Internazionali BNL d'Italia, Rome, Italy - WTA 1000

[MargaretMcAleer]

After 16 points on the trot Kalinina breaks Kudermetova in her first service game of the 3rd set
This match still has a long way to go

 

[don_fabio]

I loved the fact Veronika always reads her note book in a change over lol!

I like it too, I think it's cool, but sometimes it looks like she's reading a lasagna or cheesecake recipes

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Kainina now has a 2nd break as Kudermetova brain goes into error mode in the 3rd set, Kudermetova had all the momentum going into the 3rd set,though Kudermetova's brain had other thoughts

 

[don_fabio]

Now Kalinina is in charge again, this time with a double break. I didn't expect this given how she lost a 2nd set.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Now Kalinina is in charge again, this time with a double break. I didn't expect this given how she lost a 2nd set.

Kudermetova's brain has gone into error mode again, she had all the momentum going into the 3rd set, well done to Kalinina

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Kalinina is being the aggressor here and it is paying rewards
Well done Kalinina 4-0 3rd set
Kudermetova has won just 8 points so far in this 3rd set

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

What a return from Kalinina, pure excellence!
Kudermetova stops the rot in the 3rd set and gets on the board
Kalinina 4-1 3rd set

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

40 love becomes deuce on Kudermetova's serve, 2 good fh from Kalinina
Impressed by Kalinina fhand down the line and she also does it running
Also Kalinina's return of serve, which has been one of the highlights of her play in this match

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Moment of Truth again for Kalinina she will serve for the match ( a 2nd time) 5-2 and secure a place in her first WTA1000 final
Hell it is raining
2 MPs for Kalinina this match has been going for 3 hours
Kalinina wins the match 75 57 62 to make her first WTA 1000 final
What a match
Well done Kalinina...
Kudermetova you and your brain were your enemies in this match, you need to get it sorted, or you will be losing many more matches

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Seeing it is raining, umbrella's are up not sure when the 2nd SF will get underway.

 

[tossip]

Well Rybakina has broken..

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just woke up from my Nana Nap
I will take Rybakina to win this match I see she has already broken and leads 3-1

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Osta is alrready getting frustrated lol!
BP for Elena

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well Osta is all at sea and is already imploding
Elena gets the double break 4-1

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Osta can be a little bit trying on court, I think she would rather call all the lines and play tennis at once lol!
I love her facial expressions when things dont go her way
She told Cicak the other day she will not have her umpire anymore of her matches lol!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Elena 5-1 1st set

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Elena will serve for the 1st set 5-2
SP No 3 for Elena with an Ace, Osta has been wining points on Elena's 2nd serve
Osta with a good swing volley at the net...deuce
Elena needs a 1st serve in

 

[tented]

I’m rooting for Ostapenko, but it doesn’t look good thus far …

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I’m rooting for Ostapenko, but it doesn’t look good thus far …

Osta has been imploding lol!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Come on Elena you need a 1st serve