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goldenlox · Aug 23rd, 2012, 12:21 AM

From someone there. Sounds like their IW match

Originally Posted by .Andrew.

Got to see this live too. Woz was really subpar today, served and played pretty poorly, but she got the job done. It was vital Sofia took the first set if she was going to have any chance because she was getting into 5-10+ ball rallies with Woz early on (and losing majority of them) and Woz was just tiring her out. Midway through the second set Sofia went really hot shortening the points and (lol) overpowering Woz. She went up early in the TB and she really had the momentum on her side winning like 5 out of the last 6 games or something to matter, but couldn't close it out. Second set was telling, Sofia looked tired and absolutely imploded especially in the last 2-3 games of the match going for shots landing halfway up the net that just weren't there

First time seeing Woz live and crazy to see how even someone with average power like Sofia can overpower her at times. She'll have to play a lot better against Domi. Also random, but called down Piotr in twice and imo wasn't even needed. Imo, not gonna win a Slam that way.

Protoss · Aug 23rd, 2012, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by goldenlox

From someone there. Sounds like their IW match

Originally Posted by .Andrew.

Got to see this live too. Woz was really subpar today, served and played pretty poorly, but she got the job done. It was vital Sofia took the first set if she was going to have any chance because she was getting into 5-10+ ball rallies with Woz early on (and losing majority of them) and Woz was just tiring her out. Midway through the second set Sofia went really hot shortening the points and (lol) overpowering Woz. She went up early in the TB and she really had the momentum on her side winning like 5 out of the last 6 games or something to matter, but couldn't close it out. Second set was telling, Sofia looked tired and absolutely imploded especially in the last 2-3 games of the match going for shots landing halfway up the net that just weren't there

First time seeing Woz live and crazy to see how even someone with average power like Sofia can overpower her at times. She'll have to play a lot better against Domi. Also random, but called down Piotr in twice and imo wasn't even needed. Imo, not gonna win a Slam that way.

Sigh. Just what the heck is Caro doing in her practices? Whatever it is sure seems pretty ineffective.

What did happen to her game on the way from grass to hard court? I thought being back in New Haven and have Johansson around again would help some. Even last year she was able to get it together in New Haven.

Why is Piotr back doing the on court coaching? Has Caro lost confidence in Johansson? Is Piotr resuming control?

I'd love to see comments from Caro/Piotr/Johansson on her play today.

Wondering when Caro will play a fluky good match or two again...

bruce goose · Aug 23rd, 2012, 04:03 AM

At the beginning,I was fearful that this'd be the end of the run in New Haven,but now I'm thinking that Caro's

chances aren't really that bad

Jimmie48 · Aug 23rd, 2012, 05:04 AM

So Piotr is doing the on-court coachings again even though Thomas is there? Ugh, that's not a good sign.

marineblue · Aug 23rd, 2012, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by goldenlox

From someone there. Sounds like their IW match

Originally Posted by .Andrew.

Got to see this live too. Woz was really subpar today, served and played pretty poorly, but she got the job done. It was vital Sofia took the first set if she was going to have any chance because she was getting into 5-10+ ball rallies with Woz early on (and losing majority of them) and Woz was just tiring her out. Midway through the second set Sofia went really hot shortening the points and (lol) overpowering Woz. She went up early in the TB and she really had the momentum on her side winning like 5 out of the last 6 games or something to matter, but couldn't close it out. Second set was telling, Sofia looked tired and absolutely imploded especially in the last 2-3 games of the match going for shots landing halfway up the net that just weren't there

First time seeing Woz live and crazy to see how even someone with average power like Sofia can overpower her at times. She'll have to play a lot better against Domi. Also random, but called down Piotr in twice and imo wasn't even needed. Imo, not gonna win a Slam that way.

Hm,something tells me that this is probably not a fan

Since when was Caroline winning thanks to overpowering opponents anyway?

manixdk · Aug 23rd, 2012, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimmie48

So Piotr is doing the on-court coachings again even though Thomas is there? Ugh, that's not a good sign.

Let's not over analyze. Maybe it was Thomas' decision?

Mitten Kitten · Aug 23rd, 2012, 06:52 AM

the score isn't impressive at all and the comment we got neither (though both of those can be not really reliable...)...we will see with Domi, which is the real test

C. W. Fields · Aug 23rd, 2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by manixdk

Let's not over analyze. Maybe it was Thomas' decision?

Yeah, because Thomas probably can't speak a language Sofia doesn't understand, Piotr can (Polish).

goldenlox · Aug 23rd, 2012, 10:54 AM

Sounds like Caro didnt play well. Domi was tough for Caro even when she was winning titles. This should tell a lot. But i already think the matches in Montreal & Cincy told a lot. She has to play better or finals will stay a rarity

Thomas Johansson ‏@TompaSthlmOpen

Good win by Caro today against Sofia. Happy to see her in the quarterfinal tomorrow against Cibulkova....

To win a match when you play well is easy. To win a match when you don't play your best tennis is a lot harder...

C. W. Fields · Aug 23rd, 2012, 11:58 AM

In 4 hours we'll know what Caro's USO draw looks like!

Blu€ · Aug 23rd, 2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by C. W. Fields

In 4 hours we'll know what Caro's USO draw looks like!

I'm telling you already, she's drawing Serena, once again!

CWTennis · Aug 23rd, 2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu€

I'm telling you already, she's drawing Serena, once again!

no, now it's Kerber's turn to draw Serena for at least the next 5 tournaments

That's what happened to Caro when she beat Serena in Miami!

TennisFan66 · Aug 23rd, 2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu€

I'm telling you already, she's drawing Serena, once again!

Unless Caro reaches the QF, drawing or not drawing Serena Williams is immaterial. And frankly, a QF would be a good result for Caro (current form in mind) ... so

goldenlox · Aug 23rd, 2012, 04:10 PM

Venus is playing a 5-8 seed in round 2, so 25% chance Caro is underdog in round 2

Chrissie-fan · Aug 23rd, 2012, 04:17 PM

Draw is in progress. You can watch it here live....

http://www.usopen.org/index.html