Sunday, January 19, 2014

Cibulkova Takes Sharapova Out in Australia

Cibulkova defeats Sharapova

I've been a fan of Dominika Cibulkova after watching one of her matches a few years ago.  She is proof that size doesn't matter when it comes to power and court coverage.

The thing that is clear about Cibulkova is that she is very strong and handles shots well even when out of position and reaching.  This gives her an edge against lithe opponents that rely on timing and reach only.  I like her powering relatively flat shots which give her opponents little time for recovery.  She serves rockes gets full rotation and spring and you can see her flex her knees completely for an amazing powerhouse of a serve.  


Another take on her win over Sharapova