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abzmike said:
Some good moments for ER, but the result not really a surprise… Gauff was always going to be a tough opponent.
This is her problem now though … her ranking now means she will be meeting a top 10 ranked player early in every tournament. As far as I can find, she has never beaten a top 10 ranked player.
Belinda Bencic, who Emma beat on her way to the US Open win had a World ranking of 4. Maria Sakkari was ranked 3 in the World. Fernandez, who Emma beat in the final was ranked 13 in the World at that time.This is her problem now though … her ranking now means she will be meeting a top 10 ranked player early in every tournament. As far as I can find, she has never beaten a top 10 ranked player.
It’s hardly any real measure but Leyla Fernandez (WTA 40) whom ER beat in the USOpen also lost in the second round against the WTA number 4.
ER has to pick her competitions wisely now and maybe avoid one or two 1000 events where she will inevitably meet a top 30 player and instead maybe pick a 250 or 500 event where she can string a run of wins together to improve her match craft, fitness and confidence. Yes they are worth less ranking points but build those three characteristics up and then get back amongst the top players and the big wins will come again.
ER has to pick her competitions wisely now and maybe avoid one or two 1000 events where she will inevitably meet a top 30 player and instead maybe pick a 250 or 500 event where she can string a run of wins together to improve her match craft, fitness and confidence. Yes they are worth less ranking points but build those three characteristics up and then get back amongst the top players and the big wins will come again.
McGee_22 said:
It’s hardly any real measure but Leyla Fernandez (WTA 40) whom ER beat in the USOpen also lost in the second round against the WTA number 4.
ER has to pick her competitions wisely now and maybe avoid one or two 1000 events where she will inevitably meet a top 30 player and instead maybe pick a 250 or 500 event where she can string a run of wins together to improve her match craft, fitness and confidence. Yes they are worth less ranking points but build those three characteristics up and then get back amongst the top players and the big wins will come again.
With all her coach changes maybe there's a spot for you? ER has to pick her competitions wisely now and maybe avoid one or two 1000 events where she will inevitably meet a top 30 player and instead maybe pick a 250 or 500 event where she can string a run of wins together to improve her match craft, fitness and confidence. Yes they are worth less ranking points but build those three characteristics up and then get back amongst the top players and the big wins will come again.
g4ry13 said:
With all her coach changes maybe there's a spot for you?
I'm happy on my sofa thank you.I do think actual Tennis decisions have to be made now - all the 'investment' and sponsorship deals are done so tennis decisions need to be made to make sure the career doesn't flounder.
I'm sure she has the talent for a top 30, maybe a top 20 place but the last thing anyone wants to see is constant big competition R1 defeats and the obviously demoralising effects they will eventually bring. String 3 wins together should be her target for the first part of the year. Remember she still is Womens British Number 1 and the US Open points have long since evaporated.
andyA700 said:
Belinda Bencic, who Emma beat on her way to the US Open win had a World ranking of 4. Maria Sakkari was ranked 3 in the World. Fernandez, who Emma beat in the final was ranked 13 in the World at that time.
At the time Bencic was ranked 12, Sakkari 18.I’m not decrying her talent or effort, but aside from reaching R16 at Wimbledon and that golden fortnight in New York, she has done nothing to merit the attention. She needs to play a bunch of tournaments to get her ranking to the point where top 10 players are avoided as long as possible, because she has no pedigree against them.
rjfp1962 said:
Emma's playing now at the Indian Wells Masters. Round of 128 match against Danka Kovinic. Emma won the 1st set 6-2 and it's currently 5-3 up in the 2nd.
It was reported earlier that Emma has been recovering from tonsillitus and a recurring wrist injury from last year..
Getting the excuses in early? It was reported earlier that Emma has been recovering from tonsillitus and a recurring wrist injury from last year..
Fiestapop11 said:
It would be good to see her not be intertwined with injuries for a while so we can get a better perspective.
It also would be good to not have to think "It's just an excuse to excuse poor performances"
Anything but football at the moment in the news
I don’t know any top level tennis players, so maybe they are all suffering from niggles all the time and have to manage them.It also would be good to not have to think "It's just an excuse to excuse poor performances"
Anything but football at the moment in the news
If not, she’s got to beef up her body because it’s just not up to the strain of the job, it seems.
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