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tenisamulo · May 27th, 2012, 10:34 AM

WILDCARD bitches!!!

Wintermute · May 27th, 2012, 10:34 AM

RG R1: Mel def. Larsson 6-3 6-3

tenisamulo · May 27th, 2012, 10:37 AM

Such a better player compared to the Mel that played AO qualifying. Great to see the feet and head working at the same time.
It's all icing from here, imo. GL in round 2 Mel.

CrossCourt~Rally · May 27th, 2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Wintermute

RG R1: Mel def. Larsson 6-3 6-3

That forehand looked mighty fine today

Next Up: Most likely a mega in form Errani... GL!

simonsaystennis · May 27th, 2012, 10:41 AM

Congrats Mel on your first ever win at Roland Garros!!!!

Wintermute · May 27th, 2012, 10:52 AM

And a vital 100 ranking points. That will put her in touching distance of the Top 200!

Wintermute · May 27th, 2012, 11:28 AM

Mel is being interviewed on Radio Roland Garros right now.

Talking about how she was very nervous towards end of match against Larsson because she wanted to win so badly.

Also talking about moving to NYC and training with Christina McHale and Patrick McEnroe.

Her goal is to get Top 100 by the US Open so she can get into main draw.

Harju. · May 27th, 2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CrossCourt~Rally

Actually, Mel qualied and then reached the 4th rd at the 2009 FO. I think she was still an amateur though, so this would be her 1st win as a pro

I think she reached 4th round in Wimbledon, not RG.

She had terrible record in RG. Didn't even win a single set before.

tenisamulo · May 27th, 2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CrossCourt~Rally

Actually, Mel qualied and then reached the 4th rd at the 2009 FO. I think she was still an amateur though, so this would be her 1st win as a pro

09

I thought she went out in the first round of qualifying. She did qualify and reach the 4th round of Wimboldon in 09, where she lost.

CrossCourt~Rally · May 27th, 2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Harju.

I think she reached 4th round in Wimbledon, not RG.

She had terrible record in RG. Didn't even win a single set before.

Ooops, your right! I'm all flustered with both Mel and Irina winning today

CrossCourt~Rally · May 27th, 2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Wintermute

Mel is being interviewed on Radio Roland Garros right now.

Talking about how she was very nervous towards end of match against Larsson because she wanted to win so badly.

Also talking about moving to NYC and training with Christina McHale and Patrick McEnroe.

Her goal is to get Top 100 by the US Open so she can get into main draw.

She was incredibly sweet. The move to NY did wonders for her. As it also did for Christina and Varva. The USTA must have a stellar program in NY

Wintermute · May 27th, 2012, 11:36 AM

Mel is saying she's matured a lot as a person in the last couple of years.

She never thought about quitting tennis as she always thought the slump couldn't go on forever. She sounds positive in general.

Says that perhaps a couple of years ago she went away from the core elements of her game and went too offensive. Now looking to be more consistent and waiting for the right ball to attack.

auntie janie · May 27th, 2012, 11:38 AM

Melanie played really well today. Lots of FH winners, lots of depth in rallies, keeping Larsson way back behind the baseline. She's not going to get past Errani, but this is just a huge, huge win for her.

CrossCourt~Rally · May 27th, 2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Wintermute

Mel is saying she's matured a lot as a person in the last couple of years.

She never thought about quitting tennis as she always thought the slump couldn't go on forever. She sounds positive in general.

Says that perhaps a couple of years ago she went away from the core elements of her game and went too offensive. Now looking to be more consistent and waiting for the right ball to attack.

Thanks

I've always admired her positive outlook on her game ( even when she's slumping ) and about life in general

auntie janie · May 27th, 2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by auntie janie

Melanie played really well today. Lots of FH winners, lots of depth in rallies, keeping Larsson way back behind the baseline. She's not going to get past Errani, but this is just a huge, huge win for her.

On the other hand, I think she has a good chance against Casey D, who has taken the first set there ...