法網女單決賽賽前分析(法網官方分析板)(英文)

BACKGROUND (背景分析) Ivanovic Ana Ivanovic has already played in two Grand Slam finals (Roland Garros 2007 and the Australian Open 2008), both without success. She dreams of starting her collection of major tournament trophies, and it would be the perfect way to honour her future number one ranking, which she will hold as of Monday. Due to her experience, she just sneaks in as favourite over Safina, even if she is the younger of the two. Safina Dinara Safina is the unexpected finalist. The No14 seed came back from nowhere not once, but twice - against Maria Sharapova in the fourth round and against Elena Dementieva in the quarters. Both times she was losing by one set and 5-2, and saved a match point. So here is Marat’s little sister in her very first Grand Slam final, and history could be in the making – they could become the first ever brother and sister to both take a major singles title in the Open era. CURRENT FORM (目前情況) Ivanovic Due to some minor injuries, Ivanovic did not excel on clay before Roland Garros. But she has been impressive in Paris, at least until her semi-final against Jelena Jankovic. In that match, with a place in the final at stake, Ivanovic lost her focus but managed to get back in the match and swept through the last three games, hitting a medley of winning shots. In addition, physically, everything seems to be fine. Safina As is to be expected after such a chaotic run up, Safina comes to the final in less than top condition. But her confidence is sky-high, as she showed in the quarter-finals. Her straightforward victory over Svetlana Kuznetsova allowed her to save some energy, and as she stresses, her success is down to the progress she has made physically. STRENGTH (優勢) Ivanovic Ivanovic’s forehand is one of the best on the tour, and it is on this weapon that she bases her game. Inside-out or cross-court, she can attack from all positions. With a solid two-handed backhand and a powerful first serve which wins her easy points, the Serb has more than a few tricks up her sleeve. Her footwork is effective on clay and her determination is awe-inspiring. She has also worked hard on her tactics. In the last fortnight she has unleashed some devastating drop-shots. Volleying is her only real weakness. Safina Thanks to her impeccable physical form, Safina can hold her own against the very best from the baseline. She can hit balls with devastating acceleration, even when being pushed back. Her most solid shot is without a doubt her cracking two-handed backhand. But her strong point at this tournament is her mental toughness – she was able to raise her game and become aggressive even when she found herself on the brink of defeat. And after the two “miracles” she has performed, she comes to the final incredibly pumped-up. TACTICS (戰術應用) Ivanovic In her first two Grand Slam finals, especially the one against Justine Henin here last year, Ivanovic found the pressure too great and was overwhelmed by the situation. Now, though, she has matured and is ready to assume the status of favourite which is undoubtedly hers; her forehand is far superior to Safina ’s, as is her serve. Safina The Russian may not have as many weapons as her opponent, but she must be feeling invincible. And in a big final, the mindset plays an important role. A match can turn on how a player handles the important points. Marat’s little sister has fiery temper and a tendency to self-destruct. Each women’s final for the past six years has been one-sided, so the beginning of the match will be crucial. HEAD-TO-HEAD (對戰記錄) Ivanovic Ivanovic leads two to one. She beat Safina at Montreal and Wimbledon in 2006, but her victory on the London grass was a hard-fought 3-6 7-6 6-1. Safina Safina took the first ever match played between the two young women, in Berlin in 2005 (6-1 6-4). It was three long years ago, but it was on clay… -- ◆ From: 60.244.110.125
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