2024 WTA Madrid 1000

[Connor35]

It's a tactic they're taught and it is a hindrance in my opinion.

Yeah, given she was still in the midst of her scream at the point Rybakina was making contact, there is the definition of a hindrance to me.

Someone needs to call her out on it.

She seems like a sweet person and likable player, but it's ridiculous.

 

[pcplum]

What Sabalenka does isn't a grunt. She just unlooses elongated screams after every swing. Quite annoying.

Sounds totally insane and it prolongs till the opponent is about to hit.

Rybakina should go after Sabalenka's backhand more. Rybakina has the better backhand, but Sabalenka has the better forehand.

I'm thinking Świątek's tactic will be exactly this. Her bh was much more reliable than fh v BHM, she was happily going for extended exchanges bh v fh

 

[coolcamden]

Saby got spanked the 1st set, yet she dug in and came back to win. Shows how tough she mentally is. Respect.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Damn, tough loss for Elena, it seemed that she lacked a bit of energy in the tightest moments, she should have closed the second set 6-4 but failed. Now she has to rest to try and defend her title in Rome. But what a comeback from Saba, she really loves Madrid. The final of last year was great against Iga, but Iga perhaps is playing even better now, she was amazing against Keys. Blockbuster final for sure.

 

[spystud]

What the hell we supposed to watch tomorrow?

 

[Galvermegs]

Damn, tough loss for Elena, it seemed that she lacked a bit of energy in the tightest moments, she should have closed the second set 6-4 but failed. Now she has to rest to try and defend her title in Rome. But what a comeback from Saba, she really loves Madrid. The final of last year was great against Iga, but Iga perhaps is playing even better now, she was amazing against Keys. Blockbuster final for sure.

Is it so important for rybakina to defend rome? Quarters or semis would be pretty good. But otherwise the others in the top 10 are not putting pressure on her in the ranks.

Winning stuttgart already broke new ground.. 3 titles in a year. I hope rybakina has a much better rg this time and builds nicely for her best surface coming up soon.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

@Lauren_Girl' pointed out that the 2023 Madrid final between #1 Swiatek and #2 Sabalenka was voted at the match of the year by the fans.

We are set for the rematch once again in Madrid. Should be a brilliant match.

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

I'm thinking Świątek's tactic will be exactly this. Her bh was much more reliable than fh v BHM, she was happily going for extended exchanges bh v fh

well this is very different scenario as BHM is lefty

 

[coolcamden]

I want Saby to win by a long shot, but just really want a great match.

 

[spystud]

Some interesting scorelines in this Spain 125.

Just says ‘medical illness’ for Emma’s withdrawal.

Also, Cornet is in the semis of a France 125.

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[TennisBro]

@Lauren_Girl' pointed out that the 2023 Madrid final between #1 Swiatek and #2 Sabalenka was voted at the match of the year by the fans.

We are set for the rematch once again in Madrid. Should be a brilliant match.

Seems women are right on where they should be while men are struggling to reconcile with powers in Madrid. Reeks of irregularities and suspicious drama.

 

[spystud]

Garbine will hand out the winner’s trophy today.

 

[pcplum]

well this is very different scenario as BHM is lefty

Yes and Świątek felt confident enough in her bh to have extended exchanges v BHM's fh which means that I think she'll be going for bh v bh exchanges v AS coz it's Aryna's weaker side.

 

[pcplum]

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[coolcamden]

Neither lady gives an inch.

 

[tennis4me]

3 BP for Saba, couldn't close.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Couldn’t pick a likely winner at this point! Great tennis from both.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

looks like Iga’s peak was 2 years ago.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Davenport leaving me all curious talking about Iga being uncomfortable with the changes in her serve. Didn’t go on to say what they were.

 

[pcplum]

Davenport leaving me all curious talking about Iga being uncomfortable with the changes in her serve. Didn’t go on to say what they were.

