2018 WTA Finals - General Discussion

Who will be the winner?


  • Total voters
    23
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insideguy

G.O.A.T.
I swear there is no player in the last well I don't know how long who is constantly underestimated as much as Sloan. Yes her results are erratic but when she is focused she can beat anyone. Yet over and over on this board people can't seem to believe in her. She keeps proving everyone wrong.
 

TagUrIt

Hall of Fame
I’m really looking forward to this one! I like Svitolina, but I have to root for the home team. Go Sloane!!!!

 

70後

Hall of Fame
Svitolina knows she has to keep coming forward any chance she gets, even knowing Sloane can pass.

This court really needs a very wide repertoire of shots to win on, but going for the winner atrm.

When Sloane wants to, she can dial up the power from the back. She is keeping her guns in reserve.
 

70後

Hall of Fame
Svitolina broke through up a break.

Sloane's fault for missing that fh volley into the open court at 30-15 to let Svitolina climb back in her service game after having set up that shot with a lot of intelligent spins from her racquet.
 

70後

Hall of Fame
that fh volley from Sloane that she got to bp was like an Edberg volley, perfect net coverage with her micro steps, just beautiful perfect balance and micro racquet head control.

Got the break back.

exchanging breaks, Svitolina gets her break again, passes Sloane at the net and pumps her fist at Sloane
 

FakeEmpire

Professional
Gotta be honest here, Svitolina was probably one of the players I perceived as less likely to win it all. And yet here we are! Congrats to her. She beat Sloane at her own game, while Stephens seemed somewhat lethargic and error prone.

And the streak continues... Since 2016, only blondes win this. A very worrying prospect for us, the brunettes.
 

Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil

Talk Tennis Guru
Honestly I have complained about some of her decision making and general approach many times throughout this match, like any bigger fan who "knows better". But I can't deny that she is such an awesome fighter. And no matter how her career progresses when it comes to the four Major tournaments, nobody can take this glorious moment away from her. 4 matches going into a decider and 5 matches played in total, 5 wins and WTA Finals title - Singapore's last champion.

Massive congrats, my lady Eli! :)
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Deleted member 293577

Guest
Okay svitolina dont flop next year in slams;)
Which slam does Svitolina have the best chance of winning? I don't think she has a weaker surface really, maybe grass? But tough on both clay and hard courts.
 

FakeEmpire

Professional
Also Sloane goes from 6-0 in finals to 6-3. That's a worrying sign.

Serena was blond 2013-14 as well @FakeEmpire

Radwanska also went through a blond phase in 2013, I believe, which may have left the seed of success to bloom later. But I'm only including natural blondes to make this decade seem somewhat more respectable for brunettes. Things are that rough... :p
 

WDC

Rookie
Well done to Elina, I think she got away with not her best yesterday, today after a bad first 3 games she was the better player. I think these 2 are the best players on WTA hardcourts when they are on their game so a decent final. Bad decision from King and co to take this event away from this venue. The combination of slow court but indoor atmosphere has made for some good Tennis, especially the last 2 years. Gives all players a decent shot and if they go quick indoor we will get boring one-dimensional Tennis. As for Sloane so talented but I think she got it wrong today on serve, too safe and Elina looked as if she could break every time by taking charge of points from return.
 

Mainad

Bionic Poster
Congrats to Svitolina on winning her biggest title to date. She becomes the 5th different player to win the WTA Finals since 2014 and the 1st since 2013 to win the title unbeaten. She also becomes the 4th player in succession to win the title without having won a Slam and 1 of only 5 players in total. Last year's champion, Wozniacki became the 1st Slamless winner to go on and win her maiden Slam. Can Svitolina do the same?
 
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speedysteve

Legend
I really enjoyed the WTA tour finals, and the final itself.

Good match. Svitolina has endurance and will power, as well as her tennis skills.
She's had a polarised year. I rather randomly picked her to win at the start of the year and after that she did not do so well. Well enough to make the finals though..
Only one person picked her here to win! Not me as I didn't vote :)

Nice speech by Sloane. She has a great smile.

This was a good one for the WTA.

Can Svitty do a Caro and win the Australian open?
We'll see :)

Wonder what Svitolina will put up on Instagram next??
 
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