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I get the feeling that Stosur is an athlete who happens to play tennis. She loses far too many matches that she shouldn't for a tennis player who is a great athlete as well. There are too many times where she doesn't look comfortable on the court.
I think that she is great in fronting up to the media and being reasonably honest after some of the horrible losses, unlike spoiled brats eg Venus
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(01-19-2016, 09:37 AM)Gointocarlton link Wrote:Dunno that its enjoyment but it might be. I get angry (more for her) watching her dish that up at the oz open every year, she's is bloody better than that. With all the talk of match fixing in tennis, it makes you wonder.
Give it a rest mate, she is not a match fixer and Sheik and Age love to come on here and gloat every time she loses.
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Stosur's issues are a matter of focus.
Not coaching, not ability.
She gets nervous and gets the yips, her composure leaves her and she makes errors.
I think she suffers from the condition of being human particularly when you see her talk to the media because she is a level headed type who doesnt overate her ability. Some of these types suffer from a lack of self confidence, and in a sport like Tennis, you need that arrogance to really get on with it.
Its probably why she chokes at home so frequently. The occasion gets the better of her, and its the sort of thing that becomes really habitual. Drop your bundle when the pressure is on.
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If she chokes here frequently - maybe it's not "focus"...??
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She's no longer a top player so I wouldn't call it choking anymore.
2012 HAPPENED!!!!!!!
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-19/no...it/7097196
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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or she just isn't that good. It's not like she's dominating everywhere else.
2012 HAPPENED!!!!!!!
