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The three best players are unfortunately in the bottom half: Serena, Konta, and Pliskova.
#3 Karolina Pliskova will play #45 Mirjana Lucic-Baroni. Marjana Lucic-Baroni is my hero and her story, in case you missed it:
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/tennis/mirjana-lucicbaroni-wants-happy-ending-to-lengthy-australian-open-story/news-story/bc25e3733d5a511429077876abd8d292
The most anticipated quarterfinal is Serena vs Konta.
But the match is not until Wednesday!
#2 Serena Williams and #10 Johanna Konta have never played each other ?
Jo Konta has posted the best YTD numbers in the WTA for 2017: http://live-tennis.eu/en/wta-race
Also, it might be to Konta’s advantage that this is her first encounter with Serena — or not. I’m sure team Serena has studied Konta’s progress. Super-fit is how Serena described Konta. And that’s true. Best of five I’d pick Konta. As it is, I don’t like to pick against Serena! Serena wants this — she’s aiming for Margaret Court’s GS record and it’s not get easier to win one, or three.
This is why I made three WTA brackets for tourneytopia! 1. Serena 2. Pliskova 3. Konta. Given more time…nah…I wouldn’t have picked Muguruza because I don’t trust her yet. But now watch her win lol…
Ratcliff I picked Venus Williams & Anastasia pavlyuchenkova to end in 3 sets at 2.27 odd, if i was to pick a winner I would go with A. Pavlyuchenkova but I don’t want to underestimate v. Williams.
I also picked coco vandeweghe to defeat G. Muguruza at 2.43, she is the hot underdog but I think she will win. V. Williams match has just started.
#wishmeluck
No, no, this is (relatively) rookie picking for WTA – going on three years only following WTA more than ATP – and it’s a hobby not a full-time endeavor. These two are lucky to get this far. I’m not sure how Svitolina lost to Pavs. Watching Vee v Pavs is painful. Whichever one wins, I’m hoping they’ll lose next match. Speaking of that, I don’t recommend gambling on Mugu v Coco! Because on the other hand, Garbine has had an easier draw, not dropped a set…
I’m missing Petra Kvitova.
Moo’s an expert: https://mootennis.com/
Ricky Dimon @Dimonator 14m14 minutes ago
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Muguruza hits backhand 17 feet out to lose set, CoCo gives her team that “I could cure cancer if I wanted to” look
hahaha…that’s a good description. And I’m loving this Coco. Silly me for doubting her.
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Hey rc…my bracket go down the drain when garbine lost..i picked her till semis!Btw..i sent u an email..will you please check it out for me,whether it safely arrived or make a detour to Melbourne!he he..
That match with Coco and Mugu was surprisingly one-sided. I was shocked to see Mugu go down so easily. I should have picked Coco.
Women’s seeds dropping like flies. I did not see Venus and Pav.
The one I really want to see is Serena/Konta. That should be a good one.
I have given up on my brackets.
Hi AM
No I didn’t receive any Email from you. But I’ll go back on FB…my email is hidden on FB. I have to give it to you personally in a message on FB. When I checked my email I had a zillion spam messages in my inbox. It’s very frustrating right now even trying to type a post. Even my phone is acting weird like it’s got a virus.
Hey rc…do u watch Pliskova/Mirjana match now??is it upsets in the making??ho ho ho…if so,my bracket will turn to a bin basket soon!!ha ha ha..
yes….Hi MA! I’m watching it – 2nd set but I missed the first set.
I’d be very happy for 34 year old MLB if she won…she’s had a tough time in life. Missed most of her best years and she’s a talented athlete.
And Pliskova MIGHT be able to the second set! I don’t care which one wins. I know a lot of bracketeers picked Karolina. Karolina gets the 2nd set 6-3.
May the fittest one win because they will likely be facing Serena next. Although, the odds are close for Serena v Konta.
Wow!Mirjana is on fire!She’s not intimidated by Pliskova at all!Her return game is superb..multiple times Pliskova caught of guard by her deep return..But unfortunately she’s unable to capitalize her advantage twice now..Even though my bracket will evolve to bin basket but i don’t care..Go Mirjana!!
