Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2014

[Si Si Simona]

Looks rusty as usual in R1 and didnt play for a long time

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Yikes, the serve has definitely lost some of its oomph so far this year. I am glad Serena is playing here and getting some match play in before Miami. She has a lot of points to defend from Miami-French Open.

 

[RJD11]

Serena says Patrick coaches a lot like Richard

Tells her the same things.

Thats why she works with him so well

 

[Hoergren]

Looks rusty as usual in R1 and didnt play for a long time

Very rusty IMHO 7 aces ok but 7 DF hrm!

 

[RJD11]

Game set and match Miss Williams 7 - 6 6 - 0

looked like two different matches. Serena had

to shake off some that rust.


EKat played a good 1st set.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

May I ask who does Serena play next?

 

[Si Si Simona]

May I ask who does Serena play next?

jj or safarova then simona. opss... i forgot she "lost"

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Si Si Simona

Thanks.

Sorry that Halep had to retire in her match due to her achilles problem.Hopefully her injury isnt that bad and she can recover quick.

 

[Hoergren]

Pictures from todays players party are appearing and here is a devine picture of Caroline if you've got any of your babes - POST THEM

 

[Si Si Simona]

Si Si Simona

Thanks.

Sorry that Halep had to retire in her match due to her achilles problem.Hopefully her injury isnt that bad and she can recover quick.

i am happy she retired. could have been a much worse injury

 

[Si Si Simona]

Pictures from todays playerssparty are appearing and here is a devine picture of Caroline if you've got any of your babes - POST THEM

wow

 

[kskate2]

More pics of the women around Dubai:

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ana Ivanovic is just 'stunning' in those photos.

 

[britbox]

^ Agreed, she's a natural beauty.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

You should see Ana on court, that forehand can be stunning too, it sure brings a lotta ooohs and aaahs when it fires.

Ana will get Venus next, she last beat Venus in the finals of Auckland this year, it was a tough 3 set battle, I am sure Venus remembers.
Ana is unbeaten against Williams Sisters this year, can she continue?

 

[Moxie]

Ana seems back with a mission, which is great to see. I'd be surprised if she doesn't beat Venus.

 

[Fefe26]

yes! Moxie, she was one of my fav up and comers when she first came on the seen. I would love to see her win another slam or two.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I think it will be another tight match.....Vee v Ana
Ana to win in 3 sets.

 

[Si Si Simona]

Wednesday prediction time just for fun. Simo is out and I am loose as a noodle

Flavia PENNETTA vs Agnieszka RADWANSKA - Aga wins, too good for penetta who will fight well though.

Ana IVANOVIC vs Venus WILLIAMS - Anna looks very fit and athletic, must have worked hard on her fitness. That will give her the win. If venus was healthy and in form then Anna wouldnt stand a chance.

Sorana CIRSTEA vs Sara ERRANI - Sori can do it but she wont. Errani too experienced and will win it. I hope I am wrong.

Petra KVITOVA vs Carla SUAREZ NAVARRO - Its on Petra's racket, she will win in the end even if she is not fit and is in a bad form.

Caroline WOZNIACKI vs Annika BECK - Similar styles, Caro's experience will give her the win if she fights.

Lucie SAFAROVA vs Jelena JANKOVIC - Ok, my surprise of the day! Lucie will win it, its time for her to show her quality and stop chickening.

Kirsten FLIPKENS vs Alize CORNET - Flipper will take this because Alize is a bit delusional and thinks that she really beat Halep yesterday Flipper lives in the real world and will grind this win.

ok... my 7 winners are:
Aga, Anna, Errani, Petra, Caro, Lucie(!), Flipper. Lets see how many I get right, maybe non?... thats perfect

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Venus blew Ana out of Dubai 2 and 1

Woz did Beck 4 and 4

Aggie went down in flames 4 and 1

JJ and Lucie are at it, Looks like JJ will get Serena.