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Sasnovich did just wipe out most of the women's pool, so that was enjoyable for me.

JTContinental wrote:Sasnovich did just wipe out most of the women's pool, so that was enjoyable for me.

that one was too close for me to pick. I would have taken Sasnovich.


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JTContinental wrote: ↑Sun May 29, 2022 11:15 am

Suliso wrote: ↑Sun May 29, 2022 11:12 am Trevisan is also a fighter and with less game than Fernandez. Really maximising what she does have, I feel.

But only at this tournament

That's true, but for those with clay games this is the most important tournament. Or at least most likely one to have any impact at.

I think if Anisimova wins this set, she gets to the final.


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A little tight again at the very end, but that set looked more like what I expected, with Anisimova hitting through Fernandez.

Certainly possible, but I wouldn't rule out Stephens or Gauff just yet.

Suliso wrote:Certainly possible, but I wouldn't rule out Stephens or Gauff just yet.

I ruled out Gauff today by picking Mertens. I think her experience and steadiness will come through but haven’t even seen Gauff play this tournament, so what do I know.

I think Anisimova will have a lot of confidence if she gets through this match, which I THINK I think she will. She will continue to have a pile of chances and she is fighting. It’s definitely on her racket. Nearly every match is on her racket.

Anisimova’s third foot fault of the match. Comes up with a good second serve afterward.

Gotta say I like what I see from Anisimova, fighting herself every step of the way and winning that battle. I think this could be a career-defining match for her.

Suliso wrote: ↑Sun May 29, 2022 10:43 am First set Fernandez. Leyla's game not that special, but psychologically she's stronger than 95% of players on tour.

I think she has the best service return in the game...statistically, maybe not, but she seems to hit amazing returns..preys on the server's mind, I am sure .

meganfernandez wrote:Anisimova’s third foot fault of the match. Comes up with a good second serve afterward.

Gotta say I like what I see from Anisimova, fighting herself every step of the way and winning that battle. I think this could be a career-defining match for her.

Never mind! Just tossed her racket and she is only down one break. She does play well mad, though.


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If she's winning the battle how come is she's behind in the 3rd?

ashkor87 wrote:

Suliso wrote: ↑Sun May 29, 2022 10:43 am First set Fernandez. Leyla's game not that special, but psychologically she's stronger than 95% of players on tour.

I think she has the best service return in the game...statistically, maybe not, but she seems to hit amazing returns..preys on the server's mind, I am sure .

Leylah? Maybe… She probably gets more back (and better) that she should than other people do. Anisimova’s return is pretty darn good but only when she is set.


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Suliso wrote:If she's winning the battle how come is she's behind in the 3rd?

I guess I should say she is winning the war (by getting herself back in the match… and this was before she lost serve in the third). Losing a lot of battles along the way. Might still have a couple more battles to go here. She has chances on every Fernández serving game.

AA might ultimately be too nervy to close it. We’ll see.

Who's a favorite now? Fernandez or Stephens or even Gauff?

Anisimova is a good player, but not a great fighter. Maybe she can still improve..