Karolina is very calm — maybe too calm!
Mirjana all over Karolina’s 2nd serve..
This AO WTA is a classic mess, AM.. Who knew enough to pick MLB to the quarters? I mean I’d have to go look – someone probably did.
I think this is my last WTA bracket challenge! I don’t even want to check mine anymore!
Nny…Awww!C’mon..don’t give up yet…maybe there’s a sunshine for us in the future?Besides we have to support our rc…
MA,
I do try to join in just for fun, but it gets to me when I really blow the picks!
I just want to see Serena and Konta!
I am already getting my pre-match nerves for Rafa! I set it to record because I don’t see how I can make it to 3:30 am!
Too many don’t think Rafa has a chance!
Nny…is this will help your nerves?
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/f6/97/10/f69710213e91f95348308a4e5c66650c.jpg
What time is the Rafa match?
That’s alright Nny…rafa lost so many match in his life..some of it were so tough and heartbreaking and yet he keep coming back and keep winning..and we have to trust and believe in him okay?Rafa still believe that he can win and why we as a rafa fans should do otherwise?VAMOS NNY AND RAFA!!!!!
You are too sweet, AM. It’s more fun to have a winning bracket but more times than on picking WTA, even if you manage to do well in the end….the bracket will be painted red from all the upsets.
NNy
No one likely picked Lucic-Baroni to the SF! I’ll have to go check that. I’m sure on one in our bracket picked her but – it’s interesting for me to look at the leaderboard and see ….Oh…I’m so happy for Mirjana!! Gosh, I hope she can make the final. What a fighter in life and in tennis.
RC..he will play at1:30 or 2:30 or 3:00 am your guys time[depends where u r of coz] but it’s 4:30 pm my time!he he..don’t be jealous gals!!
RC…I can’t thank u enough for lured me to join the bracket challenge..it is so fun to wait for the result and anticipating their wins…And i will do it until u said “AM,i’m sick of your winning the bracket everytime..oh please go mend your cow now!”..
rc,
I thought Pliskova would get through. I think I picked her in one of my brackets. But I did follow the story of Lucic-Baroni. So good for her!
I want to know the person who picked her! LOL!
Thanks, Mira
Yeah, better be sleeping by the time Rafa is playing. But Vamos Rafa! It’s not going to be easy but I feel like Rafa will prevail.
😀 sama-sama, Mira, very happy you enjoy it. Especially with WTA these days…even if you pick a very thoughtful bracket and spend more time following WTA than ATP, more times than not it’s just unpredictable regardless how familiar you are witn the players!
Nny,
Your Plikova bracket was doing better than your Serena one…but if Serena wins AO…you might fly right up to near the top 🙂
Are you going to be awake for the Rafa match? It should be a cracker!
Yeah rc,who would have thought she could go this far..and i like her body language and confidence rc..she’s not afraid at all..and swing freely without care in the world..I will not surprise if she make an upsets today..
rc,
I don’t know if I will be awake for Rafa’s match! I would like to get a few hours sleep at least. I set it to record, no matter what.
I wish Rafa was the first men’s quarterfinal match, instead of Dimi and Goffin.
I am very nervous!
Nny
Take it easy 🙂
…maybe Mira and others will be here posting and you can keep one eye open for hints about how it’s going. That’s what I do sometimes if possible. Or just make sure you sleep through it. arrrgh…I can feel the tension coming from Florida all the way here!
Yes break!!Let’s see whether she can close out the match??Or got broke again??Urgh!!
Woooohooooo!!!!Sorry rc..i love Pliskova but i gotta cheered for a Mirjana bravery and her fantasy!!YES!!!
No — don’t be sorry. I’m Thrilled about Lucic-Baroni’s win!! Incredible feel good story. The only thing better would be her winning AO!
And rc,now i hope jo can beat serena..it will be a complete mess,i tell u!ha ha ha..
Ratcliff I was disappointed with karolina pliskova, I trusted her and now she has broke my heart I won’t forgive her ever.
Congrats to mirjana lucic-baroni or whatever her name is.
#myheartaches
Hope you put a lot of money on her.
