Draw:
https://wtafiles.wtatennis.com/pdf/draws/2024/1003/MDS.pdf
Leylah hitting the ball well. Beat relatively strong trio of Samsonova, Badosa and Zheng (#7)...
Here's my favourite shot from her today:
https://youtu.be/X7C-OusHM3Q?t=122
...I like the action on that dtl off forehand, ball curving away from opponent with venom!
-
Next up quarters & world #4, Elena Rybakina. I think the journey will
end there. Leylah may be timing the ball well but Rybakina is hitting it super cleanly, scary good. Like Davenport but better.. and serving bombs
as well.
Someone claimed her the best server at WTA... https://youtu.be/qkboPMY5kRA?si=t9NiSw1JIV16_wm_
Rybakina comes from Abu Dhabi, which she won. Looks to me better player
than Sabalenka & Gauff... although has slight losing h2h against both. Rybakina is 3-1 against Swiatek.
Never faced Leylah before this, so there's that. Never know... maybe
Leftie Leylah can throw her off with variety & stuff. But that serve is
a handful.
TT kirjoitti 14.2.2024 klo 20.04:
Draw:
https://wtafiles.wtatennis.com/pdf/draws/2024/1003/MDS.pdf
Leylah hitting the ball well. Beat relatively strong trio of
Samsonova, Badosa and Zheng (#7)...
Here's my favourite shot from her today:
https://youtu.be/X7C-OusHM3Q?t=122
...I like the action on that dtl off forehand, ball curving away from
opponent with venom!
-
Next up quarters & world #4, Elena Rybakina. I think the journey will
end there. Leylah may be timing the ball well but Rybakina is hitting
it super cleanly, scary good. Like Davenport but better.. and serving
bombs as well.
Someone claimed her the best server at WTA...
https://youtu.be/qkboPMY5kRA?si=t9NiSw1JIV16_wm_
Rybakina comes from Abu Dhabi, which she won. Looks to me better
player than Sabalenka & Gauff... although has slight losing h2h
against both. Rybakina is 3-1 against Swiatek.
Never faced Leylah before this, so there's that. Never know... maybe
Leftie Leylah can throw her off with variety & stuff. But that serve
is a handful.
Bettors have it 80% for Rybakina.
On Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 9:23:35 AM UTC-8, TT wrote:category because she doesn't emit banshee-shrieks, trash-talk her opponents, or urge the crowd to love her more. Another "sourpuss" maybe? ;)
TT kirjoitti 14.2.2024 klo 21.16:
TT kirjoitti 14.2.2024 klo 20.04:
Draw:
https://wtafiles.wtatennis.com/pdf/draws/2024/1003/MDS.pdf
Leylah hitting the ball well. Beat relatively strong trio of
Samsonova, Badosa and Zheng (#7)...
Here's my favourite shot from her today:
https://youtu.be/X7C-OusHM3Q?t=122
...I like the action on that dtl off forehand, ball curving away from
opponent with venom!
-
Next up quarters & world #4, Elena Rybakina. I think the journey will
end there. Leylah may be timing the ball well but Rybakina is hitting
it super cleanly, scary good. Like Davenport but better.. and serving
bombs as well.
Someone claimed her the best server at WTA...
https://youtu.be/qkboPMY5kRA?si=t9NiSw1JIV16_wm_
Rybakina comes from Abu Dhabi, which she won. Looks to me better
player than Sabalenka & Gauff... although has slight losing h2h
against both. Rybakina is 3-1 against Swiatek.
Never faced Leylah before this, so there's that. Never know... maybe
Leftie Leylah can throw her off with variety & stuff. But that serve
is a handful.
Bettors have it 80% for Rybakina.
Rybakina won 6-4, 6-2. Leylah was leading the first set 4-1 but the
opponent was just too damn good & powerful. Forced Leylah to go for too
much. Not sure if another tactic than trying to redline it would have
helped. It's a miracle if Rybakina doesn't win more slams if she
continues playing anything like this...
Highlights:
https://youtu.be/o9vTtXw5BSQ?si=CeNdFmSW_k7bcfLe
Leylah made a valiant effort today but ultimately got out-muscled once the fembot librarian hit her stride. When she's hitting the ball cleanly and serving well, it's something to behold. I'm sure Court 1 has Rybsy in the "boring and unwatchable"
Yeah, I think she'll win more slams. Good chances for another Wimbledon if she carries her present form into the summer and avoids injuries.
