I think it's about time that Mel got her own thread. She's playing her way through the Australian Open Qualifying rounds right now. She is into the final rounds with a 7-5 7-5 win yesterday over Catalina Castano.
46 06 No momentum for Mel today, couldn't get anything going. So many errors. She's looking fitter though, so hopefully she can build on that training next year. It's been a tough US run for Mel this year, I hope she doesn't let it get her down.
Yeah, Melanie has hit the no-confidence wall again. But we have to take into consideration that her draws since the Birmingham event have not been very easy, mostly. I just hope Birmingham wasn't an isolated moment in the way that her 09 Open run was. I couldn't believe her impatience today, but Safarova's lefty forehand to Mel's backhand was so dangerous. She'll bounce back. She is looking a bit more fit, and now she knows she can produce world-class tennis if she gets her teeth into a draw. I think a mix of Challengers would do her good between now and the Aussie Open.
Awesome composure from both players. Both played amazing! I was nervous watching them, can't imagaine Melanie and Jack's feeling against match points! CONGRATS!