Miami 2014 quarters: Williams vs. Kerber

[Correspondent Kiu]

#1 seed versus #5 seed

H2H is 3-1 in favor of Serena, last 2 matches were in her favor.

VERSUS

Who Wins?

 

[rugged]

After yesterday, Serena is feeling her game. She is not interested in going three knowing Petra or Maria, a big hitters, is waiting on the other side.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

We will see! I say Serena in three. One good match does not mean she could not have issues with this one. I am glad to see her serve and return came back to her yesterday.

 

[HawkEye]

Serena in straights.

 

[rubydo]

Until Serena shows me any real letdown in big encounters, how can one not vote for her? Kerber may stay with her for awhile, but Serena's relentless pressure and power will prevail. I will be kind and give Kerber one set.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Order of play:

TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014

STADIUM
13:00 - [4] MARIA SHARAPOVA (RUS) V [8] PETRA KVITOVA (CZE)
19:30 - [1] SERENA WILLIAMS (USA) V [5] ANGELIQUE KERBER (GER)

 

[Calvy]

Serena in two, some seem to forget, it's not Serena whom has get up for other players, it's other player's whom have bring their best for Serena. There is a reason one is ranked number 1.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Serena in straight sets

 

[my sherona]

Angel wins in two .. 1 1/2 is better

 

[Calvy]

Angel wins in two .. 1 1/2 is better

I'm sure for Maria sake you're hoping it Kerber.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

And if Kerber wins, then my sherona would like her to lose the next match?

Get your votes in folks, poll will close at match time.

 

[Rose]

I have to go with Serena in this one. I would rather see Kerber win, but I don't think she can do it against Serena.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Ladies are ready to go...

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

One of my favourite umpires Nouni is on the match

 

[golds girl]

Kerber has a winning record thus far for the year at 16-7 but didn't get very far in IW. Lost in the 2nd round I believe to Torro-Flor.

Not sure how her confidence is faring.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Serena wins the first set 6-2

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

1st set stats Serena 6-2

Serena winners 11 ufe 11

Angie winners 5 ufe 11

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

This is much more like it an inspired to play Serena. Serve and return are cranking. Still far more errors than she should be making, but she is heading in the right direction.

 

[Front242]

That was very, very impressive from Serena. Sure has upped her just before, well....you know the rest

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Final stats for the match won by Serena 62 62

Serena winners 27 ufe 17

Angie winners 11 ufe 18