Wimby Quarters: Aggie vs. Li Na

[Correspondent Kiu]

H2H is 6-4 in favor of Li

Who wins?

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(All matches, on all courts, are listed in order to give you a feel for when everything will begin and end.)

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[Denis]

Na in 3 hotly contested sets! Let's see those semis! Cant believe she made it this far.

 

[kskate2]

I went w/ Li in straights.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

I have to admit, this is the toughest match for me to pick!
I am still thinking...

 

[tented]

Radwanska in three tight sets.

 

[secrettennisjunkie]

I think Li can win, but if she throws in an awful set like she did against Zakopalova, this match goes to The Radwanska. I'm taking Aga in 3.

 

[rubydo]

Surprised in a way that Li has got this far at Wimbledon, she did not look all that strong against Elena Vesnina at Eastbourne, but that shows you, things can change in tennis in just a few days. Aga in 3 too.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

vs.

I went with the masses. Aggie in 3

 

[Moxie]

I love Na...I went with her in 3. If nothing else, for the post-game interview!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I am kind of surprised Li has made it soo far.
This is the hardest match for me to pick a winner.
I will go with my heart and pick Li in 3 tough sets.

 

[HawkEye]

I believe in Li here. Picked Li in strights.

 

[kskate2]

Anybody watching? Carlos is coaching Li from the stands...

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After several set points when serving for the set, Li does what is typical Li behavior and chokes the first set away. Aga takes it in a breaker. Now the rain has come and suspended the match.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Carlos just can't stop himself from doing that, he used to do it with his other apprentice.

 

[kskate2]

Carlos just can't stop himself from doing that, he used to do it with his other apprentice.

I know. Except w/ this charge it still isn't helping her win. She drops the first set anyway. Now he can actually legally coach her during the rain delay. Let's see if it helps.

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Nope. It doesn't help. Li down a break in the 2nd set 4-2. Aga 2 games away from the SF.

 

[Moxie]

Break back for Li...4-4! Go Na!

 

[kskate2]

Where has that shot been Mox? Li's DTL BH

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On 2 more BH winners, Li breaks and takes the 2nd set 6-4. Onto the decider we go.

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Something is going on w/ Aga, but I can't hear as I can't have the volume on. The trainer is out there and she's laying on the court.

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Aga has a strapping around her thigh. She comes back after the MTO and breaks Li to start the set. Up 2-0. Li has an AD for her service game when the rain came. Match suspended again.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

She's pulling a Svetlana!


Just kidding.

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The masses were correct and so was I!
3rd set here could help Sabine too!

 

[kskate2]

How so?

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

3 set match may take it's toll on these ladies, Sabine won quick and painless today.

 

[kskate2]

Possibly, but they do have a day of rest and won't play again until Thurs. All of them are fit and young (except Li) and are used to playing best of 3 everyday.

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The roof is closed and the players are back on court. Li holds for 2-1. Still down a break.

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Li has turned into UE machine Li and is now down 1-5 in the final set. Aga 2 points away from the SF.