another tight service game from Sveta, but she holds

Julia pulled out some good serves outwide at the important moments

40-30

Julia holds, 1-1

great point from Julia, Sveta is not moving well

phew, Sveta holds, 2-1

vera pulled out of Dubai, too? I just noticed the headline. I guess taht hip is not better.

awww, JJ is dreaming of Olympic medal?

Sokol,
Yes on that hip. Vera and Na(back) were not on the original draw which Petra was.

trainer on court for Svetlana, they just talkied briefly, I think something about her wrist??? I'm watching on mute, so if anyone is able to provide details, would be great

5th ace for Julia

Didn't Barthel just have a good run at recent tourney? Lost to Martic today in qualies. A couple of good young players there.

Julia holds, 2-2

I think Sveta of late often falls into this mode "I couldn't take it in 2, I'll shank everything now" I don't know if it's a fitness issue (might be as she looks out of shape) or mental issues, or most likely both

SVeta holds 3-2, and the trainer is back on court, it's her left wrist :-(

I'd be soooo happy if JJ could get a medal.

Hey, everyone. :)

Hope Sveta is ok.

"I'd be soooo happy if JJ could get a medal."

+1
maybe she can steal one? :-)

Sherlock,
Yes, Mona lost to Victoria last week in Doha along with a title at Hobart. She still may get in as a LL if another player in main draw w/d. Could that be World Number 1 due to her ankle?

"Could that be World Number 1 due to her ankle?"

I was thinking she might, but she seemed fine in the final against Sam, so we'll see

"I couldn't take it in 2, I'll shank everything now"

Lol. I think you're right, Sokol. Probably some of both. Her focus seems to wander, but being tired can't help that process.

Hey, Jewell. :)

I hope JJ can win something big one of these days, whether a slam (very doubtful), a Masters type women's event, or an Olympic medal.

But I don't want her to win today. :)

"World Number 1"

:-))

"But I don't want her to win today. :)"

I wonder why? lol

"maybe she can steal one?"

Lol. Excellent! :)

Massages and medals. JJ can do it all.

"maybe she can steal one? :-)"

*giggles*

I remember in one of interviews Sveta said she's not happy to be a top 20 players, and if something won't change soon and she won't get back into top 10 she might think of retirement...

FH winners
Julia-18, Sveta-9

BP for Julia

oh come on, Sveta!

"Massages and medals. JJ can do it all."

Haters. :)

Oh yeah...she's playing Petra today, right? I can live with Petra winning. :)

another close service game, but she survives, 4-3 Sveta

btw, Sveta fell out of top 20 this week, she's 27 now, and what more important is 5th Russian now, not good for her chances at Olympics, especially with the way Makiri is playing. She needs to improve her results, quick...

6th ace for Julia and she holds at love, 4-4

and again deuce on Sveta's serve

DF to give Julia BP

Ouchie. Krajicek 2 and 1 over Bally.

Ljuby gets a hard fought win over Que Serra Serra. Take me away to Marseille!!

Roll on, Jewell. :)

Julia breaks with a good return. Sveta challenged, but it was right on the line

Julia to serve for the match

and Sveta talked before thiw seek that she believes one of these year this title (in Dubai) will be hers :-)), not this year obviously :-))

MA, how many point will Sveta lose if she goes out today?

MP

Oh, Sveta. Such a pattern lately. :(

Goerges wins 2-6, 7-6, 6-4

oh Sveta... *sigh*

Sorry, sokol & Sherly.

is JJ playing at Dubai? I thought she injured herself at Fed Cup (tore a muscle)

seems like after that maarthon with Francesca Sveta is having hard time winning 3-setters. I can't remember the last time she did, it's like if she doesn't win it in straights you can bet against her safely in 3 :-((

Sokol,
Svetlana will not lose as many this week as last since Doha and Dubai switched places on the calendar. Her Dubai final has already been deducted before this week Dubai started.

I just discovered that livefyre at Tennis.com implemented the system I advised them long time ago. The same as at Scott Adams’ Dilbert site.
They block you if they don't like you. And it is based on your browser cookies. You can see your comments, but others don’t. Progress has come to this hole.
Goodbye livefyre!

sokol - She was on the schedule for today & I haven't read anything about her pulling out. If it's so severe, maybe she'd be better off resting.

JCF and Nishikori in Buenos Aires today. Interesting matchup.

Sofia defeated Heather in striaght sets at Memphis. For some reason, Sofia does well at Memphis.

why JJ always play when she is injured? to keep loosing? she should stay at home and recovers 100%.

and about the medal. she need a big win to get back and feel the confident so she can make a comeback

Not a great day for the Brits, Master Ace - Bally lost earlier too.

