Night match preview: Carlos Rodriguez believes Henin can’t defeat Dementieva
January 19th, 2010 • Uncategorized
From a translation over here:
“Practice with Tuesday’s hitting partner is going to be very important,” says Rodriguez. “I want many long rallies. After all, Dementieva can turn the match into a demolition job.”
“The final against Kim gave a wrong idea of the level that Justine can reach at the moment. Justine had to wait for Kim to lapse to get into that match.”
“But you don’t get a chance like that every match. I would like to see Justine get the victory herself against Dementieva. But I think it’s too early for that. Give us another two months.”
“The expectations are too high. No, I don’t think it will end well against Dementieva. Except for Kim, no one can currently reach her level of play.”
If I were to bet on this match, I’d say whoever takes it, will win 2-0. I think it all depends on Elena’s head. If she (or them, her + her special lil’ head) shows up to play, she can easily win, just like she did with Serena last week at Sydney. If she’s in one of her, let’s say, “inspired” days, I think this match could easily go to a rusty Henin.
The match will take place at Rod Laver Arena at 7pm Melbourne time. Should be a good one.
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Dreading it. I agree that it’ll be 2-0, but I think Henin’s got it – Carlos is just purposefully giving the impression Justine’s not prepared to set this up as more of an “upset’ than it really would be.