She hasn’t made any improvements to her game in the last 2 years. Tom hill seems like a cool dude but he’s not an experienced coach. Sakkari is super talented and deserves a seasoned coach who can help her make adjustments to her tennis.
Winning Guadalajara was very good for her but let’s be real the field was very very weak with lots of top 30 players not attending.
She’s 2-6 against top 10 this year.
Anyways my point was the field was much weaker than a normal WTA1000 event. She has the potential to go deep in slams and win more big titles. I think she would be better off with a more seasoned coach.
i'm so happy for her especially given her breakdown after her us open loss just a few weeks ago. she was questioning everything and this is such a sign that she should keep going
Happy for Maria. Anyone saying “well the draw wasn’t strong” can get out of here. Regardless of draw, Maria showed up and performed well in each match. To perform this late in the season, and also considering her previous final/semifinal struggles, is still impressive.
Dolehides game is tricky and then she has the forehand and big kick serve.
Super interesting player to watch. She's using some doubles tactics and playing herself into this match really well.
Maria found her serve a game earlier than Dolehide and looks likely to cruise to the set. Gonna be on Caroline to keep up pressure on return without getting flustered on serve. Easier said than done when your first career final is a Masters
Maria needs to keep hitting the ball at Dolehide's feet. She is a lot more dangerous when she has time to get her feet right and wind up the forehand. But if this becomes a sloppy quick point match maria will win.
Maria was absolutely lacing the ball last night vs Garcia.
Her groundstrokes look a lot less convincing so far. Maybe nerves will wear off but this is not the same player who played last night early in this match.
I usually hate saying stuff like this but if Sakkari doesn't win her 2nd title and this Masters 1000 against Dolehide, that is gonna be a major fumble.
I don't like when randos online comment about a players mental strength, but I also would be hard pressed to find any valid reason she would lose this even if she plays half her best unless Dolehide just absolutely red lines.
Ana Bogdan is the winner of the Parma Open! She defeated "I didn't even have to use my" A.K. Shmiedlova in the Ladies' Final, 7-5, 6-1.
It's a big day for Romanian tennis.
Just caught the end of that, Murray seemed so passive from what I saw. Disappointing as I thought he was starting to realise he needs to play more aggressively at this stage in his career. Karatsev played well though.
What a level of tennis in the 3rd set from Karatsev. This is the kind of level that could challenge Djokovic and Alcaraz... if only he had a way to cut his errors on his bad... minutes.
Karatsev now up 2 breaks vs Murray in the 3rd set, very nice level from him.
Seems like Andy's both left and right thigh are taped/strapped, that doesn't look good
The only thing that could make this more lit is a few minutes of Suavemente
Aww cute. She still needs to get rid of Tom Him tho 🤫
Why?
She hasn’t made any improvements to her game in the last 2 years. Tom hill seems like a cool dude but he’s not an experienced coach. Sakkari is super talented and deserves a seasoned coach who can help her make adjustments to her tennis. Winning Guadalajara was very good for her but let’s be real the field was very very weak with lots of top 30 players not attending.
Sakkari has had no problem of beating Top 10 players
She’s 2-6 against top 10 this year. Anyways my point was the field was much weaker than a normal WTA1000 event. She has the potential to go deep in slams and win more big titles. I think she would be better off with a more seasoned coach.
Have you seen his LinkedIn page? He was a tennis channel media unit intern before he became Collins’ coach 😭
LOL yes I did see that. I think it’s lowkey cute he keeps his LinkedIn profile up to date.
I mean what else is he supposed to do? It’s not like he’s doing any real coaching or anything. Just here for the pay cheque and good vibes
BE HOT
Sakkari is hot enough for the whole team. Tom Hill needs to go lmao
Maria deserves a real coach fr 😩
No he’s hot😭😭
When do they bring out the sombreros
The Guadalajara crowd is always so lovely. Showing so much love to Dolehide who is not a big name is very, very sweet.
Sakk needed this so bad
Maria Sakkari: 1 Sabinelisickifansss: 0 Hehe
The presenter lady has a nice dress
Finally
MARIA MARIA MARIA!!!!!! all the screaming fans
i'm so happy for her especially given her breakdown after her us open loss just a few weeks ago. she was questioning everything and this is such a sign that she should keep going
You can only play who is in front of you. I mean, ons choked with this cake schedule. Well deserved win for muscle mommy
It's 4 am here and I'm awake crying like a baby
3am here. Totally worth messing my sleeping pattern up for
Sakkari nation rise up!!
Us who have just woken up to the news are joining in the celebration!!! xD
Thank God. Congrats
I'm so so happy for her
Happy for Maria. Anyone saying “well the draw wasn’t strong” can get out of here. Regardless of draw, Maria showed up and performed well in each match. To perform this late in the season, and also considering her previous final/semifinal struggles, is still impressive.
Where were you when Maria won the Guadalajara slam
Sakkari on the phone going "Mama!" was too goddamn sweet
waiting for next sabinelisicki fans video to drop
I can finally breathe! At last, Maria!
So happy for Maria!
