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G.O.A.T.
My take for the QFs:
Safina vs Lisicki
Lisicki has made a big breakthrough. She still makes quite a few DFs and goes for too much at times, but she's loose and confident. She should pose a problem for Safina. Safina does find ways to winning, even if it is downright ugly. Since this is NOT a final, Safina's nerves should hold up. Safina in 3.
Venus vs Radwanska
Radwanska has gotten out of a miserable funk to make the QFs. Unfortunately, her run ends here. Radwanska's best hope is to jump on Venus' 2nd serve and that Venus goes on a brain fart while Radwanska makes a surge. Basically, hope Venus does all the work for her. I don't see it happening as Radwanska has nothing that Venus fears. Radwanska's a great retriever, but Venus is a deadly killer and has the crowd on her side. Venus in 2.
Dementieva vs Schiavone
The head-to-head is 4-4 and many of their matches have been tight 3 setters. Dementieva appears to be in form. Schiavone is probably surprised to be in the QFs as would most casual tennis fans. Comes down to experience and Elena "should" pull through. Dementieva in 3.
Serena vs Azarenka
The one matchup that has played out. Serena has dusted opponents off with ease. Azarenka's had 2 difficult matches, but finished them off. Azarenka is not intimidated by Serena nor the crowd for that matter. Serena has that deadly serve, but is lately an offensive-minded player as her movement is still poor on defense. If Azarenka can make Serena move from side-to-side (ala Miami) this match is hers to win or lose. Azarenka in 3.
Safina vs Lisicki
Lisicki has made a big breakthrough. She still makes quite a few DFs and goes for too much at times, but she's loose and confident. She should pose a problem for Safina. Safina does find ways to winning, even if it is downright ugly. Since this is NOT a final, Safina's nerves should hold up. Safina in 3.
Venus vs Radwanska
Radwanska has gotten out of a miserable funk to make the QFs. Unfortunately, her run ends here. Radwanska's best hope is to jump on Venus' 2nd serve and that Venus goes on a brain fart while Radwanska makes a surge. Basically, hope Venus does all the work for her. I don't see it happening as Radwanska has nothing that Venus fears. Radwanska's a great retriever, but Venus is a deadly killer and has the crowd on her side. Venus in 2.
Dementieva vs Schiavone
The head-to-head is 4-4 and many of their matches have been tight 3 setters. Dementieva appears to be in form. Schiavone is probably surprised to be in the QFs as would most casual tennis fans. Comes down to experience and Elena "should" pull through. Dementieva in 3.
Serena vs Azarenka
The one matchup that has played out. Serena has dusted opponents off with ease. Azarenka's had 2 difficult matches, but finished them off. Azarenka is not intimidated by Serena nor the crowd for that matter. Serena has that deadly serve, but is lately an offensive-minded player as her movement is still poor on defense. If Azarenka can make Serena move from side-to-side (ala Miami) this match is hers to win or lose. Azarenka in 3.
