2019 Australian Open, Melbourne - WTA GRAND SLAM

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Why? Lindsay doesn't coach Madison anymore. They split late last year. What's odd is that Renee Stubbs in combo w/ Conchita Martinez is coaching Pliskobot. The other day, Renee was calling Plisko's R3 match on ESPN

I didn't know she split, wasn't aware Sloane split with Murray either. Too bad Keys imploded after that long game with 5 BPs
 

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I didn't know she split, wasn't aware Sloane split with Murray either. Too bad Keys imploded after that long game with 5 BPs
It was discussed at length in this thread
There's always a coaching carousel at the start of the tennis season.
- Pliskobot is with Renee Stubbs as of late last season.
- Venus has parted ways w/ David Witt after 11 years
- Simona is coachless as Cahill will be spending more time at home
- Kerbie dumped Wim Fissette and picked up Rainer Schuttler
- Konta dumps Michael Joyce after disappointing season and picks up Dimitri Zavialoff
- Vika rehires Wim Fissette
- Genie dumps Lansdorp and hires Michael Joyce
- Svitolina dumps Ascione and hires Andrew Bettles and Nick Saviano
- Keys hires Jim Madrigal
 

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Osaka wins again in 3 sets,played well in patches,still she needs to 'up' her game in the q/finals.Sam Smith there is more to being a 'fighter' on the court winning in 3 sets,Osaka should have won the match in straight sets.
 

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Yeah two ugly matches in a row... Muguruza and Pliskobot coming up, lukewarm about that one! :p
 

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Haven't seen any of the morning tennis (clashed with NFL Playoffs). Keys just went away?

I saw Naomi in the previous round and she was playing in spurts then... almost like only when she absolutely had to.
 

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Haven't seen any of the morning tennis (clashed with NFL Playoffs). Keys just went away?

I saw Naomi in the previous round and she was playing in spurts then... almost like only when she absolutely had to.

yes to both lol
 

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Garbine needs to stop the UFE 10 to Pliskova 1,though both players have high 1st serves percentages.Impressed with the improved movement around the court from Pliskova.
Pliskova wins the first set 63

Pliskova keeps the momentum going from the 1st set and breaks Garbine in the 1st game of the 2nd set.Pliskova leads 2-0 2nd set.Pliskova broke Garbine again love 40,now with a double break 4-1 2nd set,defence from the back of the court from Pliskova has been outstanding,not really known for her defence in the past.Pliskova's serve is just a joy to watch.
Pliskova 5-1 2nd set.
Pliskova just outstanding performance today broke Garbine again to take the 2nd set 61.

One of the best performances of the tournament so far.The serve,footwork,defence and offence were just great to watch.Garbine was just a spectator at the back of the court.
 
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Serena standing way inside the baseline on ROS,Halep has not got the power or weight of shot to compete with Serena.

Serena serving for the 1st set in just 20 mins 6-1
 

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Anybody who knows who is sponsoring Haleps clothes - I thought it was Nike - when did she get a new one?
Or is it a nike logo in disguise - ok forget it - but their trade mark is not very visible is it?
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