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  1. It’s not new for caro to always came short when it really mattered…it’s hard to admit coz i like her but this is the reason why she once a no 1 but never win a slam…this mental barrier thingy…i thought she will sort this things out when she’s matured and older but sadly…still not it seems…

    • Hi MA ?

      Uh…you make a good point. I have the replay on and what stands out is more the difference in Elina Svitolina: yesterday she played too tentative and defensive vs Kerber. I really did think Caro could win this one this time. She has the best record W/L match record of anyone in the WTA in Dubai – she’s made the final at least one other time. It must be so frustrating for her. Aga Radwanska had a disappointing run in Doha and Dubai but Caroline….sheesh, she made the final in both places, losing to Pliskova last week and Svitolina today.

      Elina Svitolina came out much more aggressive and confident vs Woz. Hit her off the court. It’s a real contrast from yesterday vs Angie, imo. Maybe she gets fired up seeing Woz across the net– seriously.

      Anyways nice to see you here and hope all is well — eventually I’ll get to FB. Right now I’m doing volunteer work — I’ve been given a reading and research assignment. We’ll see how it goes.

      • rc…hey babe!hehe!…i’m okay,thanks for asking..just missing u this much..http://i.123g.us/c/gen_missyou/pc/117720_pc.jpg

        IMO,the difference between Svitolina and caro is that,she’s a new breed..new gen with a lot of advantage on her side…she’s still fresh mentally,physically and spiritually…she can go out there and play her hearts out without have to think of anything except to win…to me that is a BIG advantage…while caro,we all know her real problem is and although she’s still 26 years old but the mileage in her legs and her battered body also her style of play cannot withstand the new brand of aggressive tennis that the new gen brought to the game…unless she will apply a radical changes to her game and fix her mental strength a little bit,then i don’t think she will have much success…

        Btw…I hope you’re happy,healthy and be blessed in whatever u do rc….LOVE U!!!

        • MA,

          Great analysis of Svitolina and Caro. You really hit on the weaknesses with Caro. She is a player who waits gir her opponent to make mistakes, wears them down, plays strong defense. But she does have a lot of mileage in her legs and trying to engage in long rallies on the baseline is harder now.

          I don’t know as much about Svitolina because I don’t follow the women’s game as much as the men’s. But as one of the young generation of women’s players, she’s gir a different approach. I am keeping my eye on her.
          ??

          • Hey Nny!!hehe…thanks for the compliment Nny!…Yeah..caro’s game to me in a way similar to rafa but of coz while rafa in his peak years can generate a lot of success due to his strongest weapon[his mental strength and his ability to change from defensive tennis to attacking tennis in a blink of an eye![to the awe of many of his rivals!] and caro don’t have this]…

            So,i think if caro seriously wants to give a stiff competition to her young rivals or still have a dream of an elusive slam then she will have to change a few things…first.. the coach since it’s clearly now her dad can’t do much…she’s going to the later stage of her career and it’s not too late to seek new ideas..tweak a few things in her game and who knows she maybe will have a chance?She’s still 26 after all…she won’t go far with her current style…and if she can’t do it when she’s still no 1,younger and at the peak of her game…can she do it now?

            About Svitolina,i don’t know much about her either[that’s rc speciality!hehe] but she’s sure one of the great talent in WTA nowadays Nny…God knows there’s so many of them with a lot of talents with coco,Konta,Pliskova and oh God!many more!!

          • MA, I could play the link you posted. But remember I hold you in my thoughts at all times…and that’s not an over-statement. ?

            Spot on about Caro needed a new voice on her team. She is capable of raising her attacking game but she chronically slips back and plays too defensive.

            Elina has more natural power than Caro. Though sometimes her mind seems to go blank ( the match vs injured Kerber). But she came out with an aggressive, free-swinging attitude against Caroline. When Elina does that…wow, she’s just a very fine athlete.

            Hey, btw, you rock, MA!

          • MA, I Meant: couldn’t play the link you posted, but thanks, darling.

            Did you see Ajla Tomljanovic’s destruction of Bouchard?
            I had recorded it…wow. Almost picked her to beat Bouchard but thought she might be rusty after 16 months out with an injury. Nice to have Ajla back!

