired and hit so many unforced errors at the wrong moments.

[Masayoshi]

Originally Posted by Soianka

Poor Venus. I only saw the end but she looked very tired and hit so many unforced errors at the wrong moments.

Not to mention the fact that Maria was hitting return winners left and right and treating every game like the 3rd set tiebreaker of the US Open. Wish Venus could have built up a bit more confidence with a few more match wins before having to deal with Streakapova.

[ruerooo]

Originally Posted by Duncan Bell

Anyone see Ana play earlier? How was she hitting?

She was hitting well. I haven't seen Aga play, and I know she's the 4th seed or some such, but Ms. Ana was more decisive than I've seen her in awhile.

If nobody has a premature meltdown, I don't think this one is over till it's over.

[xpaulinabearx]

As long as Ana doesn't panic, I feel like it'll be a worthwhile game!

[Masayoshi]

Originally Posted by xpaulinabearx

As long as Ana doesn't panic, I feel like it'll be a worthwhile game!

I love how the last two posts have to qualify their sentiments with "if she doesn't have a nervous breakdown". Oh WTA, you so silly.

I'll be rooting for Ana, but my head says Aga will take this in 2 sets. Mentally, Aga seems very tough right now. These are my two favorite players left in the tourney, and it sucks they have to meet in the 4th round.

[Clarky21]

The Swirly Finger has added to her already annoying hoot owl grunt. I think she's trying annoy people on purpose.

[Rock Strongo]

Drunk Rock don't wanna watch no women's matches.

[xpaulinabearx]

Anybody watching the Kirilenko game? Why did the official make her take off her visor before the match? I thought that was a little weird... I missed what the commentators were saying about it...

[Onehandedbackhand]

I think Azarenka's going to lose this match. Just something about Vika's game and attitude that's all messed up.

[jaggy]

Good timing for Tori

[Clarky21]

Originally Posted by Onehandedbackhand

I think Azarenka's going to lose this match. Just something about Vika's game and attitude that's all messed up.

Nah, I think she'll win it. Especially now that Hampton is injured.