Week 27/28 - Wimbledon Ladies, Great Britain Grass

Var · Pro player

RE: Week 27/28 - Wimbledon Ladies, Great Britain Grass

PaulM · Tennis legend

Two terrible doubles back to back leave Katie *15-40 down.

She saves the first, just, when Bencic nets a volley that was easier than others she's made. Poor decision making on the second, goes for totally the wrong shot which makes it so easy for the Swiss.

2-4*

Sadly doesn't look a route back here.

PaulM · Tennis legend

Argh, gets two break points in a long game but snuffed out

*2-5

PaulM · Tennis legend

Real shame for Katie. Had the chances but didn't play the big points well enough. Overall a good level, so a bit unfortunate with the draw - I've no doubt she had the good to beat a number of players today.

Perhaps the real kicker comes through commentary, the second serve at *5-6 deuce was actually in, she didn't challenge, it gave Bencic a set point and that's that. If only....

Got to hope for an injury free second half of the year. She can compete at this level. 140 isn't where she should be.

5-7 2-6

-- Edited by PaulM on Monday 3rd of July 2023 06:17:42 PM

Crispy · Strong Club Player

Tough draw, expected result, solid effort. Stay healthy KS, top 100 isnt too far away.

foobarbaz · Strong Club Player

Swan competed well enough, but Bencic just didn't miss anything. Asking a lot to beat someone near the top of the game, with all the experience too. The pressure told middle of the 2nd set, how to keep winning points when the opponent's form doesn't seem to dip. Swan's game is improving, but she needs to be playing higher quality opposition on a regular basis. Bencic was so precise, and hit the 1st return with power too. The good thing is Swan didn't seem to be hampered by injury, so hopefully she'll have success over the next few months. No disgrace to lose today.

9vicman · Satellite level

A disappointing grass court season for Swan, with only one further match win after reaching the final at Surbiton. Injury problems again and then unfortunate to face Bencic at Wimbledon. At times she can look the best of the (British) bunch, but just needs a little luck to go her way. She definitely has the talent to be Top 100 too.

DF · Tennis legend

Kenin v Gauff going into a decider. Both playing well

9vicman · Satellite level

DF wrote:
Kenin v Gauff going into a decider. Both playing well

This is not the same Kenin who lost in the first round of Eastbourne qualifying to Sonay Kartal.

PaulM · Tennis legend

Yeah this is a super match!

the addict · Tennis legend

9vicman wrote:
DF wrote:
Kenin v Gauff going into a decider. Both playing well
This is not the same Kenin who lost in the first round of Eastbourne qualifying to Sonay Kartal.

This is the Kenin that came though qualifying at Roehampton last week. Was looking good then, and even better today.

(She lost to Sonay in Nottingham BTW)

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

the addict wrote:
9vicman wrote:
DF wrote:
Kenin v Gauff going into a decider. Both playing well
This is not the same Kenin who lost in the first round of Eastbourne qualifying to Sonay Kartal.
This is the Kenin that came though qualifying at Roehampton last week. Was looking good then, and even better today.
(She lost to Sonay in Nottingham BTW)

Must be me being useless but I saw Kenin in her first two matches at qualis and thought she looked to be playing pretty mediocrely

foobarbaz · Strong Club Player

Coup Droit wrote:
the addict wrote:
9vicman wrote:
DF wrote:
Kenin v Gauff going into a decider. Both playing well
This is not the same Kenin who lost in the first round of Eastbourne qualifying to Sonay Kartal.
This is the Kenin that came though qualifying at Roehampton last week. Was looking good then, and even better today.
(She lost to Sonay in Nottingham BTW)
Must be me being useless but I saw Kenin in her first two matches at qualis and thought she looked to be playing pretty mediocrely

Kenin bossed that 3rd set, first to attack every time, held the initiative in almost every rally, fearless and loud aggressive play.

DF · Tennis legend

It was well worth watching. Gauff made more mistakes towards the end. Both made so many wonderful strikes.

9vicman · Satellite level

the addict wrote:
9vicman wrote:
DF wrote:
Kenin v Gauff going into a decider. Both playing well
This is not the same Kenin who lost in the first round of Eastbourne qualifying to Sonay Kartal.
This is the Kenin that came though qualifying at Roehampton last week. Was looking good then, and even better today.
(She lost to Sonay in Nottingham BTW)

Sorry my bad. And yes, Kenin has gone from strength this grass court season. And back into the Top 100 following today's win. Hope she is back challenging for titles before too long.