Weeks 27-28 - The Championships, Wimbledon (grass)

Neil Gee · Club Coach

Weeks 27-28 - The Championships, Wimbledon (grass)

PaulM · Tennis legend

Miracle to survive that *4-5 game but Burel handed her 30-0* in the next game and she played two very poor returns. The Frenchwoman's level is all over the place but Sonay needs to start doing something with the ball again. She's still running round the forehand but not doing anything with it.

*5-6

These balls now from Sonay are far too short and central.

PaulM · Tennis legend

Ouch ouch ouch

Burel is playing much better but Sonay rather blew her opportunity to wrap this up quite comfortably. Needs to regroup and be ready, Burel's level could collapse again

indiana · Tennis legend

C'mon Sonay, regroup and hit that ball, this is still so winnable. Don't let Burel get a fast start to the final set.

Crispy · Strong Club Player

I'm sure this is going to be a case of what might have been, but Sonay has had an excellent tournament. Onwards.

wales1994 · County player

Sonay often goes for inside-out forehands where she's in the tramlines, but doesn't go for enough on them and leaves all the rest of the court open. It has happened 4/5 times so far.

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Does Sonay's service action sub optimise? She holds her racquet up at shoulder height whilst preparing and doesnt seem to get it into a solid scratch back position. She doesnt throw her body in from there - I am no expert but it feels all arm and no enough body weight going into it...?

But I am sure it is fine, just looks weird to me?

Neil Gee · Club Coach

It's a British net!

PaulM · Tennis legend

Burel has shifted a little further behind the baseline, and it's allowed Sonay a bit of breathing space. She gets the break with a net cord.

*3-2

PaulM · Tennis legend

Can she get to *5-2 this time, from 40-15*?

No. Although at least this time it was Burel stepping up, I suppose..

*4-3

christ · Futures level

christ wrote:
miriam abc wrote:
Have you tried bbc iplayer? Jo Durie was commentating on Sonay's match.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0j5408t

I don't know if it is currently unavailable because it was only viewable live, or if one has to wait a period before it becomes available; but it may be worth checking this site from time to time just in case.

This is now available: Ms Kartal's match starts about 7hr 15 min in.

PaulM · Tennis legend

JonH comes home wrote:
Does Sonay's service action sub optimise? She holds her racquet up at shoulder height whilst preparing and doesnt seem to get it into a solid scratch back position. She doesnt throw her body in from there - I am no expert but it feels all arm and no enough body weight going into it...?

But I am sure it is fine, just looks weird to me?

It's quite a common action from those trying to protect back, shoulder issues. But I imagine it does have some downsides. Sonay doesn't get many cheap points on her serve at all.

Phew, she gets to 5 with a little help from the Frenchwoman.

5-3*

Danny1312 · Junior player

What an incredible win given the second set!!!

PaulM · Tennis legend

What the hell was that from Burel at 30-30*?!

Well who cares, Sonay gets the match point done, just, Burel making her finish it with a very tricky volley.

Superb. Honestly didn't believe she could recover that. Fantastic.

Neil Gee · Club Coach

Sonay Kartel vrs Coco Gauff in the next round, probably on Centre Court. Well I never.