Remember that RG is slower clay surface than Rome, Iga comes into her own on clay in a slower clay surface, players that can defeat her have to have patience for starters, and be prepared to 'grind it out' as Iga's defense is soo good like a wall.
That's true. You can also rush her if you have the power. But you need to have that perfect balance of power and controlled aggression so you don't hit yourself out of the match.
I will be interested to see how Rybalina performs at RG? withdrawing because she feels too tired to compete eg Rome, after Saba beat her in Madrid, is a bit 'precious' to me, I mean Iga and Saba didnt have much time to rest before they played Rome
Ostapenko would be deadly if she had patience but she's a headcase. Tries for winners every point. It's either a spectacular display of winners or downright ugly slop depending on the day. Either way, she has her number so Swiatek better hope she avoids her.
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Regardless of the H2H favoring Osta 4-0 I will have to believe it to see it, if she can defeat Iga at RG, I know she has won the title before, though to me she hasnt the patience to 'grind it out' against Iga, Iga's defense on clay is great, also which Osta will turn up on the day, she is prone to be a UFE machine for starters.Keeping your UFE low on clay is a 'must'Ostapenko would be deadly if she had patience but she's a headcase. Tries for winners every point. It's either a spectacular display of winners or downright ugly slop depending on the day. Either way, she has her number so Swiatek better hope she avoids her.
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The difference though is women's tennis is best of 3 everywhere. A lot different than when a player beats Nadal in clay best of 3 but loses in best of 5 badly on the bigger court at RG.
Yep, though with Iga at RG where the conditions are slower, she gets to adjust her feet better, than say a faster clay surface eg Madrid
True. I thought Rome looked very fast this year for the few minutes of highlights I watched of the men's.
Rome is typically a fast clay court, though again it depends if it is hot, which makes the ball travel faster, though at night the ball is usually heavier
7 days Masters were action packed perfectly and this is stretched and it's not better at all. It's worse for the players too. I would love to see it going back to 7 days format.
Agree, players have been complaining I see their points.
