WTA weeks of 03/08 - 03/19: Indian Wells (1000)

[LetWinner]

Rybakina has higher peak potential than Swiatek. Swiatek is consistent off the ground but she has no weapons greater than Rybakina’s serve and backhand.

 

[Bill Lobsalot]

5-1 - well it's the start of a comeback......

 

[JJGUY]

If Ryba's level drops on either her serving or groundstrokes..

Happens to her from time to time, that's why Rybakina still lost some random matches on tour, sometimes she just can't find her form.

 

[spystud]

We know one poster who’s REALLY bummin’ right about now.

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

She could definitely benefit from some tougher matches, but tonight seems more like a case of simply being off her game. It's not like she's making any obvious tactical errors. She's a half step slow so her footwork is off and that's leading to some really sloppy errors. Throw in an opponent who doesn't seem to miss and you have a recipe for disaster.

Her other rather easy losses to Pegula and Rybakina were the same: game is "off" and the capitulation is very quick.
There are clearly a few players who not only challenge Swiatek but seem to instil a paralysing fear in her.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Stunning winning by Swiatek brings up deuce. 2 match points saved.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Swiatek breaks back. Saves 2 match points.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

She has 4 losses what are u talking about? She lost in team tournament and has lost in 3 other tournaments. Aussie. Dubai. Now here.

I don't count that team tournament, like counting the Hopman Cup as a loss. And also "now here" maybe wait for the actual loss before declaring it.

Swiatek breaks back.

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

At least we're seeing some fight here.
Come on.

 

[MiamiWeekendWarrior]

Dammit. Jeopardy starts in 5 minutes. Hurry it up already.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Even if she gets broken here and loses, a 6-2 6-2 loss looks a hell of a lot better than 6-2 6-0 or 6-2 6-1.

 

[Bill Lobsalot]

Even if she gets broken here and loses, a 6-2 6-2 loss looks a hell of a lot better than 6-2 6-0 or 6-2 6-1.

You're either first or last. Score doesn't matter.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Rybakina sends the defending champion and #1 Swiatek packing 6-2 6-2.

Very dominant performance.

Rybakina v Sabalenka for the Indian Wells title. A juicy rematch of the Australian Open final.

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

COME OOON !! Let's try to win the title now !

 

[Aussie Darcy]

You're either first or last. Score doesn't matter.

Please. Going out as the number one with a bagel is always embarrassing, getting games on the board is always better than winning just 2 games.

 

[Bill Lobsalot]

Ryba didn't want to upset the queen. She gave Iga a couple games.

 

[Bill Lobsalot]

Please. Going out as the number one with a bagel is always embarrassing, getting games on the board is always better than winning just 2 games.

The prize money is the same.

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

Now go win the title ffs.
She has an abysmal record in finals if I recall correctly.

 

[Federev]

What happened to Iga?

 

[JJGUY]

What happened to Iga?

owned by Rybakina, again!

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Now go win the title ffs.
She has an abysmal record in finals if I recall correctly.

Yes 3-8

 

[JJGUY]

I have a strange feeling that matches between Rybakina/Swiatek will be akin to Serena/Sharapova!

 

[bezs]

Commanding performance from Elena.

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

I don't count that team tournament, like counting the Hopman Cup as a loss. And also "now here" maybe wait for the actual loss before declaring it.

Swiatek breaks back.

Why not, hopman was exho that one is not. Swiatek also cried after that match, so she seems to count it.

 

[insideguy]

I don't count that team tournament, like counting the Hopman Cup as a loss. And also "now here" maybe wait for the actual loss before declaring it.

Swiatek breaks back.

Now here.

 

[insideguy]

Why not, hopman was exho that one is not. Swiatek also cried after that match, so she seems to count it.

How can not someone not count the United cup loss . It actually awarded points as well. And it wasn't like she wasn't trying.

 

[James P]

Interesting H2H, Sabalenka vs Rybakina. Sabalenka is 4-0, but Rybakina has taken a set in all 4, providing a close battle. We'll see if Elena can finally clear that Aryna hurdle...

 

[ktx]

From what I’ve seen iga has the occasional off day where she just can’t keep the ball in play and looks a mess but it’s pretty few and far between. Her loss to krej was much better than this. I think she will find a way to shore up those off days. I’m certainly not counting her out.

 

[btsjungkook]

Hopefully Rybakina can win the final and get her first win against Sabalenka. I like her game and personality but she has never beaten Sabalenka before.

