NaomiKonjuhPotapova
G.O.A.T.
Halep did twice last year at Canada and Cincy making final both.
Halep did twice last year at Canada and Cincy making final both.
D-Lite
Hall of Fame
If players are continually withdrawing from Premier Mandatory events less than 2 weeks before a slam, perhaps the calendar needs reshuffling so that these events finish 2 weeks before? Of course some of these players need to get a grip and actually have a thirst to win these events before a slam too.
I get the impression the Osaka camp are being extremely cautious as they probably imagine she has a good shot at another slam or two this year, but also she could do with playing in form players like Bertens on clay before the French begins, surely?
For me, it seems too many players are playing light schedules as if they're legend level like SW, VW etc - they don't have the experience advantage of these kinds of players when encountering an in form player who has been playing a fair amount more than they have.
I get the impression the Osaka camp are being extremely cautious as they probably imagine she has a good shot at another slam or two this year, but also she could do with playing in form players like Bertens on clay before the French begins, surely?
For me, it seems too many players are playing light schedules as if they're legend level like SW, VW etc - they don't have the experience advantage of these kinds of players when encountering an in form player who has been playing a fair amount more than they have.
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Aussie Darcy
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Bertens is now just one win away from overtaking Halep and becoming world #2.
She is one Vondrousova or Konta match away from being the #2 seed at the French Open..
The former SFist there and incredibly gifted clay player also only has 3R points to defend in Paris. She is looking like she’ll be #1 by the end of the French Open!
AM75
Hall of Fame
Those "many players" do so many tournaments because they need money and ranking points, it's as simple as that.
PDJ
G.O.A.T.
Not in the Top Twenty! Check out their earnings!
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
Never going to happen, in Rome in 2019, in QF! match! You heard it here, Osaka is not going to play Berten!
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
Yeah, Serena Williams comes to mind as one of these WTA tour level players!
PDJ
G.O.A.T.
But we are talking about this tournament- mostly highly ranked players that have retired.
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
Vika takes the first over Pliskova
romeo8880
G.O.A.T.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Lets admit it Kiki Milenovich after hiring the Sasha, has been playing 200 % better lately. I guess he is more than just a expensive hitting partner.... Naomi seem to have made a mistake here
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
PDJ
G.O.A.T.
That made me laugh. Out... loud.
Federer also retired so his kids will go hungry this week....
PDJ
G.O.A.T.
It's not like she's a stranger to retiring.Appears Vika is dealing with some type of injury again
She has some great results but looks short of returning to former glories.
Boozyuzi
Legend
New WTA TV deal in the UK - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/t...broadcast-rights-womens-tour-2020-season.html
i guess good to have the ATP and WTA on the same source but still a pain sometimes.
i guess good to have the ATP and WTA on the same source but still a pain sometimes.
fundrazer
G.O.A.T.
Rain on Wednesday really ruined what could have been a great event. Still some good matches, but not what we could have gotten.
I don't know if they could have done it, but pushing things to Monday would have been a more fair approach to the players. Thiem also mentioned that organizers apparently kept all of the players around until after 7 on Wednesday night. Doesn't make any sense.
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
Mladenovic will win the 1st set! She was down like 0-3 at the start! Now 6-5 Mladenovic!
romeo8880
G.O.A.T.
Next week is not strong.
Anybody with a brain doesn’t play the week before a major
PDJ
G.O.A.T.
I'm not sure a brain, at least a tennis brain, is that important any more.
PDJ
G.O.A.T.
But money in pocket for non clay court achievers.Next week is not strong.
PDJ
G.O.A.T.
I dislike most of the grunters, but really dislike those that are 'selective' grunters.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
whre is that new Sasha Bajin magic ?
Latetothegame
Semi-Pro
Could be a repeat of the Morrocco final, most likely of course B & P
spystud
Talk Tennis Guru
SystemicAnomaly
Bionic Poster
It happened several times last year. The Rogers Cup and Cincy both comes to mind.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/10/sports/tennis/citi-open-rogers-cup-rain-delays.html
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SystemicAnomaly
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Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
If Pliskova and Bertens win their SF (which seems likely), the two will then battle for not only the title but also for the #2 ranking.
It puts them both in a good position for the French Open as both Pliskova and Bertens only have 3R points to defend.
It's going to be so tight at the French for the #1 spot. Osaka, Pliskova, Bertens and Kvitova with just 3R points and then Kerber has QF points to defend.
So I believe it'll just be those 5 fighting for the top spot and possibly Barty depending on how well she does in Strasbourg. Halep can't leave as #1 even if she defends her title.
It puts them both in a good position for the French Open as both Pliskova and Bertens only have 3R points to defend.
It's going to be so tight at the French for the #1 spot. Osaka, Pliskova, Bertens and Kvitova with just 3R points and then Kerber has QF points to defend.
So I believe it'll just be those 5 fighting for the top spot and possibly Barty depending on how well she does in Strasbourg. Halep can't leave as #1 even if she defends her title.
Nostradamus
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She never or doesn't cheat or lie. She has a daughter
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