WTA News & Gossip 2023

[MargaretMcAleer]

Much Ado about nothing.. handshakes come on MM it not gonna play any part of the game..

The main reason regarding the non hand shake was at the Wimbledon match were Elina played Vika and the fans booed, of course a handshake dosent play a part of a game, still Elina met with CEO Steve Simon and he proposed the new message and announcement of the non hand shake, Elina was happy, as some fans were unaware why there wasnt a handshake at the end of a match

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Elina could be serving up a bagel in the 2nd set to Daria, bagel averted.
Elina 62 1st set too strong for Daria, Elina playing well

 

[the AntiPusher]

Elina could be serving up a bagel in the 2nd set to Daria, bagel averted.
Elina 62 1st set too strong for Daria, Elina playing well

Did you ever think the words too strong and Elina would be in the same sentence..Jimmy Arias and Brett whatever his name was making the Keli analysis, pre baby Elina didn't have any weapons now she hits harder

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Did you ever think the words too strong and Elina would be in the same sentence..Jimmy Arias and Brett whatever his name was making the Keli analysis, pre baby Elina didn't have any weapons now she hits harder

I think Elina's new coach can be accredited for her aggressive hitting, before she started back on the tour, they got together with a revised game plan for Elina and it seems to be working going on her results since she rejoined the tour this year

 

[the AntiPusher]

I think Elina's new coach can be accredited for her aggressive hitting, before she started back on the tour, they got together with a revised game plan for Elina and it seems to be working going on her results since she rejoined the tour this year

Thanks for the update @kskate2 . Gael said it was Eina getting pissed off by Keli calling her a scrub with no weapons that motivated her jajaja just kidding you know I love me sum Keli

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Elina Svitolina defeats the No 6 seed Daria Kasatkina with ease in SS 62 62

 

[the AntiPusher]

Elina Svitolina defeats the No 6 seed Daria Kasatkina with ease in SS 62

Elina gave her a nod and both shook the umpire hand ...much Ado about nothing

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Elina gave her a nod and both shook the umpire hand ...much Ado about nothing

Yep saw that,that is your opinion? still Elina met with CEO Steve Simon before the Washington tournament started, regarding the non hand skake and was happy that there will be an annoucenment before matches and a sign explaining why there will be no hand shake between Ukraine players vs Russian/Belarusian players, so it was important to Elina

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Liudmila Samsonova, defending champion, continues her good run with a SS win over Cirstea 61 63

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Coco 1st set 61 over Hailey Baptiste, Coco should be able to win this match with ease, Hailey really hasnt the weapons to upset Coco.
Just back from my long bike ride in the glorious sun shine
Coco Gauff defeated Hailey Baptiste 61 64 and will play Belinda Bencic next

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just back to watch the 2nd set Keys v Brady, Madison won the 1st set 64 and has a early break in the 2nd set
Since winning Eastbourne title before Wimbledon and making the QFS at Wimbledon, Madison playing great tennis at present defeating Jen Brady who has just come back to the tour 64 60
Well done Madison!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Interesting to read from Elina Svitolina that she and her husband Gael Monfils aren't traveling with daughter Ski, citing how stressful and disruptive traveling the tour would be for an infant.We want her to stay home for health reasons. Health is No 1 priority for us. It's really sad for us, but you know, we have to put the priority on her health.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Results from matches Citi DC Open, Wednesday 2nd August,

B.Bencic (6) d L. Davis 61 64
E.Svitolina d D. Kasatkina (6) 62 62
C.Gauff (3) d H.Baptiste 61 64
L. Samsonova defending champion d S.Cirstea 61 63
M.Keys (7) d J. Brady 64 60

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Matches Thursday 3rd August, Citi DC Open,

C. Garcia ( 2) vs M. Kostyuk
J. Pegula (1) vs P.Stearns
M. Sakkari (4) vs L. Ferandez

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

I don't really consider Sloane a one slam wonder like the others. Sloane has a 2nd slam (the 2018 French Open) if Halep doesn't cheat the game. It's a shame that Sloane never really recovered after that one, but at least we got to see how great Sloane was for about 9 months.

 

[Hoergren]

Just got caught for 3 h and a bit watching the Cornet vs Kanepi match - what a match

 

[the AntiPusher]

I don't really consider Sloane a one slam wonder like the others. Sloane has a 2nd slam (the 2018 French Open) if Halep doesn't cheat the game. It's a shame that Sloane never really recovered after that one, but at least we got to see how great Sloane was for about 9 months.

Agreed 100 percent good post

 

[the AntiPusher]

Just got caught for h and a bit watching the Cornet vs Kanepi match - what a match
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Question, did Conet have a very poor rhinoplasty nose job..I'm not making light at her at all ..

 

[kskate2]

Just got caught for 3 h and a bit watching the Cornet vs Kanepi match - what a match
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73 UE's w/o hitting a DF. Good Lord Kaia. That means every other point was decided by an error. Ugh!

 

[kskate2]

I don't really consider Sloane a one slam wonder like the others. Sloane has a 2nd slam (the 2018 French Open) if Halep doesn't cheat the game. It's a shame that Sloane never really recovered after that one, but at least we got to see how great Sloane was for about 9 months.

Agreed 100 percent good post

You both need to get off the happy juice. Scone was a mess before she played that RG. She was on some first round losing streak for most of 2018. She had a set and a break lead in that final. Whatever drugs Simo took apparently didn't kick in until well into the 2nd set. Scone just collapsed in that match. She only has herself to blame.