Roland Garros / French Open 2023 [Women] - Grand Slam

[the AntiPusher]

Gotdammitt.. Muchova had a chance on the horrible OH by Saba but hit the ball into the net.. What a very entertaining match so far

 

[kskate2]

Gotdammitt.. Muchova had a chance on the horrible OH by Saba but hit the ball into the net.. What a very entertaining match so far

She's not used to being in these moments. That 2nd set TB against Saba was always going to be the true test if she believed she was ready to put Saba away. It will be a long climb up a steep mountain if she wants to wrestle this deciding set away from Saba. The screamer is engaged now and will not relent.

 

[the AntiPusher]

It's pretty simple. Players with a lot of variety have multiple ways to win points. They're not afraid or limited when their opponent throws a poisonous dart. Keys is only interested in ball bashing. How many mindless ball bashers have been successful greats on the WTA? Svito isn't a ball basher, but doesn't have the necessary kill shots to put opponents away. Nothing she can't be taught, but again it's playing style. She has to want to develop that one shot and then spend the necessary time doing it.

Keli I have seen Keys add variety in her game when Ball Bashing wasnt working .. It was in Cincy 2019 against Henin... Madison executed a plan B against several players that week and won her biggest title..

2019 Western & Southern Open – Women's singles - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[kskate2]

Keli I have seen Keys add variety in her game when Ball Bashing wasnt working .. It was in Cincy 2019 against Henin... Madison executed a plan B against several players that week and won her biggest title..

2019 Western & Southern Open – Women's singles - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

AP, you know better than anyone, a player can come out on fire where everything they touch that day is gold. If she wanted to roll that variety into her everyday game she would. It has to start w/ practice. Is she really serious about changing her style or is she content being a basher? Besides, it couldn't have been 2019, Justine was long off the tour then.

 

[Fiero425]

I couldn’t have put this better myself, and I’m so glad that Peter Bodo also addressed Sabalenka’s spurious cry-bully claim that she felt unsafe in the press conference.


He also takes time to address that arch narcissist Naomi-me-me! and her pretentious media woes:

On Aryna Sabalenka, a free press and a safe world​

Years ago when the WTA was formed, things were rather strict! The girls were put thru paces to learn to deal w/ media! Maybe Osaka missed out!

 

[the AntiPusher]

AP, you know better than anyone, a player can come out on fire where everything they touch that day is gold. If she wanted to roll that variety into her everyday game she would. It has to start w/ practice. Is she really serious about changing her style or is she content being a basher? Besides, it couldn't have been 2019, Justine was long off the tour then.

I meant Kenin not Henin ..my baad .. my coffee hasnt kicked in yet.jajaja

 

[the AntiPusher]

Saba is doing what she has to do.. Muchova is going to have to make up her mind and raise her game or she is gonna eventually become another Saba roadkill victim.

 

[kskate2]

I meant Kenin not Henin ..my baad .. my coffee hasnt kicked in yet.jajaja

Ah Sofia. Even more so AP. Beating up on Kenin who wasn't even a seeded player in the tournament isn't a qualifier for different or greater things to come.

 

[kskate2]

She's looking a little jaded and gassed now as she dumps serve and gives up the lead. Saba 4-2

 

[the AntiPusher]

Muchova has no legs left.. Saba has worn her down completely .. too bad but she had her chances.. she needs Novak's water bottle to save her now

 

[the AntiPusher]

Ah Sofia. Even more so AP. Beating up on Kenin who wasn't even a seeded player in the tournament isn't a qualifier for different or greater things to come.

No No Madison defeated some good players in that load draw but your point is understood and accepted my friend

 

[the AntiPusher]

Muchova is going to have to be willing to DIE today to win this match now .. She has a chance!

 

[kskate2]

who would have thought it. 5-5

 

[the AntiPusher]

who would have thought it. 5-5

me

 

[the AntiPusher]

Saba has imploded. @MargaretMcAleer .miss Margaret is gonna blow a gasket

 

[the AntiPusher]

Muchov just keep the ball in play and rush the net

 

[the AntiPusher]

On Saba 2nd serve Muchova should move in and stand close to the service line to mess up Saba's mind

 

[kskate2]

On Saba 2nd serve Muchova should move in and stand close to the service line to mess up Saba's mind

I think she heard ya. Just broke for 6-5.

 

[kskate2]

3 mp's for the Czech upstart

 

[the AntiPusher]

This is TRUE GRIT coming back from 2-5.. Wow Congrats