2016 Australian Open QF: Azarenka vs. Kerber

[kskate2]

Vika leads the series 6-0

http://www.wtatennis.com/head2head/player1/11289/player2/10768

All meetings have been on fast surfaces with a few going deep into a 3rd set, but Angie could not pull a win. They just met 2 weeks ago in the Brisbane final.

Who ya takin' to reach the semi's?
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[GameSetAndMath]

Vika takes this one in straight sets. Kerbie is like a wall (Wozniacki mould). That won't cut it when it comes to winning the match.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

This is a match Kerber needs to take if she is serious about contending for titles. She really should give it her all to take this.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

This is a match Kerber needs to take if she is serious about contending for titles. She really should give it her all to take this.

When was the last time you cared for Kerber?
Looks like you are trying to get easy Opp for your girl in the finals. :cover

 

[tented]

Vika in 2.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

I didn't say I cared for Kerber. All I am saying is if she wants to contend for these titles that she needs to start winning these matches.

 

[tossip]

Kerber in three..but will lose in semis to Konta

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

This is a match Kerber needs to take if she is serious about contending for titles. She really should give it her all to take this.

When was the last time you cared for Kerber?
Looks like you are trying to get easy Opp for your girl in the finals. :cover

I don't ever worry about her opponent because regardless of who she plays if Serena is to fall it is usually her own doing. It is very rare in Serena's career where I have had to give credit to her opponents actually out playing her. My comment was toward Kerber not because I think Vika stands a better shot because Vika hasn't proven otherwise concerning Serena at a slam. My point was if she wants to stand a shot at taking a slam she needs to take care of the Vika's and Maria's in slams, and hope not to run into Serena. Serena looks serious and looks like she wants to start the year off with a slam and set the tone for the rest of her year. I hope whatever happens that this is a hard well fought match.

 

[tossip]

Konta will be the finalist....

 

[sk310]

This is a match Kerber needs to take if she is serious about contending for titles. She really should give it her all to take this.

When was the last time you cared for Kerber?
Looks like you are trying to get easy Opp for your girl in the finals. :cover

I don't ever worry about her opponent because regardless of who she plays if Serena is to fall it is usually her own doing. It is very rare in Serena's career where I have had to give credit to her opponents actually out playing her. My comment was toward Kerber not because I think Vika stands a better shot because Vika hasn't proven otherwise concerning Serena at a slam. My point was if she wants to stand a shot at taking a slam she needs to take care of the Vika's and Maria's in slams, and hope not to run into Serena. Serena looks serious and looks like she wants to start the year off with a slam and set the tone for the rest of her year. I hope whatever happens that this is a hard well fought match.

Listen I think Serena is the GOAT especially in terms of talent. I love her. But that kind of statement is SO incredibly dismissive of all the great players she's played. I think Serena, if she were to ever hear that, would IMMEDIATELY refute it. It's ridiculous to think almost NO players who have ever beat her did so by outplaying her.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

I didn't say she hasn't been outclassed by players, but I would also say that she has probably had more moments where she fell apart. Of course later in her career, she has had fewer of those moments and when she was beaten her opponents really did bring it to her.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Also if Kerber is going to take this she better do it in two a third will swing it Vika's way.

 

[kskate2]

Kerbie is on fire. Up 2 breaks 3-0

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

If you are Vika, do you concede this set and conserve energy for the next one?

 

[kskate2]

can't do that when you have to come back and play the next day. She needs to turn the momentum in her favor by putting some doubt in Angie.

 

[kskate2]

now 4-0

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Better stop the bleeding and hold!

 

[kskate2]

5-3. Now you can see why you shouldn't tank a set. You never know what your opponent will do. Kerbie was in danger of giving the lead away.

 

[kskate2]

3 SP's. Too many failed dropshot attempts by Vika

 

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