Sunday, January 21, 2018

Too much?


As I write this little note, Simona Halep hasn't started playing at the Australian Open in her next round match.  But I wonder how much her body can take after the 4-6, 6-4, 15-13 mega-match she played against brave Lauren Davis of the USA.  Sure, she's a very fit athlete, but a match like that would wilt anybody.

If Simona had a shot she could hit for a winner with some consistency, she'd have more that one Slam.  But her game is so much defense, she struggles when an opponent can hit big shots (as well illustrated in the French Open final last year against precocious Ostapenko).  I still hope she gets one, and considering we're not sure how well Serena Williams will come back, she's better hurry, because no one bets against Serena.


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