2016 French Open Final: S. Williams vs. Muguruza

[GameSetAndMath]

Let us hope for a good match and one without rain delays.

As finally, I get to see a match on old fashioned TV, I won't be chirping much during the match.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

That was a great hold by Mugu saving 2 break points. It is more important for Mugu than Serena to win the first set. She should try to avoid getting into trouble.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

A great hold followed by a great break. Way to go Mugu!

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I agree that Marion Bartoli's behavior is probably unethical in revealing to the world Serena's injury. :nono

 

[GameSetAndMath]

She gave it back :nono

Mugu needs to increase first serve %. Serena is dialed in and crushing second serves.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Serena is going to have to mix things up to keep Mugu off her game.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Serena has turned it up a bit. I hope she puts everything into breaking for the set.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Mugu breaks again :clap

Now just one hold away from 1st set.

Her forehand down the line and backhand down the line (when she changes direction after multiple cross court rally shots) are really good.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Serena would be smart to direct the ball more at Muguruzas body. She is a taller girl with a lot more body to get out of the way.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Way to go Mugu! :clap

She clearly demonstrated her mental strength in saving two break points while serving for the set. Most other WTA girls would have folded like cheap tent at that time against Serena!

 

[GameSetAndMath]

OK Mugu, Now don't take feet off the pedal.

No breathing life into Serena.

Crush her off with a straight sets win.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Good start Mugu!. Now let us finish it with no drama. :clap

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Serena can't win this from the baseline.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Good job Mugu, you stopped Serena's momentum! :clap

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Serena would be smart to direct the ball more at Muguruzas body. She is a taller girl with a lot more body to get out of the way.

Did you notice how nicely Mugu handled that body serve and actually won that point.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

I didn't say she would win every point but I is a smart ploy to use. Serena can't even put herself in a position to win if her backhand isn't working out for her.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Anyway, it appears that Muguruza is going to win her first major.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

First hold of the second set goes to Mugu.

Second serves appears to be a liability for both players. Second serves are being crushed for return winners routinely.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Ok. Just one game away.

Now break Serena to prevent the nerves of serving out for the match.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

After wasting 4 match points, it is typically the hardest game to hold. But, I think Mugu has the mental strength to do it.

Need to cut down on double faults and also need to get rid of powder puff second serves. Ground game is great for Mugu.