2024 Prague Open - Women's Discussion

[Mark-Touch]

Tournie starts tomorrow.
Get out your popcorn.
At least one of our own will be in attendance!

Here's a link to the printable draw for anyone who is interested.

 

[spystud]

I know you’re new to this, but we do all the main draws going on that particular week.

We also have a 250 in Romania.

Your draw link above is dead, here’s the correct one for Romania.

@flyingboris' favorite, Miss Mirra is the top seed.

 

[Mark-Touch]

I know you’re new to this, but we do all the main draws going on that particular week.

We also have a 250 in Romania.

Your draw link above is dead, here’s the correct one for Romania.

@flyingboris' favorite, Miss Mirra is the top seed.

Huh?
Why in the world would I post a draw for the Romania tournament?

This is a thread for the Prague Open.
My links works and is for the 2024 Prague Open.

 

[spystud]

And we will discus both 250s in here, just like we do every week. If you choose to ignore Romania, better for the rest of us.

 

[flyingboris]

@flyingboris' favorite, Miss Mirra is the top seed

Haha. I was just on a brief Mirra high during the AO, my expectations have cooled a bit since then.

 

[HarveyPitnik]

What kind of Idiot(!) would start tournament thread any later than Mark did of a tournament that starts TODAY! (Yes, main draw is actually already being played despite qualies are not completed) Prague tournament was moved one day earlier because of the Olympics.
But it looks that Romanian tournament has also been moved to start already today so where is the thread for that while it's already being played? Mark did HELP you with one already...

 

[spystud]

Romanian thread is right here, just like you read above.

 

[spystud]

 

[Mark-Touch]

Lamens taking it to Masarova in the first 6-2.
Masarova 1/8 in last 8 matches.
Lamens 4/8.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Third tour level title of the season for Shnaider, one on each surface.

 

[Mark-Touch]

Leave it to reliable Google to get me all confused.
They have Siniakova playing Samsonova.
But not the Russian Samsonova, the Czech Samsonova!

Yes the same Google that still to this day has not been able to figure out that a Walkover is not a retirement!

 

[spystud]

Is it also Google’s fault you’re too blind to see the Czech flag?

 

[Mark-Touch]

Is it also Google’s fault you’re too blind to see the Czech flag?

Settle down with your relentless attacks my dear son. There was no need for that type of language.

Of course I saw the flag immediately.
Which led me to think Samsonova was the latest in a score of Russians who had recently defected from Russia.
Siniakova is currently trying to seek revenge against 'Samsonova' in doubles, as we speak.

BTW, was there some particular reason that prompted you to decide to viciously attack me at every opportunity you can?
I would like to know and I'm sure others would also like to know.

 

[spystud]

Type of language? I didn’t call you any names.

It’s just comically embarrassing that Google is so difficult for you that you have actually started threads about it. Learn to read a draw.

 

[Mark-Touch]

Some blockbuster quarter-finals tomorrow.

Frech vs. Kalinina
Linette vs. Tomova
'Samsonova' vs. Selekhmeteva

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

So Laura change her surname to Samson to distinguish herself from Liudmila Samsonova

 

[spystud]

Romania’s QFs ain’t terrible.

 

[Mark-Touch]

So Laura change her surname to Samson to distinguish herself from Liudmila Samsonova

Not quite.
Google has graciously changed Laura's last name from Samson to 'Samsonova'.
At least they have been consistent about it.
They got it wrong today and have her next match billed again as 'Samsonova'.
And not just singles, doubles too.

Samsonova and/or Samson should sue Google!

 

[spystud]

Well, FlashScore & the official WTA site have her as Samson.

Sixteen-year-old Samson stuns Siniakova to make Prague quarters

Playing the first WTA tournament of her career, 16-year-old Laura Samson came from a set down to upset Katerina Siniakova in the Livesport Prague Open second round.

www.wtatennis.com

But again, Google is Mark’s tennis source, so that speaks for itself.

 

[spystud]

Mirra is underway now.

 

[spystud]

Takes the opener, but should have been quicker.

This poor little opponent is not good. Really odd service motion, reminds me of Madison Brengle after her arm injuries.

 

[spystud]

Bagel in the 2nd, that works.

Her second career semi.

 

[spystud]

Winner of top match (Avanesyan up 2-0 early) gets Paquet in the Romania semis.

16-year old Samson keeps rolling in Prague, dueling Polish/Czech battles.

 

[spystud]

Mirra delivered a deciding breaker breadstick, Avanesyan/Paquet about to start.

16-year old quit down 4-2 in the 3rd, Noskova/Linette currently playing 3.

 

[spystud]

Magda lost 6 MPs on her serve, Linda at 4-5 now.

 

[spystud]

Breaker time for the final berth.

 

[spystud]

Magda finally wins to set up an all-Polish final. Rough day for the Czechs.

 

[spystud]

2 & 3 for Avanesyan to get Mirra in the Romania final.

And that’s Thursday.

 

[Moose Malloy]

Did Safarova unretire? She's in the doubles final with Mattek-Sands.

 

[spystud]

Yeah, she’s been back a little while. Today’s pic…

 

[Mark-Touch]

Poles are wild for the final.
The right ones.
I like 'em both but will cheer for Magda.

And Russians are wild for the Romania final.
I'll be cheering for Mirra naturally.
And that's Friday!

 

[robyrolfo]

It’s just comically embarrassing that Google is so difficult for you that you have actually started threads about it. Learn to read a draw.

Dude, I promise you that no matter how bad/awkward you think Mark's contributions are (and they really aren't), this type of childish stuff is just as bad...

 

[spystud]

You are WAY too new to be white-knighting for anyone. I could post examples, but fortunately this thread is done in a few hours.

 

[spystud]

Not a single post in this entire thread about an actual Prague match by anyone else since Sunday morning, not one.

Solid.

 

[spystud]

It’s time for the double-Magda battle.

I will update myself as usual.

 

[spystud]

Magda L. takes the first rather easy.

 

[spystud]

Straight sets domination for the title. Congrats, Magda L.


Mark will re-post hours later, that’s his thing.

 

[Mark-Touch]

Congrats to Magda on her Prague Open victory today!
It was the first WTA all-Polish final in the open era apparently!

 

[Mark-Touch]

What were the mathematical chances that Noskova and Linette would show up yesterday with one wearing a green top and white skirt, the other wearing a white top and green skirt?
The numbers boggle my mind.

Linette had 5 match points at 5-3 in 3rd but couldn't convert!
She finally won on her 7th match point, in the tie-breaker.