The "What's right with her?" thread

[berg]

Not the *other* thread. Not who is the GOAT thread.

The "What's right with her?" thread. No? Too hard? Not sexy enough?

Talk about Garbiñe Muguruza if you must.

[soyizgood]

Only saw a bit of Muguruza before. She's beaten a few quality players already, so she has upside. Much of the talk of this young batch has centered around Stephens, Robson, Watson, so she could sneak up under the radar.

[berg]

Originally Posted by soyizgood

Only saw a bit of Muguruza before. She's beaten a few quality players already, so she has upside. Much of the talk of this young batch has centered around Stephens, Robson, Watson, so she could sneak up under the radar.

I like how she is dubbed "classy" in another thread. Maybe that will sneak under the radar.

Más, por favor.

[Vanhool]

I like this thread. My favorite thread (what's wrong with her) has become the go to for all things wta, even when things are good, which is ok I guess...

But any way here's something that went right:

The clouds of a mental meltdown began to form for Serena, but she pushed them away and woke up. Finished with 207kph ace down the T.

And Muguruza shows some promise.

[jamesblakefan#1]

Goerges breaks through the 4th (round) Wall at slam.

[Ico]

Originally Posted by jamesblakefan#1

Goerges breaks through the 4th (round) Wall at slam.

She made the 4th round here last year. So she defended that breakthrough, I suppose.

[berg]

Kimiko Date. How to get your grin on!!

[Brian11785]

Kerber is a beast. People are always (justifiably) raving about how satisfying it is to see Radwanska take down the unforced error machines with her no-pace variety and strategy. I think watching Kerber's (against that same type of opponent) gutsy defense, pace-absorption and willingness to go for the big shot AT THE RIGHT TIME are equally thrilling.

These two are the antithesis of the "What's Wrong With Her?" thread.

[Duncan Bell]

This thread has nowhere near as many legs as the other thread. Nowhere near as fun.

[Duncan Bell]

Oh, and what about Madison Keys?! Girl's got game

[Brian11785]

Originally Posted by Duncan Bell

This thread has nowhere near as many legs as the other thread. Nowhere near as fun.

True. Positivity towards the WTA is not a stance most people here have any interest in.

[sportlerin]

Originally Posted by jamesblakefan#1

Goerges breaks through the 4th (round) Wall at slam.

I am glad for her and hopes she continues to improve her showings this year.

For some reason though I wonder about her team; whoever they are in her box, coaches, trainers, etc. Something about their demeanor turns me off, they seem a little fly-by-nightish.

[Duncan Bell]

Originally Posted by Brian11785

True. Positivity towards the WTA is not a stance most people here have any interest in.

Indeed.

For the reckon, I quite enjoy watching women's tennis and really enjoy watching Robson, Azarenka, Radwanska and Ivanovic in particular.

But pontificating on the drama and the meltdowns is just downright entertaining.

[dlesser13]

Kuznetsova quietly making her way through the draw, pretty convincingly too. I like her chances tonight against Navvaro. Svetlana had a bad 12 season, but she has the game to win slams if she keeps her head on. I think she will return to form this year or at least make a presence in a few of the slams. Can't believe she was unseeded.

[Soianka]

Originally Posted by Duncan Bell

Oh, and what about Madison Keys?! Girl's got game

She really does.

I think either her or Jamie Hampton might turn out to be the best of the young ones.

[GhostDog]

Originally Posted by Duncan Bell

Oh, and what about Madison Keys?! Girl's got game

I saw a bit of her match vs Kerber. She really hits the ball hard. I like her game more than Sloan Stephen's. I think she'll be better in the end.

Radwanska is making it look easy right now, but I still don't she could be Serena in the finals if they meet.

[volleyandfun]

Originally Posted by dlesser13

Kuznetsova quietly making her way through the draw, pretty convincingly too. I like her chances tonight against Navvaro. Svetlana had a bad 12 season, but she has the game to win slams if she keeps her head on. I think she will return to form this year or at least make a presence in a few of the slams. Can't believe she was unseeded.

she lost her rankings due to injury. last week at Sydney she had to qualify

[Vanhool]

Originally Posted by dlesser13

Kuznetsova quietly making her way through the draw, pretty convincingly too. I like her chances tonight against Navvaro. Svetlana had a bad 12 season, but she has the game to win slams if she keeps her head on. I think she will return to form this year or at least make a presence in a few of the slams. Can't believe she was unseeded.

Yes, comment on her in this thread while you can! Much as I like her, I couldn't bring myself to choose her for my sudden death pick, even in R1. But she's doing well right now.

[ciocc]

Last time I checked, Li Na was applying for a membership of this club. Is she in yet?

[Brian11785]

Originally Posted by ciocc

Last time I checked, Li Na was applying for a membership of this club. Is she in yet?

If she can get past Radwanska, she might be able to get a visitor pass. Past Sharapova/Kerber, then trial membership. Take the final, and we'll stop talking about her in the other thread for at least a week.