I already do a variation of that - punch the chest twice then do a finger point (crowd or where the goals are!). Pretty sure he did that a few years ago as well
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I already do a variation of that - punch the chest twice then do a finger point (crowd or where the goals are!). Pretty sure he did that a few years ago as well
Barty has always been a very limited player. She is world number 1 but in no way a standout from the rest of the competition.
We were spoilt with the likes of the Williams sisters, Sharapova, Mauresmo, Henin and Clijsters that leagues ahead of the players on tour these days.
We were spoilt with the likes of the Williams sisters, Sharapova, Mauresmo, Henin and Clijsters that leagues ahead of the players on tour these days.
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Mate Fed was hobbled for like 2 sets. The guy choked. Just admit it. I'm guessing you're one of those Fed lovers.
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No. Its just a reality. Winning this or that might make you number 1 but winning 7 straight games in a GS requires a ton of mental strength and/or little expectations.
Ash got hers on little expectations and now has to deal with massive pressure and we will see.
I would love to apologise if I am wrong but i am a realistic who calls what I see, not optimistic comments like most. Talent gets you so far but mental strength is the most valuable commodity in ALL sports.
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Impressive win.
Thought Barty should reduce the use of slice shots more and think played in other girls hands.
Still, close sets each one so not a bad semi to watch. A lot of women's semis are one sided but this was hard fought each set.
Thought Barty should reduce the use of slice shots more and think played in other girls hands.
Still, close sets each one so not a bad semi to watch. A lot of women's semis are one sided but this was hard fought each set.
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She'll be safe until the French Open.
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Halep probably wins that lol
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Bet if Ash won, everyone would be excited but as soon as she loses one big match, a lot of negative comments. Love to see you try and win under all that pressure. Look at Rafa he has won a lot more GS’ in his lifetime yet he still felt the pressure last night in the big moments and lost. It doesn’t matter what experience you have it’s just who plays better on the day and in the big moments. IMO.
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36 unforced errors in 2 sets
1/4 break points
3/11 net points
Yuck!
1/4 break points
3/11 net points
Yuck!
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she's a good chance. Ash potentially ould keep no.1 If she makes the semis.
I expect Ash to drop to 5-10 if she doesn't repeat her consistency from last year.
The choke button is being hit, but consider
Australians haven’t been dominant since the seventies.
we’ve had a few get to the pointy end but while Goolagong cash Hewitt Stosur Barty have won overseas, only Hewitt has got to even a final in the aus open
maybe the pressures off a bit when they aren’t on home court
Australians haven’t been dominant since the seventies.
we’ve had a few get to the pointy end but while Goolagong cash Hewitt Stosur Barty have won overseas, only Hewitt has got to even a final in the aus open
maybe the pressures off a bit when they aren’t on home court
Ok. No weapons. Her serve is pedestrian and neither wing is that damaging. Imo. Cut and Dry Barty should have handled her. She didn't. History now.
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Biggest choke since this
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Her forehand is very damaging and has beautiful feel on her volleys. Great drop shot too.
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She certainly dropped Barty.
Kenin was great. On those set points against her, she upped her speed and went for it. Not classic tactics (make your opponent beat you - don't give them the crucial points by a mistake) - her attitude was 'I'm going to beat you!'.
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She is ranked 14 in the world so she can play. People like you and me have vanilla games, not Grand Slam semi finalists. At age 21, she is an outstanding talent.
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I disagree with this attitude. You can be both critical and disappointed at the same time.
I’m bummed out, had hoped she won but can see a massive choke when it happens - and did.
It’s also a concerning pattern with the Fed cup final. Let’s not forget she almost lost the unloseable semi at Roland Garros, too. Only the rare double choke saved her.
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One thing that does amaze me from today's match is how Kenin was allowed to get away with so much coaching from her dad, including challenges. It was blatant and somehow the chair ump managed to miss/ignore it.
I hope it is stamped out for the final.
I hope it is stamped out for the final.
That's hearbreaking loss from Barty, the draw was perfect for her and that's a huge chance gone begging.
Big upset too, I reckon she beats Kenin more often than not in that scenario, just caught the wrong day.
Big upset too, I reckon she beats Kenin more often than not in that scenario, just caught the wrong day.
