2018 Qatar Open - WTA Premier 5

[spystud]

Klepac/Martinez Sanchez v. Dabrowski/Ostapenko for the doubles title also.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Kvitova v Muguruza is the first tour final between two slam champions since Wimbledon last year which was between Venus and Muguruza.

 

[fundrazer]

Kvitova v Muguruza is the first tour final between two slam champions since Wimbledon last year which was between Venus and Muguruza.

They probably have very similar palmares, don't they? Two slams, not many other big titles besides the slams. Just two Premier titles for Mugu, dunno how many Kvitova has. Wikipedia says 6 and also YEC. I totally forgot all of this...

I am awake and ready for this match though. vamos.

 

[fundrazer]

Quick 2-0 start. Kvitova spraying a lot of balls.

 

[fundrazer]

Seems like Garbie not going for as much on the first which is helping keep her % high. As long as it doesn't get punished I figure it's probably a better strategy. I don't think 5-10 mph more makes much of a difference in the women's game.

Anyway...3-0 start

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

They probably have very similar palmares, don't they? Two slams, not many other big titles besides the slams. Just two Premier titles for Mugu, dunno how many Kvitova has. Wikipedia says 6 and also YEC. I totally forgot all of this...

I am awake and ready for this match though. vamos.

Kvitova is well accomplished in term of achievement (But she's almost 4 years older).

Anyway, Muguruza is cruising now but who knows (Remember USO).

 

[FakeEmpire]

Damn, Kvitova is seriously underperforming right now. Lots of DF and UFE.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Damn, Kvitova is seriously underperforming right now. Lots of DF and UFE.

Just like yesterday in the first set

 

[Deleted member 293577]

It's okay to complain, but the arrogance is what threw me off a bit. "Have you ever been to school?" "I could sue you and it will be very expensive, you don't want that"

What a nasty thing to say, I didn't realize she was such a petulant little child.

 

[Deleted member 293577]

Petra needs to hang in there, this set is gone. If Simona hadn't given Mugu the extra rest I think this would be playing out differently.

 

[helixx]

petra is so tired

 

[FakeEmpire]

Just like yesterday in the first set

Yeah, but I'm afraid she won't be able to turn things around like yesterday. She isn't exactly known for her endurance and Muguruza is clearly the "fresher" one here.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Yeah, but I'm afraid she won't be able to turn things around like yesterday. She isn't exactly known for her endurance and Muguruza is clearly the "fresher" one here.

She looks gassed out hope she skips Dubai

 

[I Am Finnish]

Ostapenko wins doubles

 

[Deleted member 293577]

And the break! If she can finish this set strong, I think we could have a match.

 

[FakeEmpire]

Kvitova ended the set on a better note, but Muguruza snatches it anyway. Let's see if Kvitova's legs can last a bit more.

 

[helixx]

i put my money on kvitova after first set, she can turn it over

 

[fundrazer]

2nd serve looked out to me.

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

God this 3rd game of 2nd set was really good.

 

[FakeEmpire]

What a point!

 

[Deleted member 293577]

Petra has that confident look. She needs a break of serve, I want 3 sets.

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

God this 3rd game of 2nd set was really good.

 

[FakeEmpire]

I've to agree with the commentator here: outstanding placement indeed!

 

[bezs]

Kvitty comeback right on track.

 

[helixx]

mugu thinks she will win with this defensive ****

 

[I Am Finnish]

A repeat incoming?

 

[helixx]

Mugu thinks she will win with this defensive ****

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

That wide serve from Petra is on fire today.

 

[fundrazer]

Mugu thinks she will win with this defensive ****

Imo only reason Kvitova is in this set is she's been able to hit the lines like every other shot. If she starts missing again then no comeback.

She was like an inch away from going down a break in the third game.

 

[helixx]

and here is the third set <3

 

[bezs]

That was one loud war cry after Petra took the set.

