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the addict · Tennis legend

Weeks 22 and 23 - Grand Slam - Roland Garros, France - Main Draw - Clay

wales1994 · County player

Swiatek isn't even playing that well tbh, but Emma is hitting some UGLY errors. Swiatek has hit a few of her own. There was a drive volley that she again hit to the centre rather than going behind Iga, then Emma shanked the smash out. So many forehand errors long on basic shots.

RJH1962 · Strong Club Player

Watched most of the first set and thought Emma actually started well. Swiatek is a machine on clay

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

A very good set by Iga
But not A1 amazing
Emma playing well too, just a little lack of precision at times

Neil Gee · County player

Swiatek is winning the points that matter and yes she's also a little better in all departments than E so far but the thing is after watching the Emma that turned up at Indian Wells in March all lackluster and uninspired this is a huge improvement on that, at least she's giving it everything today.

Var · Satellite level

Neil Gee wrote:
Swiatek is winning the points that matter and yes she's also a little better in all departments than E so far but the thing is after watching the Emma that turned up at Indian Wells in March all lackluster and uninspired this is a huge improvement on that, at least she's giving it everything today.

I dont think Iga is a little better. The scoreline says she is a lot better. Bit different though when she faces a top 10 player who has the weapons to dismantle her now even on clay. Just shows still a way to go for Emma on clay, it is to be be expected. May be a lot closer on grass.

wales1994 · County player

I agree. I'm very happy she gave the clay a real go and picked up so many wins on the surface.

The gulf between the two is vast, I don't think Iga is even playing at her C level today. But it's still a whole yard ahead.

indiana · Tennis legend

Not watching it and the feedback from you guys is appreciated and err varied.

markymc1983 · Club Coach

Swiatek only struggles against power players who take time off her. This is not Emma, certainly on clay

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Neil Gee wrote:
Swiatek is winning the points that matter and yes she's also a little better in all departments than E so far but the thing is after watching the Emma that turned up at Indian Wells in March all lackluster and uninspired this is a huge improvement on that, at least she's giving it everything today.

Yes, Iga is better, clearly

But, yes, I'm glad to see Emma playing positive tennis too

wales1994 · County player

That's the second 'wtf was that' drive volley from Emma. Nice serve to get a ball to put away, then she just taps it back directly at Swiatek. Iga then swipes it away for a clean winner.

seagull · Hall of fame

Emma just not being able to impose herself on the game at all.

Iga can dominate most players like this at French though.

Jajon · Club Coach

I think Emma cant deal with the spin of swiateks ball? Obviously Emma is not a massive ball striker but shes not hitting any clean shots at all

Neil Gee · County player

Coup Droit wrote:
Neil Gee wrote:
Swiatek is winning the points that matter and yes she's also a little better in all departments than E so far but the thing is after watching the Emma that turned up at Indian Wells in March all lackluster and uninspired this is a huge improvement on that, at least she's giving it everything today.
Yes, Iga is better, clearly
But, yes, I'm glad to see Emma playing positive tennis too

A case in point: a 9 minute game with several break points for Emma at 1-2 down in the second set but in the end nothing to show for it on the scoreboard whatsoever.

wales1994 · County player

Jajon wrote:
I think Emma cant deal with the spin of swiateks ball? Obviously Emma is not a massive ball striker but shes not hitting any clean shots at all

Yeah, I think this could be the case. Lots of shanks and mi****s.