AO 2018 WOMEN'S FINAL: (1) Simona Halep vs (2) C. Wozniacki

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Both are 2 times grand slam finalist. Halep lost to Sharapova and Ostapenko previously while Wozniacki lost to Clijster and Serena. A battle for maiden grand slam and rank no. 1!

The rarity of a final between first and second seed!
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Mainad

Bionic Poster
It will be a 3rd hardcourt Slam final for Caroline and 1st on this surface for Simona (previous 2 both on clay) and 1st at the Australian Open for both women. It will be the reigning world #1 against a former world #1 and each will be seeking that elusive maiden Slam title to justify that #1 ranking. Now we know that at least 1 of them will finally be successful come Saturday and either of them will have richly deserved it!
 
If tournament form were any indication, I'd say Halep takes this. But when you factor in fitness and nerves, I tend to think this favors Wozniacki.

I've been very impressed with how Halep's battled thru her tendency to play passive in tight situations, but that ankle still worries me. She kept looking down at her foot in the Kerber match, even during the on-court interview. In addition to her usual nerves, I still have doubts she'll win.

Wozniacki's form has been less impressive, but I tend to think she'll be the steadier competitor.
 

Rosstour

G.O.A.T.
I will be sort of rooting for Woz, but I think the "battle testing" against Kerber will make Halep too tough.

For her sake, I hope this is the turning point for her, when she looks back on it, where she finally ditched the negativity and the Dimitrov-esque fragility.
 

Devil_dog

Hall of Fame
Gotta root for Simona. She had the harder draw. She needs redemption from Roland Garros meltdown. Woz won the year-end championship, FWIW and got a big rock of an engagement ring. That said there's nothing stopping Woz either other than she hasn't been as battle-tested like Simona the past two weeks.
 

Moose Malloy

G.O.A.T.
And they both saved Match Points along the way! Halep saved three against Lauren Davis (Round 3) and two more against Kerber (Semi Final). Wozniacki saved two match points against Fett (Round 2).

I wonder what was the last GS final that both finalists saved MP?

I don't think it's happened before. Also no one has saved match points in 2 separate matches and gone on to win a major like Halep is trying to do. No one has played 2 extended deciding sets like Halep has done and won a major. This would be one of the more impressive feats in women's tennis if she can pull it off. And it looked like she was going to retire from her first round match...
 

Gizo

Legend
I hope Halep wins to cap off and fine and very dramatic run at this tournament, but I wouldn't be unhappy with a Wozniacki win either. I'm looking forward to this one.
 

RF-18

Talk Tennis Guru
It's time that either of them finally wins a slam. But for the one that loses it will be tough. I think Woz will win this due to her easier path to the final. She has finished I think all her matches in straights except against fett. While Halep has played in two marathons and additional three setters.

I'm going with Wozniacki in three sets. Third set will be a blow out.
 
I'd like to see Wozniacki win. I remember watching her against Venus in Miami in 2008, as she was making her way up the ranking. She lost in straight sets that day, but acquitted herself well. It's nice to see her back in a slam final and at the top of the rankings after some time in the (relative) wilderness, and I'd like to see her finally get hat title.

It'll be deserved for either player though to finally get their hands on a GS trophy.
 

Pagoo

G.O.A.T.
Come on Sweet Caroline!

Every major Halep has an "injury" yet she manages to play marathon matches and outlast everyone.:rolleyes:
 

Red Rick

Bionic Poster
Somebody already added the 2018 Australian to the list of Slams where the women's champion saved matchpoints.
 

Bilders

Semi-Pro
The first time a first and second seed have played a Grand Slam Final together, with no actual Grand Slam titles between them.

THIS IS HISTORY!
 

MarcusInKensington

Hall of Fame
The only way Wozniacki wins this is if they do a pre-match interview, Halep hears it, falls asleep because Wozzy is so bloody boring, and defaults the match due to missing the start.
 

Aussie Darcy

Bionic Poster
I am so excited for this final. Will have my popcorn and will be watching this on the edge of my seat.

I'll be happy with either result but I think I 'slightly' would prefer Caroline win. Has to be a 3 setter though!
 

Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil

Talk Tennis Guru
Somebody already added the 2018 Australian to the list of Slams where the women's champion saved matchpoints.
Yeah what a coincidence that both finalists were on the brink.

