Reblogged from Beyond The Baseline:
Some assorted thoughts on an eventful day at the French Open ...
Finishing what she started: Dominika Cibulkova is not a closer. Her reputation in this department, unfortunately, is well-documented, and you don't need to look further than her history with Victoria Azarenka for proof. Heading into their Round of 16 match at the French, Azarenka held a 7-1 lead in their head-to-head, though their last five meetings dating back to 2008 had all gone the full three sets.