Thailand Open Day 3- review of Yastremska-Uchijima and upcoming battle vs Maria
By Myre Aberdan
Match summary: Yastremska v Uchijima
In this match at the Hua Hin Championships, Yastremska began to return deep against Uchijima . Despite dropping the opening set, in the deciding set, she had Uchijima on the run and was the one dictating points. Yastremska went early on both of serve’s getting back up from 30-15 to then having break points on serve. In the final set, Yastremska was the one completely dictating the match and going for breaks with aggressive returns on serve. Yastremska then broke Uchijima off the back of this tactic. Uchijima,who was in charge during the opening third of 3rd set, began spraying errors, including returning a rally long to go down love-15, then banking a return into the net. There were 2 incorrect out calls against Yastremska, which Dayana challenged on both occasions successfully.
Upcoming match at the Thailand Open v Tatjana Maria
What sets Dayana apart from other players is her aggressive style of play and her powerful groundstrokes. Her forehand, in particular, has been widely praised by fans and experts alike. She is not afraid to go for big shots, even when playing against top players, which has earned her a reputation as a fearless competitor. However, Yastremska will face a stiff competitor in Tatjana Maria on Thursday night. Tatjana Maria and Dayana Yastremska are two top-shelf tennis players, and their upcoming match will hopefully be a load of fun. Given this match is being played on hard courts, Yastremska does have the edge. Both players have an aggressive play style coupled with quite powerful groundstrokes. Tatjana Maria, on the other hand, is a seasoned vet who has been on the tour for over a decade. Maria is known for her consistency and solid all-around game. On the other hand, Dayana Yastremska, the young Ukrainian sensation, is a rising star in women’s tennis who has already established herself as one of the most exciting players on the tour.
The match will likely be a highly competitive one, with both players showing off their skills and fighting for every point. Tatjana Maria will use her experience to keep the pressure on Dayana, while Yastremska will try to use her youth and confidence as a weapon. The match will probably end with lot of long rallies, powerful serves, and both players will be out for blood, looking for a title at the Thailand Open after falling short at the Australian Open.