Comments on: Dinara Safina, Caroline Wozniacki advance to Madrid Open final

By: Marija

Marija — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:21:28 +0000

You know, Dinara can be erratic, and you never know when it will strike.

By: Carlos

Carlos — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:37:02 +0000

I don't get the feeling that Dinara will have a mental burnout. The key is that she keeps her cool on court if she doesn't than she is done.

By: Marija

Marija — Mon, 18 May 2009 13:59:16 +0000

But I'm also concerned about mental burnout, that can also be an issue. However, I'm wishing her all the best.

By: Zuleika

Zuleika — Mon, 18 May 2009 13:49:07 +0000

Marija, I believe the only physical ailment which may arise during the RG, is her slight knee injury, nevertheless, Dina's enhanced fitness since the beginning of the year has not failed her prospects- hopefully there shall be a lack of taping!

By: Carlos

Carlos — Mon, 18 May 2009 00:11:48 +0000

Ms. Marija that is a good point Dinara has played a lot matches before RG. If memory serves me correctly I remember Monica Seles posting a 20 wins and 3 loses during a clay season of 2000, that year she lost to Mary Pierce in the QF of RG, at least she lost to the eventual champion if it is any consolation. I think Dinara should rest this week (rest and recover), do light training next weekend and skip playing doubles in RG.

By: Marija

Marija — Sun, 17 May 2009 14:43:20 +0000

Zuleika, I think Dinara is the biggest favorite to win Roland Garros, and I believe she totally deserves it, as well as the No.1 ranking. The only question is whether these last three tournaments, where she reached at least the finals, have drained her. What do you think?

By: Zuleika

Zuleika — Sun, 17 May 2009 13:31:27 +0000

Championship point! And she has won it! Dina prevails 6-4, 6-3 and leads 1-0 against Caro!

давай Динара!

By: Zuleika

Zuleika — Sun, 17 May 2009 12:26:45 +0000

Dinara leads 6-2 with a set remaining for a consecutive championship preceding Roland Garros!

By: caro

caro — Sun, 17 May 2009 02:59:53 +0000

Gooooo Caroline!! beat Safinaa!

By: Zuleika

Zuleika — Sun, 17 May 2009 00:48:00 +0000

Actually, I agree with regards to Caro's ascension to the top ten. After labouring on the courts she has capitalised on her youth and health, albeit blossoming talent to succeed in matches, and has truly convinced most that the upper eschelon of professional women's tennis is where she now truly belongs- well at least the current state of the WTA in utter turmoil (frequency of seeded upsets) doesn't beg to differ. Nevertheless, as a primary Dina fan and based upon the reflection of her quality and prominent wins since wo.1, I'm slanting towards yet another title leading up to Garros- What are your thoughts on the results of this match?