tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229616072187725718.post1272616865549180325..comments2024-03-11T05:26:34.143-05:00Comments on Women Who Serve: USA pulls thrilling comeback to defeat Czech Republic in Fed Cup semifinalDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07124489754017593105noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229616072187725718.post-21898648836974022602009-04-27T13:29:00.000-05:002009-04-27T13:29:00.000-05:00If they had played on clay, Oudin would have playe...If they had played on clay, Oudin would have played instead of Glatch. Oudin's performance in Charleston was excellent, until she was frustrated by Bartoli's returns. Still, it was a very good run.<br /><br />I really like to watch Alexa, and I hope that this past weekend gives her a lot of confidence.<br /><br />I do think the Czech Republic had more pressure because the Czech team was considered the favorite. Benesova has never been able to handle pressure, though, despite her considerable talent (another player who should be ranked higher). And the "pressure is a privilege" maxim is for athletes who are really mature and know that the mental aspect is crucial. I remember a journalist asking Chris Evert what it felt like to be a champion, and--I can't quote her exactly, so I'll paraphrase--she said something like "It's when you're down a set and 2-5, and you know you're going to win."Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124489754017593105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229616072187725718.post-61129564738580261292009-04-27T12:46:00.000-05:002009-04-27T12:46:00.000-05:00Granted I only saw bits of the fourth and fifth ru...Granted I only saw bits of the fourth and fifth rubbers of the USA-Czech Republic tie but I was a bit surprised at the body language of the Czech team. Glatch, for a rookie was quite poised, I thought. Of course, being higher ranked and more experienced, the Czechs had more pressure on them. I guess sometimes pressure ISN'T a privilege. What do you think, Diane?<br /><br />MelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229616072187725718.post-55746932358918790072009-04-27T12:29:00.000-05:002009-04-27T12:29:00.000-05:00How about Alexa Glatch's performance! Mary Joe Fe...How about Alexa Glatch's performance! Mary Joe Fernandez is certainly getting the best out of her rookies -- remember Oudin in Surprise! I can't help but wonder how this tie would've turned out had the Czechs chosen clay instead. Final should be interesting.<br /><br />MelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com