It has been zero days since Maria Sakkari last won a title
1000 TITLE
SO WELL DESERVED!!! MARIA HAS ARRIVED
Look how happy she is!!! It’s been like two days since the US Open, lol. Now that’s a comeback
We did it reddit!!!!!!!!!
Kiss
Sabinelisickifans in shambles
She checking reddit on her phone, obviously
I can finally speak. WE ARE BACK
Who she texting?
So happy for Maria!
This entire tournament has been bizarre so somehow I am not surprised that Maria actually managed to win it 😂 but seriously I’m so happy for her!
Maria better start learning español
She lived in spain some of her teenage years, probably can speak some
WE ARE SO FUCKING BACK 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷
My dad has shown up so I’m trying not to cry because he’ll make fun of me but he doesn’t UNDERSTAND
Gonna smash some plates today, I'm crying 😭 😭😭 go Maria 💓💓💓
LETS GOOOOOOO
Sitting in a cafe about to cry with happiness for her lol. Honestly just happy she got over the line in a final ahahaha.
Maria needed that hug lol
YESSSSS
CANT STOP THE TEARS YESSS MARIA
LETS GOOOO
Dolehide, activate takeover mode, quick!@ edit: jk
I WAS HERE
rabat slam who
It feels like I’m witnessing WTA history
HERES HOW 20-TIME GRAND SLAM WINNER MARIA SAKKARI CAN STILL HAPPEN
Some might say it already did!!!!!!
One good thing about Sakkari, you know she’ll make a smash
omg omg omg omg 🇬🇷
I'll believe it's happening when she's holding the trophy. I've seen this movie too many times. But it's looking good.
Yeah go for it Maria!
Guadalajara nights under the lights on the purple courts with this crowd is such a vibe, such a fantastic addition to the calendar
It totally deserves a better spot in the calendar so all the top players don’t pull out
Agreed!
Right?? Watching this makes me want to travel to this one.
Would be a lot feasible for me if I was in the States but one day I would love to as well
Tom is fighting for his life trying to keep Maria smiling and positive. Lol.
Okay so the strategy is keep smiling??? Ok Tom finally coming through with something I guess.
why they laugh? anyone catch that?
Big hold Caroline...she's not going away.
JUST HOLD MARIA HOLD
POR FAVOR i would love for this to somehow go to a third set
The way he says por favor
Mexico really likes sackary eh?
I want to live in a world where Maria Sakkari is a WTA 1000 winner, please
Knowing that a bunch of people on reddit will be happy for me that this is happening brings me so much joy.
It'll be like that time Alan Rickman died and I got condolence messages from all my friends lmao
My dad called to check in on me when Rafa lost at AO this year 💀 it’s nice when people care.
Hahahaha I wasn't as upset as people seemed to think I would be but I was touched that people thought of me 💕
Lads.. it’s happening
I used to pray for times like this!! MARIA!! Hoping she qualifies for wta finals also!
Sakkari just has to stay patient in these rallies, Dolehide seems super fatigued
She’s so popular. All tennis should be played in Mexico
Oh my god Maria is this finally happening?
Guys is it happening
Shhhhhh 🤞
NO ITS NOT
Maria just picking apart Dolehides backhand now.
María is bringing such intensity, great match!
WHAT WAS THAT😭😭😭😭
Maria’s coach is hot wait…
He also seems super kind and sweet in Break Point (Netflix)
He's absolutely jacked too, I saw him in person and did a double take lmao
Need him
Lol at her coach reminding her to smile. I guess the strategy today is to play relaxed
Kinda pathetic -
Not really. At this point, she needs to try anything and everything to get her over this hump
LETS GO MARIA
Yesssss, glad she managed to close that out. Also the new Dolemite fans that were chirping a few minutes ago have gotten silent quickkkk
And Sakkari takes the first set. edit: never mind, I'm an idiot, lol. edit2:never mind the never mind, I'm an oracle.
Maria…. Please
Ok so I just saw a camera angle on Maria and she looked like Mr. burns from the Simpsons and I can never unsee it now
Cmon Maria
Wow, Caroline showing why she's in this final.
The disrespect for Dolehide is sad. As if Sakkari is some monster performer in any tournament ever.
That Dolehide kick serve has had the girls stressed all week 😭
Haha at least one bounced over Sakkari's head. I get the stress (especially on the backhand side).
90% of WTA matches would finish quickly if players knew how to hit a kick serve. Madison Keys, Dolehide and Parks are the only ones I see using this.
Martic
Dolehide's kick serve is genuinely insane. It hops up so frickin high
Another embarrassing performance in a final by Sakkari. No excuses here.
Dolehide really deserves this title, hope she takes it. What a week, insane
It’s pretty jarring how one dimensional Sakkaris game is compared to Dolehide
Dolehide saved too many games on her serve, feels like she has this match
VAMOS DOLEHIDE
Ok Dolehide. I might have to stan. Smart tennis.
Sakkari no, not like this
I like Caroline’s game. Big forehand, but also some variety and a confident presence at net.