 

[insideguy]

Gave it 30 minutes, off to bed now.

Good luck anyone playing Iga this week. She’s not even at her best but still feels untouchable.

Your good luck worked.

 

[McGradey]

Rybakina's serve is sick. Swiatek feasts on average serves but when someone's bombing them with accuracy and consistency, her game suddenly doesn't look so dominant.

Ps. this new UX 'feature' where the text selection goes transparent when you highlight characters/words, well, it's dumb, and I hope it will be sent for a bath in a volcano.

 

[Mr.Lob]

Rybakina has a nice calm demeanor to her game. Swiatek looks like she's had one cup of coffee too many...even when cruising. Swiatek will win many more slams, but I've just not seen an ATG mentality from her.

 

[spystud]

@McGradey, what OS are you using? iPad/Phone & my old, cheap laptop still work fine in America.

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[McGradey]

@spystud
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[spystud]

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[Fintft]

What happened to Iga?

She is a pusher, that's all and tennis being a sport of errors, pushers have success at all levels. Until they run into power players that don't miss (on that day).

 

[spystud]

Apparently Iga is extremely injured on the ribs.

Yeah, will be interesting to see if she actually stays entered in Miami.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1636940666176520193

 

[dxc]

Rybakina is surely becoming a favourite of mine. Just so clean sound technique. Should be top 3 at least.
Just can not stand watching Swiatek play. Especially her forehand, but it works for her.

 

[ScottleeSV]

I didn't see the match. Did Swiatek look in discomfort during this match (physically)?

 

[spystud]

Not really. It was just apparent rather early that Elena wasn’t getting beat that day.

 

[Winners or Errors]

I didn't see the match. Did Swiatek look in discomfort during this match (physically)?

Not moving well. Not making good shot choices. Those two things being her strengths, I can see the injury being real.

 

[James P]

My mouth is watering at the potential of a Swiatek-Sabalenka-Krejcikova-Rybakina rivalry foursome. The WTA is starting to look more appealing these days.

Gill Gross seeing the same thing I do:

 

[tennis4me]

From the get-go, it appeared to me that Elena was playing a little more aggressively against Iga. She took away time from Iga and didn't let Iga play her game. Elena played attack-first game instead of letting Iga control the point. The few times when Iga managed to pull Elena wide, she managed to recover because of her reach and mobility - something that other opponents of Iga would've lost the point or the point after.

Elena also has the weapons from both wings to end the point quickly. Plus her serve of course help her getting cheap points. Where I saw her look uncomfortable with her shots was when she was returning low, short mid-court balls. Seemed to be unsure what shots to use - long approach shot or dropshot (which she didn't seem to have). Not too many of those yesterday since Iga doesn't really hit slicers like Barty.

The Wimbledon champ proved to be a worthy challenger to the #1.

 

[speedysteve]

I've been watching tennis for many decades and there's always a first for novelties.
I heard about this being discussed on the forum in the users' section but never a saw a pro do it.
Sab stepping on her strings to lower the string tension.

Mr McEnroe used to do it with woodie Maxply...
I'm sure many before him too.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Don't understand how Kasatkina is looking at going up to a career high #7 after this tournament (would only be stopped if Rybakina wins the title).

Kasatkina has won just 9 of her last 22 matches dating back to the US Open.

 

[spystud]

This got deleted because of the two troll posts around it, but I like her quotes.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1636939627973201920

 

[Mark-Touch]

Rybakina is surely becoming a favourite of mine. Just so clean sound technique. Should be top 3 at least.
Just can not stand watching Swiatek play. Especially her forehand, but it works for her.

Yes I am starting to really appreciate her game.
The only 'weakness' she has to my eyes is is relatively slow movement laterally on court.
Because her ground strokes are so powerful she is able to hide this shortfall most of the time.

 

[Mainad]

Lol....what a pair of wimps Krejcikova and Siniakova are! They couldn't even manage to lift that big block of ice they've just been presented with for winning the women's doubles!!

Maybe there should be a rule: if you can't lift the trophy you can't be awarded it?

 

[Mark-Touch]

Congrats to Siniakova and Krej on chalking up another doubles title.
I didn't see the match but it seems it was a nail-biter.

 

[Mark-Touch]

Swat-it claims she had a rib injury for the Ryba match.
Rib injury, Ryba match, get it?
Anyway, expect a miracle recovery in time for Miami.