Miami Open - WTA 1000 - 2022

[MargaretMcAleer]

Seeing I had to get up with the 'sparrows' to watch the 1st ladies q/finals I had a 'nana nap' on the lounge and missed Iga's match I will rewatch the match later.Iga is on one Hot Streak winning of 15 matches,wins in straight sets over Kvitova

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Iga Swiatek stats so far in 2022 (after her straight sets win over Kvitova 63 63 in the QFs in Miami)

24-3
17 wins in straight sets
5-2 when losing the opening set
7-1 in three setters
15 consecutive victories heading into Miami semis

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ladies Semi Finals Thursday 30th March,

Naomi Osaka vs Belinda Bencic (22) H2H Bencic 4-1 they have not played one another since RD 16 USO in 2019.

Both ladies have not lost a set en route to the semi finals..
Bencic has the game to absorb power and she will have to do this against Osaka.
I feel Osaka's serve will give her free points,as it has been 'on song' so far in this tournament.Bencic serve especially her 2nd serve can be her 'achilles heel' and Osaka's return game is a strong one.If Osaka wins this match if will be the first time she has reached a final since the AO final in 2021.
From what I have seen from both players this week.I am picking an Osaka win.

Iga Swiatek (2) vs J.Pegula (16) H2H Pegula 1-0 3 years ago RD2 Washington

Iga is currently on a 15 consecutive win streak and has not dropped a set en route to the semi final,she showed she can absorb power of a big hitter in Kvitova in her q/final match.
Jessica is currently the top returner on tour,she will also have to maintain a good level in her match against Iga,if she has a chance to upset her in this match.
I feel Iga is riding on a 'high' at present and I am picking her to win.

 

[Kieran]

Swiatek doesn't dip at all after the emotion of gaining #1. I'm hoping for a Swiatek/Osaka final.

I love Iga, I think she’s great. And we all know she’s learning a lot from Rafa, through knowing him and watching him, and she’s clever enough to understand everything. Not all tennis players are able to do that.

 

[Hoergren]

I love Iga, I think she’s great. And we all know she’s learning a lot from Rafa, through knowing him and watching him, and she’s clever enough to understand everything. Not all tennis players are able to do that.

Isn't she having Aga's coach now - he looks like.

And yes it is - here is the confirmation
https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tenn...gnieszka-radwanska-excoach-ahead-2022-season/

 

[tented]

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Bencic being super aggressive on court taking the ball early giving Osaka a bit of her own medicine she leads 4-1

 

[kskate2]

I love Iga, I think she’s great. And we all know she’s learning a lot from Rafa, through knowing him and watching him, and she’s clever enough to understand everything. Not all tennis players are able to do that.

She's got a good stable head on her shoulders. The presence of a sports therapist has helped w/ her nerves in the big moments. I think she's more than ready and capable to take up the #1 mantle. I just want someone to assist w/ her wardrobe. Most of her stuff is very granny. Now w/ #1, she'll get a few bonuses and hopefully some input that will improve her look as someone who is 20 years old.

 

[Kieran]

She's got a good stable head on her shoulders. The presence of a sports therapist has helped w/ her nerves in the big moments. I think she's more than ready and capable to take up the #1 mantle. I just want someone to assist w/ her wardrobe. Most of her stuff is very granny. Now w/ #1, she'll get a few bonuses and hopefully some input that will improve her look as someone who is 20 years old.

You mean her tennis outfits?

 

[kskate2]

You mean her tennis outfits?

No, not just her tennis kits. This is from a post I made last year at the WTA finals


The gals all scrubbed up

Paula gets best dressed w/ Konta2 in 2nd place.
Mugu --> what is that?
Iga continues to steal clothes from her granny's closet.
Babs is attending an 80's homecoming dance
The remaining 3 are just fugly.

 

[Kieran]

No, not just her tennis kits. This is from a post I made last year at the WTA finals


The gals all scrubbed up

Paula gets best dressed w/ Konta2 in 2nd place.
Mugu --> what is that?
Iga continues to steal clothes from her granny's closet.
Babs is attending an 80's homecoming dance
The remaining 3 are just fugly.

I see it!

 

[Moxie]

i kinda like Iga's funky style.

 

[Moxie]

Come on, Naomi, pull this one out!

 

[Moxie]

OMG, they just said that Naomi has 7 career titles...and 4 of them are Majors!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I Hate Computers.......................

Just back on line now

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

She's got a good stable head on her shoulders. The presence of a sports therapist has helped w/ her nerves in the big moments. I think she's more than ready and capable to take up the #1 mantle. I just want someone to assist w/ her wardrobe. Most of her stuff is very granny. Now w/ #1, she'll get a few bonuses and hopefully some input that will improve her look as someone who is 20 years old.

Iga therapist does travel with her on tour.I want to see Iga travel alone and figure things out for herself and handle the nerves

 

[Moxie]

Good to see Naomi playing well.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Osaka through in 3 sets over Bencic 46 63 64....will either play Iga or Jess in the final

 

[kskate2]

Iga therapist does travel with her on tour.I want to see Iga travel alone and figure things out for herself and handle the nerves

Maybe she's not ready to give up her crutch yet. Give her a little time to adjust sitting at the top of the board. Once those shoes are more comfortable she'll be ready to go it alone.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Maybe she's not ready to give up her crutch yet. Give her a little time to adjust sitting at the top of the board. Once those shoes are more comfortable she'll be ready to go it alone.

Agree, I have no problem with players having therapists from time to time,but at the end of the day it is you on the court and have to work things out for yourself and nerves do play a part in that.