French Open 1/4: Errani vs. Petkovic

[Correspondent Kiu]

This was kinda unexpected although should have been expected.
Sara has clay for breakfast and Petko won a premier on clay this year.

H2H is 1-1

VERSUS

WHO WINS?

 

[shawnbm]

It will be a tough fight, but I think Sara will eke out the victory on the red clay. Andrea has redeemed herself well this year, but the Italian and clay are very close to one another.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I wasnt overly impressed with Petkovic's win over Bertens.

Sara is a little beast on the red clay.

Sara to win.

 

[tented]

^ I agree with both you, Shawn and fashionista. I'm going with Errani in 3.

 

[TennisFanatic7]

Talent-wise this could go either way based on this tournament. I think it'll go to a third set. Petkovic tightened up at times today against Bertens whereas Errani should be less prone to getting nervous against a lower-ranked opponent so I think Sara will win the decider.

 

[Moxie]

Commentators spent a lot of time comparing Errani to Ferrer today. She is very focused and sturdy. I'm going with the Italian.

 

[Si Si Simona]

errani in two even if I like Petko a lot.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

This is another toss-up in my mind.
Sara in 3

 

[kskate2]

Sara in 3

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

It's raining in Paris, we have a delay.

 

[Rose]

I just wish Sara wouldn't be so noisy on court!

 

[Riotbeard]

It's raining in Paris, we have a delay.

Play won't start before 4:30 local

Live weather blog (Put this up in the atp forum, but figured it would be appreciated here as well ): http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/social/liveblog/index.html

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

^ They have taken the covers off PC and Lenglen.....hopefully we will have live action shortly

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Sara gets an early break, she will serve next up 2-1

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Triple break point for Petko, looking to even the match

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Petko breaks and holds, up 3-2

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Petko breaks again, she has momentum. Up 4-2

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Petko breaks 3 times in a row and takes the first set 6-2 in 23 minutes.
Whooohooo, how it can turn....

 

[10isfan]

I hope Petko wins. An Errani v Pova final will be a massacre.

 

[Rose]

Petko is obviously playing much, much, much, better than she did yesterday!