For those of us not in Australia- could you elaborate more on what she’s doing?

Also I would imagine it’s her leadership and Barty’s inspiration for younger girls.

@goldenlox ”somehow” is diabolical 😂

 

All year so far ITF bigger draws have been littered by Aussies. Smart move.

 

Well five of the final qualifiers into the main draw were from Australia. Now is SS responsible for any of that.....I don't know But someone is doing something to motive these players.

 

Beating the record of 2. Pass the Joint. The best was 2 in any year.

 

It's been a long haul. Aiava and Hon making it past 3 rounds of qualies?

 

Even Birrell going 4 and 4 with Vekic. Something good is going on. Seems to be Sam.

 

You can win the US Open and sit with it. Or...you create positive change likes of Tilley can't touch. Then ask for money. AO will be interesting. Thanks Sam.

 

This thread is giving stream-of-consciousness mode.

 

What does that mean? Master of Social Work on my days off....so pretty much right

 

Clearly should have come back to non tennis and attacked people there in a debate. Apologies to all. Thread deserves it merit. Maybe not the time.

 

Hewitt influence is also having an impact on ATP guys as well.

 

As are Pratty and Woodbridge.

 

Can someone explain what is this thread about ? In English , please

 

Need Cynthia Zimmerman to explain

 

I'm here for it. It's about time these girls actually did something. Some of them are in their rightful ranking, see Priscilla Hon and Ariana but I do see potential in Gadecki, Joint and somewhat Aiava and Birrell.

I think if Aiava could deal with her mental struggles AND have access to world class training and coaching she would be a great Tennis player.

 

Not sure but it was kind of cute seeing Stosur in Hon's box, seeing a former slam champ in your box would surely give some confidence and motovation.

That said, Alicia Molik put in the hard yards for many years as Fed Cup Captain when Hon, Birrell etc were younger, she lead Australia to two finals and in that respect I don't think she got enough credit. In her biography Barty acknowledged Molik during her early days. I think Molik has also done some work with those players from Western Australia (where she now lives)

Also David Taylor, who coached both Molik and Stosur at the height of their careers has worked within TA's junior program for several years.

 

Absolutely agree. Alicia was managing an elite group. Including a world #1. Sam does not have that. All year ITF higher tiers have been littered with Aussies. Alicia didn't need to.

 

Isnt it probably one of the most dire moments for Australian women's tennis, they have 1 player (hanging on for life) on the top100 (at 98). That same one lost to someone outside the top200 today.

Their current top4 consists of expatriates, miss Rodionova at 34 is their #3.