She got us scared for a moment: the first set could have started much better for her, but not able to capitalize on break points, it is only at the end of the first set that she started to find her game, but than it was already 5-0 for Konta, who was playing a very clean tennis. It took the Brit some set points to get it, which made her thought about what was coming – and what was coming was a far more consistent opponent who started to use her weapon of choice. A few minutes later, and it was one set all. There was a little opening for Konta to come back in the third, but she was just not as consistent as she was in the beginning and Angie broke her serve to close it out. 1-6, 6-1, 6-3.
Caroline got the best of Niculescu in a match that seems to be a little bit in slow motion with all the drop shots and slice backhands. 7-5, 6-1. Kvitova keeps winning, her powerful gams still hold. Goerges, Garcia, Muguruza and Halep also advanced but it is Pliskova who was sent home by Bellis who continue her wonderful run in Doha.
My prevision are still on – Angelique is still alive and if she plays like that should get the best of Caroline, but it won’t be a walk in the park, she’ll have to strive hard and stay positive, most especially, that's the key! Muguruza / Garcia can go either way, and Halep should end the dream week of Bellis. I am curious to see what Goerges can do against Kvitova. They played last week, long and tough match won by Kvitova in 3. On paper, Kvitova is better but it is Goerges who is in the top 10!
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