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Re: Elena Baltacha « Reply #135 on: June 17, 2010, 02:07 PM »
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Funny thing is - I never particularly liked Henin. Not her tennis, just her as a person. Have to say watching her at the same slam - she was truly fabulous. But like you much prefer Kim.
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Re: Elena Baltacha « Reply #136 on: June 17, 2010, 02:09 PM »
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Quote from: Lucky Loser on June 17, 2010, 02:07 PM
Funny thing is - I never particularly liked Henin. Not her tennis, just her as a person. Have to say watching her at the same slam - she was truly fabulous. But like you much prefer Kim.
Kim strikes me as a very pleasant, genuine young lady.  Always like to see her do well.  Henin I also like to see do well, just because she looks so frail, but has a steely determination. 
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Re: Elena Baltacha « Reply #137 on: June 17, 2010, 02:16 PM »
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Don't think Justine was/is that popular on the circuit. Steely determination she does have though.

Looking forward to James playing later but hope it isn't "emergancy ward 10"  stretcher for him against young DOLGOPOLOV duh what a name
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Re: Elena Baltacha « Reply #138 on: June 17, 2010, 02:19 PM »
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Great that Bally got the opening set. Just a pity the way that the other sets went.  Rolling Eyes
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Re: Elena Baltacha « Reply #139 on: June 17, 2010, 02:27 PM »
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I have seen both Williams sisters live, and didn't really enjoy it tbh. I don't enjoy women's tennis much either, but it's incredible how far Baltacha/Watson/Robson are coming atm and perking up my interest as well. I am sure I will watch a few women's matches on Monday as well!
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Re: Elena Baltacha « Reply #140 on: June 17, 2010, 07:03 PM »
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No shame in her result imo cmon yeah Bally!
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Re: Elena Baltacha « Reply #141 on: June 21, 2010, 06:56 PM »
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BBC Sport - 'Nerves got to me' - Baltacha
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Re: Elena Baltacha « Reply #142 on: June 21, 2010, 11:29 PM »
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Haven't watched the video, but a big shame, no doubt. One thing i've noticed, poigniantly today, but other times as well, is how much she lets the opponent see when she is annoyed with herself, like today, she put one return into the net, and she stayed put and sighed and huffed and puffed like she'd netted the ball when the opponent was out of court or something... She was definitely tense.
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Re: Elena Baltacha « Reply #143 on: June 22, 2010, 08:05 AM »
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I was on her court yesterday, she played really well the first 2 sets. It was just always gonna go downhill after she was broken in the 2nd. Real shame. Her serve really went elsewhere in the 3rd set.
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Re: Elena Baltacha « Reply #144 on: June 22, 2010, 10:03 AM »
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I hate the thing she does now walking into the corners after every point, the commentators said it looked like she was talking to the trees.
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Re: Elena Baltacha « Reply #145 on: June 22, 2010, 01:54 PM »
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She talks to the walls etc to help her as if she is talking to a coach haha. She has said it in interviews.
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Re: Elena Baltacha « Reply #146 on: June 28, 2010, 10:25 PM »
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Did Balski (LOL) win their mixed in the end does anyone know?
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Re: Elena Baltacha « Reply #147 on: June 28, 2010, 10:27 PM »
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Quote from: Shooting Star on June 28, 2010, 10:25 PM
Did Balski (LOL) win their mixed in the end does anyone know?

No lost in 3.
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Re: Elena Baltacha « Reply #148 on: June 28, 2010, 10:27 PM »
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They won the first set but unfortunately lost the next two sets. Frown


... two responses to the question is better than none. highfive
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Re: Elena Baltacha « Reply #149 on: June 28, 2010, 10:33 PM »
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Ha thanks guys... Very Happy

And whuut? Nowt I like more than a bit of mixed doubles Frown
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