[madmax]

Originally Posted by Kitten63

Just came on to check the result and saw another 6-0 6-0.

Great result for Masha
I hope these easy matches won't be a disadvantage for her when she faces some real competition in the next match.

what makes you think that her 3rd round opponent will be a real competition anyway?

[madmax]

Originally Posted by 18majors

Maria's double bagel matches would more likely be 6-1 6-1 or 6-1 6-0 matches during the period of 2009-2012 when her DF's and UE's were abundant.

This is a different Maria in that she plays with power but keeps DF's and UE's in check.

The speed of her serves, on the other hand, is slower than last year; whether it's because she doesn't need to or physically she can't do it.

I'm sure she can hit harder, but I guess this controlled aggressive game is the game plan that Hoggy is employing this season. And I'm still convinced that AO plexicushion is the best surface for Maria's game - her results here in Australia just confirm it

[Asanty]

Wow, a double bagel again I laughed so much when saw that score How was her game? Did she improve comparing R1?

[dsanders06]

I don't think Maria's lack of a test in the early rounds will be a factor actually, after thinking about it. I mean, it's not like she's going to be underestimating Venus. Hopefully she "treats it like a final" like she did when she got Davenport in R2 of the AO08

[Cosmic Voices]

Im so happy with her progress so far
if she gets past vee then it technically should be plain sailing to the QF where she could either meet Kerber/Bartoli and then SF. If she makes SF this year without match practise and ends up losing to like Aga/Na (I seethe Aga ) then I won't mind too much. But I will be devastated if she bows out in round 3

[domon17th]

Originally Posted by Cosmic Voices

Im so happy with her progress so far
if she gets past vee then it technically should be plain sailing to the QF where she could either meet Kerber/Bartoli and then SF. If she makes SF this year without match practise and ends up losing to like Aga/Na (I seethe Aga ) then I won't mind too much. But I will be devastated if she bows out in round 3

WUT?

NO.

If she takes out Vee (most probably) she better go all the way to the final.

[Cosmic Voices]

Originally Posted by domon17th

WUT?

NO.

If she takes out Vee (most probably) she better go all the way to the final.

i just mean in terms of points distribution with her making the final last year, i'd rather have a SF loss than a 3rd loss (if we're talking about playing against seeded players) ofc I want Masha to win the whole damn thing

[PimpMePova]

Considering the fact that neither Serena nor Vika are in her side of the draw I'd be pretty disappointed if she didn't make the final

[Slampova]

6-0, 6-0, 6-0, 6-0 Can she squeeze a bagel in against Venus?

[Mr.Sharapova]

Originally Posted by Nina.

Glad she isn't struggling against these kinds of opponents despite having no match practice coming in.
But why does it have to be Venus? hate that one is going to lose... anyway, hope it's going to be a good match and that Masha makes it through in the end.

Trust me, It's better that Maria drew Venus so early .

[zigga]

Another good win for Maria today

Originally Posted by dsanders06

I don't think Maria's lack of a test in the early rounds will be a factor actually, after thinking about it. I mean, it's not like she's going to be underestimating Venus. Hopefully she "treats it like a final" like she did when she got Davenport in R2 of the AO08

I think so too.
I'm really looking forward to this match but I probably won't be able to watch it live because i have exam on friday I will probably watch the replay.

[Crux Squall]

Now Maria has so much pressure in this event. I don't know it's good or not

[TrollPova]

It really is a shame that this match has to happen so early, and I hope that Maria maintains her intensity and focus against Venus and that both bring their best. I want a really competitive, high-quality match. I really want Maria to win, but this would be one of the rare occasions that I wouldn't be devastated by a loss.

[18majors]

Just watched the replay of entire Doi match, the sense is that Maria played at about 85% peak level and had plenty of margins for error.

[JoPova]

I'm nervous but excited for her match vs Venus! Do you think it would be better for Maria to play during the day or at night?