Australian Open 2022 [Women] - Grand Slam

[Moxie]

Great win from Sabalenka. I like her fighting through her own services woes.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

A.Sabalenka (2) d M.Vondrosova (31) 46 63 61

Aryna said she was very happy she only made 10 double faults.Sabalenka will play Kanepi in her next match

 

[Moxie]

A.Sabalenka (2) d M.Vondrosova (31) 46 63 61

Aryna said she was very happy she only made 10 double faults.Sabalenka will play Kanepi in her next match

Ha, the TC commies were trying to take the over/under on her DFs, and the number was 15. She showed them!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ha, the TC commies were trying to take the over/under on her DFs, and the number was 15. She showed them!

Sabalenka better up her game and not commit DFs she will play Kanepi next and Kanepi knows how to play on a HC

 

[Moxie]

Sabalenka better up her game and not commit DFs she will play Kanepi next and Kanepi knows how to play on a HC

We could make a small side wager on that match. I'll take Sabalenka.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

We could make a small side wager on that match. I'll take Sabalenka.

Take the Howler at your peril.I wont be watching the match

 

[Moxie]

Take the Howler at your peril.I wont be watching the match

Just a friendly wager...you don't have to watch.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just a friendly wager...you don't have to watch.

Kanepi is known as a bit of a 'giant killer' especially at GS...she is 36 years young,I have always liked her and her game,Kanepi in 3 sets.

 

[Moxie]

Kanepi is known as a bit of a 'giant killer' especially at GS...she is 36 years young,I have always liked her and her game,Kanepi in 3 sets.

So, you've got Kanepi and I have Sabalenka. Just shake on it. Nothing to lose. Next time you're in NYC, I'll buy you a drink either way.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

So, you've got Kanepi and I have Sabalenka. Just shake on it. Nothing to lose. Next time you're in NYC, I'll buy you a drink either way.

I am still waiting for a decent drink after I was correct with Novak and the judges,if I remember correctly I was pouring my own gin and tonic

 

[kskate2]

Australian Open Results for Round 3 Day 6 - Saturday, January 22, 2022

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Round of 16
Top Half of the draw,

(1) Barty vs Anisimova (1-0)
(5) Sakkari vs (21) Pegula (2-0)
(4) Krejcikova vs (24) Azarenka (0-1)
(8) Badosa vs Keys (0-0)

Bottom Half of the draw,
(19) Mertens vs (27) Collins (1-1)
(14) Halep vs Cornet (1-3)
(7) Swiatek vs Cirstea (0-0)
(2) Sabalenka vs Kanepi (0-1)

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Today's matches ....Top Half Of the draw,

On Rod Laver Arena starting at 11.00am AEDT,

(8) P.Badosa v M.Keys.....this is their first meeting

Followed by,

(4) B.Krejcikova v V.Azarenka (24) H2H Azarenka 1-0.....Azarenka has been in top form,this is the slam where she has won 2 titles,though she will have tougher competition in Barbora.

Margaret Court Arena not before 1.00pm AEDT

(5) M.Sakkari v (21) J,.Pegula H2H Sakkari 2-0....Maria has been under the radar so far,though has been winning her matches comfortably,there is a large contingent of Greek people living in Melbourne and have come out to support Maria,I feel it will be a tough match as Jessica could prove a thorn in her side.

Rod Laver Arena starting at 7.00pm AEDT

(1) Ash Barty vs A.Anisimova.....Amanda played the match of her life so far in this tournament,defeating the defending champion Osaka,can she defeat the No 1 player? H2H Barty 1-0.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just some interesting stats for week 1,

Iga Swiatek leads the remaining 16 players in the tournaments with a 65% winning rate in points behind her 2nd serve

Ash Barty leads the entire field with an 84% success rate in points behind her 1st serve.

Madison Keys is the Ace leader with 21.

 

[Moxie]

Keys cleverly put a white T-shirt over her dress, as they are wearing the same one. Everyone is getting pretty sick of that dress by now. Or at least I am.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Keys cleverly put a white T-shirt over her dress, as they are wearing the same one. Everyone is getting pretty sick of that dress by now. Or at least I am.

Agree.

 

[Moxie]

Maddie doing what she needed to do right now, which is serve big. She's up the break and looks like she'll take the first set. Paula getting her legs under her a bit more, and I still think she can turn it around, but MK came out hot.

 

[Moxie]

First set to Keys. THAT was efficient. I like both players enough to be happy to see either get through, but I do think Paula will up the ante and win the 2nd.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Maddie doing what she needed to do right now, which is serve big. She's up the break and looks like she'll take the first set. Paula getting her legs under her a bit more, and I still think she can turn it around, but MK came out hot.

Remember this is their first meeting.Paula needs to expose the movement of Madison

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Keys 1st set 63 over Badosa
Impressed with the Keys bhand which has been her weaker side in her game