US Open QF: Svitolina vs. Fernandez

[MargaretMcAleer]

Hey Margret!..this little girl is very fast and packs a punch.

Yes she does

 

[tossip]

Thanks Tossip. I was just gonna ask. Do we think this upstart can get to the finals?

She is playing great tennis but she has to get past Elena first which is a tall order because Svitolina can run down.everything just like Leyla..

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Fernandez breaks Elina serving for the 2nd set
Fernandez serving 2-5

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Elina will attempt to serve for the 2nd set a second time
Elina 5-3

 

[kskate2]

Elina must have heard me after the 1st set,she has been more offensive in the 2nd set and it has payed off

Elina will serve for the 2nd set 5-1

That and I think she simply got tired of this lil chick bossing her around.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Wow what a return from the youngster with a BP

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Another good flat return from the youngster with her 2BP

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Poor 2nd serve from Elina and it gets the punishment it deserved
Fernandez with her 3BP

 

[kskate2]

She's got a few things to still learn about coming to net.

Lesson 1: Must put in a better approach shot
Lesson 2: Don't leave so much of the court open to cover

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Elina wins the 2nd set 63 saving 3BPs

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Kskate,

Seeing Bianca lost last night,who is your pick now to win?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The lefty serve from Fernandez has really been hurting her opponents in this tournament,she really hits her spots well.

 

[kskate2]

Kskate,

Seeing Bianca lost last night,who is your pick now to win?

Yeah, I saw your message in the other thread, but couldn't answer it over there. First let me say I wish Bebe could stay fit. It's really a shame she isn't built better for this sport.

Hmm...

I think you're right, it's wide open, but that being said the most likely people to get to the final will be Plisko and Saba. And that match is a crap shoot. Someone will win their maiden slam.

I would like to think Babs could get to the final, but I think the pressure may prove to be too much for her. She's the last slam champ left in the tourney and expectations will rise if she goes any further than QF.

 

[tossip]

well Leyla is not giving up..Svitolina is very passive..dunno what up with her.
I am getting a tad annoyed by Leyla s celebrations ..not authentic.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Yeah, I saw your message in the other thread, but couldn't answer it over there. First let me say I wish Bebe could stay fit. It's really a shame she isn't built better for this sport.

Hmm...

I think you're right, it's wide open, but that being said the most likely people to get to the final will be Plisko and Saba. And that match is a crap shoot. Someone will win their maiden slam.

I would like to think Babs could get to the final, but I think the pressure may prove to be too much for her. She's the last slam champ left in the tourney and expectations will rise if she goes any further than QF.

Hopefully Babs is fully recovered in her previous match...she has game to win,agree with your thoughts maybe the pressure might be telling.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The youngster shows no fear....she breaks....oh to be 18 again hey

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Fernandez please dont hit straight to Elina move her around

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Great return from Elina and we are back on serve

 

[shawnbm]

High quality and exciting match thus far

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

High quality and exciting match thus far

Nice to see you