Comments on: 2008 French Open Semifinals Preview

By: Suzi

Suzi — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:41:11 +0000

I have to agree it’s pretty much open this time, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed for Ana.

By: Diane

Diane — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:27:01 +0000

Well, that’s not a bad compromise, I guess. But if it comes down to JJ and Dinara, I’m still for JJ. And if she can’t win it, I’m all for Dinara.

By: Marija

Marija — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:05:46 +0000

I would like Ana or Jelena to finally win a Grand Slam. Even though I favor Jelena over Ana, I think it would be better if Ana advanced to the final. Explanation: She’s been more solid during this French Open, and also I don’t think the nerves will be a problem this time. If Jelena advanced to the final, I’m not sure she would be fit to go one step further all the way to the title. Still, I would be sad if JJ lost because she might get an inferiority complex because of Ana, and that certainly shouldn’t happen.

Well, you can tell, I can’t make up my mind.

By: jc valencia

jc valencia — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:44:30 +0000

interesting. i’m going for an AnaIvo-Sveta final. if both players are on, then it will be a great final. if not, then it will be a sloppy one- both struggling with nerves and self-doubt. i have a feeling it willl the be latter though.

for the sake of good championship match, i’m almost hoping you get it right

By: Aaress Lawless

Aaress Lawless — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:33:51 +0000

Diane, how about a compromise? Dinara beats Jankovic for the title, but Jelena still walks away with the No. 1 ranking?!!?

For the past twelve days, I’ve been anxiously anticipating the final because with the absence of Justine, there has been virtually no favorite. Sure, Serena, Maria, and Venus were the top contenders, but no one was willing to hand them the trophy a week in advance. Good thing, judging from how quickly they disappeared.

Now, I’m thrilled about the semifinal line-up, especially because it almost guarantees a competitive championship match. I loved watching Justine play, but those last three 6-1 6-1, 6-4 6-4, and 6-1 6-2 finals were almost boring to watch.

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:20:33 +0000

Aaress, I hope you’re right…and I hope you’re wrong. As you know, JJ is one of my very favorite players, and I would love for her to go to the final. But during the past few weeks, I have become captivated by Safina, a player I’ve always liked, but now…who couldn’t be behind her?

A JJ-Kuzy match would be more comfortable for me (as much as I admire Kuzy), and a Safina-Ivanovic match would be comfortable for me. I would have clear favorites. If JJ and Safina wind up in the final, I will cheer for JJ, of course, but part of me would like to see Safina go all the way.