2014 BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells)

[Front242]

Ouch. Wrong time for slop from Stephens although I'm happy

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

3 match points.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Help me that wind

 

[Front242]

Awful conditions out there now. Could really see the ball blowing all over the place there.

 

[Moxie]

Duece! What next?

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

3 MP saved by Sloane.

 

[Front242]

Unlucky. Almost a classy way to finish it. A lob into the wind?!

 

[golds girl]

Ehhh...that drop shot was lazy and unnecessary

 

[Front242]

Doh :/

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Thats the way Flavia....down the line passing shot

 

[Front242]

Niiiiice!

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

5th match point.

 

[Moxie]

Both being both cautious and brave. And Flavia wins it! Well-done.

 

[golds girl]

Slice with that wind...not a good look Sloane
Yay the old girl gets another win

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Flavia becomes the first Italien women to reach the s.finals at IW

 

[Front242]

Good stuff, Flavia. Tough as hell out there with these terrible conditions. Tough loss for Stephens after leading 3-0 3rd set.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Phew what a match

Bella Flavia

 

[golds girl]

I'm actually excited to watch some men's doubles!!!!

 

[Moxie]

Semis are set: Na v. Pennetta; Halep v. Radwanska.

 

[kskate2]

There are other good wind players, I'm merely telling you who is the best.

I know K is gone, but I wonder if anyone has a feel for women who've played much in the wind? We have seen some of the top guys in it more than once. (Including here and USO, which seem to be two of the most regularly windy tournaments.)

Just about all of them played in that famous US Open.
I would pick Vika at her peak!

I'm back. The Bulls are blowing the doors off Houston. No way Vika is the best wind player. Wind exposes technique. If your technique is bad it only gets worse in the elements. Steffi would probably be the best retired wind player. As for current players, I would say Serena because of the serve and her ability to hit through the wind (athleticism). A close 2nd would be Aga because of her variety.