Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open, CA, USA, WTA Premier

[MargaretMcAleer]

love watching Pliskova when she plays like this,30 winners,10 UFE errors
Vika was in zone territory 60 60

Serena to defeat Aga in straight sets
Vika to defeat Pliskova in 3 sets.

 

[britbox]

I'm on the same page, although the second match is tough to call.

 

[Moxie]

Serena is, seriously, a force of nature.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

This is just vintage Vika,she is one of the best returners in the womens game,Pliskova should have won in straight sets,Vika has worked out the serve of Pliskova,Pliskova has one of the best serves in womens tennis,it is so fluid and effortless,just like her ground shots,it is the 'mental side of her game she needs to work on'.I am really enjoying this match up.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well done Vika defeating Pliskova in 3 sets 76 (1) 16 62 and will face Serena Williams in the final!

 

[Moxie]

That was an enjoyable match. Good show, Vika, and, while I hadn't really take Pliskova on board before, I am now a fan.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Serena Williams to win her third title at IW in 3 sets against Azarenka

 

[britbox]

I'll go with Serena but in 2 tight sets, maybe one could be a Tie break. Vika will push her hard.

 

[britbox]

Victoria Azarenka / Karolina Pliskova Highlights ( 7-6 1-6 6-2 )

 

[britbox]

Serena Williams / Aga Radwanska Highlights ( 6-4 7-6 )

 

[britbox]

Indian Wells WTA Final

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Serena Williams v Victoria Azarenka

H2H: Serena leads 17-3

2015 Wimbledon QF Grass Serena Williams Victoria Azarenka 3-6 6-2 6-3
2015 French Open - Roland Garros R32 Clay Serena Williams Victoria Azarenka 3-6 6-4 6-2
2015 Madrid Masters R16 Clay Serena Williams Victoria Azarenka 7-6(5) 3-6 7-6(1)
2014 Brisbane F Hard Serena Williams Victoria Azarenka 6-4 7-5
2013 US Open F Hard Serena Williams Victoria Azarenka 7-5 6-7 6-1
2013 Cincinnati Masters F Hard Victoria Azarenka Serena Williams 2-6 6-2 7-6(6)
2013 Rome Masters F Clay Serena Williams Victoria Azarenka 6-1 6-3
2013 Doha F Hard Victoria Azarenka Serena Williams 7-6(6) 2-6 6-3
2013 Brisbane SF Hard Serena Williams Victoria Azarenka WO
2012 WTA Championships 10 Hard Serena Williams Victoria Azarenka 6-4 6-4
2012 US Open F Hard Serena Williams Victoria Azarenka 6-2 2-6 7-5
2012 Olympic Tennis SF Grass Serena Williams Victoria Azarenka 6-1 6-2
2012 Wimbledon SF Grass Serena Williams Victoria Azarenka 6-3 7-6(6)
2012 Madrid Masters F Clay Serena Williams Victoria Azarenka 6-1 6-3
2011 US Open R32 Hard Serena Williams Victoria Azarenka 6-1 7-6(5)
2011 Canadian Masters SF Hard Serena Williams Victoria Azarenka 6-3 6-3
2010 Australian Open QF Hard Serena Williams Victoria Azarenka 4-6 7-6(4) 6-2
2009 Wimbledon QF Grass Serena Williams Victoria Azarenka 6-2 6-3
2009 Miami Masters F Hard Victoria Azarenka Serena Williams 6-3 6-1
2009 Australian Open R16 Hard Serena Williams Victoria Azarenka 3-6 4-2 Retired
2008 Australian Open R32 Hard Serena Williams Victoria Azarenka 6-3 6-4

Src: http://www.stevegtennis.com/

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[britbox]

Congratulations to Victoria Azarenka on her 6-4 6-4 win.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Vika deserved her win,attacked Serena's fhand wing,she did get broken while serving for the match,a couple of DF did not help her cause,anyway she steadied and served out the match.This is her 2nd IW title,with this win she will return to the Top Ten when the rankings come out on Monday,she will be ranked No 8....after the last couple of years,battling injuries,good to see Vika back in the Top 10.

 

[Moxie]

I was happy for Vika, too, since she's coming back from injury. I was hoping for Serena, given the venue, and I'm sorry that nerves, or a bad day got to her, but not to take away from Azarenka, who was bold and served well today. It bodes well for their matches going forward. The speeches were really heartfelt and gorgeous at the presentation. It deserves its own thread, but the tournament director, I believe it was, made some horribly sexist remarks earlier in the day. He's going to pay for that, I believe. Patrick McEnroe has already said he should resign.

 

[britbox]

 

[britbox]