WTA News & Gossip 2023

[MargaretMcAleer]

First SF between Pegula v Sakkari has just started, we all know what happens to Sakkari when she makes a SF? can she turn this stat around and win today

 

[the AntiPusher]

Congratulations to L.Siegemund/V.Zvonareva winning the Citi DC Open Doubles title defeating A.Guarach/M.Niculescu in the final 64 64!

Miss Drama Z is back in the championship title holders for this year

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Miss Drama Z is back in the championship title holders for this year

Good to see Vera winning a title, regardless of her dramatics

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jess Pegula down 6-3, 4-1 and looking done in this SF against Sakkari, reels off 5 straight games to win the 2nd set 64
Sakkari converts her 4th BP to lead 4-2 in 3rd set
Sakkari saves a BP now to lead 5-2 in the 3rd set

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Maria Sakkari d Jess Pegula 63 46 62
Maria snaps a 6 match losing streak in SFs
1st final of 2023
Well done Maria!

 

[the AntiPusher]

Maria Sakkari d Jess Pegula 63 46 62
Maria snaps a 6 match losing streak in SFs
1st final of 2023
Well done Maria!

Now if she can avoid the Keli voodoo's dolls she may win the title.. jajaja

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Now if she can avoid the Keli voodoo's dolls she may win the title.. jajaja

Well Maria has only 1 title to her name, we shall see, next SF is defending champion Samsonova who has gone quietly through the draw, with good results and Coco Gauff who had a impressive win over Bencic in the QF yesterday

 

[the AntiPusher]

Well Maria has only 1 title to her name, we shall see, next SF is defending champion Samsonova who has gone quietly through the draw, with good results and Coco Gauff who had a impressive win over Bencic in the QF yesterday

Don't underestimate the power of Keli ..once she has dub a player as a scrub it's hard for them to fight back from that label

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Don't underestimate the power of Keli ..once she has dub a player as a scrub it's hard for them to fight back from that label

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[MargaretMcAleer]

Well done to Coco Gauff continuing her good form defeating the defending champion L.Samsonova 63 63 to advance to the Citi DC Open final where she will be bidding for her 4th career title and will play Maria Sakkari for the title!

 

[kskate2]

Great job by Coco reaching the final. I can definitely see the Brad affect. She's more aggressive. Still a little wild on that FH but it is getting better. More time w/ the new coaches should iron that out. Despite Goddess leading the h2h 4-1, Coco will have a chance tomorrow. BG will give her the game plan, let's see if she executes.

 

[kskate2]

Don't underestimate the power of Keli ..once she has dub a player as a scrub it's hard for them to fight back from that label

Haha. You give me way too much credit. Someone already has to be a scrub before I would label them one.

 

[kskate2]

Jess Pegula down 6-3, 4-1 and looking done in this SF against Sakkari, reels off 5 straight games to win the 2nd set 64
Sakkari converts her 4th BP to lead 4-2 in 3rd set
Sakkari saves a BP now to lead 5-2 in the 3rd set

Great for Goddess to get that monkey off her back this year. Jess has her own demons. She consistently underperforms in the SF of tour events and the QF of the slams. I like David Witt, but it's time to add someone else to her team that can take her to the next level. Unless she's content hovering around the top 6 w/o any big results to show for it.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Great job by Coco reaching the final. I can definitely see the Brad affect. She's more aggressive. Still a little wild on that FH but it is getting better. More time w/ the new coaches should iron that out. Despite Goddess leading the h2h 4-1, Coco will have a chance tomorrow. BG will give her the game plan, let's see if she executes.

Well I dont expect the FH to get better in a few days, since Brad has come on board, though the one thing I have noticed is her footwork on her fhand wing is better, she is getting there with time, before she was late and would just 'swap/swipe at the fhand,, Coco is a good athlete she really showed that in her match against Bencic in the QF

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Great for Goddess to get that monkey off her back this year. Jess has her own demons. She consistently underperforms in the SF of tour events and the QF of the slams. I like David Witt, but it's time to add someone else to her team that can take her to the next level. Unless she's content hovering around the top 6 w/o any big results to show for it.

Agree, Jess and David appear to have a good relationship, though when she gets to the 'business end' of a tournament she does under preform?
Jess has to make her mind up to be content with getting to QF or SF, with points, or like you suggested hiring another coach to take her to the next level.

 

[tossip]

Great for Goddess to get that monkey off her back this year. Jess has her own demons. She consistently underperforms in the SF of tour events and the QF of the slams. I like David Witt, but it's time to add someone else to her team that can take her to the next level. Unless she's content hovering around the top 6 w/o any big results to show for it.

I sometimes used to dislike him when he was with Venus, especially at the US open he used to run his mouth a lot when speaking with Pam.He was ok with Vee,they won Wimbledon ,and end of year title together.I think it's Jess who is not exactly an athlete, today she was wilting in the heat.She is very hardworking,and hopefully one day the draw will magically open for her.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Sunday 6th August, Citi DC Open Tournament

Ladies Final,
Not before 2.30pm local time,

Coco Gauff (3) vs Maria Sakkari (4) H2H Sakkari 4-1 most recent Rome round of 16 2022,
Gauff is seeking her 4th career title, while Sakkari is seeking her 2nd career title.
Neither player has ever won a 500- level or greater event before.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Sunday 6th August, Citi DC Open Tournament

Ladies Final,
Not before 2.30pm local time,

Coco Gauff (3) vs Maria Sakkari (4) H2H Sakkari 4-1 most recent Rome round of 16 2022,
Gauff is seeking her 4th career title, while Sakkari is seeking her 2nd career title.
Neither player has ever won a 500- level or greater event before.

This should be a good one. I will have my popcorn ready!

 

[the AntiPusher]

Sunday 6th August, Citi DC Open Tournament

Ladies Final,
Not before 2.30pm local time,

Coco Gauff (3) vs Maria Sakkari (4) H2H Sakkari 4-1 most recent Rome round of 16 2022,
Gauff is seeking her 4th career title, while Sakkari is seeking her 2nd career title.
Neither player has ever won a 500- level or greater event before.

@kskate2 Miss Keli who ya got in this one .

 

[kskate2]

@kskate2 Miss Keli who ya got in this one .

I won't be around to watch it, but Coco will have her chances. I don't trust Goddess to blow her away today. Look what happened yesterday. She was bossing Jess, got tight near the finish line and had to play another set. Opportunities will be had, will Coco take them?