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Originally Posted by marineblue

Really? Well, it doesn't always have to work out that way. Look at how Vika won the AO - not facing more than one top player.
I think Caro will need to improve in many areas this season but I don't see winning a big title as a mission impossible. It'll take a lot of work and dedication but it could work out.

Yeah, I always thought there would be a window at hardcourt majors where Caroline could win 5 or so majors. I didnt see this dropoff coming, back when she played Li 2, years ago. I expected Caro to improve, little by little, building on her steady foundation.

I think this major was one of them. Vika played one seed, #29, in the 6 rounds before the final, where she played an injured 30 year old.
Vika might win a lot of majors if she stays the best player of this 24-20 year old generation.
Those winnable hardcourt majors are going to be there. But Caroline has to get her game a lot steadier and a lot more mentally tough, because she doesnt get thru Tier I & above, draws any more