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Julia Carrot


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Whilst Tara may not be a 'morning' person, I'm not sure Laura is a late night person so I'm really hoping the match doesn't start too late. The combination of it being an evening match, and also that Laura has had an upset of being robbed (literally) recentl, I am rather apprehensive about the outcome of this match.

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Julia Carrot wrote:

Whilst Tara may not be a 'morning' person, I'm not sure Laura is a late night person so I'm really hoping the match doesn't start too late. The combination of it being an evening match, and also that Laura has had an upset of being robbed (literally) recentl, I am rather apprehensive about the outcome of this match.

 I'm with you a little on that one, but remember the match against Kivitova started about the same time and that wasn't such a bad result.



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Julia Carrot wrote:

Whilst Tara may not be a 'morning' person, I'm not sure Laura is a late night person so I'm really hoping the match doesn't start too late. The combination of it being an evening match, and also that Laura has had an upset of being robbed (literally) recentl, I am rather apprehensive about the outcome of this match.

Julia. Love the icon/avatar - very cute!

I really think Laura has far too much power for Yulia, assuming she is back to her old self. But Putintseva is very consistent, so if the new Laura of recent weeks turns up, she may "beat herself". But at least it's probably going to be on Laura's racquet.

As for Tara.....no, never mind.....

 



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Not sure the conditions will suit Laura, tricky wind and apparently it feels like you are playing at altitude, so those players that hit it flat and don't play with much spin are hitting the ball long on a regular basis.

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According to oddschecker 75% of their bets have been taken on Putintseva at 2/1, so all the hot money is on her.

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Laura has deleted her twitter account, not a great day, and according to this report she has been dealing with a recurring chest infection which she is going to see a specialist about when she gets back home.

Can't get link to work, basically she's tried several bouts of antibiotics but hasn't been able to shift the infection.



-- Edited by philwrig on Tuesday 19th of February 2013 12:25:33 AM

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Very sad. Coincidentally, Ben Rothenberg had an article published in the NYT today about a similar situation with Rebecca Marino, who actually gave up playing as a result (which seems a bit of an extreme reaction, but still ... but is happily now back in action) - http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/18/sports/tennis/rebecca-marino-of-canada-overcomes-bullying-and-hiatus.html?smid=tw-NYTStraightSets&seid=auto&_r=1&

If it is disgruntled bettors in Laura's case too then they should be blaming themselves, not Laura ... and even if they do want to let off some steam about it (like we often do in BOTB, though then only in fun ... well, in my case anyway, I don't know about others!) actually tweeting trash directly at a player (especially a young female player) who has just lost a match is pretty disgusting. furious

 



-- Edited by steven on Tuesday 19th of February 2013 12:25:28 AM

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Ana 1 finally stumbled over the line against Ana 2, so Laura is up soon.

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Well done Ana Ivanovic - some Heather style closing out of her match means I have just got home in time to watch Laura.

No idea what to expect from Laura today - I'm hoping to at least see more energy and enthusiasm from her than last week. If her timing is off in difficult conditions then so be it.

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Two very good games from Laura followed by one very poor one. 2-1*
Serving up to first speed, but not making many first serves.

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Putintseva wins the first set 6-4

Putintseva was impressive in that set, consistent from the baseline and pulling off a few aggresive shots when given the chance. Laura was inconsistent - good at times but very erratic at other times.

A close set though, with Laura's missed break points at 4-3 pivotal

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First set to Yulia 6'4 with just the one break of serve.


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Very impressive movement from someone of that shape.  Yulia knocks on the head the theory that plenty of exercise will make you slim!



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Why is Laura playing Vicky Pollard?

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Laura takes the set 6'2, fewer errors and good angles to close out points. Much better.


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