Matt Cronin's take on Day 5, where the Serbs, for better and for worse, took center stage. Interesting that he called out Nole a little bit because I too was taken aback by his deflecting.
On Baby K:
Give credit to Ivanovic for battling in her marathon loss to Kleybanova,
but the 2008 AO finalist’s level isn’t where it should be
point by point. She’s capable of short spurts of spectacular play,
but she’s not trusting her shots, which is why Kleybanova confidently
took it to her time and time again.
Ivanovic tried to put on a positive face when she came into press, but it looked like she had been crying. She has very difficult road ahead of her and it sounds like she’s going to hire a new coach soon. Her serve needs a lot of work, as does, believe it or not, her greatest weapon, her forehand, which is technically breaking down. It’s been a slow downhill slide since her Roland Garros triumph and it’s going to take some time before she picks herself back up again.
Ivanovic tried to put on a positive face when she came into press, but it looked like she had been crying. She has very difficult road ahead of her and it sounds like she’s going to hire a new coach soon. Her serve needs a lot of work, as does, believe it or not, her greatest weapon, her forehand, which is technically breaking down. It’s been a slow downhill slide since her Roland Garros triumph and it’s going to take some time before she picks herself back up again.
Totes agree on the forehand. That thing just doesn't look right. Too spinny, not hitting through the ball, not moving forward.
But whatever. I'm over it. Moving on.
