Wimby Semis: Sabine vs. Aggie

[nehmeth]

"Doris" Becker! That was good.

 

[Kieran]

I'm not sure anyone said Lisicki was lucky against Serena, maybe there were some, but it was the giant killing act that didn't slay the giant killer. She's a bit cute too, so I hope she wins tomorrow...

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Match Stats:
Sabine Lisicki (GER)<--->Agnieszka Radwanska (POL)
9<--Aces-->1
7<--Double faults-->0
80 of 126 = 63 %--1st serves in--70 of 100 = 70 %
53 of 80 = 66 % --1st serve points won--42 of 70 = 60 %
19 of 46 = 41 % --2nd serve points won--15 of 30 = 50 %
122 MPH--Fastest serve--102 MPH
104 MPH--Average 1st serve speed--91 MPH
79 MPH Average 2nd serve speed 71 MPH
32 of 44 = 73 % Net points won 16 of 31 = 52 %
6 of 14 = 43 % Break points won 6 of 14 = 43 %
43 of 100 = 43 % Receiving points won 54 of 126 = 43 %
60--Winners--21
46--Unforced errors--10
115--Total points won --111

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60 winners for Sabine and look at that fastest serve speed!

 

[Kieran]

That was some handshake, eh?

 

[DarthFed]

Fun match to watch with the contrasting styles. Lisicki was tough in the big moments aside from the set long lapse following that easy volley she missed which would have made it 2-0 in the 2nd. Lisicki is quite nice on the eyes too. Seems fitting that she should win it all after the tournament she's had. Saturday should be a big hitting final that's for sure.

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That was some handshake, eh?

I liked it, none of the fake pleasantries following a tough loss. The men could learn a thing or two.

 

[Andrew William]

So happy for Sabine! Love her power game. She topped mummy-legs and now up next is spaz-toli.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

I understand the handshake. Aga could not have asked for a better opportunity to win a slam with all of the Top 3 missing. I think this was her big opportunity to win a slam. Chances of her getting an opportunity with all 3 top women missing again will probably be slim to none.

 

[10isfan]

Tennisplayrla08,

I have been reading your posts and wonder why you dislike Aga. She has a ton of talent and should be given credit for doing so well despite her lack of power. I respect your insights and would love to hear a response.

 

[golds girl]

Sabine showed grit. Safe to say first-time and probably one-time Slam winner will be crowned on Saturday.

 

[Moxie]

I understand the handshake. Aga could not have asked for a better opportunity to win a slam with all of the Top 3 missing. I think this was her big opportunity to win a slam. Chances of her getting an opportunity with all 3 top women missing again will probably be slim to none.

That may be so, or may not, as she got this close, but she's got no one to blame but herself, blowing a 3-0 lead in the 3rd. I don't see anything wrong with displaying graciousness in defeat, when your opponent played honorably.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well done Sabine
Aga did have her chances to win this match she had a 3-0 in the 3rd set
I really enjoyed this match
Good luck Sabine in the final.