Katowice: stopped here once for tea and cake. A pit stop whilst travelling from Prague to Krakow by train. Not that far for Czech players to travel. They had five girls in the draw including Kvitova, Zakopalova (beaten Wednesday) and the improver Karolina Pliskova. Saw the latter beat Kanepi Wednesday afternoon in most impressive style. Everyone had been talking up the Estonian who had been absent from the tour for six months until making a winning return Tuesday.
Pliskova played with such incredible confidence for someone just turned 21. Standing at 6' 1" her serve is impressive, even on this clay surface. Kanepi didn't play badly she was just outplayed by the Czech. She now meets the winner of Vinci v Bertens for a place in the semis. Could be tricky getting past Vinci if the Italian comes through today. Then potentially the winner of Beck v Camerin to reach the final. Kvitova, the even money favourite, makes the market and is in the other half of the draw.
Bet365 is the only company still offering 1/2 odds to reach the final (others 1/3) and are also the biggest price on Pliskova:
2pts ew Karolina Pliskova to win WTA Katowice @ 12/1 Bet365 (1/2 odds 1,2)
Four points staked.
Four points staked.
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| The powerful Czech player Karolina Pliskova |
Small loss on the horses Wednesday (5pts) following two strong days. Kempton again later today.
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