Dinara Safina is bidding to prove that "Impossible is Nothing" by winning her first Grand Slam title. (© ShawnnaLea Zemanek)
We asked our over 700 followers on Twitter for help with picking the winner of the 2009 French Open. Although we could not republish everyone’s picks, here is a look at how fans think the 2009 French Open women’s singles final will play out on Saturday.
“Dinara will win because it’s destiny.”
- Maz (aka @PersephoneDisco)
“She’s overcome 3 mid-match lapses by virtue of newfound mental strength & with a new team & new desperation, Sveta to win RG09!”
- Nataniel Kraizelburd (aka @burdzelkrai)
“I think Safina will win, I think Kuznetsova should win because she can truly play better but I think Safina will be less erratic.”
- Philip Bowman (aka @pdb1974)
A win on Saturday would help improve Kuznetsova's final record. She has lost ten of her last twelve championship matches. (© PRPhotos.com)
- M. R. Moses (aka @BrwnEyes37)
“Is a toss-up Sat. But will pick Dinara as I think she is a little tougher mentally and hungrier–we’ll see, won’t we!!!”
- 1968 Roland Garros women’s singles champion Nancy Richey (aka @Pepetaco)
“Dinara wants it so bad, and because of that I want it for her – I’ll take her in 3 sets, but I wish them both the best of luck!”
- Chris Oddo (aka @TheFanChild)
“Can’t say. Whoever wakes up on the right side of bed will win. I’ll tip the scale in favor of experience, Kuzy in 2 tight sets.”
– Nina Shah (aka@datamaverick)
“I think Safina has it. She’s worked so hard to get where she is, not that other players haven’t, but she’s got that extra 10% :)”
– Sydney (aka @SydneySays)
“Definitely Safina. She won’t wilt under pressure.”
- Wendy (aka @worriedwendy)
The results of our fan poll ended squarely in Safina’s favor with just two people picking Kuznetsova to triumph.
Will there be a major upset on Saturday? Or will Safina live up the expectations? Join in the conversation by leaving your pick below!
