BGL BNP PARIBAS Luxembourg Open 2013

[ozza]

I don't know how many of you followed the quarters in Luxembourg but two things is clear to me. Lots of spectators in Luxembourg - none in Moscau. Hawk eye should be in all tournaments because there have been way to many faults from the linejudges in Luxembourg and that's a shame for those good matches we have been witnessing

There are more spectators in Moscow than Luxembourg. It's just Moscow's stadium is huge. Luxembourg's stadium probably holds around 1000 people. Moscow's holds 11,400. So even if there are 3000 people inside it looks empty. Luxembourg has also had less matches going on simultaneously than Moscow, which again spreads the crowds thinner across multiple courts.

I read on TW.Com that Sloane will be the no 2 sub for the YEC.?
Can someone confirm this is correct please?

Yes it is correct. Wozniacki #1 alternate. Stephens #2 alternate.

 

[Hoergren]

There are more spectators in Moscow than Luxembourg. It's just Moscow's stadium is huge. Luxembourg's stadium probably holds around 1000 people. Moscow's holds 11,400. So even if there are 3000 people inside it looks empty. Luxembourg has also had less matches going on simultaneously than Moscow, which again spreads the crowds thinner across multiple courts.

You are of course right, What I meant was that you must feel like there are no spectators. It gives a bad sound in the hall and there is very little atmosphere. We've got plenty of this in Luxembourg IMHO and it gave us e.g. some splendid quarterfinals yesterday. Another thing when are players fined for faking appearence in a tournament because watching a tournament like Moscau with NO top 10 players :nono . Something rotten in Suburbia.

 

[ozza]

You are of course right, What I meant was that you must feel like there are no spectators. It gives a bad sound in the hall and there is very little atmosphere. We've got plenty of this in Luxembourg IMHO and it gave us e.g. some splendid quarterfinals yesterday. Another thing when are players fined for faking appearence in a tournament because watching a tournament like Moscau with NO top 10 players :nono . Something rotten in Suburbia.

I don't really understand your question. But I think if I am right the answer is player's are only fined for late withdrawing (which is deemed as after the Q draw is released) from commitment events, or if you just withdraw and don't cite a reason, but obviously it's easy to just cite a medical reason of some kind.

Moscow wasn't a commitment event for Kerber. And the other 3 top 10 players withdrew before the Q draw was released (and wasn't a commitment event for any of them anyway).

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Stefanie retired in the second set and Sent Annika Beck into the finals.
The first doubles semi ended with retirement too.

Caro is counter punching Sabine into oblivion.

 

[Hoergren]

Congrats to Caroline for her 64 64 win over Lisicki - well doneclap

Schedule for the finals day Sunday 20. October

12:30 Stephanie Vogt / Yanina Wickmayer (LIE / BEL) vs Kristina BARROIS (GER)/Laura THORPE (FRA) 76 64

Not before 15.00

Caroline WOZNIACKI (DEN)[1] vs Annika BECK (GER)

Now it's time for another Carlsberg

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

I think you should buy a 6 pack.


This is the first meeting between these two.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ozza

Thanks for the confirmation.Doing the maths I think Sloane made it 'by the skin of her teeth' by 15 points

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Hoergren, do you have the stats for Caro/Sabine match?
I wanted to know the number of winners and UEs for each player.

 

[Hoergren]

Hoergren, do you have the stats for Caro/Sabine match?
I wanted to know the number of winners and UEs for each player.

Na they didn't show it but I think the stats from the livescore part say a lot:

2 aces 1 df Sabine 2 aces 4 df
70% 1st serves in of which she won 68%
The big difference was second serves
11/20 won (55%) against Sabines 6/17 (only 35%)
Saved 71% breakpoints Sabine 0%
Second return points won
11/17 (65%) Sabine 9/20(45%)

And Caroline played close to the lines with both BH and FH (it's actually really good right now)

Kiu don't temp me maybe I like it too much

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

According to the stats the big difference was the breaks, Sabine converted 2 of 7--->Caro was 4 for 4

 

[kskate2]

Ozza

Thanks for the confirmation.Doing the maths I think Sloane made it 'by the skin of her teeth' by 15 points

That's correct nista. It was very close between Sloane and Roberta. Vinci's loss in Moscow to Kuznetsova sealed Sloane's fate.

 

[tossip]

dont want to see Scone non title ass in the group picture with the true champions.I think WTA wants boring Sloane to takeover Serena and Venus fans...not going to happen

 

[Hoergren]

Final in Luxembourg - first time meeting - one hour from now - exited - I am:

Congratulation Wickmayer with your win in the doubles final - nice birthday giftclap:clap

 

[Hoergren]

Enjoy these 2 minutes in slowmotion with Carolines serve technique and return balls - great

[video=youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=c4IMQrGuYx0[/video]

62 62 - Jolly good show Caroline - you're definitely back on top clapclap

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Caro took the first set 6-2
It is now 3-2 in the second set, Caro in the lead.

 

[colleen66]

Enjoy these 2 minutes in slowmotion with Carolines serve technique and return balls - great

[video=youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=c4IMQrGuYx0[/video]

62 62 - Jolly good show Caroline - you're definitely back on top clapclap

Congrats to Caro and Hoergren! It's great seeing your player back to her winning ways!:clap

 

[Hoergren]

On twitter today - to end all discussions and doubts if there has been any
McIlroyRory
#21 #luxembourg #mygirl @CaroWozniacki

 

[rubydo]

Good to see Caroline back on track, though I do not talk about her much, I admire her classy style on the court and she has a very delightful personality. She does provide amazing photos when she plays, her contortions facially and body wise make for some outstanding pics!

 

[kskate2]

Congrats to Woz for her first title this year and a trip back to Istanbul.