Week 35/36 US Open New York Hard

PaulM · Tennis legend

Week 35/36 US Open New York Hard

Nix · Futures level

wales1994 wrote:
Katie really didnt play the big points well, but her opponent really deserved that. She had no nerves and that forehand is huge! Great tournament for Katie, I just hope she can get some top 100 wins soon

I think nerves might have come into it and also shes had a number of big matches in a relatively short space of time and it probably takes a while to build up a tolerance to that, so you can more consistently bring your best game. She was also playing against a very partisan crowd. Still shes done well to get into the third round and will have benefitted from it.

9vicman · Satellite level

I suspect Peyton Stearns has the higher ceiling. Has risen very quickly up the ranks since turning pro and her forehand is a huge weapon. But a tremendous few months for Katie - was ranked No. 126 on 11 June, so to be around 50 is quite the achievement. Needs to pick her tournaments carefully now to try and consolidate her ranking.

Grachka · County player

So I'm assuming that Katie now cannot be surpassed for No. 50? Only Tokyo and Bari going on this week (aside from US Open, where all other rivals have fallen too) with any near-meaningful points and no competitors would get anywhere near even if they won either event.

If I've got that right, a huge milestone and achievement for her.

9vicman · Satellite level

Technically Wozniacki can. That would be...something!

Grachka · County player

9vicman wrote:
Technically Wozniacki can. That would be...something!

Gah! I'd forgotten about her. TBH I'd forgive her.

the addict · Tennis legend

Grachka wrote:
9vicman wrote:
Technically Wozniacki can. That would be...something!
Gah! I'd forgotten about her. TBH I'd forgive her.

She has to reach the final - and it's not impossible.

Neil Gee · Club Coach

the addict wrote:
Grachka wrote:
9vicman wrote:
Technically Wozniacki can. That would be...something!
Gah! I'd forgotten about her. TBH I'd forgive her.
She has to reach the final - and it's not impossible.

Ah she just went out 3-6, 6-3, 1-6.

the addict · Tennis legend

Neil Gee wrote:
the addict wrote:
Grachka wrote:
9vicman wrote:
Technically Wozniacki can. That would be...something!
Gah! I'd forgotten about her. TBH I'd forgive her.
She has to reach the final - and it's not impossible.
Ah she just went out 3-6, 6-3, 1-6.

Yes, Coco dispatched Caro and her swimsuit so Katie is safely in the top 50 when the next rankings come out.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

But Iga's gone.....

Var · Pro player

Coup Droit wrote:
But Iga's gone.....

I'm not surprised. You never know which Jelena is going to turn up on court, but if it's the big-hitting Jelena then I think she is unbeatable. Not bad for the women's draw though, opened up for her next clash with Coco - that should be a good one! My money is on Coco!

-- Edited by Var on Monday 4th of September 2023 07:05:53 AM

indiana · Tennis legend

Coup Droit wrote:
But Iga's gone.....

So Sablenka will be WR 1 for the first time.

indiana · Tennis legend

Sorana Citstea beat Bencic to reach her 2nd Slam singles QF ( way back in France 2009 was her first ). I quite like Sorana. Quite feisty.

Top half QF :
(20) Ostapenko vs (6) Gauff
(30) Cirstea vs (10) Muchova

-- Edited by indiana on Monday 4th of September 2023 04:43:16 PM

PaulM · Tennis legend

Gauff coming through that half for the home crowd would be a good story for the tournament.

markymc1983 · Club Coach

indiana wrote:
Sorana Citstea beat Bencic to reach her 2nd Slam singles QF ( France 2019 was her first ). I quite like Sorana. Quite feisty.

Top half QF :
(20) Ostapenko vs (6) Gauff
(30) Cirstea vs (10) Muchova

Paris 2009 I believe so an impressive 14 year gap between slam QFs. Cant help but be pleased for her.