WTA News and Gossip 2022

[MargaretMcAleer]

one round away from Sabalenka defeating Banshee again (4-0 H2H)

Well Saba now has to win in 3 sets, Vekic won the 1st set 64 Saba won the t/break, in the 2nd set 76 (5) going three now
( quietly come on Donna)..............

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Donna Vekic has become a 'giant killer' so far at the San Diego tournament, defeating Maria Sakkari No 5th seed and now defeating Sabalenka No 3 seed in the QF 64 67 (5) 61

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jess Pegula makes the s/finals at San Diego after defeating Madison Keys 64 75

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Iga Swiatek too good for Coco Gauff in the 1st set, serving her a bagel, Coco too many UFE, pushing her shots too much, trying to make something happen, she did have a couple of BPs but could not convert, hopefully she settles down and plays better in the 2nd set.

 

[kskate2]

Iga Swiatek too good for Coco Gauff in the 1st set, serving her a bagel, Coco too many UFE, pushing her shots too much, trying to make something happen, she did have a couple of BPs but could not convert, hopefully she settles down and plays better in the 2nd set.

We've been saying it, but apparently unlike Scone, Coco doesn't read this forum. She needs to ditch her parents and get a coach that can elevate her game to the next level. Maybe a few more spankings from Iga and they'll finally get the message.

 

[kskate2]

Iga Swiatek too good for Coco Gauff in the 1st set, serving her a bagel, Coco too many UFE, pushing her shots too much, trying to make something happen, she did have a couple of BPs but could not convert, hopefully she settles down and plays better in the 2nd set.

Have you also noticed how much Iga raises her game when she plays Coco. That's a huge show of respect for the teenager, but Coco needs to reciprocate more.

 

[kskate2]

Donna Vekic has become a 'giant killer' so far at the San Diego tournament, defeating Maria Sakkari No 5th seed and now defeating Sabalenka No 3 seed in the QF 64 67 (5) 61

Somebody got rid of that noisemaker for you.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Have you also noticed how much Iga raises her game when she plays Coco. That's a huge show of respect for the teenager, but Coco needs to reciprocate more.

Yep she does raise her game, though Coco has the game to rattle Iga, she seems a bit more settled in the 2nd set, though lost her opening service game, her 1st serve has let her down

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

We've been saying it, but apparently unlike Scone, Coco doesn't read this forum. She needs to ditch her parents and get a coach that can elevate her game to the next level. Maybe a few more spankings from Iga and they'll finally get the message.

Well I did say Wim Fissette would be a great coach for Coco and he is available,

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Love service game from Coco her best all match, just down one service break in the 2nd set

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I keep saying this it is Coco's fhand wing, most players know it is her weaker wing, she arrives late, she is a good athlete, and just swings at the ball, creating a UFE, again a good coach would be able to address this problem.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Swiatek too good and didnt let Gauff into the match and dismantled her with ease sad to say 60 63

 

[Fiero425]

Have you also noticed how much Iga raises her game when she plays Coco. That's a huge show of respect for the teenager, but Coco needs to reciprocate more.

No mercy! Iga must be saying to herself, "I better take care of this kid now while I can! She's gonna be good in a few years!" Swiatek 6-0, 6-3!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jess Pegula will now face Iga Swiatek in the s/final ( good luck Jess)

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Last QF match Paula Badosa v Danielle Collins another screamer lol!
BTW I nearly fell off my chair when Badosa said her idol was Maria Sharapova! oh well someone as to like her I guess

 

[kskate2]

Last QF match Paula Badosa v Danielle Collins another screamer lol!
BTW I nearly fell off my chair when Badosa said her idol was Maria Sharapova! oh well someone as to like her I guess

Banshee on deck...

By the way there's a few Pova die hards: Lil Bit, Potapova, Saba and some others I'm forgetting

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Banshee on deck...

By the way there's a few Pova die hards: Lil Bit, Potapova, Saba and some others I'm forgetting

I didnt realize Pova had soo many admirers, good for her

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Goodness me 6 breaks of serve in the 1st set so far, in the match between Badosa and Collins, their first meeting, who ever can hold their serve will win this 1st set, I thought this match up would bring better tennis quite frankly a few good rallies, still far below their overall games.
Collins was serving for the 1st set, broken what a surprise lol! 5 games all now in the 1st set.Another break of serve from Badosa serving for the 1st set 6-5 and was broken to love by Collins, 6 games all t/break. Colllins has been complaining to the umpire, from fans shouting out at times, as a player you have to be able to close out any noise from fans and concentrate on your game, she has also called for a trainer, neck pain apparently, after the t/break is over.

Collins wins the 1st set 76 (5) a little help with the net cord towards the latter part of the t/break, she was leading 4-1 in the 1st set, Badosa fought back, then served for the 1st set broken at 5-3,and broke Badosa's serve to force a t/break.
Trainer out for Collins, her neck injury has kept her off the tour for sometime this year, having some treatment on it now

 

[kskate2]

I'm really liking Donna's chances against either of these 2

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I like the way Collins takes on the ball, though I wish she would watch her margins at times
Another plus I can watch Badosa's model BF in the stands who seems to play every point