Australian Open 2024 [Women] - Grand Slam

[MargaretMcAleer]

Unless Saba goes walkabout which I cannot see at this stage of a GS, it is on her racquet to lose, Gauff is the only player at present than can stop her if they meet in the SF.
A player I would watch would be Yastremska, she has improved out of sight, she has always been a good ball stricker, though a player I cannot stand for a number or reasons, eg taking MTO when she is down just for starters.to stop her opponents momentum

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

QFs are now set,

L.Noskova vs Q D.Yastremska
Z.Qinwen (12) vs A.Kalinskaya
C.Gauff (4) vs M.Kostyuk
A.Sabalenka (2) vs B.Krejcikova (12)

 

[tossip]

Unless Saba goes walkabout which I cannot see at this stage of a GS, it is on her racquet to lose, Gauff is the only player at present than can stop her if they meet in the SF.
A player I would watch would be Yastremska, she has improved out of sight, she has always been a good ball stricker, though a player I cannot stand for a number or reasons, eg taking MTO when she is down just for starters.to stop her opponents momentum

Yastremska is very streaky and cannot be counted on to be consistent.I think Kalinskaya is playing great and might spring a surprise finalist berth.The Ukrainians are an unknown quantity in the second week of majors so it's all up in the air whether they have the wherewithal to withstand the pressure and expectation.I read on Kustyak saying she has nothing to lose,and Coco has nothing to lose too because she has already defended her points from last year.I am not a fan of the two Ukrainians because of their deplorable antics.If all the players play according to their ranking we might see Saba and Coco in the semis.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Yastremska is very streaky and cannot be counted on to be consistent.I think Kalinskaya is playing great and might spring a surprise finalist berth.The Ukrainians are an unknown quantity in the second week of majors so it's all up in the air whether they have the wherewithal to withstand the pressure and expectation.I read on Kustyak saying she has nothing to lose,and Coco has nothing to lose too because she has already defended her points from last year.I am not a fan of the two Ukrainians because of their deplorable antics.If all the players play according to their ranking we might see Saba and Coco in the semis.

Well quite frankly I am not a fan of Yastremska for a lot of reasons, yes she can be streaky, though she has come through quailifers and playing good aggressive tennis.Anna K has got stronger as she has progressed in the tournament. I will be surprised if Saba or Gauff dont win their QF matches setting up a SF.

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

Winners

Noskova (in 2)
Kalinskaya (in 3)
Gauff (in 2)
Sabalenka (in 3)

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

In the Ladies doubles,

QFs,
Krejcikova/Siegemund (5) vs Hunter/Siniakova( 3) first time they have faced off since 'the split'.

 

[tossip]

Winners

Noskova (in 2)
Kalinskaya (in 3)
Gauff (in 2)
Sabalenka (in 3)

I like Noskova a lot,she is very talented and with experience she can be a force to reckon with.I guess the tour is soughta moving on to another generation.Lots of youngsters are showing promise and are making noise in an Olympic year.I am rooting for Noskova and hopes she wins her qtrs match.

 

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[MargaretMcAleer]

Coco is in trouble she is not defending her fhand wing at present, she is too late on the ball there, she has to regroup ASAP
Come on Coco what your ball toss is it too low
Another break and Kostyuk will serve for the 1st set 5-1
Kostyuk got tight serving out the 1st set with 2 DFs and Coco gets 1 on the breaks back
Gauff to serve 2-5
MP for Kostyuk has Coco over head found the net, Coco you should have let the ball bounce?
Gauff holds, Coco it is about the placement of the serve, you dont have to hit Bombs all the time
Okay Marta will try and serve again a 2nd time for the 1st set 5-3

 

[tossip]

Coco better wake up before it's over,Kostyuk is thirsty for something.

 

[Moxie]

Coco is in trouble she is not defending her fhand wing at present, she is too late on the ball there, she has to regroup ASAP
Come on Coco what your ball toss is it too low
Another break and Kostyuk will serve for the 1st set 5-1
Kostyuk got tight serving out the 1st set with 2 DFs and Coco gets 1 on the breaks back
Gauff to serve 2-5

If it's nerves, she's got to get over it soon. She could do with a first serve. Oh, and for not blowing that shot at the net.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Coco better wake up before it's over,Kostyuk is thirsty for something.

Coco is all over the place at present too late on her fhand wing and her serve?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

If it's nerves, she's got to get over it soon. She could do with a first serve. Oh, and for not blowing that shot at the net.

Coco has ramped up her serve? but at what cost it is about the placement and getting it into the court

 

[Moxie]

YES! Gauff back on serve! (With help.)

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Okay good girl Coco great defense on your fhand wing and we are back on serve
Now watch your ball toss and keep your serve in the court for starters

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Coco you should have hit a drive volley there

 

[tossip]

Well she is back on serve

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Okay 5 all Coco has helped a bit from Marta, though good players even when they are not at their best find a way to come back

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Lovely fhdtl shot from Coco

 

[Moxie]

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