Hello everyone...a few unprofessional comments from me...
I was watching some matches yesterday...
Myskina looked like she liks this surface, her movement on court was pretty well, her forehand looked strong. She hit some really great shots from the baseline.Unfortunatelly she's strugglin' at her serve, ahe made too many DF, what caused she to defend to be not broken. But she didn't have an opponent today, who was capable to do that. I have to admit, I put some moneys on Stephanie (I have never seen her before). I thought that if she could win over Karatantcheva in qualies, she probably can hit th balls hard. I think I was right, but the main problem I noticed about her she didn't belive she could win, and gave up at the start of the match.
Safina - Myskina
I didn't watch Safina's match. Although Nastya has a problems with serves, I think she will be tough to be defeaten, so I don't see any values on Safina.
About Schnyder.
It was the first time I saw this girl playing really awesome. She was focused for all the match, and didn't give any chance for Ana. I thought Ivanovic won't be playing at her normal level (after injury, and surgeying), but I was wrong, she played what she can play. But lack of experience speaks for itself...
Schnyder over Hantuchova@1.71 1.5 units
For sure it can be a tough match. It's all depend on Daniela's play, cuz she is known she can plays really great tennis one day, and on the second plays like..."I'm a blunt gettin smoked and I can't wake up"...
No matter..enough nerves I lost cheering for Danka, it's time to change a ship for me. I'm on Patty today.
I also watched Dechy - Molik's match. She's on a decent form, hits some good shots, played well today. But it was not only her job for a win, Alicia helped her, making too many errors (sometimes even three metters out of the lines). I could say Alicia is still out of confidence (?). She looked sometimes like she forhet how to hit the ball (now I'm not suprise that she lost against Diaz lately). But I think her play is enough to play some good matches in doubles.
Dechy - Dementieva
Have no idea what will happen here. I could bet: break after break. Two good returners ( Elena seems to be little better). If Elena will be seving quite well, I mean not to give "free" balls, without DF's (what is impossible) I would give her more credits to win. But bet on her, and then get heart attack, wathcing her broken...no bet for me, but I will fully enjoying the match, and will be cheering for her of course.
I hope I will help a little in your choices, but it's only my thoughts you can disagree with me. I would like to thank everyone for a welcome here, and will be glad we can share some thoughts and picks in the future.
Good luck to all
