Australian Open 2018

[Damian]

19. Magdalena Rybarikova

Struggled mightily in Australia. Anything past the second round would be a success.

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[Damian]

20. Angie Kerber

Her performance in Jan will speak volumes. Kerber relies heavily on athleticism; if that’s non-existent then you have to start pressing the panic button.

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[Damian]

21. Serena Williams

It’s a testament to Serena’s GOATness that she is the favourite to win despite not playing any tennis in almost a year. We are not worthy.

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[Damian]

22. Barbora Strycova

Reaching the quarterfinals would be a great reward for what’s been a solid three-year stretch of decent AO campaigns.

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[Damian]

23. Daria Kasatkina

Kasatkina is probably the best prospect coming out of Russia since Sharapova in ‘04; such is her talent and aggressiveness. This season’s ‘Penko?

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[Damian]

24. Daria Gavrilova

Dasha gets better as the stage gets bigger.

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[Damian]

25. Dominika Cibulkova

The former AO finalist had a borderline nightmare 2017 season but it would be premature to say she’s cooked. If healthy, Domi is good for the quarters.

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[Damian]

26. Peng Shuai

Save for a couple of round four runs, Peng has mostly struggled in Melbourne. Why would 2018 be any different?

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[Damian]

27. Agnieszka Radwanska

With injuries, a form slump and a wedding in July, 2017 was a write off for Aga. Way, way too good to be seeded this low.

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[Damian]

28. Petra Kvitova

A Fantasy Tennis League favourite this year, people are starting to expect big things from Kvitova again. An AO title would be magical.

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[Damian]

29. Lucia Safarova

Four years since Safarova has made it passed the 2R of the AO. Had patches of success in 2017 but nothing to suggest she will be any kind of threat in Melbourne.

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[Damian]

30. Kiki Bertens

At somewhat of a crossroads - is Bertens just a journeywoman or could she be a late bloomer a la Jo Konta? 1-5 win-loss record at the Australian Open.

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[Damian]

31. Mirjana Lucic-Baroni

If you look up ‘perseverance’ in the dictionary there is a photo of MLB’s Australian Open record. At 35-years-old, another SF will be tough to achieve - but not impossible.

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[Damian]

32. Ekaterina Makarova

Nobody talks about it but Makarova has been really good in Melbourne. Despite being the last seed she is a borderline lock for the final 16.

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[DUN I LOVE]

Trochę zdziwko, że Georges i Barty są tak wysoko, a Kerber i Aga tak upadły.

[Barty]

Występ Barty to chyba jedyne, co mnie interesuje w tym turnieju.

W sumie jeszcze Sirina mogła by wygrać dla "dobra" rozgrywek.

[Damian]

Laura Siegemund nie jest gotowa do powrotu na kort. Opuści Australian Open 2018

Spoiler:

Laura Siegemund nie weźmie udziału w wielkoszlemowym Australian Open 2018. Niemiecka tenisistka powoli powraca do siebie po wielomiesięcznej przerwie spowodowanej kontuzją kolana.

Karolina Woźniacka gotowa na kolejne wyzwania. Na początek chce wygrać zawody w Auckland
Laura Siegemund, była 27. rakieta globu, nie była widziana na światowych kortach od majowego turnieju WTA International w Norymberdze. Na niemieckiej mączce doznała podczas pojedynku z Czeszką Barborą Krejcikovą poważnego urazu kolana. Staw wymagał operacji, a to wykluczyło tenisistkę z gry do końca sezonu 2017.
Reprezentantka naszych zachodnich sąsiadów wycofała się już z Australian Open 2018. Pojawiły się informacje, że może wrócić do rywalizacji podczas marcowej imprezy w Indian Wells. - Moim celem jest wrócić na wiosnę, ale nie zamierzam się spieszyć i wywierać na siebie presję. Nie jestem teraz dokładnie w stanie określić, podczas którego turnieju znów będę mogła grać - przyznała.


Notowana aktualnie na 69. pozycji w rankingu WTA Siegemund cieszy się, że ma już za sobą długą rehabilitację. Gdy mogła ponownie chodzić, to starała się nie marnować czasu. Niemka rozwijała swoje inne zainteresowania i poświęciła się studium z zakresu psychologii. Jej miejsce w głównej drabince Australian Open 2018 zajęła natomiast Amerykanka Sofia Kenin.

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[Damian]

WC Lizette Cabrera

[DUN I LOVE]

Bez Sereny.

[Damian]

Serena Williams out of AO

Spoiler:

Serena Williams (USA) has reluctantly withdrawn from the Australian Open. “After competing in Abu Dhabi I realized that although I am super close, I’m not where I personally want to be,” Williams said.

“My coach and team always said ‘only go to tournaments when you are prepared to go all the way’. I can compete – but I don’t want to just compete, I want to do far better than that and to do so, I will need a little more time. With that being said, and even though I am disappointed about it, I’ve decided not to compete in the Australian Open this year.

“The memory of last year’s Open is one that I will carry with me, and Olympia and I look forward to coming back again. I appreciate the support and understanding of my fans and everyone at the Australian Open.”

Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley expressed his admiration for Serena’s efforts to return to the game she loves. “The true champion Serena is has been demonstrated in the herculean efforts she has made over the past few months in her desire to play the Australian Open.

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