  2. rc,

    Will I be able to join in the next tournaments? I did register. I want to be in it for IW. I just have to remember to make my picks quickly!
    ?

    • Thanks MA ?

      How in the world do you do so well in WTA brackets without watching….or can you stream the matches? This is my third year focusing on WTA but I too have a struggle to follow WTA. You must have a good memory. But there’s a sport channel here that shows WTA called BeIN Sports, however watching live is rare, usually they are shown after and between soccer matches — worked in in the middle of the night pre-recorded.

      • rc…Morning to u!!!..http://www.wishgoodmorning.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/I-MAde-You-Some-Coffee-Good-Morning-wg017147.jpg

        Sorry a little bit late to reply your msg rc…too caught up with rafa and Novak this morning[my morning that is!]..and after that you’re already in bed,so i reply now…

        rc…i don’t know how i can do so well with my WTA picking…women to women intuition??Hehe..just kidding rc…i think it’s pure luck!nothing more nothing less!I doubt i can do well again next time…i never do the stream rc..but i read about tennis a lot everyday,so from there i know what’s going on whether about ATP or WTA..and honestly,i have to thank u mucho rc because before we connected in personal basis,i’m not big on WTA but after we know each other personally,i start to pay attention closely to women’s tour..

        Btw rc…sorry about Novak loss okay?I guess,everyone have their own fair share in this thing….Roger,rafa,Andy..and they’re keep coming back..and i believe Nole also will comeback..just be patience with him okay?

        • MA no need to apologize for being caught up in Rafa πŸ˜€ That’s the way it is here on Tenngrand. Good thing I like Rafa or it would be tough. But I cheer for him to win Acapulco too.

          I hope you are enjoying the WTA…it’s easier to do that if there’s a way to watch the matches. I’ll try to post more highlights here.

          No worries about Nole. I’m happy that Kyrgios won. The loss will motivate Nole, I hope. I was asleep but watched some highlights and Nole will get him next time πŸ˜‰

          Coffee in the morning – thanks

          Get some sleep yourself!

  3. Btw rc…Sad for Svitolina right?But then,she’s been working hard for quite sometime and this is expected to be honest…hope she will recover fast for IW…

    • Well, regards Svitolina, I’m doubting it’s a serious injury and hoping it was more like, okay I won one match and I’m tired and achy, it’s best to get on a plane to IW and get ready for the 1000 point tournament. She won the Kuala Lumpur tournament last year and had obligations to return. At least she went and tried. Wishing her the best in IW next week.

      Kuala Lumpur 280: It’s the Quarterfinals and a great opportunity for the two seeded players left: Qiang Wang and Ying-Ying Duan, seeded 4 and 5, respectively. There’s also two qualifiers left, 20 year old Australian, Ashleigh Barty and 25 year old, Lesley Kerkhove from the Netherlands. It’s a pretty low scoring bracket after Svitolina, Suarez-Navarro, Garcia, and Shuai Peng all retired or lost!

      QF’s
      #106 Nao Hibino v #195 Lesley Kerkhove
      Slight advantage to Hibino but I have never seen or looked up Kerkove and there’s not much info about her on the WTA site.

      #70 Ying-Ying Duan v #93 Magda Linette
      I’ve seen both players it’s too close to pick. By the looks of it, the winner of this one might go to the final.

      #60 Qiang Wang v #139 Xinyun Han
      Qiang Wang is one of my favorite Chinese players. Hope she wins!

      #131 Kai-Lin Zhang v #151 Ashleigh Barty
      Actually was tempted to take Barty to the the final when picking this bracket…but went with the hope that Carla Suarez Navarro would win more than one match!

      Someone will get a WTA title and much needed points – it’s anybody’s guess.

    • Mira Andi! You simply nailed it with your picks for Acapulco. It’s not done yet, but I’ll be surprised if McHale beats Mladnovic or Tsurenko beats Lucic-Baroni. Lucic-Baroni could win this…but no matter what, that was spectacular bracket picking! Good work!

      Acapulco SF’s
      Mladenovic over Mchale in 3
      Lucic-Baroni over Tsurenko in 2.

