2022 In Between Grand Slam Thread

Svitolina had been going downhill before the war so considering everything that has happened since then it’s no surprise to see her lose but losing to Heather Watson is a new low.

We can all see that fitness and stamina are the biggest problems for Radacanu, her Covid interrupted pre season hasn’t helped. She really needs to get a few points on board though, she’s defending a lot of points at Wimbledon so the clay court season needs to go well for her. The slow clay courts invariably lead to longer matches so her lack of fitness will be even more apparent.

Osaka has Muchova - who is on the comeback trail from injury- next. Muchova had at tight win over Fernandez.

Iga Swiatek plays Golubic tonight and a win will see her top the rankings after Miami. Hope she can take the extra pressure.

Kyrgios is making light work of Rublev. Imagine what Kyrgios could achieve if committed himself go the sport.

Iga wasn’t messing around tonight, I hope she can cope with the pressure, she comes across as a lovely person and her game has really moved up a level this season so even if Barty hadn’t retired I’m sure she would have been aiming for No. 1. The fact that she’s already a Grand Slam champion at least spares us from the slamless No. 1 conversation. It would be great for the Wta if her and Badosa could develop a consistent rivalry.

I don’t know was Rublev absolutely awful tonight or was it the fact that Kyrios totally upset his rhythm. It was a crushing defeat and Kyrios/Fognini should be an absolute cracker. I checked out the head to head and they have only played each other once which Nick won in straight sets.

That is what is so frustrating about kyrgios is wasting of his talent. How many people would love to just a bit of the talent he has? Just imagine what he could have achieved already if he has shown even 50% more commitment? I think of Ash Barty who has committed a few years has won 3 slams and was world number 1 and now she has retired happy with what she has achieved. If kyrgios committed himself for a few years he could retire in a couple of years with a slam or 2 and numerous atp tour wins.

Another win for Cameron Norrie. He may not have the prettiest or most exciting of games but he is getting the results.

Looking forward to this Kyrgios/Fognini match. It will be a great match if the first game is anything to go by.

Well there’s no style points in tennis.

No one knows. She just left the court and didn't give a reason for it. I wouldn't be surprised if its all linked and something isn't right off the court. There doesn't seem to be a sign of injury. They were saying on commentary that she was shouting at her box "what am I doing out here".

This is the incident in Indian wells I mentioned earlier. That’s not normal and you expect it from the Naomi Osaka’s of the world but from Victoria Azarenka. I’ve know she left the court today but haven’t seen it but I assume it’s in a similar vein.