#ItsHeartburnFromSoMuchH8
Why are you following me everywhere are you a stalker? I just responded to your question in the other article go read it and respond am expecting your answers.
#Hawkeyeisastalker
Nah, just calling out fascist BS.
You didn’t answer the question I asked go read it and respond am not expecting your answer to my question.
Ratcliff I didn’t know you wrote for tenngrand.com, why didn’t you tell me my darling. I thought we didn’t keep secrets, am not talking to you again until you apologize.
#creepy
#jealous
#evencreepier
#gofindamonkey
It’d be smarter than you.
Someone has to fill the bottom of the bell curve.
Where did you get the idea that I write for TG?
Not officially…
It’s just that like posting about the WTA and Ricky puts up with me; even sort of enables me.
Is anyone else watcing Jo vs Serena? Go Jo! Get this set…
Serena has manage to keep Jo from coming in and taking control.
And I get the feeling if Jo can just get this 2nd set …she’ll have a chance in the third. But Serena’s serve is too good…not sure if Konta can do much at this rate.
rc,
I watched Serena/ Konta and thought it would have been a much better match. But Serena raised her level of play and just did not let Konta get her teeth into this match.
I thought this one would be much more competitive.
At the recent posts in the forum, after the topics it’s say’s by ratcliff.
Do you play tennis? Or do you just love watching others?
Hawkstradamus do you write for tenngrand too?
I don’t normalize fascists.
Your the fascist.
Monkeys can spell better than you. Hahahaha.
Thanks 4 admitting how perverted u are.
#youaretwisted
#youneedhelp
#iknowadoctor
#SelfProjecting
Oh Jo can’t deliver today..Oh well..who can blame her when serena in this mood..Go serena!!
Hi Mira…
That match was a disappointint dud. Serena is too good at putting pressure on. Maybe Mirjana will have her ‘go for broke’, attacking style on, serve well, and not be intimidated.
selamat Malam…and Vamos Rafa!
Hey rc…Kind of disappointed with Jo,when she supposed to deliver,she can’t..just like last year..and yeah,i hope Mirjana will fare better with serena..sometimes maturity can gives you an advantage due your experienced an wise decision at the key moment and such..i certainly can’t wait to watch them both square with each other..Btw…Dah mahu tidur ke?It’s still early me thinks..
Bah that was timid court positioning from Jo compared to Jo versus all the rest.
Pffft…it will be Serena vs Lucic-Baroni. If MLB plays like she did today tho — she could trouble Serena a little more.
Serena vs Mirjana
Venus vs Coco
Nny,
I didn go check the top 10 main WTA bracket and found none picking Lucic-Baroni. Many did pick a Serena vs Coco final. And the problem with your Serena bracket is that you picked Angie to win lol…dang it.
rc,
Yes I know that I picked Serena and also Kerber! So many top seeds out.
I am surprised that many did pick Coco and Serena in the final. That may well happen!
I agree that Serena/Konta was a dud!
At the recent posts in the forum, after the topics it’s say’s by ratcliff.
Do you play tennis? Or do you just love watching others?
I could teach you how to serve like ivo karlovic, how to dunk like lebron James, how to dribble like Lionel messi or how to be cool like Stanley, just pick one & your wish is my command.
#ipromise
It just seems that every Serena match just depends on which Serena shows up. She rarely is one hundred percent but when she is no a single woman in the tour can win against her. Playing Serena you basically have to pray that she has a bad Day. Konta was probably the best Player not counting Serena right now and she just got crushed.
I’m going with a Serena-Venus final. Mainly because that’s what I want to see. If CoCo plays like she has been I think she’ll beat Venus. That should be a great match!
I would love to see a Serena/Venus final. But I think Coco may have something to say about that!
so happy for Venus! What a beautiful match to watch!
Serena will beat Venus in 3. I think Serena will have some nerves, but she will ultimately get through it. It’s only fitting that Serena breaks the record by beating Venus.
Better late than never ?
Congrats to Serena Williams, winning AO and retaking WTA #1 ?
Congrats to Kiki Mladenovic winning St. Petersburg (470) and to Elina Svitolina winning Kaohsiung (280)
This week is a lead-up to a big Fed Cup Weekend! (no WTA tournaments)