Australian Open 2024 [Women] - Grand Slam

[MargaretMcAleer]

At least Sloane fought to the end, bad luck, Kalinskaya is one cool customer, stayed composed throughout the match, even when she was behind

 

[Moxie]

It if over Sloane lost

Yeah, too bad. Good showing, though.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Yeah, too bad. Good showing, though.

Especially after the 2nd set, where she wasnt moving her feet. she started stronger in the 3rd had BPs, shame, and could not convert them when it mattered,

 

[Moxie]

Holy cow, that was a heck of a match point to finish it in the match TB between Zheng d. Wang.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Zheng survives Wang in an all Chinese clash on RLA
Zheng 64 26 76 (10-8) to reach the last 16 first time in her career
What a Match Point.....I can now breathe!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Holy cow, that was a heck of a match point to finish it in the match TB between Zheng d. Wang.

Unreal I can now breathe a great match between the 2 Chinese ladies, maybe a shot of Tequila is required

 

[Moxie]

Unreal I can now breathe a great match between the 2 Chinese ladies, maybe a shot of Tequila is required

The tequila industry just got a "shot" in the arm for tennis fans. I have a nice bottle of Don Julio, with a shot waiting for Mannarino's next win.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Otapenko v Azarenka should be a fun match, can Osta get her revenge over Vika from the Brisbane International?
Will Osta tell her box to get lost like like she did in her last match

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Results of other matches played today so far,
Jasmine Paolinin (28) d Blinkova 76(1) 64 for her first week 2 showing at a GS
Dodin d Burel 62 64

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Sealed with an Ace for the 1st set for Azarenka 6-1 in 26 mins over Ostapenko
Maybe Vika has a 'Hot Date for Dinner' Vika serve 'on song' and she moved Osta from side to side, also Vika is a great returner.
Lets see if Osta can reset in the 2nd set Osta took a bathroom break after the 1st set
Vika down a break in the 2nd set now has 2 BPs and has been attacking the FH wing of Osta with success breaks back on serve in the 2nd set
Vika to serve 4-5 2nd set, interesting stat Vika leads their H2H 3-0
Vika fights back from being 2-5 down in the 2nd set and levels at 5 all 2nd set
A fired up Vika breaks Osta and will serve for the match 6-5 great returning Vika to Osta fhand which can break down

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Azarenka d Ostapenko 61 75 to advance to the 4th round of the AO and Vika now leads their H2H 4-0
Well done Vika in the 2nd set you fought back from being 2-5 down your 1st serve when needed mattered and your returning was solid attacking the fhand wing of Osta which can break down she made if hard for your when serving out the match but you found strength in your serve at the end of the match
Super Mum Vika makes it to the 2nd week of the AO!

 

[kskate2]

Bye Bye Iga. Just got up and watched this girl break and serve for the match. Holy moly teen Linda.

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

Not really surprised by the result. I always knew Linda Noskova had the potential. Plus, Iga looked vulnerable as ever, and probably should have lost to Collins the other night.

 

[tossip]

Not really surprised by the result. I always knew Linda Noskova had the potential. Plus, Iga looked vulnerable as ever, and probably should have lost to Collins the other night.

She tried to intimidate the youngster but ..no Bueno.I think IGA over did it by playing the United Cup , over prepared and she peaked during that period.I hope someone knocks out Saba soon.

 

[kskate2]

She tried to intimidate the youngster but ..no Buena.I think IGA over did it by playing the United Cup , over prepared and she peaked during that period.I hope someone knocks out Saba soon.

She did the same thing w/ Banshee. The difference is Collins folded. This girl was having none of that. That's part of the issue w/ playing the UC. If you make it to the final like Iga did, you end up playing alot of matches.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I went out when Linda was up a break and just finished watching the match I am not surprised with Iga get beaten
In saying that lets see have Linda goes in beating top seed? as Blinkova went out in SS to Jasmine earlier today after she defeated Rybakina
As far as I am concerned this is Saba's tournament and it is on her racquet, the way she is playing at present none of the players left can defeat her unless she goes who know what

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Seeds that lost on Day 7
Swiatek (1)
Ostapenko (11) that was a great match and Vika has the wood on Ostapenko now leads their H2H 4-0
Navarro (27)

 

[tented]

Seeds that lost on Day 7
Swiatek (1)
Ostapenko (11) that was a great match and Vika has the wood on Ostapenko now leads their H2H 4-0
Navarro (27)

I thoroughly enjoyed watching Vika take down Ostapenko! Vika played well and bravely, holding it together to win those games in the second set to avoid a third.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching Vika take down Ostapenko! Vika played well and bravely, holding it together to win those games in the second set to avoid a third.

Agree, Vika hold no fear when she plays Osta and knows the right way to play her, it was a tough bold service game she played to win 75 in the end.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

One of these players will reach the final,
Noskova
Svitolina
Golubic
Azarenka
Yastremska
Paolini
Kalinskaya
Dodin
Zheng
Azarenka two times champ is the only GS finalist in this list!