It's amazing to me how simple Maria's game is. Hit the ball as hard as she can left. Hit the ball as hard as she can right. With each stroke emphasized with the same high pitched piercing scream. Simply put. She hits the ball with the same velocity with each stroke! There is no crashing the net. Drop shot? None. Passing shot? Rarely. Slice and spin? Forget about it. Her placement shots are few and far between. When they do, it comes from chance. Not design. I won't even begin on her defense. Her gameplay is mundane and predictable. This is why Errani was able to stay with her throughout the match. Against Serena? No contest. With no variation, gives predictably to her game. She was always overpowered and outmatched by Serena's return game. Also she was able to outwit Maria to her advantage. Watch a Serena/Errani vs match. You will see the difference. Other than that. Good match.
