International De Strasbourg 2026 - WTA 500

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Madison has cut down on her UFE? remember when she was a UFE machine and I was scared to alert you to that fact:)
I hope Madison can at least get back some level she displayed at the AO when she won her GS title.....
Maybe you right she might not want to leave the tour and have babies just yet:)
She said that pre AO and post AO championship she was under counseling which kept her grounded.. her husband will be able to get her back on track and play with more consistently.. Again she falls in love with the big strokes like my "girlfriend" A Parks.. A Parks is no where as talented or gifted as Madison.
 
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She said that pre AO and post AO championship she was under counseling which kept her grounded.. her husband will be able to get her back on track and play with more consistently.. Again she falls in love with the big strokes like my "girlfriend" A Parks.. A Parks is no where as talented or gifted as Madison.
Actually I love the game of Hailey Baptiste, watch her game, I have been impressed of late, she seems to be mentally stronger she defeated Saba in the QFs of Madrid this year
 
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Actually I love the game of Hailey Baptiste, watch her game, I have been impressed of late, she seems to be mentally stronger she defeated Saba in the QFs of Madrid this year
Good mention of a player who learned to play with a little more spin and consistency.Baptiste.. I can tell she is a hard worker and she is being coached by Frances Tiafoe's brother
 

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Good mention of a player who learned to play with a little more spin and consistency.Baptiste.. I can tell she is a hard worker and she is being coached by Frances Tiafoe's brother
I didnt know he coached her until I was watching the QF match in Madrid, well the hard work has paid off she was impressive in her win against Saba,
 
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Navarro's just "working" Mboko! She bageled the poor girl w/ some seriously long service game breaks in the 1st set! All square 2nd @ 2 All! :astonished-face:
Go away Vicky is injured she picked up a Pec injury yesterday, her serve and fhand in the 1st set has gone.I thought she might retire.
 

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Vicky has come back to take the 2nd set 75 , still not playing her best, she has raised her level, as Navarro won the 1st set 60, I thought at one stage Vicky might retire, her pec injury she picked up yesterday, she could not serve and her fhand was missing
Going 3
Emma favorite surface is clay? she has said she would love to win RG one day, if she wins this match today it will be her first clay court title, in fact both players are vying to win their first ever clay court title
Emma has 3 BPs, Vicky making too many ufe
Emma breaks and now leads 3-1, Vicky is over playing the drop shot, and Navarro is getting a read on it
Emma consolidates and now leads 4-1, 2 games away from taking the title in Strasbourg, shades of the first set, Emma keeping her UFE low and playing well
A great fhand from Emma on the run she gets a BP
Snuffed out from Vicky with an Ace
Lucky as Vicky misses an overhead bhand, Vicky continues with the drop shots
Great slice on the fhand from Vicky as she holds serve
Emma leads 4-2, my favorite Umpire Barry White is the umpire on this match :)
Vicky with a opening has love 30 on Emma's serve
Emma with a wild fhand which went long
Off the frame Vicky misses an easy shot back to deuce
Emma holds firm and saves 2 BPs, Vicky had her chances in that game but could not convert
Emma leads 5-2
Great passing fhand on the run from Emma
Vicky with her 6th DF
Hell a Djoko smash from Vicky
Emma has MP as Vicky slips over

Navarro d Mboko wins the title in Strasbourg 60 57 62 it is her 3rd career title, well done Emma it also was your birthday the other day turning 25, a much needed win as you have been off the tour with illness. Bad luck Vicky I hope you pec injury dosent affect your chances at RG
 
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Emma Navarro Championship Speech​



LeoAI Transcript Summary
  • Historical Context: The speaker (Emma Navarro) is congratulated on becoming the fifth US player to win the Internationaux de Strasbourg, joining a list that includes Mary Joe Fernandez (1993), Jennifer Capriati (1999), Lilia Osterloh (1994), and Madison Keys (2024).
  • Sportsmanship: Emma honors her opponent, Victoria, for a tough match and jokes that Victoria would have beaten her "0 and 0" when she was that age, acknowledging Victoria's potential.
  • Team Gratitude: She thanks her support team for sticking by her through a "rocky year and a half," praising their dedication and making her journey enjoyable.
  • Tournament Acknowledgments: Emma thanks tournament supervisor, the tournament director, sponsors, ball kids, and the city of Strasbourg for their hospitality.
  • Family Appreciation: She gives a special thanks to her family members who flew in overnight to watch her play the final.
 
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