Indian Wells, BNP Paribas Open, WTA Premier

[tenisplayrla08]

So Alexandrova pulls off the Wozniacki upset. And with that. Wozniacki's... what 3rd or 4th straight early loss this year and end of last year. What do we think the timeline is on her retirement.

On the one hand I always hope the Roger's and Serena's of the world can show people that they don't need to retire at 30 or 29. And Venus has shown that a disease doesn't have to keep you down or send you into retirement. But RA is a bit different than and auto immune disease. At the moment, finally married and happy (we assume), though Caro has never really been unhappy. With the slam in the bag. A return to number 1 briefly after the slam. It would not surprise me at all to see Caroline hang it up here this year. Or even sooner. Hopefully I'm wrong. I'm never been her biggest fan. But I do respect her. She is a fantastic player. And I guess ya just hate to see someone's career cut short. So I'd love to see her fight through all this and get some wins and build her confidence back up. And for her to hang around another 2 or 3 years. But I mean, we don't know what she wants from life. No idea if she wants kids or not. Which. Serena did it at 36 or 37. But most don't want to wait that long and people really shouldn't wait that long. 35 plus is "higher risk" pregnancy they say. And it's not like Serena's pregnancy was smooth sailing.

Anyways. I just definitely see it on the horizon for Caro. She fought through and finally got her slam. Her career has been wonderful for her. Just don't know what type of person she is. The type that loves tennis so much she'll play it till she croaks or the type that finally got her main goal and is ready to go now. Especially with the RA making life difficult.

 

[Hoergren]

So Alexandrova pulls off the Wozniacki upset. And with that. Wozniacki's... what 3rd or 4th straight early loss this year and end of last year. What do we think the timeline is on her retirement.

On the one hand I always hope the Roger's and Serena's of the world can show people that they don't need to retire at 30 or 29. And Venus has shown that a disease doesn't have to keep you down or send you into retirement. But RA is a bit different than and auto immune disease. At the moment, finally married and happy (we assume), though Caro has never really been unhappy. With the slam in the bag. A return to number 1 briefly after the slam. It would not surprise me at all to see Caroline hang it up here this year. Or even sooner. Hopefully I'm wrong. I'm never been her biggest fan. But I do respect her. She is a fantastic player. And I guess ya just hate to see someone's career cut short. So I'd love to see her fight through all this and get some wins and build her confidence back up. And for her to hang around another 2 or 3 years. But I mean, we don't know what she wants from life. No idea if she wants kids or not. Which. Serena did it at 36 or 37. But most don't want to wait that long and people really shouldn't wait that long. 35 plus is "higher risk" pregnancy they say. And it's not like Serena's pregnancy was smooth sailing.

Anyways. I just definitely see it on the horizon for Caro. She fought through and finally got her slam. Her career has been wonderful for her. Just don't know what type of person she is. The type that loves tennis so much she'll play it till she croaks or the type that finally got her main goal and is ready to go now. Especially with the RA making life difficult.

Well it's a tough time she's going through. But as Patrick Wozniacki says

I don't know how many of you watched her game but in fact she played quite well but as many times before her oponent is playing at her best - as Alexandrova said after the match. It's great to see her play

As you can see on the stats it's tight and with a bit of luck Caroline could have won but

No plans of retirement - yet. Her medication is working and it's finally approved by WTA even if it's been medications used in connection with her illness all over the world, but needed an additional way through the WTA mchinery.

 

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[britbox]

Pretty loaded tournament for Serena. She gets Vika and now has Garbine.

 

[tented]

Pretty loaded tournament for Serena. She gets Vika and now has Garbine.

I think she’ll have a much easier time with Garbine than she had with Vika.

 

[Hoergren]

As always Naomi is fun to listen to so here is her presser answers

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Serena retires,called the trainer and doctor also attended after she lost the 1st set to Garbine 6-3,long conversation with both,said something about leg pain,blood pressure taken.Went back on court after 1 game and went and sat down and said she could not breathe.

Garbine advances to the 4th round.

 

[Fiero425]

I think she’ll have a much easier time with Garbine than she had with Vika.

Really? Serena came out like gangbusters, then lost it like Federer there for a bit dropping 7 straight games! Patrick had her resign in the 2nd set! This really bothers me when vets pull this crap! She had to know something was wrong earlier, but came out there anyway!

 

[Fiero425]

Serena retires,called the trainer and doctor also attended after she lost the 1st set to Garbine 6-3,long conversation with both,said something about leg pain.Went back on court after 1 game and went and sat down and said she could not breathe.

Garbine advances to the next round.

It's called being fat, out of shape, and old! Time to go bye-bye! STUPID! So silly to keep dragging this out! Old mothers just can't 'hang!' :whistle:

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

It's called being fat, out of shape, and old! Time to go bye-bye! STUPID! So silly to keep dragging this out! Old mothers just can't 'hang!' :whistle:

Serena played great power tennis against Vika in her previous match,I will wait for her press

conference.

Official reason for Serena's retirement viral illness.

 

[Tenfan63]

It's called being fat, out of shape, and old! Time to go bye-bye! STUPID! So silly to keep dragging this out! Old mothers just can't 'hang!' :whistle:

She didn't look like she should say "bye bye" when she beat Vika.

 

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[MargaretMcAleer]

Anett Kontaveit moves through as Anastasija Sevastova retires being down 5-0 in the 1st set.
Kontaveit to face Karolina Pliskova in R16.
Official reason for Sevastova's retirement: viral illness.

 

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Anett Kontaveit moves through as Anastasija Sevastova retires being down 5-0 in the 1st set.
Kontaveit to face Karolina Pliskova in R16.
Official reason for Sevastova's retirement: viral illness.

I’ve heard a few commentators mention players being ill. Something must be going around in IW.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I’ve heard a few commentators mention players being ill. Something must be going around in IW.

Yes,weather can also play a part I feel,hot and then the temp can drop to be quite cool.

 

[kskate2]

I’ve heard a few commentators mention players being ill. Something must be going around in IW.

I think it's in their locker room(s) and I don't think this is the first time. I remember some other year there were alot of retirements at IW because people were sick.

 

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Venus takes the first set 6-2 but McHale is up a break (2-1) in the 2nd.

 

[tented]

Venus through in straights. I’m so happy she didn’t have to go three.

 

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Looking at the draw, Naomi has a potentially tough road ahead: Bencic, Pliskova, Kerber, Halep.

Will she do it?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Looking at the draw, Naomi has a potentially tough road ahead: Bencic, Pliskova, Kerber, Halep.

Will she do it?

If she can she will join Martina Navratilova (1991) as the only other player to defend the title at IW..Osaka can secure the No1 ranking by making the final.Simona Halep must win the title at IW to overtake Osaka for the No 1 ranking.I don't think she can,I have picked Halep to win the title.