Comments on: Russia beats Serbia in Fed Cup after decisive doubles

By: fyoto

fyoto — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:41:57 +0000

Ana doesnt have that instinct that champions have,she got lucky in Paris 08.
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By: Marija

Marija — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:25:09 +0000

Curtis, Ana's game proves that things in life can always get worse.

Lilly, it's not lol, I wouldn't like to experience something like that. And Jelena winning a Grand Slam, hm, not so sure.

Iluvlucie, yes, she was such a positive surprise in this Fed Cup. I have to say I was expecting less. Now ever after losing, I don't have that empty feeling.

Diane, the TV commentator later said that it wasn't a problem with her shoulder, she was rather feeling sick.

Marine, I would like Fed Cup much more if all the countries were represented by their best players. I have to say kudos to Jelena and Ana for always showing up.

By: Marine

Marine — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:30:17 +0000

Hmm, things are becoming pretty mixed up. I am surprised by a good run of the USA. Hopefully, Serbian train will start running as it should soon. The Russians will mix it up this year. I think they have the most up and coming players at the moment. It shall be interesting.
I like Fed Cup, it's refreshing and not only about big prize money.

By: Diane

Diane — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:06:38 +0000

Ana also had problems with her shoulder in the doubles match. She said she didn't have enough time between matches. JJ may express herself a lot (although, contrary to myth, she isn't anywhere near the drama queen that Henin is!), but she won both her singles matches. I, too, hope that gives her some confidence.

By: iluvlucie

iluvlucie — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:37:45 +0000

Oh, gotta love Jelena…. yes, major drama queen, but when she had to step it up, she did.

By: Lilly

Lilly — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:27:14 +0000

I just laughed reading Jelena's airplane ride, as I recently took a trip to the UK and it was a complete nightmare, and reading Jelena's is nowhere near as bad as mind since the English can't seem to handle 1 cm of snow on the ground lol.

Anyway, I hope these two wins get her a big confidence boost because I hope she wins a GS one day and this could be a stepping stone (beating Svetlana).

By: Curtis

Curtis — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:10:41 +0000

Is Ana's game getting worse or what? That was just a horrible weekend for her, although I thought she looked alright in doubles. She should play dubs more. She looked relaxed and like she was having fun on the court when she was playing with JJ. Maybe that is what she needs. It was so refreshing to see Ana having fun and smiling on a tennis court for once. Unfortunately, she's not winning.

By: Marija

Marija — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:39:21 +0000

In this particular article I mentioned it as a positive thing, that the US managed to win even though Williamses didn't play. Imagine a Serbian team winning without Ana or Jelena. That would be so cool, but would never happen.

By: fyoto

fyoto — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:14:24 +0000

Marija why did you have to mention the Williams,they did not play so what.Dementieva and Safina didnt play for Russia.Are you part of the media that is always blaming them for things that are beyond their control.I dont blame them for not playing for MJF especially with the way she puts them down in her commentary…plus the media doesnt consider them Americans,remember what John McEnroe said at the USA Open.The only person who values their worth is Billie Jean,the rest of the media women like Carillo,MJF,Tracy Austin and to a lesser extend Shriver are very hateful towards them.You should have listened to the way MJF was being hateful to Vee during the Australian Open.Let her deal with underachievers like Mattek and Fed Cup queen Oudin.

By: Marija

Marija — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:11:08 +0000

Iluvlucie, and have you read Jelena's story about her recent flight? Talking about drama… http://cowbell.typepad.com/forty_deuce/2010/02/air-quotes-absolutely-jj-lets-not-make-a-fuss-does-she-know-what-make-a-fuss-means.html