      • Oh really rc?hehe..thank u mucho!!Btw…when we can do the bracket for IW rc?Can’t wait to do the picking!

        rc…do u notice that i have 1 other msg for u up there?

          • rc!!!…i just woke up..see!i did sleep but at 3am!hehe…btw,why can’t u refer me to a more beautiful animal like butterfly or cat or parrot instead of elephant?But…a great memory?hehe…thank u mucho rc!!

            Thanks for the link rc!!Let’s rock the bracket together rc!!

  4. Kuala Lumpur 280
    SF’s
    Barty over X.Y. Han (Barty is tough as nails)
    Hibino over Linette or, vice versa. I don’t know.

    • Yes, MA she made the final – and this would be her 2nd title in 2017, if she can win. Really proud of Mladenovic getting her singles career on the move. She and Caroline Garcia make a beautiful doubles team for France. But I was beginning to doubt both in singles.

      I don’t know much about Lesia Tsurenko. She’s 27 and her highest singles ranking is #33. I’m not sure if she’s been injured or there is other reasons for her not being higher ranked. Maybe she’s drawn inspiration of some sort from compatriot, Elina Svitolina?

      Hope you are getting a nap before Rafa’s match πŸ™‚ Fingers crossed for both Rafa and Kiki!

      And I can’t wait for the IW brackets!!

      Kuala Lumper: I see that Barty will play Hibino for the title. Pretty sure Barty will win. I underestimated the talented 20 year old Australian. Bad picking on my part. We’ll have to keep an eye on Ashleigh Barty.

      • I can’t wait for IW bracket as well rc…do u think Mladenovic can go far at IW?I think maybe she will reach the semi only,if not less…she must be tired traveling so far and later will suffer a jet lag as well…

        • Not sure ….it’s interesting that Caroline Garcia was in Kuala Lumpur (lost early there) and Kiki Mladenovic went to Acapulco this week. I’m used to seeing them in the same tournament and playing doubles.
          In doubles Kiki is ranked #3 and Caroline G. is ranked #4! They are big stars.
          Unfortunately I don’t have much information about what’s going on…if they’ve decided to focus more on singles or what>

          We’ll know more when the doubles draw for IW comes out. Even if they are signed up for doubles…I’d probably pick Kiki and/or Caroline Garcia for a round or to, depending on how much luck they get in the singles draw.

          I read this to see their schedules:
          http://live-tennis.eu/en/wta-schedule

          Acapulco is just one time zone and a 3 hour flight north and west to Indian Wells, California. Garcia is most likely already there.

        • MA,

          I just wanted to congratulate you on doing so well with your business bracket picks for the women’s tournament!

          I have been reading the posts from rc saying how well you did!

          Way to go!
          ??

          • Nny!!THANK U THANK U THANK U MA’AM!!!…But,it’s just pure luck Nny….unfortunately,it’s nothing to do with the ‘smartness’of the picker!hehehe…

            Btw Nny…be alert to do a pick for Bracket okay?I can’t wait to have u with us this time!!…VAMOS Nny!!!WOOOOHOOO!!!

          • MA,

            I will be ready this time! Does anyone know when the draw for IW game comes out?

          • YAY!!!it’s good to hear Nny….about the draw,i keep searching the latest news whether it was out or not since i woke up but still nothing…

            Btw Nny…i need to know your favourite food..it’s important Nny!And rc,u too if u read this…

            Lastly,Nny!R U READY TO RUMBLE WITH RAFA TODAY???LET’S RUMBLE!!!!WOOOOOHOOOOO!!!!

            PS…Hope,i still this cheerful 2 hours later..hehe..

  5. I picked K. Mladenovic to win first set & match at 2.10.
    What do you ladies think?
    Did i just blow my money or am i on the right ship.
    L. Tsurenko has been amazing but i prefer kiki.

  6. I have picked kiki throughout this tournament, one more to go kiki baby.
    I started loving her after she defeated my favourite player in WTA Karolina pliskova.

    • Watched the final yesterday on a replay, MA.

      Mladenovic was very affected by the windy conditions. She was having a hard time on serve with getting her toss right and her groundstrokes on both sides were missing the mark. Tsurenko has a better game for windy conditions. There’s nothing physically wrong with Mladenovic.

