God, what is it with the French and the drama?
Well Momo, you brought a lot of joie and smiles to the hearts and faces of many a tennis fan today. I dare say even Lena fans can't be all that mad at you. You fought it out, you weathered the storms, and in the end your talent overtook your headcasiness. Much deserved, woman. Welcome back to the top 20. This is her first title since 2007 and what a way to win it. Wins over JJ (#3), Lena (#4), and A-Rad (#10) on her way.
As for Lena, what was up with her weirdness today? She was acting way more exasperated and emotional than compare to her entire stint in Australia. Was the it the presence of Mama Vera? Was it her frustration because she thought this was an easily winnable match? I mean, you blew a 4-2 lead in the first set, had match set point in the tie-breaker, and after battling Amelie back in the second set, you still couldn't close it out. Lena just could not deal with the variety off Amelie's racquet. Heck, this might not have been as close a match if Momo didn't muff a bunch of easy backhand volleys.
Anyway, Lena will look for redemption in Dubai. Momo on the other hand has withdrawn. She would have had to hop on a plane and be prepared to play tomorrow.
