Miami Open - WTA 1000

[MargaretMcAleer]

Naomi Osaka with a 23 consecutive win defeats Elise Mertens 63 63 makes the Q/Fs in Miami for the first time in her career.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

What A Match!

Maria Sakkari was down 3-5 in the 3rd set, saved Six MPs to defeat Jessica Pegula 64 26 76(6)

 

[Moxie]

I like Sakkari's game so much. She and Tsitsipas both have that casual side-slap forehand crosscourt. Is that a Greek thing?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I like Sakkari's game so much. She and Tsitsipas both have that casual side-slap forehand crosscourt. Is that a Greek thing?

lol! apparently

 

[Moxie]

My TV not showing Jabeur v. Sorribes Tormo, which is a shame because I could see where that could be a battle...crafty v. will. Spaniard won the first set, OJ up a break in the 2nd. Tennis Channel prepping for Mugu v. Bibi. I'm thinking fitness favors Garbiñe.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

My TV not showing Jabeur v. Sorribes Tormo, which is a shame because I could see where that could be a battle...crafty v. will. Spaniard won the first set, OJ up a break in the 2nd. Tennis Channel prepping for Mugu v. Bibi. I'm thinking fitness favors Garbiñe.

Ons won the 2nd set 6-0 they have just started the final set.....I have split screens on both matches

 

[Moxie]

Ons won the 2nd set 6-0 they have just started the final set.....I have split screens on both matches

I only have scores on the Ons one, but Sorribes Tormo up 3-0 in the 3rd? What goes on??

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I only have scores on the Ons one, but Sorribes Tormo up 3-0 in the 3rd? What goes on??

Sorris Tormo won the match 64 06 61.....another roller coaster match,Ons in the 2nd set found her game,with slices,drop shots etc,but to me ran out of steam,in the final set,very humid conditions,Tormo had more energy,imposed her game and won,she does make her opponents work for every point.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Garbine played a very clean 1st set 63 over Bianca
Garbine's level just dropped in the 2nd set and a few UFE crept into her game,Bianca broke and consolidated and leads 4-1.Big hitting from both players in this match,not a lot in it at all.

 

[Moxie]

Long 7th game, and Garbiñe gets it back on serve. I think fatigue is going to become an issue for Bibi.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Long 7th game, and Garbiñe gets it back on serve. I think fatigue is going to become an issue for Bibi.

Main thing was she could not get a 1st serve in,Garbine pounced on that with good returns.Bianca is used to playing 3 set matches

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I love watching Bianca especially when she comes forward to the net,she has soo much variety in her game.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Bianca breaks Garbine and will serve for the 2nd set 5-3,she really gets into matches and is soo competitive she does not like to lose a point,reminds me of Serena like that.
Bianca wins the 2nd set 6-3 and we are going 3.....which does not surprise me at all.

 

[Moxie]

Early break to Andreescu. Hard-fought, though. This isn't a classic match, but it's pretty interesting.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Early break to Andreescu. Hard-fought, though. This isn't a classic match, but it's pretty interesting.

Bianca is playing the 'In form player at the moment with match wins so far this year' in Garbine,when you consider this is Bianca's 3rd tournament back,I think it is more than interesting.

Bianca gets another break and leads 3-0....

 

[Moxie]

Even looking hurt, Andreescu is amazing. I hope she comes back fully fit soon to do exactly what she's got in her.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Even looking hurt, Andreescu is amazing. I hope she comes back fully fit soon to do exactly what she's got in her.

Did you see that fhand Bianca played down the line without even looking at it? reminds me of Rafa lol!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

What is impressive in this match Bianca has not let Garbine back into the match she leads 5-1 final set.

 

[Moxie]

Garbiñe has a few things to think about. One is that Andreescu has more weapons, and she could use more. Another is: if you just going to be big serve and hit hard, make more serves, and stop missing when you hit hard.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Garbiñe has a few things to think about. One is that Andreescu has more weapons, and she could use more. Another is: if you just going to be big serve and hit hard, make more serves, and stop missing when you hit hard.

Garbine played a clean first set and half then UFE kept creeping into her game.Her serve was okay it was just her opponent who returned it well.

Andreescu d Muguruza 36 63 62....Well done Bianca!