They went down in the doubles 0-6 6-7. Played horrible 1st set but 2nd set was very tight.
She seems to have improved her backhand, she hit some great shots from that wing, flat and hard. I think it's due to her footwork. She is quite light on her feet and likes to jump during her shots, but in order to hit good solid 2-handed backhands you really need a solid foundation, which she did well at this match.
Also not sure if I mentioned this here before, but even though she's great at doubles she plays only about 50% of her potential and it doesn't quite suit her. Players like Casey are suited to doubles because of her lefty serve, volleys and lobs. But Ash likes to dictate points from the baseline and with the opponent at the net that is very hard to do in doubles. Also she seems to serve slower in doubles, maybe concentrating on getting the 1st serve in for Casey to put away at the net.
Must be frustrating relying on your opponent not to make mistakes too.
I expect her to drop doubles and concentrate on singles when she's near the top.
... even though she's great at doubles she plays only about 50% of her potential and it doesn't quite suit her. Players like Casey are suited to doubles because of her lefty serve, volleys and lobs. But Ash likes to dictate points from the baseline and with the opponent at the net that is very hard to do in doubles. Also she seems to serve slower in doubles, maybe concentrating on getting the 1st serve in for Casey to put away at the net.
Must be frustrating relying on your opponent not to make mistakes too.
I expect her to drop doubles and concentrate on singles when she's near the top.
I don't know what orifice you pull these analyses from
There are all types of doubles players. There is no mould. Look at the current #1 pairing of Errani/Vinci and the other dominant team of the Williams sisters. None of them are stereotypical doubles players. Ash's game fits in perfectly with elite doubles, as clearly demonstrated by her fantastic achievements to date.
Personally, I'd love to see her play a full year with Casey and try to reach the end of year championships. That would be an awesome achievement! And there's no reason why she can't be great in both singles and doubles - the doubles top 10 is full of women who are doing great in singles atm: Vinci/Errani, Hlavackova, Hradecka, Petrova, Kirilenko, Vesnina and Makarova.
__________________ oh my god karen you can't just ask someone why they're white...
I don't know what orifice you pull these analyses from
There are all types of doubles players. There is no mould. Look at the current #1 pairing of Errani/Vinci and the other dominant team of the Williams sisters. None of them are stereotypical doubles players. Ash's game fits in perfectly with elite doubles, as clearly demonstrated by her fantastic achievements to date.
Personally, I'd love to see her play a full year with Casey and try to reach the end of year championships. That would be an awesome achievement! And there's no reason why she can't be great in both singles and doubles - the doubles top 10 is full of women who are doing great in singles atm: Vinci/Errani, Hlavackova, Hradecka, Petrova, Kirilenko, Vesnina and Makarova.
I already said she's great at doubles. But it limits her and she can't play at full potential, which must be frustrating.
Errani/Vinci are aging and getting the most out of the time they have. William sisters are too powerful on service and just taking titles easily, also they are sisters so easy for them to play doubles.
But once Ash starts concentrating on winning big singles titles, she has to have a good schedule, so must limit playing doubles as much as possible.
Right now she should play it as much as she can, but limit it in the future.
Ashleigh Barty
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