2014 Aussie Open Final: Li vs. Dominika

[kskate2]

Li leads the H2H 4-0

Li won the only HC meeting, a straight set affair in Toronto last summer. This is a tough one to pick as Li has the experience, but Domi has been on a roll the entire fortnight.

Who ya got: the crowd favorite or the pocket rocket?

vs.

 

[HawkEye]

Li in straights. Both are in a superb form. The experience is on the Li's side.

 

[Si Si Simona]

If Li wont watch it she will join the "3 games per match" club opened by Dominika
Simona feels better now I guess. I cant predict the result. Too many uncertainties now.
I wasn't expecting Domi to be that good.

 

[britbox]

I'm going against the grain and picking Dominika in 3.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

All good things, such as Pocket Rocket's amazing run, must come to an end.
Li in three; third time is the charm.

BTW, PR has eliminated seeds, 16, 3, 11 and 5. That is one hell of thrashing.

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

I've gone for li na in 3..she is wasting folk with her groundstrokes, or at least forcing them back with weight of shot that her opp cough up some ufe's..

100million+ Chinese will be tuning in.

 

[special700]

I keep telling you guys that Cibby is going to win this title. She's going to do exactly what Marion did at Wimbledon.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

How can one not get on the Domi-Wagon?

I will be bold, Domi in straights.
Li Na will experience another senior moment!

 

[shawnbm]

Even though I "liked" Kiu's comment above, I believe Li wins this thing with her experience and fight.

 

[tented]

Even though I "liked" Kiu's comment above, I believe Li wins this thing with her experience and fight.

I suspect you're right, Shawn. I'm thinking we're going to have another 2013 Wimbledon final, where the giant killer gets to the final, only to collapse under the pressure, as the more experienced player holds steady, and wins the title.

 

[10isfan]

This could go either way. DC is dangerous when in form. I like both players, but hoping fervently Li wins because she is near retirement while DC has several more chances.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Even though I "liked" Kiu's comment above, I believe Li wins this thing with her experience and fight.

You are probably right.

 

[Calvy]

Dominika!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I was impressed with the Pocket Rocket yesterday in her match against Aga.
In saying that I think the expierence of Li will be the deciding factor.
Li in straight sets.I would be delighted if Pocket Rocket won.I am really torn in this final.
Good luck to both ladies you both deserve your place.

 

[Si Si Simona]

She will become the new queen of Slovakia if she wins Imagine that place if she wins

 

[Denis]

I like Na, she's a great personality and I enjoy her play tennis. I'm voting for Na on the basis of that. Na in two.

By the way, first time since a very long time that I'll be looking forward more to the women's final than the men's.

 

[Front242]

I like Na, she's a great personality and I enjoy her play tennis. I'm voting for Na on the basis of that. Na in two.

By the way, first time since a very long time that I'll be looking forward more to the women's final than the men's.

I agree that it's definitely gonna be a more exciting final than the men's and how often could you say that?!

 

[RJD11]

I like Li Na. She was a fav of mine til about a year or so ago.

As a player and a person I still like her but I can't pull for her.

And I don't think she will change the one thing that

would make me cheer for her again. specially if she wins.

 

[rubydo]

Li in 3. Ever since that Safarova hiccup, she has been on a tear. Good on and off the court, and yes the women's final outweighs my interest over the men's final totally. Despite not having either Eugenie or Aga in the final, the changing of the guard in women's tennis in this event is absolutely refreshing to see!

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

The best Li has done is beat a teenager and the Old Czech, Lets not forget her draw, a cake walk since the beginning, should I count Flavia?

Domi has weathered the storm, beat Masha, Beat Simona, beat Aggie...
She is battle tested, Li is under way too much pressure, she is expected to win... she will crack!

Domi-wagon still has space! Come aboard!!