      For my part, watching Kiki in that final, I will be careful picking her deep in Indian Wells — depending on her draw and windy conditions. This time of year can be perfect for tennis in Indian Wells — or, there can be windy conditions.

      I’ll give you a weather report tomorrow, love.

      • rc!!Where r u yesterday?I chatted,screamed and whooped all by myself..anyone easily assumed that i was practicing to enter psychiatric hospital!!hehehe…

        Btw…i’m glad that kiki is not injured rc..i think i wanna pick her to go deep once again in IW,at least till QF or semi…and as far as i know IW always windy rc and i think this year is no different but keep on check the weather rc sweetie!Btw…what’s your favourite food rc?I need to know..

  7. I don’t know what’s wrong with my kiki, I blame ratcliff.
    Ratcliff gave my kiki something to eat, I think is food poisoning or lesia tsurenko is just playing amazingly well.

    Mira Andi are you a big fan of Rafael Nadal?

  8. rc!!!Oh my God!!I can’t believe it!!Upset happened in the final!!But then this is just added to the excitement of the picking right?Oh God!I just hope it’s not going to happen on the men’s side as well…Right now,i’m practicing a celebration of rafa’s win by rolling in the mud with a couple of handsome and beautiful cows!Hehehe…

  9. Mira am not a R. Nadal fan but Rafael is a good and dangerous player when he’s healthy, I didn’t want him to defeat S. Querrey but because of you i hope he wins.
    I would love to see you roll in the mud with a couple of handsome and beautiful cow’s that was funny, you sound like a funny person I like that.
    Would you be watching the match live or would you watch the highlights later?

  10. Mira I know you must be disappointed, but don’t worry every little thing is going to be OK alright.
    Your love for R. Nadal is inspiring and I wish him the best this year.

    #Takecare

    • Stanley!!thank u so much once again for your kind words!…Yeah Stanley..hopefully this year rafa will get better and better and will stay injury free for the whole year..that’s all that matters…i can’t be selfish and expect him to keep continuing give us his fans a good result everytime..he’s not in that position anymore,he’s been a SUPERHUMAN for 12 years already and for the last 2 years,he tried to be a normal human being and i can’t find fault with that…Btw..i’m rambling!hehehe…sorry Stanley!

      #ThankyouStanley!

  11. The draw challenge is open! WTA main draw is OUT!
    http://www.wtatennis.com/SEWTATour-Archive/posting/2017/609/MDS.pdf

    http://www.tennisdrawchallenge.com/bracket/wta/edit

    Serena Quarter: Serena v Muguruza or Svitolina I’d guess. It’s a fairly straightforward decision. Although Lucic-Baroni is in there and a few interesting non-seeds.

    Ka. Pliskova Quarter: Karolina v Wozniacki, Kuznetsova, or Konta. More complicated than Serena’s quarter.

    Halep Quarter is even more puzzling: Halep v Cibukolva, Zhang, Keys, Suarez-Navarro, Stosur, Sevastova, or the #28th seed for Mira Andi πŸ™‚ Kiki Mladenovic. A host of dangerous unseeded…Kasatkina, Naomi Osaka, Lauren Davis, Bouchard, Goerges, Riske.

    Kerber Quarter: Kerber v Radwanska, Vandeweghe, Konjuh, Venus, Strycova, Vesnina, Putintseva. Dangerous non-seeded players are — Tsurenko, Safarova, Makarova, Petkovic.

    I’m not sure which quarter has the most upset potential. Serena’s quarter simply looks easiest to pick because it has Serena! I’d like to think Kerber will make it to the final as well.

    • rc….Wooooohooooo!!!Let’s the game begin!!!Hope my backside is still intact after the tourney is over rc!!!You’re so AWESOME in this rc!Hey..do u know i gave u a congrats on the other thread last nite rc?nd u still didn’t answer my question about your favourite food!!

      • Woohooooooo πŸ˜€ I picked my bracket already. It’s done.

        Now I have chores to do MA. And I have to be up early for work. So…I was in a rush to pick. When I get home tomorrow afternoon/evening, I’ll have little time to toss together a ATP bracket. Seems like Indian Wells is always a rush job. I don’t do very well with IW and Miami. Maybe I can tweak my draw on my lunch break — and they probably won’t get the qualifiers place in time – we’ll have to guess which ones go where again!

