Let's see her win the one first, shall we.
Done.Let's see her win the one first, shall we.
Possible. That is likely a bigger distraction for the women players than for the men. But I was thinking that being attractive can actually help someone's game - being attractive, or having good genetics, can be a big boost for someone's confidence. Meanwhile, if a player is ugly, that person might be more inclined to doubt him or herself.Incredible temperament for an 18 yr old playing her second major. Too bad she's pretty and will get side tracked by social media and modeling.
I guess her only technical shortfall is overhead. She would rather hit a swing volley than a smash. This reminds me someone who is going to play tomorrow.I won't predict, but Emma did not even look like she was on a hot streak.
She does so many things so well.
Incredible speed and balance, along with great anticipation. (Leylah, too, but you don't really notice how fast Emma is, as she's so smooth.) Terrific stroke mechanics, with easy power, already has an idea how to volley, Terrific point construction. Her ROS is extremely good, and her serve is good and should only get stronger.
Majoli did more than play better than the kids today. Majoli pummeled a Hingis in her prime form, on her best surface, while suffering from a virus. Based on the highlights, Fernandez and Raducanu have a ways to go before they're hitting on that level. But it'd be even better if they could maintain these forms, an easy choice over Majoli's usual, middling form.If you had seen Iva Majoli, would have said the same thing.
She might end with just the one. Too many WTA players can win slams. Hitting Dartboard Blindfold, don't know who.
IMO, I think she wins 2-3 tops.
Imagine that. Kournikova could've honestly coached Djokovic on something.I guess her only technical shortfall is overhead. She would rather hit a swing volley than a smash. This reminds me someone who is going to play tomorrow.
Right? But it's a very small sample size to judge from. She did miss one of those swinging volleys where it seems like she probably could have bounced it and play it safer. I don't recall her hitting an overhead. although she did hit that...not sure what to call it...instinctive high volley that was a very tricky shot. her athleticism is marvelous. Her legs also must be made of iron - the way she moves around the court and keeps her base of power. Kerber-esque in that regard? There may be a better comparison.I guess her only technical shortfall is overhead. She would rather hit a swing volley than a smash. This reminds me someone who is going to play tomorrow.
Didn’t we say the same things about iga last year? A fantastic mover with great mechanics and a unique game for the ages. A lot of players in wta look extremely good in one tournament and then something goes offI won't predict, but Emma did not even look like she was on a hot streak.
She does so many things so well.
Incredible speed and balance, along with great anticipation. (Leylah, too, but you don't really notice how fast Emma is, as she's so smooth.) Terrific stroke mechanics, with easy power, already has an idea how to volley, Terrific point construction. Her ROS is extremely good, and her serve is good and should only get stronger.
More to the point, the difference is that Majoli suddenly played one match as the Queen of Tennis, while her very previous matches were played at a below average level. This is why Hingis was expected to win with ease.If you had seen Iva Majoli, would have said the same thing.
She might end with just the one. Too many WTA players can win slams. Hitting Dartboard Blindfold, don't know who.
IMO, I think she wins 2-3 tops.
Didn’t we say the same things about iga last year? A fantastic mover with great mechanics and a unique game for the ages
Yes Iga was consistent throughout the year and is in the top 8 but her game has fizzled out a bit. She doesn’t play with confidence the way she did last year’s RG. She hesitates to go for her shots and plays defensive a lot and her serve has been horrible.Agreed, but I'm not down on Iga whatsoever. If not mistaken, she won a couple tourneys this year - one on hard and one on clay - in fairly dominating fashion. At the slams, she was good, if not great (from memory) -- R of 16 (3-set loss to Halep) at RG; QF (loss to Sakkari in a close one); R of 16 Wimb (Jabeur, also in 3 sets?) and a fairly close loss in R of 16 to Bencic here. She can still make Top 8 for the year. I think she's the real deal, and smart as she seems to be, can lose her head at times in frustration. But yes, she really knows how to play and is very athletic.
I think we just have to let these kids breathe a little and adjust to the tour, initial success, etc.
Serve can be better, and her confidence can wax and wane - agreed.Yes Iga was consistent throughout the year and is in the top 8 but her game has fizzled out a bit. She doesn’t play with confidence the way she did last year’s RG. She hesitates to go for her shots and plays defensive a lot and her serve has been horrible.
Definitely she’s too good and too athletic to be a one slam wonder. She’d surpass ivanovic as the biggest underachiever if she doesn’tServe can be better, and her confidence can wax and wane - agreed.
I mean, she lost 28 total games at RG at age 19 last year! How do you top that? I don't know...is it like Orson Welles trying to match Citizen Kane? Serve seems to be her biggest weakness, and I think it takes her a little time to set up her shots. But I'll be surprised if she doesn't have a lot more big wins in her. And a couple titles, second-weeks at the slams and a Top 8 for the year will not be a bad sophomore season.
