This is the report of 1st Feb’s Toray Japan open

Written by Reiji

The game I saw first is Dementieva vs Likhovtseva. It seemed both player’s  style are quite similar. For Elena, it might be a tough game. But, on the  whole, her footwork and forehand was brilliant, so she wons 6-3, 7-5.

Next game is Kirilenko vs Sugiyama. In the first set was Maria was  overwhelming,6-3. Her playing style was quite different with the one I saw 2 years ago. Now Masha plays quite aggresive and powerful tennis. To see her  game is alot of fun. Also, her play is very speedy. However, 2nd set was  disaster. She choked or I dont know  the reason why..1-6. I guess she was irritated that most audience supported Ai. Moreover, she seemed to lose self confidence and lack consistency. Masha once complained to judge. Finally she lost to Ai, 3-6. It was sad.

Third game is Sharapova vs Schiavone. Actually Masha’s play was terrible! She made so many double faults. I’ve never seen such a horrible masha 7-5, 6-2!. But in the  third set, she showed real her play. A lot cross shots. great strokes. So she could win 6-1. That was awesome. But actually, I sometimes slept because of jetlag.

It’s great to see many top players’ game. But at the Toray open, it is prohibited to speak or cheer for players loud. It made me quite bored and sleepy. I wanted to say many times”C’mon Masha”.The game I saw first is Dementieva vs Likhovtseva. It seemed both players style are quite similar. For Elena, it might be tough game. But, on the whole, her footwork and forehand was brilliant, so she wons 6-3, 7-5.

Next game is Kirilenko vs Sugiyama. the first set was Maria was overwhelming,6-3. Her playing style was quite different with the one I saw 2 years ago. Now Masha plays quite aggresive and powerful tennis. To see her game is very fun. Also, her play is very speedy. However, 2nd set was disaster. She chalked or I dunno the reason why..1-6.I guess she was irritated most audience support Ai. Moreover, she seemed to lose self confidence and lack consistency. Masha once complained to judge. Finally she lost to Ai, 3-6. It was sad.

Third game is Sharapova vs Schiavone. Actually Masha’s play was terrible! She made so many double faults. I’ve never seen such a horrible masha 7-5, 6-2!. But at third set, she showed real her play. A lot cross shots. great stroke. so she could win 6-1. That was awesome. But actually, I sometimes slept because of jetlag.

It’s great to see many top player’s game. But in Toray open, it is strictly ban to do private speaking or cheerup players loud. It made me quite bored and sleepy. I wanted to say many times”C’mon Masha”.  But I enjoyed it on the whole.

Reiji