Wozniacki was 5-1 40-15 down in the 2nd round against Fett.
Halep was 10-11 0-40 down in the 3rd round against Davis and 6-5 40-15 down in the semifinal against Kerber.

Awesome comeback whoever goes all the way. I'd say Simona winning would be more awesome.
 

Nostradamus

Bionic Poster
Both are 2 times grand slam finalist. Halep lost to Sharapova and Ostapenko previously while Wozniacki lost to Clijster and Serena. A battle for maiden grand slam and rank no. 1!

The rarity of a final between first and second seed!
WWW?

2688.jpg


Caroline-Wozniacki-AP-win-AO.jpg
Which choking girl do you want to see win ?? Who is cuter ? Remember that Woz seem to be taken with that Hulk looking fiancé ...... I want Simona to win. She's been thru more hardship. but if Woz loses this, she may get so devastated she may retire and just start making babies
 

Nostradamus

Bionic Poster
Wozniacki leads the H2H 4-2 and has won last three of their meetings, last of them 6-0, 6-2 at the 2017 WTA finals.
Yes this is puzzling to me..... they both have Exact same boring baseline defensive games. and yet Caro lead the head to head definitively. What does Caro do better than Simona ?? This is where Darren Cahill will really earn his money..... if he really knows anything about strategy,, he has to come up with something different something that works against Caro.........
 

Red Rick

Bionic Poster
Which choking girl do you want to see win ?? Who is cuter ? Remember that Woz seem to be taken with that Hulk looking fiancé ...... I want Simona to win. She's been thru more hardship. but if Woz loses this, she may get so devastated she may retire and just start making babies
Can't we just have two winners in the women's draw and none in the men's draw?
 

Nostradamus

Bionic Poster
Can't we just have two winners in the women's draw and none in the men's draw?

Agree,,, they both should win, both deserve it big time.......but only one winner. I am saying,, Darren Cahill better prove he is as good of coach as he say he is......... telling you. but even if halep loses, she won't fire him. I think secretly Simona is in love with Darren......
 

mightyrick

Legend
I am so happy for the women's side in this tournament. Halep is a great story and Wozniacki returning to a slam final is also an incredible story. I think stories where players take a long time to make adjustments, go through adversity, correct themselves are great for tennis. I personally don't care who wins. Neither has a slam. Both have seen a lot of challenges.

However, I think Wozniacki has the edge on Halep. Wozniacki's incredible form is continuing after winning the WTF. It is going to be a war of attrition, but Wozniacki's improved game is especially a bad matchup for Halep right now.

Wozniacki in 3.
 

mightyrick

Legend
Also, to follow on, I just want to say that the women's side is saving this Australian Open for me. I've watched at least twice the number of women's matches this year in the AO. So many interesting matchups and the matches have been incredible. Really high quality.

Men's tennis right now is suffering big time. There have been a couple of good matches, but the men's field is so anemic right now. It is really bad.

It is amazing that Federer is lasting as long as he is. And I can't blame him for continuing as long as he wins slams... but right now he's kind of like Bobby Riggs back in the WWII years.

I have a feeling that women's tennis is entering a period of resurgence... the field is so strong. As opposed to the men's side.
 

Sysyphus

Talk Tennis Guru
Would be happy for either one, and it's about time for either one of them to finally bag a slam.

But in the end, as my avatar betrays, I'm team Halepeño all the way. Go get it.
 

Nostradamus

Bionic Poster
Do you guys have any injury report on Halep ?? after that crazy match with Kerber,, I am afraid that ankle might be acting up ?? Why is Halep wearing that stupid Adidas speed shoe ?? that thing is so low cut and have no ankle support.
 

Turbo-87

G.O.A.T.
My two favorite WTA players are in a final. This is a tough choice for me but I am pulling for Halep because she needs this to get that weight off her shoulders and shelve the past crushing losses. A win for either will be a tremendous boost because they won't be the best players never to win a major.
I like the way Halep carries herself and she is super good looking. Not that it matters. ;) You couldn't ask for a better final given what's at stake. I think it will go three and I think both will have trouble closing it out. It's just a matter of who overcomes getting tight and I think Halep will handle it better.
 
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