2014 Aussie Open QF: Li vs. Pennetta

[kskate2]

The series is tied 2-2

http://www.wtatennis.com/head2head/player1/6578/player2/4846

They haven't met since Sydney 2010. A match Flavia won in straights.

Who ya got?

vs.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I think it is safe to say that all remaining WTA matches will be three setters.
This one will be won by Li Na.

Pennetta's serve was broken too many times by Kerber. Also, Penneta could not
close out that match on her serve. She had to break Kerber to close out. I think
Li Na will be mentally stronger than Pennetta. Li Na would want to make full
use of not having to go to airport couple of days ago.

 

[Denis]

Na in two.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Na in two although it will have strange moments.

 

[Omair]

Li Na should be the favourite, but you can not rule out Pennetta. However, the fact that Li is more experienced at this stage as compared to Pennetta, might be the deciding factor. Li must be poised to take advantage of the draw being opened up.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Li in straight sets.

 

[HawkEye]

Li Na in straight sets. In fact I think she will win it all.

 

[shawnbm]

Na will take this one as it's on a very big stage and Flavian will feel the moment more. The lady from china in two close sets.

 

[golds girl]

Going against the grain with Pennetta in 3. With So many top seeds fallen, she might see it as her only chance.

 

[Front242]

Well, I like both of them and personally I'm always happy to see the veterans progress so whoever wins is fine with me. I get the feeling that this is Pennetta's last hope of getting this far in a slam perhaps so it'd be nice to see her win but equally so I'd like to see Li win another slam. Both are inconsistent and streaky as hell though and either winner may lose their next match in dismal fashion as that's often been the way with both in the past.

 

[kskate2]

Li in 3.

 

[kskate2]

Li up a double break 3-0

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I like the tactic's from Li soo far in this match peppering Flavia's fhand and getting error's from it.
So far in this match Li is looking in good form

 

[kskate2]

Fognini is sitting in Flavia's box. He can't be happy about this bagel she's about to eat. Li serving for the set 5-0

 

[golds girl]

Pennetta is nervous...she needs to tighten up here in the second

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I think Flavia has been rushing her shots.She needs to calm down.
She broke Li when Li was serving for the 1st set 5-0 and avoided the bagel

 

[kskate2]

Signs of life from Flavia. She breaks and holds. Li to serve for it again 5-2

 

[golds girl]

This match has been disappointing..and quick

 

[Front242]

Disappointing alright from Pennetta but Li is playing an amazingly clean match too. Hope it's either her or Ivanovic who win the whole thing at this stage, more so Li, even though Ivanovic is cute

 

[Moxie]

I'm hoping that Li will go all the way, so I'm glad to see her so solid here. I like Flavia, and happy for her run here, but I'm throwing her under the bus in favor of Li this tournament.