Australian Open 2023 [Women] - Grand Slam

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I think we all have to give kudos to Vika, one thing that stood out to me in her match against Jess, was her footwork, Vika said she has worked really hard in her pre season training, it showed, her bhand her best shot was impressive all match, she has always been a good volley player, and her return game was too good for Jess. It was in some ways 'Vintage Vika' best match I have seen from her in awhile.
 

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Until Coco Gauff can improve her fhand she will not be winning a GS title anytime soon.
Well.. Venus also had a weak fh,and eventually it strengthened.I remember when players used to target her fh relentlessly until she got it together.Coco is very mature and strong for her age.I think give her time to grow her game at her own rate.She is a better player than Radacanu and many older players.
 

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Well.. Venus also had a weak fh,and eventually it strengthened.I remember when players used to target her fh relentlessly until she got it together.Coco is very mature and strong for her age.I think give her time to grow her game at her own rate.She is a better player than Radacanu and many older players.
We will see, also Coco's serve needs attention, I realize she is young and has time, still her coach has done nothing to improve her fhand wing, that is a concern for me, she arrives late on her fhand wing and just swipes at the ball, technically it is bad, she is a good athlete and should have enough time to arrive on her fhand wing and play that fhand shot better.
 
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2 Ladies QFs today,

Pliskova v Linette H2H Pliskova 7-2 who has not dropped a set so far in this tournament

Sabalenka vs Vekic H2H Vekic 5-1 Sabalenka has not dropped a set so far in this tournament
 

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3 games all 2nd set, Linette is holding her own on the baseline well, not letting Pliskova push her off
Linette now targeting the fhand of Pliskova, Pliskova not moving her feet on her fhand wing
Linette with a great cross court BH brings up 2 BPs
Pliskova with a fhand winner, slow down with her serves Pliskova, are you going on a hot lunch date or something?
Pliskova saves 2 BPs, Linette changed her mind which shot to play and it cost her finding the net
Another BP for Linette again Pliskova UFE on her fhand
Deuce, Fh return from Linette short
178 KPH serve from Pliskova
Pliskova holds 4-3 2nd set
 
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5 games all 2nd set, Pliskova to serve
Pliskova with a DF not a good time as we are at the business end
Oh my Pliskova with another DF, the sun is out she has to make adjustments
Linette breaks and will serve for a spot in the s/finals
 
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