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By: Matt DeCorso Marion Bartoli versus Maria Elena Camerin
Vivo Portugual. The women of the WTA are also headed for the Estoril
Open this week where Marion Bartoli is the eight seed. After a disappointing
loss to her countrywoman Cohen-Aloro last week, Marion is trying to regroup
after a great doubles win with Loit. Marion lost a lot of points for not
playing Miami as she reached the quarters last year. She is also opting to
play a lower Tier event than Charleston so that means she really is anxious
to go deep in the draw. In this match look for Bartoli to dominate the
baseline rallies and occasionally venture to the net.
Weakness: Like Harkleroad, Bartoli hasn't had a shining season so she
may lack the spark she needs to win.
I haven't really seen Camerin play because she is not a regular
on the Tour. She started her season in Hobart with tough wins over
Cervanova and Vento Kabchi, reaching the semifinals. There she was dismissed
in a tight two set win by Amy Frazier. She then went to the Aussie Open
where she made it to the second round before being bagelled by Clijsters.
Her next great week was last week in Casablanca. As the eight seed she beat
her countrywoman Vinci and Martinez Granados before losing to Koukalova in
the quarters. Camerin is definitley a "dirt-baller" which means she thrives
on the clay. She also really loves to hit her backhand. Her idol is Capriati
so of course that backhand is deep and flat. In this match look for Maria to
keep Marion guessing with some loopy shots and drop shots and then some flat
drillers down the line.
Weakness: Maria may be a little tired after having a solid week in
Morocco so we'll see how that plays out.
Who has the Edge?
Serve- Bartoli
The odds are in Bartoli's favour and if she loses this
match I will be shocked. For Marion, play smart tennis and try and use your
Morocco winning volleys. For Maria, don't be scared. You have nothing to
lose so hit freely.
Matt's Pick: France will roll past Italy's Camerin 6-3 6-1.
Thanks!
GO MARION Visit the Marion Bartoli page here
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