Aegon Classic, Birmingham, UK, WTA Premier

[Correspondent Kiu]

Svitolina should get through, but I'm not sure about the others, given the nerves and pressure.

You know, I was thinking the same thing yesterday but apparently Camila was thinking otherwise.

I also thought Vika would advance....

 

[Moxie]

Giorgi is one of my favorite unpredictables.

 

[britbox]

Results from the Birmingham Classic Women's Singles Quarterfinal matches on Friday

6-Garbine Muguruza Blanco (Spain) beat CoCo Vandeweghe (U.S.) 4-6 6-4 0-0 (Vandeweghe retired)
7-Petra Kvitova (Czech Republic) beat 5-Kristina Mladenovic (France) 6-4 7-6(5)
Lucie Safarova (Czech Republic) beat 9-Daria Gavrilova (Australia) 6-7(4) 6-3 7-6(5)
Ashleigh Barty (Australia) beat Camila Giorgi (Italy) 5-2 (Giorgi retired)

Lucie Safarova (Czech Republic) beat 9-Daria Gavrilova (Australia) 6-7(4) 6-3 7-6(5)



7-Petra Kvitova (Czech Republic) beat 5-Kristina Mladenovic (France) 6-4 7-6(5)



Ashleigh Barty (Australia) beat Camila Giorgi (Italy) 5-2 (Giorgi retired)



6-Garbine Muguruza Blanco (Spain) beat CoCo Vandeweghe (U.S.) 4-6 6-4 0-0 (Vandeweghe retired)

 

[britbox]

Giorgi is one of my favorite unpredictables.

She unpredictably retired today, but I'm following Ashleigh Barty here, so good that it propels her into the semis. Coco retired also - although I think it was more of a precautionary retirement so she'll be OK for Wimbledon.

 

[kskate2]

Mugu still not playing all that well. Before Coco rolled her ankle it was looking like another straight set loss for Garbine. Coco was bossing her just like in Aus.

 

[britbox]

Mugu still not playing all that well. Before Coco rolled her ankle it was looking like another straight set loss for Garbine. Coco was bossing her just like in Aus.

I guess you could make allowances for Garbine dipping a bit after she won the FO but she certainly hasn't risen back up. I know she's had a few niggling injuries but got to say she's been a disappointment over the last year.

 

[kskate2]

 

[Moxie]

I'm hoping for a Kvitova v. Muguruza final.

 

[kskate2]

Possible, but Ash is playing well and she won't be tired as she only played a few games today before the retirement. Besides, Petra is rounding into form nicely. She will be very tough to beat in the final and at Wimby

 

[tossip]

Garbagine is unlikeable...

 

[tossip]

Barty is putting on a tennis clinic..she taking out the trash.I like these unassuming players..

 

[tossip]

Ashley took out the Garbage...

 

[the AntiPusher]

Ashley took out the Garbage...

Any news on Vee? If she does S and V at least 60 percent of the time, she is gonna make this tournament harder to win than needed

 

[kskate2]

@the AntiPusher Venus will be ready for Wimby. I heard an interview w/ her coach they did in Aus and he talks about her schedule. They like to take 3-4 weeks off and then she plays for 3 straight weeks.

Contenders for Wimby: Petra, Venus, Pliskobot and a couple of young guns.

 

[tossip]

Any news on Vee? If she does S and V at least 60 percent of the time, she is gonna make this tournament harder to win than needed

Vee doesnt play these tune up events,she goes directly to the event.I am a bit worried that they will throw the kitchen sink at her to stop her from winning...bad scheduling,court assignment and all the nonsense they do to her..even if she doesnt win I am hoping for an unknown to win...or Kerber to finally win Wimbledon..dont forget Lisicki catches fire at Wimbledon every year...
just imagine if Ostapenko wins Wimbledon..

 

[britbox]

Results from the Birmingham Classic Women's Singles Semifinal matches on Saturday

Ashleigh Barty (Australia) beat 6-Garbine Muguruza Blanco (Spain) 3-6 6-4 6-3
7-Petra Kvitova (Czech Republic) beat Lucie Safarova (Czech Republic) 6-1 1-0 (Safarova retired)





Big win for Ash Barty. What a great week for her. Don't fancy her chances in the final though... gotta favour Petra.

Not fan of Garbine @tossip? Lol.

 

[Moxie]

 

[kskate2]

Ash continues to do the damn thing. Takes the opener 6-4

 

[kskate2]

Petra levels 6-3. Heading to decider.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

... but I'm following Ashleigh Barty here, so good that it propels her into the semis. Coco retired also - although I think it was more of a precautionary retirement so she'll be OK for Wimbledon.

I didn't think she beat Mugu, I didn't think she'll have much of a chance against Petra but she took a set.
You called it.

Petra serving for the match.