*awww, JJ is dreaming of Olympic medal?*

someone let her know it's played on grass this time around.

http://www.thetennisspace.com/off-court/60-seconds-with-marion-bartoli/

For CL and all fans of The Maid - who include me:))

Well, JJ has a slam title on grass, even if it is in mixed doubles. :)

Who'd she win that with, Jewell? I had forgotten all about that.

well, I see she's playing...

Ajde, JJ!

(sorry, Sherlock :-))

Sherly - Jamie Murray back in 2008. They were adorable together, all smiles. Ah, the good old days!

Lol, Sokol. No worries. I'm a JJ fan, so win-win for me today. :)

Ahhhh, yes. Now I recall. Thanks, Jewell. :)

which she won back in the days when she was a top 5 singles player and had one of the best returns in the women's business.

but mixed dubs is a bit of a joke of an event anyway - maybe just the right thing for JJ.
have the serbs already made their olympic dance cards official? which of the gents will lead JJ onto the green?

"but mixed dubs is a bit of a joke of an event anyway - maybe just the right thing for JJ."

well, she didn't specify what medal, she might be happy with mixed doubles too. Who can she pair up with, doesn't Serbia have some good doubles player? forgot his name...

Sherly - Jamie Murray back in 2008

it was 2007!!!

If Sveta continues like that she mihgt not even be seeded at RG, she needs good results during American sweing and European clay swing. She's pretty good on clay, so maybe she'll eb able to pull herself up then.

It seems like no change of coaches works for her. She said she feels more comfortable with Russian coach, as non- Russian has problem understanding her, but doesn't seem like her old coach working for her either. honestly, I don't think it's even coach issue, she has some issues she has to figure out by herself

Yeah, it was 2007, thanks, Euris.

Ok, Petra, let's at least make it an interesting match.

no problem jewell

I can't decide if that's depressing or realistic, Bissy. :)

Ajde JJ

I checked my picks and see that I picked Caro to win it. I'm horrible at predictions and so far I'm 1/4, guessing just Vika winning Doha.

I hope I'm wrong with my pick and Vika continues her winning streak in Dubai.

Nice forehand from JJ followe by... a DF? Ajde Jelena get this set now molim te (please)

Nice moment with the umpire smiling :) That's what she needs to do more if she can, just enjoy being there...

Great first set Jelena, keep it up. Pleasure to watch when she plays like this

Good Morning Everyone,

Just checking some results

JJ does have a large bandage on her left thigh?

Caroline - thanks for the Maid mini interview. Are we sure the question that was answered with "chocolate cake" was 'the last meal you cooked?' and not 'the last meal you ate?' ;-))

I really would love to see one of her paintings someday. She should auction one of those off for charity. All rackets look at like, but an original 'Bartoli' would be something unique...whether it was great or terrible. Sort of like the Maid herself.

AM - JJ tore her muscle in Fed cup vs Flipkens

Zeljana

Thanks.Though it dosent seem to have affected her in this game.Playing well

I see Petra's serve still needs some work?

Yes so far a good game from JJ but Petra making a lot of errors too must be said

wow is jusy putting 39% of her 1st serve

Sorry I hate that dress on JJ

It will be great when she is pregnant

JJ has a great figure and that dress does nothing at all for her.

Ahhhh JJ mum in the crowd

Colour me surprise she is not drinking water:)

"Colour me surprise she is not drinking water:)"

:-))

Peta needs some work on her service action to start with

9 d/faults and counting? I wonder why..........

sokol

Impressed with Maria K

I did leave you a message before

I am 1/4 in my picks

Like take that

Tako je JJ there you go 4-1 :)

"Colour me surprise she is not drinking water:)"

:-))

+1

Snežana is always with some water

*if that's depressing or realistic*

aren't those synonyms, jewell? ;)

JJ so good on the run when she is given a target, great defending

"I am 1/4 in my picks

Like take that"

lol, AM
I'm 1/4 too :-))

I think there are several people who are 1/4

AM, I think we picked the same winner for Dubai :-)

see Sveta, that's how it's done, learn from JJ :-)

Sokol

When are you going to stop

Stalking me pn my picks

Like enough is Enough ok.

Isnt this Sherlock's girl

I thought he was only into Blondes?

JJ with MP

Madison Keys just couldn't quite get over the hump in that second set against Dushevnina. Good battle from her though. Which is more than I can say for Petra C. What a stinkbomb today.

Is Claire around lately? I need to change my pick for IW now that Kim w/d

Okay JJ not with MP

Ad to Petra

See that Tomić won close first set vs Dodig in Memphis 7-5

Look will these women stop withdrawing

Its upsetting my Karma.pfft.

I now need to check who I picked for IW

Sherlock Petra played well vs Ana čast week :(

Marat is on Twitter now, Dinara finally talked him into it :-)

I hope Tomic sticks to riding his push bike when over seas.

Sherlocks Petra didnt play well against my Sam though:)