I didn't realise Pliskova had such a mental block against Aga, was cruising in both sets a break up, gets to the business end and she forgets how to play tennis.
Pliskova was Peaking for the first 6 games. Then had a break point for 5-2. Barely missed it, Aga won the game and then it all started to crumble for Karo. I think she really does have a mental block with Aga.
Aga :yeah: Played nicely. Very calm under pressure. Has made 3 straight YEC semi-finals.
She hit big winners on both break and setpoint in the 1st set. She´s doing that more often now.
Pliskova is getting her game and strategies into a better place, but her transition and net game are not at a sufficient level yet. Also her inside out forehand was a total mess. It doesn´t help that she struggles with Aga´s 1st serve. What percentage did Aga win today? 75-80% of points. No idea if that is a theme throughout their matches.
Some nervy moments in each set for Aga fans. But it's amazing how much it seems a head-to-head record can put this mental block on a player. Pliskova is playing better than ever before and was putting herself in a good place in each set but she just can't do it.
I really like that Aga seemed to stay quite calm and just rode through the bad moments. She stayed really contained when it mattered and got the rewards.
Interesting in the post-match interview she says about playing Angie: "I've got nothing to lose." It's a tennis player cliche and I don't really believe it. Yes Aga is the underdog in the sense she's playing the world #1 but she's got a ton of points to lose. I feel like Aga has been feeling the pressure of defending those this week.
Interesting in the post-match interview she says about playing Angie: "I've got nothing to lose." It's a tennis player cliche and I don't really believe it. Yes Aga is the underdog in the sense she's playing the world #1 but she's got a ton of points to lose. I feel like Aga has been feeling the pressure of defending those this week.
Why isn't Radwanska top of the group? She won more of her sets played than Kuznetsova, she won more of her games played than Kuznetsova. Makes no sense.