WTA 500 Abu Dhabi 2/3 - 2/8 2025

[Suliso]

Seems like Krueger is much better than Noskova anyway.

[ponchi101]

How far has Noskova gone in the last two hard court slams?
Sure, she holds some promise. But this is not the second coming of Mandlikova. Should not have been that easy for her.

If we wait for that, even Tignor will rave about her..in What way would I be better?

In that Noskova's promise has yet to be fulfilled. Sure, she plays a very good game, but so far it has yet to translate into major wins, or a high ranking. Badosa, for all her faults (and I agree she is not Slam material), has achieved more. So, the statement that she was beaten by a better player explained little. Sure, Noskova was better that day; she won. But Noskova is not a giant killer.
Yet. She may go on to be a top player soon, but we have to wait.

[Suliso]

Outstanding from Bencic! Can she beat Krueger? I think the chances are not too bad.

[meganfernandez]

Badosa is a mystery. Does well for two weeks, out easily the next, on a court that should be fair for her.

Perhaps more motivated at a Slam than a 500, especially when she is no longer desperate for a big result.

[ti-amie]

Saturday Order of Play

Stadium Court
Starts at 5:30 AM

Final
LAT J. Ostapenko/AUS E. Perez (1) vs FRA K. Mladenovic/CHN S. Zhang (4)
Followed By
Final
SUI B. Bencic vs USA A. Krueger

[ashkor87]

Krueger reminds me a bit of Rybakina..easy power from nowhere..sheer timing..and likes to volley too..never seen her before

[Suliso]

A slow start from Belinda, but eventually a convincing win. 9th title of her career and up to #65 Monday. A return to the top 20 seems likely to me.

[ashkor87]

saw the highlights but couldnt actually tell what Bencic did to turn it around..?

[ti-amie]

[ti-amie]

Belinda Bencic kisses her daughter while holding the trophy for winning the Abu Dhabi Open
via https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/1 ... f-daughter