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

Mugu thinks she will win with this defensive ****

Hardly defensive and hardly do anything wrong. She almost got the break back, it's just 3 times that slice serve from Kvit kill it.

 

[helixx]

Vamos

 

[helixx]

Vamos

 

[Deleted member 293577]

Both ladies are scheduled to play in Dubai. Kvitova has a first round match against Kontaveit, Muguruza has a bye.

 

[helixx]

kvitova will withdraw for sure

 

[FakeEmpire]

Kvitova saving those break points like a boss.

Also, is it me or is TTW having those lagging issues again?

 

[bezs]

Gonna be a case of who blinks first.

 

[arnott]

Any feeds ?

 

[arnott]

Any feeds ?

 

[helixx]

good match

 

[bezs]

Petra gets the break.

 

[FakeEmpire]

Kvitova shouldn't have been winning these long points and yet that's precisely what she's doing, which is ominous for Muguruza.

 

[Deleted member 293577]

uh oh, here we go, MTO. I hope Garbine is ok

 

[fundrazer]

Coach is allowed to come out during MTO? Cause this is the 4th time Vanek has been out. Thought it was once per set.

 

[helixx]

yes, its allowed during mto

 

[fundrazer]

Kvitova shouldn't have been winning these long points and yet that's precisely what she's doing, which is ominous for Muguruza.

Yes...Errors aren't as frequent from Kvitova and Mugu still playing the ball mostly cc or in the middle of the court. It's not good that she hasn't adjusted.

Awful bp conversion too, although Kvitova come up with great serves more often than not.

 

[Tennis wizard]

Kvitova amazing break saves

 

[Fedeonic]

Key hold by Kvitova after the MTO from Garbiñe.

 

[bezs]

The taping on Garbine's knee is massive.

 

[FakeEmpire]

Yes...Errors aren't as frequent from Kvitova and Mugu still playing the ball mostly cc or in the middle of the court. It's not good that she hasn't adjusted.

Awful bp conversion too, although Kvitova come up with great serves more often than not.

Conchita did tell her to hit more down the line shots and to put a bit more acceleration behind her serve right after she lost the second set...

 

[helixx]

lol terrible overhead from petra

 

[fundrazer]

Weird point but what a topspin lob for the winner.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Nice hold

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

That wide slice serve is really hurting Garbine.

 

[Pagoo]

Kvitova to serve for it. Hold your nearest and dearest. Me scared!

 

[helixx]

welcome back in top10! POOOOOOJD!!

 

[sportmac]

Congrats to Petra!

Good job ladies. A damn good week of tennis.

 

[Fedeonic]

Great week from Kvitova. 21 overall titles for Petra or am I wrong?

 

[Pagoo]

Duplicate.

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

Coach is allowed to come out during MTO? Cause this is the 4th time Vanek has been out. Thought it was once per set.

Once per set plus one if the players receive MTO/Change attire/Extreme heat turnover.

 

[Pagoo]

It's a great day! My two faves won. So happy. Two titles in 2018.

 

[sportmac]

Dupe

 

[Deleted member 293577]

Excellent match, well done Petra.

 

[Devil_dog]

Wow! Way to go Petra! 13th win. Back to back titles. Back to top 10.

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

Great week from Kvitova. 21 overall titles for Petra or am I wrong?

22, she's 22-7 on finals now.

 

[Devil_dog]

Wow! Way to go Petra! 13th win. Back to back titles. Back to top 10.

 

[I Am Finnish]

In 3 weeks she beats

Wozniacki
Muguruza
Goerges 2x
Ostapenko
Mladenovic

Epic stuff

 

[MarcusInKensington]

Great win by the big eyed princess! One of the best matches of ladyteniss in years, and further proof that wimmins tennis is much more interesting without the Williams clan.

 

[Fedeonic]

22, she's 22-7 on finals now.

Thank you, I was reading that Petra is 10-2 on big finals (GS, Finals, PM/P5), insane.