Her 2nd serve looks less vulnerable these days

 

[marc45]

Davenport leaving me all curious talking about Iga being uncomfortable with the changes in her serve. Didn’t go on to say what they were.

are you watching on Tennis Channel?

that's CoCo Vandeweghe, and she seems to have disdain for Iga Swiatek, all week

idk, maybe she just thinks low of everybody, but she's not very popular here anyway

 

[pcplum]

Iga takes the first after some decent serving for her standards. Some faffing about with the toss but good serving nevertheless

 

[GAS]

are you watching on Tennis Channel?

that's CoCo Vandeweghe, and she seems to have disdain for Iga Swiatek, all week

idk, maybe she just thinks low of everybody, but she's not very popular here anyway

That's quite the coincidence as I have disdain for CoCo Vandewegh.

 

[Kralingen]

Hopefully this is the RG final. At least there’s some intrigue on the women’s side

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

Sabalenka is becoming a way better player than Iga. IMO. She just needs to stop being a headcase and convert her breakpoints

 

[pcplum]

Sabalenka is becoming a way better player than Iga. IMO. She just needs to stop being a headcase and convert her breakpoint

Not being a headcase is part of being a good tennis player but you know that since you know things about tennis lol

 

[coolcamden]

Saby is absolutely RECKLESS with her shots. Calm the F down. You are the better player today.

 

[Pheasant]

Huge serve by Sabs to stave off break point. Let's go, Sabs!

 

[Pheasant]

wow!! Terrible shot by Sabs to get broken. Horrible.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

Good old headcasealenka. Her own worst enemy. . Get some therapy lady. You’re costing yourself Millions of dollars because you’re a nut on the tennis court and blow millions of opportunities to win matches easy

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

are you watching on Tennis Channel?

that's CoCo Vandeweghe, and she seems to have disdain for Iga Swiatek, all week

idk, maybe she just thinks low of everybody, but she's not very popular here anyway

Yes, I am watching Tennis Channel and thanks for pointing out that’s Vandeweghe talking, I swear sometimes I wonder about myself! All I know is, Iga was serving fantastically well in the first set. Just watching again now after some distractions.

 

[Pheasant]

Awesome!! What a laser forehand by Sabs to break Iga to level that match at one set each.

 

[djokovic the conqueror]

C'mon Sabalenka!

 

[spystud]

Everybody getting their money’s worth today.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

Sabalenka you should be breaking Iga every time. Her serve sucks

 

[Pheasant]

This is one heck of a heavyweight fight. Iga is an ATG player on clay. Sabalenka has some serious cannon power to hit through Iga. I'd like to see Sabalenka win to add more suspense to the upcoming French Open.

 

[Pheasant]

That was a solid hold by Sabs after facing yet another break point. Clutch!

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

Sabalenka should be winning calendar slams based on her power alone. She can hit through anyone easily

 

[spystud]

Damn, that's a crazy stat. Most time ever spent on court in a tourney for Aryna.

 

[djokovic the conqueror]

Massive hold for Sabalenka. Maybe this mentally shatters Iga and she gets broken multiple times.

 

[djokovic the conqueror]

Yes! Sabalenka breaks.

 

[Pheasant]

Oh oh. Sabalenka isn't out of the woods yet. Double break point.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

Iga with that GOAT Milosh serve

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

How do you break like 6 times and still possibly lose the match? LOL. Oh yea you gotta be a headcase like Sabalenka

 

[spystud]

Aryna holds to 4-3.

 

[abmk]

Just tuned in. Saba holds for 4-3.

 

[abmk]

Swiatek with an excellent I/O BH winner

 

[spystud]

Holds again to 5-4. Here we go.

 

[abmk]

Swiatek drags Saba everywhere in that point. Saba with some good defense, but finally loses the point.
0-15

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

Sabalenka better win the calendar slam this year. There’s no reason not too. She has Igas number on all surfaces now if she wins here. She has the game to overpower Iga every day of the week