Well there was some great tennis in that first set,at least.

I concur with eddy about the state of Daniela's fitness,and sorry to flog a dead horse,but I find what Etcheberry did unforgivable.

Frig, frig, fonnabula. Still with my wife in hospital (a bit better, and that's what really matters), so I could only phone follow it. Didn't know it was 4-1, but boy was I ever excited when I saw 4-2. I did note all of the deuce game on serve and how they all went the other way. I felt somewhat encouraged by the early lead, until I read what you guys said. Now it feels discouraging. Now, you all saw the match and I didn't, so I can't deny what you saw. And you're very likely right and I may be kidding myself. But Daniela's win over Errani in Brisbane, and the one just 2 nights ago, were old fashioned Danielathons where she ground out the victory. And she seems to me to be working harder on her training/fitness than ever before. I'd love to believe that there's still something left in the tank. Realistically, she can't move up much in the rankings until it's clay time, where she gains points simply by showing up. I guess I'm not disagreeing, just hoping. Can't deny that's Dani's soon to be 30 and has a lot of mileage behind her. Hey, we still have Daniela-bel tomorrow.

Eduardo's advice was a bit duff last night-he tells her not to hit the flat forehand,to hit it with more spin,but to be very aggressive with it. Unless your name is Sam Stosur,you aren't going to be very successful attacking with topspin on the WTA. Daniela immediately started shanking balls all over the place in the effort to put more revolutions on the ball.

Benji, was Daniela up 4-1 when this happened? Anyone ever heard of if it ain't broke, don't fix it? Actually, if this was the cause of her fadeout last night, it makes me feel a lot better than what was being bandied about in the Forum yesterday. Still looking forward to Daniela-bel doubles and the clay season. If Miami doesn't go well, hey, nothing can take away my memories from last year!

Benji, was Daniela up 4-1 when this happened? Anyone ever heard of if it ain't broke, don't fix it? Actually, if this was the cause of her fadeout last night, it makes me feel a lot better than what was being bandied about in the Forum yesterday. Still looking forward to Daniela-bel doubles and the clay season. If Miami doesn't go well, hey, nothing can take away my memories from last year!

No,Eduardo came on at the end of the first set and at 1-*4 in the second. The ineffectiveness of his advice can be ascertained by the second set scoreline,because if anything,Vika played even worse in the second set(she only really played well from 4-1 down in the first set.)

It's controversial,but I would like to see what happens if a coach really gives her a rocket during the break. Eduardo was full of positive advice,but it didn't seem to do anything to make Daniela lift her head up. Maybe getting her pissed off is the answer?

I think daniela should reconsider what tournaments she plays. She needs to win matches, not get trashed by the top ten.

I know she is proud, but she needs to build some form.

Oh, I know about IW. And I would not expect her to miss it, it is home to her proudest moments. But some reality check might be good.

Caroline and Agnieska can definitely guide her here.

And I TRULY hope she does not get frustrated by her lack of results and abandons Sanchez Casal.