Hope "Lena" meets The Cleaning Lady in the final.
Yep, that would be a good one.
I guess a good lesson for Leylah, on something. Off to Dubai next week.
Gracchus kirjoitti 15.2.2024 klo 19.55:
On Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 9:23:35 AM UTC-8, TT wrote:
TT kirjoitti 14.2.2024 klo 21.16:
TT kirjoitti 14.2.2024 klo 20.04:
Draw:
https://wtafiles.wtatennis.com/pdf/draws/2024/1003/MDS.pdf
Leylah hitting the ball well. Beat relatively strong trio of
Samsonova, Badosa and Zheng (#7)...
Here's my favourite shot from her today:
https://youtu.be/X7C-OusHM3Q?t=122
...I like the action on that dtl off forehand, ball curving away from >>>>> opponent with venom!
-
Next up quarters & world #4, Elena Rybakina. I think the journey will >>>>> end there. Leylah may be timing the ball well but Rybakina is hitting >>>>> it super cleanly, scary good. Like Davenport but better.. and serving >>>>> bombs as well.
Someone claimed her the best server at WTA...
https://youtu.be/qkboPMY5kRA?si=t9NiSw1JIV16_wm_
Rybakina comes from Abu Dhabi, which she won. Looks to me better
player than Sabalenka & Gauff... although has slight losing h2h
against both. Rybakina is 3-1 against Swiatek.
Never faced Leylah before this, so there's that. Never know... maybe >>>>> Leftie Leylah can throw her off with variety & stuff. But that serve >>>>> is a handful.
Bettors have it 80% for Rybakina.
Rybakina won 6-4, 6-2. Leylah was leading the first set 4-1 but the
opponent was just too damn good & powerful. Forced Leylah to go for too
much. Not sure if another tactic than trying to redline it would have
helped. It's a miracle if Rybakina doesn't win more slams if she
continues playing anything like this...
Highlights:
https://youtu.be/o9vTtXw5BSQ?si=CeNdFmSW_k7bcfLe
Leylah made a valiant effort today but ultimately got out-muscled once
the fembot librarian hit her stride. When she's hitting the ball
cleanly and serving well, it's something to behold. I'm sure Court 1
has Rybsy in the "boring and unwatchable" category because she doesn't
emit banshee-shrieks, trash-talk her opponents, or urge the crowd to
love her more. Another "sourpuss" maybe? ;)
Yeah, I think she'll win more slams. Good chances for another
Wimbledon if she carries her present form into the summer and avoids
injuries.
"Fembot librarian" :)
Yep, she's all business from what I've seen. No crazy stuff. Seems
pretty likeable.
Courtsie probably hasn't seen her play like this, at least I had not...
made me a bit of a fan.
Babyfaced baby.
Hope "Lena" meets The Cleaning Lady in the final.
Yep, that would be a good one.
I guess a good lesson for Leylah, on something. Off to Dubai next week.
On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 8:26:30 AM UTC-8, TT wrote:
TT kirjoitti 15.2.2024 klo 20.59:
Gracchus kirjoitti 15.2.2024 klo 19.55:
Leylah made a valiant effort today but ultimately got out-muscled once >>>> the fembot librarian hit her stride. When she's hitting the ball
cleanly and serving well, it's something to behold. I'm sure Court 1
has Rybsy in the "boring and unwatchable" category because she doesn't >>>> emit banshee-shrieks, trash-talk her opponents, or urge the crowd to
love her more. Another "sourpuss" maybe? ;)
Yeah, I think she'll win more slams. Good chances for another
Wimbledon if she carries her present form into the summer and avoids
injuries.
"Fembot librarian" :)
Yep, she's all business from what I've seen. No crazy stuff. Seems
pretty likeable.
Courtsie probably hasn't seen her play like this, at least I had not...
made me a bit of a fan.
Babyfaced baby.
Hope "Lena" meets The Cleaning Lady in the final.
Yep, that would be a good one.
I guess a good lesson for Leylah, on something. Off to Dubai next week.
Cleaning Lady vs Fembot Librarian in tomorrow's final.
Interesting...
Ah yes, battle of "unwatchables," lol. I'm neutral on this one since I like them both. Have to figure the stakes are higher for Iga considering the h2h.
I only saw highlights of Rybsy vs. Pavlychenkova, but she looks impressive with the combo of power, touch, and even decent speed around the court. Interesting how she's nearly Pliskova's height but moves so much better.
