The Final Four
Posted by Brodie under: Australian Open
So… who do you like?
This has been quite the Australian Open for the ladies, and at least for me, has blown the men’s out of the water in terms of compelling matches, match-ups, and just overall excitement. Especially with all the talk of no Serena… well, at the end of the day, Franny’s fighting spirit more than made up for it, and our final four are all highly deserving. The 1, 2, 3, and 8 seeds? No shit, eh.
In my ladies draw preview I went 5/8 with my quarterfinal predictions, pretty damn good considering it’s the WTA, and had a Kim/Bepa semi with Bepa taking it and then taking the whole title. From what I’ve seen from her, and a slightly inconsistent Kim, I’m tempted to stick with this. Though it might end up being more dependent on which Kim shows up.
As for the other side… don’t count either of them out. Caro could easily grind any of these three down, and an epic, Franny-like Nails run isn’t out of the question; she definitely has the experience and confidence. I’m going to say Bepa vs. Caro, with Bepa coming out on top. Daring! What are your calls, people? Hit me. These are exciting times.
I also pick Vera to win it, but I think Nails will get by Wozniacki.
The final four looks pretty competitive and I wouldn’t be surprised by any of them winning.
That said, I’d like to see Vera win.
I’d love to see Bepa take it, but I think it’ll be nails. Still can’t see it being Caro, though.
I’m gonna go with Kim…and all her grand slam experience, than said, i predict that the womens’ final will totally own the mens’ final regardless.
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Gotta go with Nails to outhit Caro unless Li’s firepower misses. And I mean misses a lot. As for Kim/Vera, could go either way but still think Kim will find a way to win ugly in three sets.
I was impressed with Li Na’s comeback; I didn’t expect it at all the way the match was going early. As for the final, I expect Kim will probably win, but I’d like to see a new GS winner, so I’ll be rooting for Li Na.