Category: Ekaterina Makarova

Australian Open 2015 – Semifinal Prediction: Makarova vs. Sharapova

Ekaterina Makarova vs. Maria Sharapova Makarova’s game plan for facing Sharapova should revolve around how Petra Kvitova has played when successful vs. Sharapova.  A tough lefty serve and an ability to dictate play make me think Makarova could win this match.  The problem I see for Makarova is that Sharapova seems to be moving as…

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Australian Open 2015 – Day 9 Women’s Predictions

[3] Simona Halep (ROU) vs [10] Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) This should be a good match.  Halep is a tough minded grinder and Makarova is a lefty shot-maker.  If Makarova can make simple work of her service games utilizing her slice serve, she can then pressure Halep’s service games even more.  Halep on the other hand has…

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