Well @ least she did what she had to do this tournament ,which was win R1. Seeing the highlights(as someone said) it was very reminiscent of Australian Open 08. She played awesome tennis!! I don't think this will discourage her because she was outplaying the former #1 player in the world for almost a set. She just needs to do it for a longer span of time. Of course she has to be disappointed, but hopefully it gives her confidence@ the same time.
I too am excited for the clay court season! She has nothing to defend and if she keeps up this form she can do well. In the meantime, hopefully she can muster up some good tennis in Miami(even though it's really never happened before).
Sorry,but losing 11 of the last 12 games is not the way to build confidence. Wasn't as if Vika was playing particularly well in that second set,Daniela just self-destructed in rather dismal fashion.