US Open SF: Sabalenka vs. Fernandez

[tented]

Who wins?

 

[Ellentonboy]

Wow, this tournament is on Sabalenka's racquet. The Canadian is going to have the crowd on her side, and as we saw in the quarterfinals she certainly knows how to get the crowd involved in the match. She plays such an enjoyable game. However, Sabalenka has the experience and if she can control her emotions, I think she will pull through. It may not be what the crowd or fans want, but at the moment she is the more experienced player.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Impressive start from Sabalenka,her serve so far is 'on song' and her all court game.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

My question is can Sabalenka get this impressive level of play up? quite frankly I have never seen her play this well.even when she played at Wimbledon this year.Though I did say these fast courts are suiting Sabalenka's game,as long as she can keep her UFE in check,does not lose focus.,which at time she can,her serve can also go off.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Serve has gone off,which at times does creep into the Sabalenka's game.
Sabalenka DF and Leylah gets the break back.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Here comes Miss Lil Bit !

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well done Leylah you have with stood the power of Sabalenka,now you are used to her pace
4 games all

 

[tossip]

I want Sabalenka to win...

 

[tented]

Now, can Fernandez hold to get to a tiebreak, or does Sabalenka break?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Leylah will serve to force a t/break for the 1st set 5-6

 

[kskate2]

Now, can Fernandez hold to get to a tiebreak, or does Sabalenka break?

I think she holds. she's used to the pace now

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Wrong way Leylah you had the open court?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Fhand miss at 30 all has cost Leylah

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Good lefty serve wide from Leylah

Well done..t/break it is

 

[tented]

I think she holds. she's used to the pace now

You were right!

 

[the AntiPusher]

Go Lil Bit Go ;-)

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Great fh pass down the line from Sabalenka

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Leylah has been good on the return of Sabalanka 2nd serve

 

[tossip]

Sabalenka is now spraying balls all over the place

 

[kskate2]

3-3 at the changeover