Indian Wells, BNP Paribas Open, WTA Premier

[GameSetAndMath]

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

Will she do it?

No.

 

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No.

tl;dr *






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No.

Seriously, though, who do you think will stop her?

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Seriously, though, who do you think will stop her?

That of course is a tough question and hence my lengthy response above. However, I think Bencic might take her out. Bencic beat her in Hopman cup last year. But, that was before Naomi found her mojo (as at that Naomi has not even won the IW yet).

But, Bencic typically does not have a plan B whereas Naomi can adapt. So, Bencic really needs to get the job done in a hurry. As Bencic never faced the current Naomi, Bencic will not be carrying any baggage and will freely swing.

 

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That of course is a tough question and hence my lengthy response above. However, I think Bencic might take her out. Bencic beat her in Hopman cup last year. But, that was before Naomi found her mojo (as at that Naomi has not even won the IW yet).

But, Bencic typically does not have a plan B whereas Naomi can adapt. So, Bencic really needs to get the job done in a hurry. As Bencic never faced the current Naomi, Bencic will not be carrying any baggage and will freely swing.

My guess is if Bencic doesn’t beat her, she’ll defend her title. I like Naomi’s chances against Pliskova, Kerber, and even Halep.

 

[isabelle]

hope Naomi can defend her title

 

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Garbine won the 2nd set 6-1, but I’m not counting out Bertens. It wouldn’t surprise me if she came back to win this.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Bianca Andreescu continues her great form in 2019 defeating Wang (18 seed) 75 62 to reach IW quarters.Bianca is now 23-3 in 2019 and almost certainly into the Top 50,started the year 152,now into the Top 50 after 5 events.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Garbine won the 2nd set 6-1, but I’m not counting out Bertens. It wouldn’t surprise me if she came back to win this.

Garbine first top 10 win in over a year,defeating Bertens 57,61 64

 

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Halep is out, leaving Svitolina as the highest seed in that quarter. For now ...

 

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Garbine first top 10 win in over a year,defeating Bertens 57,61 64

That’s why I thought Bertens would win, but clearly I got that wrong.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well there goes my tip to win the IW title Halep No 2 seed outed in 3 sets by teenager Marketa Vondrousova 62 36 62.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

That’s why I thought Bertens would win, but clearly I got that wrong.

That’s why I thought Bertens would win, but clearly I got that wrong.

Dont worry my tip to win the title Halep is gonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne

 

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Well there goes my tip to win the IW title Halep No 2 seed outed in 3 sets by teenager Marketa Vondrousova 62 36 62.

Did you watch it? I’m wondering what happened.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Did you watch it? I’m wondering what happened.

I was watching Rafa's match and turning over at times,I thought after the 2nd set Halep would win.I thought Halep had a good draw and could play herself into more form....oh well back to the drawing board,I still feel Halep is a player that needs a coach with her full time.

 

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I still feel Halep is a player that needs a coach with her full time.

First, she needs a sports psychologist, then a full-time coach.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

First, she needs a sports psychologist, then a full-time coach.

LOL! Marketa has a great lefty serve and produced some wonderful drop shots,nice variety in her game.

 

[kskate2]

Garbine first top 10 win in over a year,defeating Bertens 57,61 64

I thought Serena was ranked and seeded 10

 

[herios]

Bianca Andreescu continues her great form in 2019 defeating Wang (18 seed) 75 62 to reach IW quarters.Bianca is now 23-3 in 2019 and almost certainly into the Top 50,started the year 152,now into the Top 50 after 5 events.

Good girl. I am very pleased with her results.