        Anyway…sometimes I don’t see all the posts, MA…I’m sorry. I forget where to go. But you know what my favorite food is, don’t you?

        • rc!!You’re already finish your pick???Heehehehe….No one has a passion for WTA like u do rc!!!You’re AWESOME!!!LOVE U!!

          Btw…chicken curry?

          • Yes… but if we talk food, let’s do it on the non-tennis page, okay. I don’t want to get moderated or banned by Ricky!

            Hey, can you do me a favor and post the bracket link on Tennis-x ….and one more thing…a hug to Margot from me?
            Thanks dear MA. You are far, far more awesome than me! And my WTA bracket is going to suck – I can sense it already. …just cuz I do it fast doesn’t mean it’s any good!

          • I don’t remember posting last night….hahahaha
            Maybe it was morning, or? Really I don’t remember what I posted there???

            And I’m going to start chewing on my laptop ….I love chicken curry so much…seriously drooling.

          • rc!You’re so bad if you’re start to chew on your laptop!!hehehe…

            Btw…who’s your pick for a winner rc?Or it’s a top secret?

          • MA! I didn’t realize you were interested in who is my pick. Okay. Well, in my rush to get it done last night, I picked Serena over Pliskova. Think that Serena could be targeting IW, since she hasn’t won it since 2001.

            Also I thought I only had 12 hours left and was in a panic. But I now see there’s a whole day remaining. PHEW. I switched to a Radwanska v Pliskova final with Radwanska winning. Go ahead and laugh, it’s okay. Radwanska is my #1 favorite and I’m dreaming. She’s also done quite well in IW. Last year she was runner-up.

            In truth I’m a little worried about her losing to Tsurenko or Konjuh.

          • rc…i always interested in knowing who is your pick rc!And not only u but all of our group as well..i always check the bracket when the tourney is on and compared to mine..and usually i will ended up laughing,snickering,smack my own forehead,kicking sofa,rolling on the floor etc etc…hehehe…

            Btw…Radwanska vs Pliskova?Sounds good rc!!..no!i’m not laughing!Swear!!…But,i’m snickering to myself right now because i put Angel to take out Aga at semis and Serena take out Pliskova also in semis….and i pick serena to WIN!!!!!!WOOOOOHOOOO!!!…Whether i’m gonna laugh or cry at the end of tourney…still remain to be seen rc!!!hehehe…

          • And i have to pick other winner for my Bracket rc because i just found out that serena has pulled out from IW!!LOL!!…It’s a good thing there’s so much time left!!

          • rc….why serena’s name is still not remove yet?How can we make a pick if her name is still there?No substitute to take her place?

          • It’s fixed now. I just switched my final pick to Pliskova vs Wozniacki ….oh I don’t know. I’ll be happy to be wrong if dear Aga wins!

            Actually, Svitolina has the hottest hands right now, considering who she beat in Dubai — Kerber and Woz. I might swap out Pliskova for Svitolina. Mladenovic is going deep. She’s in doubles but playing with Kuznetsova not Caroline Garcia….makes me wonder.

  12. rc,

    Do you have the link to the bracket challenge? I don’t know if I am doing the women, but I definitely want to do the men!

  13. Nny…U already see the draw?My God!Rafa’s potentially R3 opponent is Verdasco!!And R4-Rog!!And QF-Novak/Nick!!Argh!!!…But Novak also got a nightmare draw…R3-DelPo also Nick looming in 4th..

    • MA,

      Yes it’s a nightmare draw for Rafa! Did you make your picks? I just made mine, but rc said we can have more than one bracket. I am not that sure, so maybe I need to do it again!

      I cannot believe Rafa’s draw! Ugly! But Novak also haa a very tough draw.

      How can I pick a winner if Rafa and Fed meet in the fourth round? Will Novak get by Delpo and/or Kygrios this time?

      Decisions, decisions!