Possible. That is likely a bigger distraction for the women players than for the men. But I was thinking that being attractive can actually help someone's game - being attractive, or having good genetics, can be a big boost for someone's confidence. Meanwhile, if a player is ugly, that person might be more inclined to doubt him or herself.
I'd have to think about biggest disappointments - not counting injuries. I know I wanted Ana to win more, but was she that talented? there must be others, but my brain isn't coming up with them art the moment.Definitely she’s too good and too athletic to be a one slam wonder. She’d surpass ivanovic as the biggest underachiever if she doesn’t
Among the one slam wonders Ana comes to mind. Her forehand during that 08 RG was devastating. Got to world no.1 and lost all motivation never did anything big after that point. She reached a couple of slam finals before that win so she was fairly consistent before the slam title but not afterwardsI'd have to think about biggest disappointments - not counting injuries. I know I wanted Ana to win more, but was she that talented? there must be others, but my brain isn't coming up with them art the moment.
Just looking at her record, it does seem as if she had her best years at (ages) 19 and 20. A bit puzzling. From the outside, we can speculate about other interests and lesser motivation, but I just don't know. I hadn't recalled that she won RG - and reach her other two finals - at such a young age.Among the one slam wonders Ana comes to mind. Her forehand during that 08 RG was devastating. Got to world no.1 and lost all motivation never did anything big after that point. She reached a couple of slam finals before that win so she was fairly consistent before the slam title but not afterwards
Yup she should’ve won much more than she did.Just looking at her record, it does seem as if she had her best years at (ages) 19 and 20. A bit puzzling. From the outside, we can speculate about other interests and lesser motivation, but I just don't know. I hadn't recalled that she won RG - and reach her other two finals - at such a young age.
A lot of women prefer to hit a swing volley than a smashI guess her only technical shortfall is overhead. She would rather hit a swing volley than a smash. This reminds me someone who is going to play tomorrow.
Apart from barty or maybe guaff I don’t consider anyone good with overheadsA lot of women prefer to hit a swing volley than a smash
Or they become like Dimitrov and get too hung up on their image to "win ugly"Possible. That is likely a bigger distraction for the women players than for the men. But I was thinking that being attractive can actually help someone's game - being attractive, or having good genetics, can be a big boost for someone's confidence. Meanwhile, if a player is ugly, that person might be more inclined to doubt him or herself.
Ana Ivanovic in her heyday was a stronger clay courter than Iga Swiatek. This makes Ana a better all-around player than a good 90% of the tour. Raducanu hits a very solid forehand, lately. Very solid- Ana's was stronger.Among the one slam wonders Ana comes to mind. Her forehand during that 08 RG was devastating. Got to world no.1 and lost all motivation never did anything big after that point. She reached a couple of slam finals before that win so she was fairly consistent before the slam title but not afterwards
Young Ana had a lot of potential but didn’t do much after 08 RG and her FH is one of the best. Emma’s game is actually more similar to li na than Ana.Ana Ivanovic in her heyday was a stronger clay courter than Iga Swiatek. This makes Ana a better all-around player than a good 90% of the tour. Raducanu hits a very solid forehand, lately. Very solid- Ana's was stronger.
To be specific, Ana Ivnovic in '07-08 was better than 90% of the tour, on each and every surface. Li Na's comparable.Young Ana had a lot of potential but didn’t do much after 08 RG and her FH is one of the best. Emma’s game is actually more similar to li na than Ana.
Not only you were wrong, so do not feel bad. When Emma Raducanu's name came across the Tim Henman's table prior to this year's Wimbledon, the former pro player hesitated to give her the wild card for her lack of experience and skills with pros on WTA tour. There were many more sceptics about her. Few saw the potential in Emma's talent, skills, ability to prepare for tournaments and remember everything quickly and of course for her amazing intelligence.I thought she would go down the Genie Bouchard route
Done, with dominance - no set lost in 10 straight matches or 20 sets straight!Let's see her win the one first, shall we.
Didn’t we say the same things about iga last year? A fantastic mover with great mechanics and a unique game for the ages. A lot of players in wta look extremely good in one tournament and then something goes off
If you were wrong about her, the right thing is apologizing to her as soon as possible.She will multiple slams. I thought she would go down the Genie Bouchard route, but she will win at least 10+ GS.
I hope she will, I became her fan yesterday during the finals.She will multiple slams. I thought she would go down the Genie Bouchard route, but she will win at least 10+ GS.
If you were wrong about her, the right thing is apologizing to her as soon as possible.
I won't predict, but Emma did not even look like she was on a hot streak.
She does so many things so well.
Incredible speed and balance, along with great anticipation. (Leylah, too, but you don't really notice how fast Emma is, as she's so smooth.) Terrific stroke mechanics, with easy power, already has an idea how to volley, Terrific point construction. Her ROS is extremely good, and her serve is good and should only get stronger.
Did use the slice against Sakkari. It looked technically sound enough. May not be her best shot but doesn't look like a weakness of hers.I didn't see her hit one slice during that match all topspin FH/BH.
Incredible performance