Yes, its a bold statement but Anna is the only Russian player that is still improving while others are at a plateau or worse, declining.
#2 Maria S - She's still formidable opponent and Anna seems to have a mental block against her. But her chronic shoulder problem (or is it mental?) is causing havoc with her serve and hampering her game. Also her recent thrashings by Serena and Ivanovic has shaken her confidence. Perhaps she is enjoying her fame and the glamorous lifestyle and no longer has that tenacity, will to win?
#5 Sveta - has flashes of brilliance but lately, can always count on her to choke under pressure. Its just matter of time before Anna overtakes her.
#8 ANNA - At top of her game with two consecutive QF appearances at majors. Her game is constantly improving and her results show steady improvement. No sign of mental problems. She is not injury proof but recovers quickly
#11 Nadia - Picked up back pains to accompany her fragile mental state. Now wondering out loud what her motivation is....what a mess!
#12 Lena D - Injuries + shakiest serve on planet earth = getting wiped out by Bartoli. I foresee steady decline.
#13 Safina - When is the last time she did anything of note? Every once in a blue moon, she's dangerous...like her brother.
#19 Bepa - Her future came crashing down with her wrist injury, forcing her to miss at least two grand slams already this year. Can she manage yet another comeback? I wouldn't bet my vcash on it.
#32 Poutchkova - This time last year, she was a hot prospect. Now, she is resembling human turnstile.
#43 Makiri - Tom Petty said it best. "Yeah, I'm free....free falling."
When you break if all down, its a no brainer. Anna is the best!
#2 Maria S - She's still formidable opponent and Anna seems to have a mental block against her. But her chronic shoulder problem (or is it mental?) is causing havoc with her serve and hampering her game. Also her recent thrashings by Serena and Ivanovic has shaken her confidence. Perhaps she is enjoying her fame and the glamorous lifestyle and no longer has that tenacity, will to win?
#5 Sveta - has flashes of brilliance but lately, can always count on her to choke under pressure. Its just matter of time before Anna overtakes her.
#8 ANNA - At top of her game with two consecutive QF appearances at majors. Her game is constantly improving and her results show steady improvement. No sign of mental problems. She is not injury proof but recovers quickly
#11 Nadia - Picked up back pains to accompany her fragile mental state. Now wondering out loud what her motivation is....what a mess!
#12 Lena D - Injuries + shakiest serve on planet earth = getting wiped out by Bartoli. I foresee steady decline.
#13 Safina - When is the last time she did anything of note? Every once in a blue moon, she's dangerous...like her brother.
#19 Bepa - Her future came crashing down with her wrist injury, forcing her to miss at least two grand slams already this year. Can she manage yet another comeback? I wouldn't bet my vcash on it.
#32 Poutchkova - This time last year, she was a hot prospect. Now, she is resembling human turnstile.
#43 Makiri - Tom Petty said it best. "Yeah, I'm free....free falling."
When you break if all down, its a no brainer. Anna is the best!