RG SF - Pavlyuchenkova/Zidansek

[MargaretMcAleer]

OMG that lob was in from Tamara

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

2nd BP for Tamara

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Fh finds the net return from Tamara
Deuce
Pavs cant get a 1st serve in
Great return from Tamara
3rd BP for Tamara
Pavs fh long
Back on serve

 

[kskate2]

I went for the upset

After 14 years, I'm thinking this is likely Pavs only opportunity to reach a slam final.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

After 14 years, I'm thinking this is likely Pavs only opportunity to reach a slam final.

I agree,though to me it is all mental for Pavs,she has the game,she is a pure striker of the ball.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Lovely point from Tamara setting up with her off fhand

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

5 games all
Pressure right back on Pavs now

 

[kskate2]

I agree,though to me it is all mental for Pavs,she has the game,she is a pure striker of the ball.

Definitely mental for her and she's showing a bit more belief than prior years.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Pavs saves 2 BPs ....deuce
Pavs needs her 1st serve ASAP
Pavs needs to take some power off her 1st serve for starters
Pavs holds tough.
Pavs 6-5

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Tamara will serve to force a t/breaker in the 1st set

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Great hands and disguise drop shot from Tamara

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Tamara you and your wild fh?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Great fhand from Pavs

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Pavs with 2 SP

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Tamara cant get a 1st serve in
DF from Tamara
Pavs wins the 1st set 75

Stats 1st set

Pavs W 7 UFE 11 Tamara W 17 UFE 19

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Pavs was up 40-15
Tamara now with a BP
Tamara return long
Pavs needs a first serve ASAP
Tamara bh came off her frame
Pavs holds.

 

[kskate2]

Tamara has to regroup right here. Cannot allow this match to get away from her as Coco did the other day. A finals birth is on the line

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Tamara DF have come at crucial times in this match she needs to watch it

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Lovely angle bhand from Pavs
BP for Pavs
Fhand winner from Tamara
2nd BP for Pavs
BH into the net from Tamara

Pavs breaks 2-0

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Holding serve has not been easy for either player in this match
Tamara 2 BP good over head volley