Samantha Stosur’s Time To Shine: Can She Do It?

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Published: May 23, 2010

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I decided to write about World No. 7 Samantha Stosur, since no one has mentioned anything about her in their articles.  I know, I know.  You're saying she's a good player, but can't stand the likes of Henin, Serena, and even Venus and Jankovic. However, I disagree.

Stosur has been playing well this year, especially on the clay.  She won the Family Circle Cup, reached the final of Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, and the quarterfinals of the Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open.  She has been a force on clay ever since her breakthrough performance here in Paris last year, reaching the semifinals, only to be ousted by eventual champion Kuznetsova in three sets.

And even though Queen of Clay Justine Henin and World No. 1 Serena Williams loom as possible fourth round and quarterfinal opponents, Stosur has the game to beat them. Stosur was defeated by Henin in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix final in three sets. 

I think if they happen to meet each other, which is extremely likely, Stosur will know what to do with Henin.  Stosur had never played Henin before they matched up for the Grand Prix Title, let alone on clay, and yet, Stosur forced three sets.  

Hoping that Stosur defeats Henin (I don't have any heart for that "cheater" *sigh*), Sam will likely face No. 1 seed Serena.  It would be quite an upset if Stosur manages to oust Serena, but like I said before, I believe that Stosur has the game to do it. Even though Stosur has a losing record against Serena, she has beaten Serena before, although they have never met on clay. 

Assuming that Stosur steps up her game against Henin and Serena, Stosur would make it to the semis, the same stage that she reached last year.  If Sam Stosur makes it to the semis, I think it would be likely for Stosur to win the title. 

And though you might say she is "inexperienced" because she has only won two Tour titles, it would make it t...
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