Thursday 30 August 2012

Day 4 US Open: Serena injury scare?

Schedule of play:

http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/index.html?promo=subnav

Match focus:

Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez vs. (4) Serena Williams


Serena Williams turned her ankle in her doubles match yesterday and she received medical timeout for that. However, the sisters did not seemed troubled as they romped to a quick win. Still, it's going to be a factor for Serena as she might be cautious with her movement. Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez has a tricky game and Serena needs to be on her toes for this match. Also, these 2 have some previous beef as Serena labelled Maria Jose a cheater. I'm sure Serena will be very motivated to demolish the Spaniard and rest that ankle.

Pick: Serena Williams in 2 sets

(6) Angelique Kerber vs. Venus Williams


If there's a god, Venus Williams will win this. After losing to Kerber on clay and grass, Venus Williams will get another chance to take out Kerber. Signs are looking good for Venus as the scoreline is closer with every match they played. And Venus was in imperial form against Bethanie Mattek-Sands. Kerber will not go without a fight that's for sure. Venus needs to feed of the American crowd and hope that her illness goes on a holiday today. I also get the feeling that Kerber might be a bit drained from such a breakthrough year.

Pick: Venus Williams in 3 sets

Carla Suarez Navarro vs. (2) Agnieszka Radwanska


Radwanska showed that her shoulder is not bothering her with her demolition of Bratchikova. Will she do the same to Suarez Navarro. The Spaniard had an unfortunate history of injuries which didn't allow her to fulfil her potential. Radwanska shouldn't have many problems with Carla as the Spaniard cannot outhit Agnieszka. Straightforward victory for the Pole.

Pick: Radwanska in 2 sets

Sure win bets: Sloane Stephens, Sara Errani, Maria Kirilenko
Upset alert: Roberta Vinci

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