Weeks 26-27 - Wimbledon women's main draw

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RE: Weeks 26-27 - Wimbledon women's main draw

markymc1983 · Club Coach

Zvonoreva looks so tentative, so sad to see

tony_orient · ATP qualifying

This isn't ideal scheduling for Tara on a half empty court - she fed off the crowd's energy last year and that's not happening now.

She can still get back into this match though as Zvonareva is doing little more that putting it back in play.

airsmashers · County player

Well done Tara! One set all.

kundalini · Specialist Reporter + Intermediate Club Player

Such a frustrating match to watch. Tara eventually takes the 2nd set after a tiebreak. From 5-2 up she made so many soft errors, especially whenever she got within two points of taking the set. Came up with some super shots in the tiebreak. Both players fluctuating between classy and inept tennis.

-- Edited by kundalini on Tuesday 24th of June 2014 07:53:47 PM

tony_orient · ATP qualifying

Not exactly a high quality set overall, but that was brilliant from Tara from 1-3 in the tie-break to get the match into a one set decider tomorrow.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

I do hope at some point Tara watches the re-play and listens to Sam Smith's (am I right this time?) commentary - which was brilliant (IMHO) and absolutely spot on re Tara's aspects that are SO SO frustrating.

But, bottom line, well done to her - not easy - go girl, all to play for tomorrow.

markymc1983 · Club Coach

Tara played some great tennis at times. I've only ever seen her play this match and last years Wimbledon against Kanepi. She seems extremely under ranked, its flumoxing, I assume she must only turn up for big matches?

steven · Tennis legend

Tara is mad, isn't she - but also so good at times. Hope she comes out firing tomorrow!

L128: Heather Watson WR 60 beat Ajla Tomljanovic (CRO) WR 53 (CH 51 this month) by 3 & 2
L128: (WC) Samantha Murray WR 247 lost to (5) Maria Sharapova (RUS) WR 5 (CH 1 in 2005) by 1 & 0
L128: (WC) Tara Moore WR 250 level with (WC) Vera Zvonareva (RUS) WR 566 (CH 2 in 2010) - 4-6 7-6(3) to finish blankstare
L128: Johanna Konta WR 96 lost to Peng Shuai (CHN) WR 61 (CH 14 in 2011) by 6-4 3-6 6-4
L128: (WC) Naomi Broady WR 163 beat Tímea Babos (HUN) WR 92 (CH 59 in 2012) by 2-6 7-6(7) 6-0

L64: Heather Watson WR 60 v (9) Angelique Kerber (GER) WR 7 (CH 5 in 2012)
L64: (WC) Naomi Broady WR 163 v (16) Caroline Wozniacki DEN WR 16 (CH 1 in 2010)

paulisi · Tennis legend

Saw all of the Tara match and the standard was very up and down. It reminded me of a typical 25k match, lots of errors and a few bits of brilliance.

Vera is a shadow of the player she was and needs matches, but I expect the break will suit Vera and she will go on and win this.

As for Tara, we know she has all the shots and the talent, but she has poor shot selection, her second serve is poor and she is low in confidence. IF she got it all together she could be top 100, but as Sam said, she lacks concentration in training and doesn't always commit 100% and this is currently reflected in her game.

Ratty · County player

paulisi wrote:
IF she got it all together she could be top 100, but as Sam said, she lacks concentration in training and doesn't always commit 100% and this is currently reflected in her game.

Er, so what we seem to be saying is: if she was better, she'd be ranked higher?

smile

Mervatron · Masters Series Champion

I think it's more a case of if she worked harder and committed 100% she'd get more out of tennis and be where she deserves to be

Ratty · County player

I do apologise for tedious quibbling, but in countries like ours whose culture is historically based on the Protestant work ethic, "deserving" is usually associated with working hard and 100% commitment.

philwrig · Hall of fame

Very impressive from Hev and can Tara win tomorrow ? Love to see more pep on her serve.

Jaggy1876 · Grand Slam Champion

My predictions almost completely spot on all men out in first round and Heather and Naomi through only Jo Losing breaking the crystal ball.

I have a feeling that Naomi will beat Wozniacki. Naomi is aggressive and Caroline defensive. If Naomi plays her game she can win this. Out of all top 20 players this is one she can beat. Yes a tall order perhaps but I'm calling it now

Sam also as predicted 2 bakery products a 6-2, 6-2 would have been fairer based on play. Think Tara will still miss out didn't expect her to win a set though do well done on that.