      • Nny!!God!I still can’t get my mind from the draw!!It’s unbelieveable!Rafa maybe survive the early stage[even verdasco,i think] but Rog is a tough cookie for rafa to handle now…but then rafa always like the condition at IW,and he seems very dangerous and determined in early stages..only when he reach the final..then he’s brain froze!And Andy’s got the kindest draw of them all!!hehehe…but i think i will pick rafa go deep once again Nny..maybe to the final vs Andy!..and no,i still didn’t pick mine Nny…after this!…Can’t wait to see your pick Nny and rc!!Let’s the fights begin!!!Wooohoooo!!

  14. rc…yeah,i can see it now…And my final is between Pliskova vs Angie..i maybe will alter it again sometime..not sure about it yet…the fact that Angie is No 1 again can be a BIG factor…whether she can melt by the pressure of being no 1 again?[very possibly]…

    • MA…maybe you’ve already read everything on the WTA website but just in case here’s a couple articles I think are helpful:
      http://www.wtatennis.com/news/article/6380268/title/bnp-paribas-open-top-16-seeds%3F-histories

      oops my laptop is painfully slow. I have an appointment after work tomorrow to get it fixed. There’s some s&*% on this computer and must get it off before I lose it!!

      This link is particularly food for thought – not good like CHICKEN CURRY though…
      http://www.wtatennis.com/news/article/6378975/title/wta-insider-analyzes-reshuffled-bnp-paribas-open-draw

      • Thanks rc!!Hey don’t go yet!I have a question for u…if we joined other group,we can make other pick or they just use what we’ve already made?

        • They use what we’ve already made.

          I see you all the time in Moo’s bracket! Reigning supreme last week. But that how it goes, one week you are up, the next you are down. Rollercoaster WTA….and ATP.

          • Yeah rc!!It’s crazy!!And if rafa have won last week..oh God!hehe..i can’t imagine what my bracket would look like!!hehe..but YOU’RE AWESOME rc!!I bet this time is will be no different…and rc..i just joined TG a couple of minutes ago..

    • I just threw together picks for the women’s bracket! I have not been following the women lately, so this is really going blind! I may go back in and change it.

      • YAY Nny!!!…Awesome!!!I’m also not follow WTA that much Nny…i just picked my bracket in random…if i have a dice near me,i maybe will do it just like that!hehehe…

      • That’s the spirit! Thanks for joining WTA group Nny. You still have a day to tweak it; but if there’s no time….no worries. It’s a learn as you go endeavor……unless you are MA! she nailed it last week.

        The main concern is ATP bracket for you two…I understand. WTA is a nice little diversion.

        • rc!!!I know u love me sis but Last week was just pure luck!!!That doesn’t mean i will repeat it again this week!!Unlike u!who ALWAYS awesome and consistent withyour pick!!Yay!!VAMOS rc!!!LOVE U!!!

          • Nny…i think rc is going to sleep already…can i answer on the behalf of rc Nny?And to answer your question,,Yeah..u can go back and edit your picks Nny..there’s plenty of time left..

          • MA,

            Thanks for letting me know. I am not sure about who get to the final with the women. I want to change my picks.

          • Nny!!You’re welcome!yeah…my head is also swamp with stars atm!Urgh!..the options is coulourful…i picked Pliskova vs Angel in the final…not sure it will stay that way tho…urgh!feel dizzy now!

  15. I joined to your bracket challenge too if you don’t mind. πŸ™‚
    It was nice to read your conversations so I registered to join you. I love WTA. πŸ˜‰
    Sorry for my English btw. πŸ˜€

    • Hey ToMMo!…rc must be pleased with your presence in her group!As for my part…WELCOME TO jalep_wilguess group ToMMo!!Good luck with your pick okay?

      • Thanks MA! πŸ™‚
        I’ve already finished my WTA bracket. ATP will be the harder one for me but I’ll try to do my best.
        And of course Vamos Rafa!! πŸ˜€
        GL everybody!

        • You’re welcome ToMMo!…Yeah,i’ve already finished both of it but MY GOD ToMMo!..I ended up by swallowing 2 paracetamol for my headache and my poor laptop lost a few button and a blackout because of it!!I’m glad my laptop don’t have a hands or feet,otherwise i’m pretty sure my poor head already experienced the deliciousness a few scissor kick on it Hehehe…It’s brutal i tell u!!

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