Anyway, I hope tomorrow's match lives up to what it *could* be.
Gracchus kirjoitti 16.2.2024 klo 19.10:
On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 8:26:30 AM UTC-8, TT wrote:
TT kirjoitti 15.2.2024 klo 20.59:
Gracchus kirjoitti 15.2.2024 klo 19.55:
Leylah made a valiant effort today but ultimately got out-muscled once >>>>> the fembot librarian hit her stride. When she's hitting the ball
cleanly and serving well, it's something to behold. I'm sure Court 1 >>>>> has Rybsy in the "boring and unwatchable" category because she doesn't >>>>> emit banshee-shrieks, trash-talk her opponents, or urge the crowd to >>>>> love her more. Another "sourpuss" maybe? ;)
Yeah, I think she'll win more slams. Good chances for another
Wimbledon if she carries her present form into the summer and avoids >>>>> injuries.
"Fembot librarian" :)
Yep, she's all business from what I've seen. No crazy stuff. Seems
pretty likeable.
Courtsie probably hasn't seen her play like this, at least I had not... >>>> made me a bit of a fan.
Babyfaced baby.
Hope "Lena" meets The Cleaning Lady in the final.
Yep, that would be a good one.
I guess a good lesson for Leylah, on something. Off to Dubai next
week.
Cleaning Lady vs Fembot Librarian in tomorrow's final.
Interesting...
Ah yes, battle of "unwatchables," lol. I'm neutral on this one since I
like them both. Have to figure the stakes are higher for Iga
considering the h2h.
I only saw highlights of Rybsy vs. Pavlychenkova, but she looks
impressive with the combo of power, touch, and even decent speed
around the court. Interesting how she's nearly Pliskova's height but
moves so much better.
Anyway, I hope tomorrow's match lives up to what it *could* be.
It's basically #1 vs #2... at least if we go by rolling 52 week match
wins; Swiatek 87%, Rybakina 80%... (Sabalenka 79%, Gauff 78%)
Swiatek leads on pretty much all 52 week stats, except Rybakina unsurprisingly better at 1st serves won, aces & TBs won.
Statistically it appears that Ryba's largest relative weakness is her
1st serve return.
Ah yes, battle of "unwatchables," lol. I'm neutral on this one since I like them both.
On 2/16/2024 11:10 AM, Gracchus wrote:
Ah yes, battle of "unwatchables," lol. I'm neutral on this one since I
like them both.
I them both too.
TT kirjoitti 16.2.2024 klo 23.05:
Gracchus kirjoitti 16.2.2024 klo 19.10:
On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 8:26:30 AM UTC-8, TT wrote:
Statistically it appears that Ryba's largest relative weakness is her
1st serve return.
Betfair thinks that Swiatek will win with 66% odds. I wouldn't bet on it
with 1.5x return...
On 17/02/2024 8:22 am, TT wrote:
TT kirjoitti 16.2.2024 klo 23.05:
Gracchus kirjoitti 16.2.2024 klo 19.10:
On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 8:26:30 AM UTC-8, TT wrote:
Statistically it appears that Ryba's largest relative weakness is her
1st serve return.
Betfair thinks that Swiatek will win with 66% odds. I wouldn't bet on
it with 1.5x return...
Rybakina beat Swiatek all 3 times they played last year, including on clay.
Whisper kirjoitti 17.2.2024 klo 11.22:
On 17/02/2024 8:22 am, TT wrote:
TT kirjoitti 16.2.2024 klo 23.05:
Gracchus kirjoitti 16.2.2024 klo 19.10:
On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 8:26:30 AM UTC-8, TT wrote:
Statistically it appears that Ryba's largest relative weakness is
her 1st serve return.
Betfair thinks that Swiatek will win with 66% odds. I wouldn't bet on
it with 1.5x return...
Rybakina beat Swiatek all 3 times they played last year, including on
clay.
Yes, although that 2023 Rome match doesn't really count since Swiatek
got injured... apparently during 2nd set TB. I think Swiatek would have
been the favourite for 3rd set. Rybakina then went on to win the Rome
title.
Rybakina did beat Swiatek at 2023 AO and pretty much slaughtered her at Indian Wells, which is their last HC match...
https://youtu.be/czOA0nJxmZs?si=8DJRC05d4ipA7_bf
Whisper kirjoitti 17.2.2024 klo 11.22:
On 17/02/2024 8:22 am, TT wrote:
TT kirjoitti 16.2.2024 klo 23.05:
Gracchus kirjoitti 16.2.2024 klo 19.10:
On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 8:26:30 AM UTC-8, TT wrote:
Statistically it appears that Ryba's largest relative weakness is
her 1st serve return.
