Comments on: 2008 French Open Championship Preview

By: JimM

JimM — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:07:55 +0000

Sharapova and Dementieva lost their focucs, concentration whatever at a vital time in their matches against Safina. Ivanovic did the same against Jankovic and allowed back in for the 3rd set. Ivanovic has had an easy passage compared to Safina, with the exception of her match against young Caro Wozniacki. (no disrespect to Ivanovic or the other players she beat)

If Safina can be aggressive right from the start and maintain it, and her concentration, I think she will win.

By: Diane

Diane — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:15:52 +0000

I don’t think Safina’s biggest liability is her service game, per se, but the occasional inconsistency in it. In Berlin, she served better than anyone I’d seen serve the entire season. She has brought that serve to some of her French Open matches, or to parts of them. If she brings it tomorrow, her offensive game will be great.

I do think this is going to be a better final than usual. I just wish it were Safina and Henin.

By: Will.I.AM

Will.I.AM — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:00:20 +0000

I agree with your prediction Aaress. After seeing how well Ivanovic defended agaisnt Jankovic and how improved her movement is, I don’t think Safina stands a chance.

But I must admit that I will be rooting for Safina. She doesn’t have anything to lose, and if Ivanovic comes out nervous, then Safina could run away with the match.