I was going to say, every time I glance over she looks in agony.

Really hard to call the other one. It's Naomi who has recovered from a 0-2 start this time in set 2, 3-3. Going over so fast though, both generally serving really well, and getting a lot of first serves in. Serena is NB 2am, so if Mugu does take this second set then there could be a bit of a wait.

Hsieh 6-4 6-2 - total respect to Vondrousova for battling on and somehow managing to get 2 games; the injury was clearly restricting her massively, and it may be that she was carrying it into the match and it simply got worse as it went on.

We all failed on our predictions - at the first hurdle.

-- Edited by Andy Parker on Sunday 14th of February 2021 01:24:36 AM

Well done to Naomi - fantastic comeback.

-- Edited by Andy Parker on Sunday 14th of February 2021 02:20:40 AM

Ace Ventura wrote:

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There was. Osaka 4-6 6-4 7-5, in just under 2 hours.

Final set was very high quality. Gutted for Garbine losing from 5-3 40-15*, but fair play to Osaka for really raising her level at the very end. There definitely does seem an aura around her where it would seem a genuine surprise if she loses.

First QF locked in, Osaka vs Hsieh.

I'm off to bed, will catch the rest of the matches in the morning.

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 Bed sounds sensible - luckily I've never been accused of being sensible. Will watch Serena v Sabalenka- get whatever kip is left after they finish and alarm at 8 am for Halep. The joys of caffeine - I think my blood type is pure C.

That was an outstanding match between Osaka and Muguruza, such a shame it was a last 16 match. Might be hard pushed to find a better match. I have to say yet again Ive enjoyed more of the womens matches than the mens.

There does seem to be more entertaining and likeable players on the womens circuit at the top than the mens. Thiem and Medvedev I cant really take to, and well Zverev I dont think I ever will (if anyone follows Ben Rothenburg) on Twitter they will understand that.

Serena against Sabalenka about to start another great battle coming up. This will be close I think just like the last.

I really like Sabalenka think shes my new favourite but I really want Serena to win the 24th Slam. The is is another great battle. 5-2 Sabalenka to serve for the second set. Great tennis from both. Serena has hit some fantastic backhand winners but the power and strength of Sabalenka is fascinating to watch.

4-3 back on serve. This is a top class battle, Serena had it in her hands there a very fortunate return landing in could turn it. I fancy Sabalenka now. Massive game coming up here.