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Dec 30: SERENA v. Ostapenko
Re:Dec 30: SERENA v. Ostapenkoright on the money.#ed_op#br#ed_cl#Serena couldn't move, couldn't swing, couldn't serve. Despite all that, she stole a set from a fresh and dangerous top-10 player. #ed_op#br#ed_cl#The first 2 points in the TB were xmas gifts and set the tone for how the TB went.#ed_op#br#ed_cl#I believe she would have won the next set if they were playing 3-set. #ed_op#br#ed_cl##ed_op#br#ed_cl#I think the only reason she elected to play Ostapenko is that the young Latvian is the only top-10 player she had yet to play. She didn't want any surprise in Melbourne. So homework done.#ed_op#br#ed_cl##ed_op#br#ed_cl#Is she ready for Aussie Open? Yup, only if she draws Sharapova in R1. That will bring her alive and the rest will be history.#ed_op#br#ed_cl#But if she draws one of those energizer bunny girls to run her around all match, I am afraid Aussie Open will be a nice quick trip. #ed_op#br#ed_cl#If she can find a way to survive the first 2 matches, she's going all the way to the final.#ed_op#br#ed_cl##ed_op#br#ed_cl#That's all folks.#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
Re:Dec 30: SERENA v. OstapenkoAfter watching some highlights from this exhibition I'm not so sure if a 2 week slam, in that heat, is the wisest choice for a 1st tournament comeback. I know how much Serena loves this tournament, but she may have to temper her expectations at bit as I saw some rust and the speed wasn't there yet either due to some extra midsection weight.
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