WTA News & Gossip 2023

[MargaretMcAleer]

I think the serve demons will always be with her. They just manifest at different times and to her chagrin it will depend who her opponent is. W/ the majority of the tour she can probably make up for it w/ her aggressive return game, but against the very top of the game she will be trouble when the match gets tight.

Agree, Iga was pressing her, especially on the return

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Iga's FH has been " on song' today, her off fhand in particular

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Iga can also diffuse the big hitting of Saba

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I have said this before Iga reminds a lot of Henin on clay, especially her footwork, ability to slide effortlessly with both feet.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Saba needed that hold of serve, even though it was a struggle, she is still over pressing on her shots, more control is needed

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

2nd time Saba had love 30? again she over presses

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

2nd BP for Saba can she take advantage?...Nope
Iga holds 3-1

 

[kskate2]

she's pressing because she doesn't have confidence in the serve. Her priorities are backwards. Take care of your serve first and then take your opportunities on return.

 

[kskate2]

I have to go out for awhile. I'll miss Carlitos. Enjoy the tennis!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I have to go out for awhile. I'll miss Carlitos. Enjoy the tennis!

Bye Kskate

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Iga is just 1 game away from defending her title in Stuttgart and her 13th WTA title, she is a pleasure to watch on the clay, movement, defense into offense, her great kicker serve on clay, and the variety she has in her shots, one of the best returners in the WTA

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Iga Swiatek (1) defending champion defeats Aryna Sabalenka (2) 63 64, her 13th WTA title, she has defended her title, she is just a pleasure to watch on the clay, well done Iga! and another Porsche to add to your collection!
Bad luck Aryna you played well to get to the final, though playing Iga on clay is a huge mountain to climb at times!

On No the WTA has brought back that horrid song Happy, for the life of me get a new song WTA.
Nice gesture from Iga she is giving the Porsche Taycan Turbo to her dad! who is court side at her match today, she is giving it a test drive around the court lol!

 

[the AntiPusher]

Saba there is No Need On Clay to go for the lines all the time

Saba is NEVER going to be invited to the world's chess championship

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Congratulations to the No 2 seeds D.Krawczyk/D.Schuurs the Stuttgart Doubles Champions, defeating the No 3 seeds N.Melichar-Martinez/G.Olmos 64 61

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Some happy news!

Serena Williams is expecting her 2nd child!
Just saw a photo of Serena and her hubby Alexis arriving at the Met Gala

 

[kskate2]

Well we knew that was coming. Actually a little surprised it took so long.

 

[tented]

Not sure why he used the word “devolving”? Seems inappropriate to me.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Not sure why he used the word “devolving”? Seems inappropriate to me.

Strange word from Chris to use? devloving meaning to go backwards? Huh

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

Now watch Serena return to the WTA and play competitive tennis before Muguruza does.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Serena will not be returning to tennis, at age 41 and having her 2nd child, and also she has other things in the business world to occupy her going forward in her life
Mugurza at current ranking of 132# and still in party mode, taking time off the tour, I cannot see her returning to competitve tennis.