2020 Roland Garros Final: [54] Iga 'Silent Terminator’ Swiatek vs [4] Sofia ‘Crazy Dad’ Kenin

[stringertom]

Kenin didn't play that well that 1st set and did make too many errors. I agree with you on that. She also was doing these weird moonballs. What was that? She did start playing better but started making errors again to lose serve and the set.

Her feist is on the fritz.

Dad gets cranky, blows out a mask strap and the MTO virus infects the young WTA crew too.

 

[mightyrick]

Is Kenin really the best American woman at this point? I feel like so many other players have more talent. ,

Her and Osaka are the best right now.

"Has more talent" is usually reserved for players which are combinations of: extremely attractive, hits really hard, serves really hard, has a single-handed backhand, posts bikini pics on instagram. But doesn't win hardly anything.

 

[Soianka]

Nah, she's not the kinda girl who fake injury as far as I'm aware. Can't extrapolate based on her coaching thing.

Have to agree to disagree. She takes a bathroom break EVERY TIME she loses the first set.

She has coaching conversations with her dad during the match.

Definitely feels like a big ole cheater to me.

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

Has Henin come back with a changed backhand?

LMAO THE SHADE.

She hasn't raise her hand receiving serve and lie tho.

 

[mikej]

Kenin doing Djokovic now - MTO

the ATP and the WTA must adopt the college tennis policy of dropping a point any time you take a MTO

players still do it, but starting the next game down 0-15 at least imposes a penalty and makes people think twice about abusing the system

right now it's a freely abused system, getting worse every year

 

[Keizer]

Classic MTO when momentum is switching to Iga. Lol.

 

[Deleted member 629564]

Kenin is djokovicing as the match goes not the way she wanted.

 

[Sudacafan]

Kenin thigh needs more patching?

 

[Aussie Darcy]

MTO slam final of course

 

[bullfan]

If you need a new Sysyphus™ drinking game, take a sip every time you can hear Alexander Kenin coaching during the match

One would have a drinking problem after all coaching during the tournament. Wonder if the face mask breakage was a sign to take a MTO

 

[Terenigma]

Disgusting behaviour. On the ATP and on the WTA and it never changes. Tactical MTO. I hate it. It's regular as clockwork

 

[Soianka]

It would be tragic if Iga lets this little stunt mess with her mind.

 

[Steve0904]

Mary Carillo calling it like it is. Respect.

 

[Keizer]

It would be tragic if Iga lets this little stunt mess with her mind.

She's battled well so far. This will make the victory even sweeter.

 

[Soianka]

Her and Osaka are the best right now.

"Has more talent" is usually reserved for players which are combinations of: extremely attractive, hits really hard, serves really hard, has a single-handed backhand, posts bikini pics on instagram. But doesn't win hardly anything.

Uh, I don't know about that. Osaka is certainly one of the best right now.

Not so sure about Kenin. We'll see how her career shakes out.

 

[Rickenbacker4003]

I already hate this Kenin girl. Take your beatdown and go home.

 

[bullfan]

I missed Kenin also took a bathroom time out.

 

[Fed881981]

UGA likes Nadal: that’s a big minus for me. This will be the last time that I will root for her.

I’m disappointed

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

MTOs without forfeiting games are cheap.

 

[Soianka]

LMAO THE SHADE.

She hasn't raise her hand receiving serve and lie tho.

That will be coming later, LOL

 

[flyingboris]

If you need a new Sysyphus™ drinking game, take a sip every time you can hear Alexander Kenin coaching during the match

It's not really much of a sisyphean challenge if you get to drink every two minutes.

 

[stringertom]

Why does Kenin always appear on the verge of tears

She found out she has a TTW fan named KENINalot, no???

 

[mightyrick]

The tactical MTO is such garbage. Especially if it is before the opponent's serve.

 

[Chanwan]

Can also be. I said that because Kenin returns a lot of otherwise winners.

She does, but aside from a few rallies, I think Swiatek has been able to win, when she's hit a forceful shot or two. I.e. I think she's playing well below her level in the previous matches not so much because of Kenin, but because of (very understandable) nerves.
Either way, hoping for a better match from here on out, too erratic and too many errors from both

 

[Nate7-5]

Disgusting behaviour. On the ATP and on the WTA and it never changes. Tactical MTO. I hate it. It's regular as clockwork

 

[Sysyphus]

"Has more talent" is usually reserved for players which are combinations of: extremely attractive, hits really hard, serves really hard, has a single-handed backhand, posts bikini pics on instagram. But doesn't win hardly anything.

up till the last part I felt very sure who you were talking about

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

UGA likes Nadal: that’s a big minus for me. This will be the last time that I will root for her.

I’m disappointed

well her best surface is clay so it makes sense.

 

[THUNDERVOLLEY]

LMAO THE SHADE.

She hasn't raise her hand receiving serve and lie tho.

Yeah, she has not resorted to such a masterclass of cheating like Henin.

 

[Fedeonic]

Looks like Iga is not amused by the MTO.

 

[Rickenbacker4003]

UGA likes Nadal: that’s a big minus for me. This will be the last time that I will root for her.

I’m disappointed

Too bad for you. I love her more now

 

[flyingboris]

the ATP and the WTA must adopt the college tennis policy of dropping a point any time you take a MTO

players still do it, but starting the next game down 0-15 at least imposes a penalty and makes people think twice about abusing the system

right now it's a freely abused system, getting worse every year

That sounds fair. Can we also do "lose the game if you take a MTO mid-game"?

 

[Navdeep Srivastava]

The tactical MTO is such garbage. Especially if it is before the opponent's serve.

She took mto before own serve

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Swiatek breaks after the MTO.

6-4 3-1

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

mto useless, IGA still breaks easily lol

 

[Keizer]

Ball don't lie.

Serves you right, Kenin. 3-1 Iga.

 

[Sentinel]

Both girls are taller than Diego.

 

[Soianka]

if Iga can hold her nerves together, this should be over quickly

 

[abmk]

Kenin goes for I/O BH. UE results in a break for Swiatek. Swiatek up 3-1 in the 2nd set.

 

[Sudacafan]

6-4 3-1
Upcoming more tears for Kenny

 

[Sysyphus]

Swiatek hits a more solid topspin forehand than the vast majority on tour.

Largely a function of her more ATP-like technique. Compact, loose, efficient forehand.

Works especially well on the clay and she can push opponents back with it without resorting to moonballing.

 

[tennis4me]

Iga has beautiful technique putting away moonballs.

 

[THUNDERVOLLEY]

Swiatek--contrary to the opinions of sone--did show up to play. Again, this is just great to see so many WTA players (who are not top names) capable of winning majors, unlike the ATP.

 

[Keizer]

Swiatek hits a more solid topspin forehand than the vast majority on tour.

Largely a function of her more ATP-like technique. Compact, loose, effective forehand.

PSA to all junior girls, aged 10-12. Please learn this technique!

 

[Soianka]

Yeah, she has not resorted to such a masterclass of cheating like Henin.

yet

 

[Soianka]

Iga beating Kenin with the dropshots must really **** off Kenin.

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

Iga's not having those moonballs bulls anymore.

 

[mightyrick]

Man, I just wanted high-form tennis out of both women. Kenin is really disappointing here. Credit to Swiatek.

 

[Sudacafan]

Iga in control.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

21 winners from Iga...

 

[abmk]

Swiatek with a drop shot winner and a BH CC winner
Edit: and now an ace.