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

[kskate2]

To be fair Kskate she has been out with a hip injury, and missed most of the clay tournaments, this was her first tournament back

Since it was her first tourney back, I'll give her a pass this time. Wonder why she didn't play at least one warmup? She could have taken a WC in Strasbourg, played a couple of matches and withdrew if necessary.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Since it was her first tourney back, I'll give her a pass this time. Wonder why she didn't play at least one warmup? She could have taken a WC in Strasbourg, played a couple of matches and withdrew if necessary.

Quite frankly I thought she was going to miss the whole clay season, point taken regarding a warm up before RG.

 

[kskate2]

Quite frankly I thought she was going to miss the whole clay season, point taken regarding a warm up before RG.

Taking a WC into a small event would have told her if she was ready to play a slam and she could have revaluated her decision to play, etc. Something for her team to think about it.

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

I get the feeling that we are going to be talking about Mirra Andreeva in 2 years the same way we talk about Carlos Alcaraz right now. Andreeva is taking the WTA by storm in a way that we haven't seen since Monica Seles/Jennifer Capriati/Martina Hingis in the 90s.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Taking a WC into a small event would have told her if she was ready to play a slam and she could have revaluated her decision to play, etc. Something for her team to think about it.

Agree, I have to also find out if she has a new coach as well, after she and Tursnov have parted, she said she wasnt in a hurry to get a new coach and would take her time

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I get the feeling that we are going to be talking about Mirra Andreeva in 2 years the same way we talk about Carlos Alcaraz right now. Andreeva is taking the WTA by storm in a way that we haven't seen since Monica Seles/Jennifer Capriati/Martina Hingis in the 90s.

I will sit back and wait to see how she goes forward, she is talented, see a long way to go

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Anyway I have some news regarding Venus Williams and I will post on the WTA News

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I missed Coco's match I see she took the scenic route to win, though that dosent worry me, first match at RG , adjustments to make, at least she has Patrick with her, shame he cant be her full time coach, I will watch her match on replay later today

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Shock
Babs No 13 seed goes out in SS to Tsurenko 62 64, Babs was off her game from the get go!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Not many fans in the stadium to watch Swiatek in her first match, fans probably trying to get their breath after watching Meddy going out in 5 sets lol!
Lets see how both players handle the wind on Chatrier

 

[kskate2]

Shock
Babs No 13 seed goes out in SS to Tsurenko 62 64, Babs was off her game from the get go!

So how many seeds have we lost in the 1st round?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

So how many seeds have we lost in the 1st round?

I will have to check and will post later

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Seeds who have lost round 1, ( so far)
Cirstea (30)
Krejcikova (13)
Bouzkova (31)
Bencic (12)
Pliskova (16)
Kvitova (10)
Trevisan (26)
Kudermetova (11)
Sakkari (8)
Linette (21)
S. Zhang (29)
Kalinina (25)
Rogers (32)
Azarenka (18)

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Silly mistake from Swiatek there had a BP and touched the net, back to deuce
Iga breaks back on her 2 BP and levels 2 all 1st set

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Another break of serve,Busca returning well at present and Iga is off her game presently
Iga breaks again 3 all
Can someone hold their serve please. I know these windy conditions are tricky, still players have to adjust their game to suit the wind

 

[tossip]

Not many fans in the stadium to watch Swiatek in her first match, fans probably trying to get their breath after watching Meddy going out in 5 sets lol!
Lets see how both players handle the wind on Chatrier

Iga is kinda robotic...like a drill sargeant

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Iga is kinda robotic...like a drill sargeant

Much like Novak's game as well, it works for both of them lol!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Iga gets a BP and wins a very tough 1st set 64, both players having trouble with the windy conditions on Chatrier

 

[kskate2]

Seeds who have lost round 1, ( so far)
Cirstea (30)
Krejcikova (13)
Bouzkova (31)
Bencic (12)
Pliskova (16)
Kvitova (10)
Trevisan (26)
Kudermetova (11)
Sakkari (8)
Linette (21)
S. Zhang (29)

Add (25) Kalinina

 

[tossip]

Much like Novak's game as well, it works for both of them lol!

At least Joko can have a little fun,and Iga on the other hand is too serious.Thats why Chatrier is empty..lol