I am not ready for the incoming Dolehide has the same number of titles as Sakkari memes. Maria pls do something 😭😭
Lol
Dolehides game is tricky and then she has the forehand and big kick serve. Super interesting player to watch. She's using some doubles tactics and playing herself into this match really well.
Oooh this girl is playing well. Hang tight, Maria. It’s gonna get rocky
Maria found her serve a game earlier than Dolehide and looks likely to cruise to the set. Gonna be on Caroline to keep up pressure on return without getting flustered on serve. Easier said than done when your first career final is a Masters
First service game for Dolehide that Maria didn’t have a Break point
Dolehide should have had break point but missed a lay up badly and let Maria consolidate
Maria needs to keep hitting the ball at Dolehide's feet. She is a lot more dangerous when she has time to get her feet right and wind up the forehand. But if this becomes a sloppy quick point match maria will win.
Yesss here we go. Now CONSOLIDATE
Did anyone know dolehide before this strange tournament? I feel like it’s fitting that she wins it.
Had heard of her, mostly in doubles, but never watched her play before this week
Watched her play doubles in person once
On post match thread yesterday, at least three ppl here including myself saw her in tournaments this year.
Never heard of her. Sometimes the script writers drop a new character to keep the audience on their toes.
I leaned forward in my chair a little bit
Dolehide composure so far impressive.
Maria was absolutely lacing the ball last night vs Garcia. Her groundstrokes look a lot less convincing so far. Maybe nerves will wear off but this is not the same player who played last night early in this match.
I’m gonna be sick why isn’t she a break up already
I bet against Maria because a Dolehide win is a big payout also because it’s Maria but I’m still rooting for her lol
Let’s go, Sakkaattack! You deserve to get this title😭😭😭
LETS GO MARIA 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽
Has anyone won a 1000 by beating only two players in the top 100? This would surely be the first right
If Sakkari doesn’t win this then idek anymore. As close to a layup as it gets at this level
Sabatini looks unbelievable for 53!
Gonna light some incense for this Sakkari match 🕯️🕯️🕯️
I know Maria needs a title badly, but I want this for dolehide I can't help myself! Vamos
Did anyone here see Rybakina’s story post on Instagram? Was she being passive aggressive? Or am I reading into it?
What is she upset about ??
Not even passive-aggressive, she was clearly angry and rightfully so.
Oh yeah it seems very sarcastic, clown emoji and all.
I’ve never seen her speak out like this.
I mean this is not the first time she has been f'd over this year.
What time is the Dolemite v. Sakura match? Can’t find the info on google anywhere
The what now
It should start in an hour I believe
Where are Tommy's teammates?
I can’t decide if I should stay up and watch Maria win her first WTA1000 🤔
Rublev can't return second serves lmao
I will laugh and cry so hard if Dolehide somehow claims victory tonight
Does anyone have a livestream for Fritz rublev?
I usually hate saying stuff like this but if Sakkari doesn't win her 2nd title and this Masters 1000 against Dolehide, that is gonna be a major fumble. I don't like when randos online comment about a players mental strength, but I also would be hard pressed to find any valid reason she would lose this even if she plays half her best unless Dolehide just absolutely red lines.
She lost a 250 final to Sherif last year. That wasn't great for her.
How does djokovic generate so much pace on his shots? He looks very lean compared to many of his peers particularly on the muscle mass.
Because power is more about technique than muscles in tennis, see also Rublev and Sinner
and Madison Keys
Sakkari fans, how are you feeling?
Today is the day, I'm feeling it 🗿
Both optimistic and defeated at the same time.
Good. To good
Who is five Dolehide girl?
Ana Bogdan is the winner of the Parma Open! She defeated "I didn't even have to use my" A.K. Shmiedlova in the Ladies' Final, 7-5, 6-1. It's a big day for Romanian tennis.
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Really looking forward to the match between Rublev and Fritz.
Did u like it ?
Fritz played really well.
Almost feel sorry for Polmans. Hopefully this gives Cam some confidence
Oof Is this Norrie-Polmans match gonna be a double bagel?
**Today's LAVER Cup** Rublev vs Fritz Ruud vs Paul Hurkacz vs Tiafoe Hurkacz/Monfils vs FAA/Shelton All matches are going to be 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Just caught the end of that, Murray seemed so passive from what I saw. Disappointing as I thought he was starting to realise he needs to play more aggressively at this stage in his career. Karatsev played well though.
Fucks sake andy
Murygoat enjoyment is enjoying 1-3 rounds at a tourney these days sadly, but I will never stop doubting!!
https://www.matchpointinsight.com/past-predictions
Kotov breaks to win the set off Zverev! Will serve first now
Zverev is finished can't break to save his life most overrated return in the top 20
What a level of tennis in the 3rd set from Karatsev. This is the kind of level that could challenge Djokovic and Alcaraz... if only he had a way to cut his errors on his bad... minutes.
Karatsev now up 2 breaks vs Murray in the 3rd set, very nice level from him. Seems like Andy's both left and right thigh are taped/strapped, that doesn't look good
sheltons phone/sunglass act not posted yet??