01-21-2016, 02:57 AM
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-19/no...it/7097196
Stosur's struggles at Melbourne Park
First round exit: 2016, 2012, 2005, 2002
Second round exit: 2015, 2013, 2007, 2004
Third round exit: 2014, 2011, 2009, 2003
Fourth round exit: 2010, 2006.
This has become a real problem for her. Its all a matter of confidence imho.
Quote:Stosur did not talk about being nervous after losing 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) to Pliskova at Melbourne Park.
But Pliskova was happy to highlight the jitters of the top-ranked local hope in the women's draw, who continued her miserable record at the Australian Open.
"She was nervous, definitely," Pliskova said after her Rod Laver Arena rollick.
"I don't think she's in the best form right now. It's first time for her at home [in grand slam tournaments in 2016]. Big court.
"She was a little nervous and it's always tough to play someone who looks like they're injured.
"I think it was tough for her."
Pliskova hurt her hamstring in the match but Stosur was unable to capitalise on the world number 114's setback.
Stosur was seeded 25th and fully expected to account for Pliskova, who has played second fiddle to twin sister and world number 12 Karolina throughout her time on the WTA circuit.
Stosur's struggles at Melbourne Park
First round exit: 2016, 2012, 2005, 2002
Second round exit: 2015, 2013, 2007, 2004
Third round exit: 2014, 2011, 2009, 2003
Fourth round exit: 2010, 2006.
This has become a real problem for her. Its all a matter of confidence imho.
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