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Some more highlights

Wed, 20 March, 2024 (Day 3)

Stadium
Not Before 12:00 PM

S. Stephens Vs A. Kerber
Followed By
T. Machac Vs (WC) D. Blanch
Followed By
A. Murray Vs (PR) M. Berrettini
Not Before 7:00 PM
E. Cocciaretto Vs N. Osaka
Not Before 8:30 pm
A. Michelsen Vs (Q) L. Klein

Grandstand
Starts at 11:00 am

L. Darderi Vs (PR) D. Shapovalov
Followed By
S. Rogers Vs L. Fruhvirtova (WC)
Not Before 2:00 PM
D. Vekic Vs K. Pliskova
Followed By
K. Volynets (Q) Vs S. Kenin
Not Before 7:00 pm
M. Giron Vs D. Koepfer

Butch Buchholz
Starts at 11:00 am

M. Frech Vs C. Giorgi
Followed By
B. Pera (LL) Vs D. Collins
Followed By
N. Podoroska (Q) Vs A. Krueger
Followed By
M. Damm (WC) Vs Z. Zhang
Followed By
A. Fils Vs M. Arnaldi

Court 1
Starts at 11:00 am

E. Avanesyan Vs E. Andreeva(WC)
Followed By
J. Draper Vs T. Daniel
Followed By
M. Purcell Vs M. Fucsovics
Followed By
M. Kecmanovic Vs (WC) J. Shang
Followed By
S. Hunter (Q) Vs M. Trevisan

Court 7
Starts at 11:00 am

V. Gracheva Vs M. Timofeeva (Q)
Followed By
C. Liu (Q) Vs P. Martic
Followed By
S. Sorribes Tormo Vs A. Rus

Court 5
Starts at 11:00 am

R. Hijikata Vs B. van de Zandschulp
Not Before 12:30 pm
Y. Nishioka (LL) Vs F. Cobolli
Followed By
T. Seyboth Wild (Q) Vs N. Borges

Court 2
Starts at 11:00 am

P. Kotov Vs L. Van Assche
Not Before 12:30 pm
C. O'Connell Vs (Q) V. Kopriva
Followed By
P. Cachin Vs (Q) A. Vavassori

Court 3
Starts at 11:00 am

M. Bouzkova Vs L. Zhu
Followed By
T. Maria Vs E. Arango (Q)
Followed By
V. Tomova Vs T. Korpatsch (LL)

Another reason I don't think Halep will be a factor anytime soon is that I don't think she's going to receive the warmest reception on tour.

Exhibit A: This quote from Caroline Wozniacki from today, generally regarded as one of the friendliest players on tour:

But Halep's return on a wildcard did not sit well with Wozniacki.

"I've been very outspoken in the past how I feel about doping and all of that," said Wozniacki, adding that she likes Halep. "I have always wanted a clean sport, fair for everybody. I think it's definitely still my opinion.
"This is not directly at Simona, but if someone purposely cheats, if someone has tested positive for doping it's my personal belief that I don't think people should be awarded wildcards afterwards.

"If you want to come back, and it's been a mistake, I understand, you should work your way up from the bottom."

I won't link to any of the details, but the story regarding Koltsov's death has gotten very dark and completely different from what I was reading last night.

Sloane vs Kerber..similar players, both great players. 55% Kerber...she is in better form..
Vekic vs Pliskova- The court is too slow for Vekic, so 60% Pliskova...though it is really foolish to bet on or against Pliskova!

I doubt Halep cares how the locker room treats her..she has always been a loner, trusts only Rumanians....wonder how she gets along with semi- Romanians Andreescu and Raducanu..
Where is Andreescu, btw?

ashkor87 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:46 am I doubt Halep cares how the locker room treats her..she has always been a loner, trusts only Rumanians....wonder how she gets along with semi- Romanians Andreescu and Raducanu..
Where is Andreescu, btw?

Andreescu is perpetually hurt

JTContinental wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:47 am I won't link to any of the details, but the story regarding Koltsov's death has gotten very dark and completely different from what I was reading last night.

credibly so? And do you mean the story here on TAT has gotten dark, or out there in the world?

I almost feel like someone who used to mention Bianca weekly isn't around anymore to give us updates (despite claiming he didn't like her...) hehe

Last I heard she is targetting a RG return and/or the Olympics, but of course we can't count on that until she's on court.

ptmcmahon wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:57 pm I almost feel like someone who used to mention Bianca weekly isn't around anymore to give us updates (despite claiming he didn't like her...) hehe

Last I heard she is targetting a RG return and/or the Olympics, but of course we can't count on that until she's on court.

thanks.. I miss her, for sure..a complete, intelligent player, fearless..

ptmcmahon wrote:I almost feel like someone who used to mention Bianca weekly isn't around anymore to give us updates (despite claiming he didn't like her...) hehe

“She does too many photo shoots and only cares about social media!”

ashkor87 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:33 am Sloane vs Kerber..similar players, both great players. 55% Kerber...she is in better form..
Vekic vs Pliskova- The court is too slow for Vekic, so 60% Pliskova...though it is really foolish to bet on or against Pliskova!

Surprisingly Sloane won vs Kerber in straight sets 6-2, 6-3.

meganfernandez wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:57 am

JTContinental wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:47 am I won't link to any of the details, but the story regarding Koltsov's death has gotten very dark and completely different from what I was reading last night.

credibly so? And do you mean the story here on TAT has gotten dark, or out there in the world?

In the world--original reports who were sourcing a Belarussian publication had incorrect details

JTContinental wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:29 pm

meganfernandez wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:57 am

JTContinental wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:47 am I won't link to any of the details, but the story regarding Koltsov's death has gotten very dark and completely different from what I was reading last night.

credibly so? And do you mean the story here on TAT has gotten dark, or out there in the world?

In the world--original reports who were sourcing a Belarussian publication had incorrect details

Uh can you tell us in a roundabout way what has changed? I just did a search and I didn't see anything different from what was reported yesterday.