WTA News and Gossip 2021

[kskate2]

Karolina Muchova's 2021 season is over.Karolina has injury issues,wants to start the 2022 tennis year pain free and enjoy the game again.

Terrible news. I really like the game of Chrissy's long lost daughter.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Terrible news. I really like the game of Chrissy's long lost daughter.

Agree,I am a fan of her game as well.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I guess Kim Cljisters saying she would like to play IW has payed off.Kim has been awarded a wild card.( though she was a 2 time former champion).,joining Kim will be Catherina McNally,Claire Liu, Katie Volynets Katerina Scott,Ashlyn Krueger,Elsa Jasquemat.
Emma Radanacu previously received one.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Kristina Mladenovic has announced she's ending her 2021 season to rest and recover for 2022.
"The last few months have been very challenging both physically and mentally and I feel now is the right time to take a break".

 

[the AntiPusher]

I hope AP wont read that Darren Cahill will be available for coaching a new player,he will probably want Darren to coach Madison Keys

Madison needs to become a discipline player before she gets too many nagging injuries.. Cahill or Kamau Murray would be great for her.. Madison Keys needs to admit to herself that her tennis mind is not calm enough to be a champion. Keys doesn't have the raw talent like Serena's mentality to figure out how to overcome her opponents.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

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Madison's game to me is very one dimensional,she hasn't expanded or added any variety to her game,if her A game isn't working she hasn't a B game.Quite frankly at this stage of her career I do not know if Cahill or Murray could help,unless she was prepared to expand her game,out of the 2 coaches mentioned I would take Cahill any time over Murray.

 

[kskate2]

Madison needs to become a discipline player before she gets too many nagging injuries.. Cahill or Kamau Murray would be great for her.. Madison Keys needs to admit to herself that her tennis mind is not calm enough to be a champion. Keys doesn't have the raw talent like Serena's mentality to figure out how to overcome her opponents.

Let's be real, no one has Serena's mentality. That blend of fight, perseverance and tennis smarts can't be taught. Look how long she stayed at the top of the game. That kind of dominance is not likely to happen again for a very long time. We have people who can win slams now, but no one w/ the mental fortitude to rule the tour like she did.

 

[the AntiPusher]

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Madison's game to me is very one dimensional,she hasn't expanded or added any variety to her game,if her A game isn't working she hasn't a B game.Quite frankly at this stage of her career I do not know if Cahill or Murray could help,unless she was prepared to expand her game,out of the 2 coaches mentioned I would take Cahill any time over Murray.

True. Madison thought she could be like Sharapova (heck ,she even hired a long time coach TH) by having a B plan which was the same as the A PLAN but hit the ball harder. Coaching is not her problem, it's between the ears. Tossip said she was a brainless ball basher and so far, Madison has done zero to not warrant that aspect of her game.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Let's be real, no one has Serena's mentality. That blend of fight, perseverance and tennis smarts can't be taught. Look how long she stayed at the top of the game. That kind of dominance is not likely to happen again for a very long time. We have people who can win slams now, but no one w/ the mental fortitude to rule the tour like she did.

This is the time for Madison to get her shit together.. Sorry but there's not a better adjective or euphemism to describe her situation.. Everyone has issues but Mugu and there have been way too many first time grandslam champions recently..Keys has got to know her career has been a complete exercise of futility..There's not one player on the tour besides Serena and Naomi that has as many weapons. In essence, that's where her problems lie, she relies on knowing she can basically blast anyone off the court with a single strike but that's not how to win grand slams because these ladies are too good of athletes to let her beat with that one track mindset.

 

[Ellentonboy]

There has been no more word from Emma on this subject,just saying she wants a coach with more pro tour experience,maybe she is putting out feelers? hoping a coach of Cahill's experience contacts her
BTW Emma has become the House Ambasador at Tiffany's...not a bad gig if you can get it.

House Ambassador of Tiffany's.....hmmmm. Sounds like a job Maria Sharapova may have held, or at least wanted, back in her hay day. You are so right - not a bad gig if you can get it!

 

[Ellentonboy]

Just wondering if anyone has the draw for qualifying for Indian Wells? Was wondering if it has even been posted yet?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just wondering if anyone has the draw for qualifying for Indian Wells? Was wondering if it has even been posted yet?

Go to the WTA website if might be there.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Breaking News,

Aryna Sabalenka ,who had been set to be the top seed at WTA Indian Wells,tested positive for COVID there and will not be playing.
( Sabalenka has been vocally skeptical of coronavirus vaccines).

 

[Ellentonboy]

Breaking News,

Aryna Sabalenka ,who had been set to be the top seed at WTA Indian Wells,tested positive for COVID there and will not be playing.
( Sabalenka has been vocally skeptical of coronavirus vaccines).

Sad to hear, but I wonder who is the "next in" into the women's draw???? I am sure some player is happy not to have to play qualifying.....

 

[the AntiPusher]

Breaking News,

Aryna Sabalenka ,who had been set to be the top seed at WTA Indian Wells,tested positive for COVID there and will not be playing.
( Sabalenka has been vocally skeptical of coronavirus vaccines).

Sabelenka should contact Dr. Front who may have some herbal tea or something like that.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Was watching Emma Radanacu practice at IW via video earlier today.British former no 1 player Jeremy Bates,will be coaching Emma at IW,he is also coaches Katie Boulter,this is seen as temporary only for IW.Emma's search for a full time coach continues.

 

[kskate2]

Was watching Emma Radanacu practice at IW via video earlier today.British former no 1 player Jeremy Bates,will be coaching Emma at IW,he is also coaches Katie Boulter,this is seen as temporary only for IW.Emma's search for a full time coach continues.

I wonder if Cahill is even remotely interested. He may be tired of traveling and want to stay w/ his family for awhile. Hmm...

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I wonder if Cahill is even remotely interested. He may be tired of traveling and want to stay w/ his family for awhile. Hmm...

I know Cahill is coming to Australia early next year.,maybe he needs a break from coaching.Emma will need to find a permanent coach,as she isnt playing many more tournaments this year.,and her off season is approaching, the AO 2022 is starting January 17th,2022.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ellentonboy

The qualifying draw for Indian Wells is now on the WTA website

 

[Hoergren]

Hi - for those of you who would like to follow who has joined a tournament beforehand so use this link as the WTA website sucks

Indian Wells WTA Entry List and Seeds

ATP Tennis Entry Lists and seeds

www.dartsrankings.com

Tenerife WTA 250 is the next Tauson tournament and then she goes on to Courmayeur in Italy - also a WTA 250