[fantic]

Originally Posted by tie_breaker

Fantic,
Are you ranting that this is USC's best opportunity in such a loooooooong time to win it, but seems like they're so close, yet so far

I thought this year's Indoors was THE opportunity..remember, Ray didn't play.

Well, since STAN, UF, UNC aren't participating, next year's Indoors might be another one..

[desariofan]

Originally Posted by fantic

Well of course, UF's winning formula in Alex and Olivia. If you want to beat UF, you have to beat THEM.

The problem is, USC isn't that dominant in lower positions either, as evidenced in recent matches

I want a (tall) ball basher who can dominate the oppponents like Lindsey Nelson

You can add Brianna Morgan to that list... ironically without Collins even being a factor...

[slickshoes510]

Originally Posted by fantic

I thought this year's Indoors was THE opportunity..remember, Ray didn't play.

Well, since STAN, UF, UNC aren't participating, next year's Indoors might be another one..

Hmm, if they can get by UCLA. =)

UCLA only loses Pam and brings in Jennifer Brady. Let's hope no one leaves.

[fantic]

Originally Posted by slickshoes510

Hmm, if they can get by UCLA. =)

UCLA only loses Pam and brings in Jennifer Brady. Let's hope no one leaves.

Yes, UCLA can get only stronger Definitely the top contender for the NCAA title next year. On the other hand, Lao will be missed. Hope Pulido plays better come Spring. Katz and Westby comes in next season I think? There might be one more player but I'm not sure.

[fantic]

Originally Posted by desariofan

You can add Brianna Morgan to that list... ironically without Collins even being a factor...

Morgan? Still too early to tell. Alex and Olivia were crucial in UF winning 2 NCAA titles. They're proven veterans.

[fantic]

#11 USC 5, #49 San Diego 2
March 1, 2013 - San Diego, Calif.

DOUBLES

(1) Christian/Lao (USC) def. Depenau/Hoffpauir (USD) - 8-0


KK just shows no mercy Teamed up with DLao, no prob.

(2) #25 DeSimone/Scandalis (USC) vs. Blacher/Claus (USD) - 6-1 susp.
(3) Olmos/Yates (USC) def. Brown/Stojanovic (USD) - 8-2
USC wins doubles point

Order of finish: 1, 3

SINGLES

(1) #7 Danielle Lao (USC) def. Stephanie Hoffpauir (USD) - 6-1, 6-1
(2) #84 Gabriella DeSimone (USC) def. Laura Claus (USD) - 6-2, 6-3*

Gabi!

(3) #99 Giuliana Olmos (USC) def. Shani Blecher (USD) - 6-2, 7-6 (4)
(4) Anna Depenau (USD) def. Kaitlyn Christian (USC) - 6-4, 4-1 ret.
(5) Ellie Yates (USC) def. Marta Stojanovic (USD) - 6-2, 6-1

I thought Marta might be dangerous, very nice win by Ellie.

(6) Cara Brown (USD) def. Jackie Owens (USC) - 6-4, 6-2
Order of finish: 1, 5, 6, 2*, 3, 4

[fantic]

So, are PAC 12 teams overrated or WCC underrated?

[fantic]

Mari Andersson at IW?!!! Did I take a pic of her?



with Sofia Arvidsson

[slickshoes510]

#12 USC 4, #3 UCLA 2
Mar 08, 2013 at Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles Tennis Center)

Doubles
1. Anderson/Van Nguyen (UCLA) vs. #1 Kaitlyn Christian/Santamaria (USC) 4-7, unfinished
2. #58 Dolehide/Montez (UCLA) def. DeSimone/Scandalis (USC) 8-3
3. Harrison/McPhillips (UCLA) def. Lao/Olmos (USC) 8-3
UCLA Wins Doubles Point

Singles
1. #3 Sabrina Santamaria (USC) def. #2 Robin Anderson (UCLA) 6-1, 6-2
2. #7 Danielle Lao (USC) def. #68 Pamela Montez (UCLA) 7-5, 6-1
3. #26 Zoe Scandalis (USC) def. #45 Kyle McPhillips (UCLA) 6-3, 6-1
4. #84 Gabriella DeSimone (USC) def. #81 Chanelle Van Nguyen (UCLA) 0-6, 6-2, 6-3
5. #82 Catherine Harrison (UCLA) vs. #99 Giuliana Olmos (USC) 7-6(2), 4-6, 1-0, unfinished
6. Courtney Dolehide (UCLA) def. Ellie Yates (USC) 6-0, 6-3

Just some comments:

- Robin has been in a funk lately. She has lost pretty bad in some matches. I hope she picks up her game, especially after that great start in the preseason.
- Gabi and Chanelle have had some fun 3-set battles since last year. I hope Chanelle gets moved down a position...this will likely happen when Ray returns.
- It's great to see Courtney playing consistently well at the 6th position. Too bad she will be out of the lineup when Ray returns.
- The Robin/Chanelle doubles pairing isn't working out. I would put Skylar back in with Robin at this point. Has Skylar been injured too?
- Pam played Zoe tough in last year's NCAA's, so I'm not sure why Stella didn't move her to that 3rd spot. I hope Stella switches Kyle back to the 2nd position eventually.
- Great job to USC for winning after losing the doubles and with all those rain delays. I can't wait for the rematch at USC. Hopefully there will be no rain and hopefully UCLA will be with Ray.

[slickshoes510]

#5 UCLA 6, #59 Utah 1
Mar 15, 2013 at Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles Tennis Center)

Doubles
1. #12 Anderson/Skylar Morton (UCLA) def. #21 Bekerova/Miles (UTAH) 8-6
2. Elena Najera-Salas/Smith (UTAH) def. #28 Dolehide/Montez (UCLA) 8-5
3. Harrison/McPhillips (UCLA) def. Craig/Pham (UTAH) 8-1
UCLA Wins Doubles Point

Singles
1. #5 Robin Anderson (UCLA) def. #70 Tereza Bekerova (UTAH) 6-1, 6-0
2. Sarah Pham (UTAH) def. #86 Pamela Montez (UCLA) 5-7, 6-2, (10-8)
3. #58 Kyle McPhillips (UCLA) def. Callie Craig (UTAH) 5-7, 6-2, (10-3)
4. #95 Chanelle Van Nguyen (UCLA) def. Natasha Smith (UTAH) 6-1, 6-0
5. #85 Catherine Harrison (UCLA) def. Lucia Kovarcikova (UTAH) 6-2, 6-3
6. Courtney Dolehide (UCLA) def. Paige Miles (UTAH) 6-0, 6-4

Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (1,4,5,6,2,3)

[fantic]

UCLA too, ranking means nothing

I think they CAN win against USC at USC next month, but USC's top 3 are so strong right now. (Kyle playing #3 doesn't seem to help )

So they'll naturally aim at winning the dbls pt(like they did at their home) and sweeping the lower positions. So Chanelle, Cat, Courtney will have quite a pressure on them...by the way, WHEN WILL KAITLIN RAY PLAY???? Does anybody know? What's the matter with her? With her, UCLA can definitely be THE title contender..

[fantic]

USC, UCLA, CAL are all blending together now, uniform color-wise


pic from USC wtennis facebook

What's with yellow this year? Tons of WTA players too wore yellow at IW.

[fantic]

from CAL website.

Where's Jana

[slickshoes510]

I think the neon color is in.

[fantic]

from USC facebook

Red no more