Betfair thinks that Swiatek will win with 66% odds. I wouldn't bet on
it with 1.5x return...
Rybakina beat Swiatek all 3 times they played last year, including on
clay.
Yes, although that 2023 Rome match doesn't really count since Swiatek
got injured... apparently during 2nd set TB. I think Swiatek would have
been the favourite for 3rd set. Rybakina then went on to win the Rome
title.
Rybakina did beat Swiatek at 2023 AO and pretty much slaughtered her at Indian Wells, which is their last HC match...
https://youtu.be/czOA0nJxmZs?si=8DJRC05d4ipA7_bf
On 17/02/2024 11:31 pm, TT wrote:
Whisper kirjoitti 17.2.2024 klo 11.22:
On 17/02/2024 8:22 am, TT wrote:
TT kirjoitti 16.2.2024 klo 23.05:
Gracchus kirjoitti 16.2.2024 klo 19.10:
On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 8:26:30 AM UTC-8, TT wrote:
Statistically it appears that Ryba's largest relative weakness is
her 1st serve return.
Betfair thinks that Swiatek will win with 66% odds. I wouldn't bet
on it with 1.5x return...
Rybakina beat Swiatek all 3 times they played last year, including on
clay.
Yes, although that 2023 Rome match doesn't really count since Swiatek
got injured... apparently during 2nd set TB. I think Swiatek would
have been the favourite for 3rd set. Rybakina then went on to win the
Rome title.
Rybakina did beat Swiatek at 2023 AO and pretty much slaughtered her
at Indian Wells, which is their last HC match...
https://youtu.be/czOA0nJxmZs?si=8DJRC05d4ipA7_bf
Rybakina also beat Serena at FO.
On Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 9:36:33 AM UTC-8, TT wrote:Plus the annoying commentators kept trying to inject drama where it didn't exist. Just a sloppy, disappointing match overall.
TT kirjoitti 17.2.2024 klo 14.31:
Whisper kirjoitti 17.2.2024 klo 11.22:Not so good today...
On 17/02/2024 8:22 am, TT wrote:
TT kirjoitti 16.2.2024 klo 23.05:
Gracchus kirjoitti 16.2.2024 klo 19.10:
On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 8:26:30 AM UTC-8, TT wrote:
Statistically it appears that Ryba's largest relative weakness is
her 1st serve return.
Betfair thinks that Swiatek will win with 66% odds. I wouldn't bet on >>>>> it with 1.5x return...
Rybakina beat Swiatek all 3 times they played last year, including on
clay.
Yes, although that 2023 Rome match doesn't really count since Swiatek
got injured... apparently during 2nd set TB. I think Swiatek would have
been the favourite for 3rd set. Rybakina then went on to win the Rome
title.
Rybakina did beat Swiatek at 2023 AO and pretty much slaughtered her at
Indian Wells, which is their last HC match...
https://youtu.be/czOA0nJxmZs?si=8DJRC05d4ipA7_bf
Scrappy match, quite windy... Ryba made lots of UEs, Swiatek was clearly
nervous and there for the taking. Maybe both were.
Wind, nerves, or whatever, they were hardly ever playing well at the same time despite some good points here and there. Rybakina's serve was off and she kept getting fooled at net by Iga's down-the-line backhand pass. Iga flubbed some volleys as well.
Whisper kirjoitti 17.2.2024 klo 16.11:
On 17/02/2024 11:31 pm, TT wrote:
Rybakina also beat Serena at FO.
Did you hear that she also faced Raducanu just before Emma's Calendar
Slam campaign?
https://youtu.be/CKy7XRKAEXo?si=Dj8bVKMZPddOj12c
Two all-time greats going at it toe to toe. A sight to behold.
On 18/02/2024 7:01 am, TT wrote:
Whisper kirjoitti 17.2.2024 klo 16.11:
On 17/02/2024 11:31 pm, TT wrote:
Rybakina also beat Serena at FO.
Did you hear that she also faced Raducanu just before Emma's Calendar
Slam campaign?
https://youtu.be/CKy7XRKAEXo?si=Dj8bVKMZPddOj12c
Two all-time greats going at it toe to toe. A sight to behold.
How about Emma thrashing the goat 64 60 the same year;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHDrJmRV54Y
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