Jelena Dokic vs Marion Bartoli: Australian Open live scores, blog
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As the last remaining Australian in the women’s draw, Jelena Dokic will be looking to cause a big upset when she meets Marion Bartoli of France on Rod Laver Arena tonight. Join us for live scores and blog from 7:00pm AEST.
Despite a convincing win over Russian Anna Chakvetadze in the first round, Dokic is in for a tough night against Bartoli.
The 29 year old Australian will have to play some inspired tennis if she is to get the better of a player who looks a good bet to challenge for the Australian Open title come January 28.
Bartoli is a very physical player, and has the capacity to overpower Dokic with her deep, flat groundstrokes off both the forehand and backhand.
The French woman has already provided a masterclass against Dokic this year, beating the Australian 6-0-, 6-3 at the Apia International a couple of weeks ago.
If Dokic is to avoid a similar scoreline, then she must go on the offensive anytime Bartoli returns with a short ball.
At her best, Dokic also possesses powerful groundstrokes, particularly off the backhand side where she did so much damage during that memorable run to the Australian Open quarter-finals in 2009.
One feels that Dokic will need to produce something similar if she is to defy the odds and progress to the third round of the Australian Open.
Prediction
This match is firmly on Bartoli’s racquet. The French woman loves to play at a high tempo and will look to use her penetrating ground strokes to get on top of Dokic early in the match.
If Bartoli does register an early break, then the No.9 seed could secure her passage into the third round in quick time.
With seemingly nothing to lose however, Dokic may just see this match as an opportunity to loosen up and play the aggressive game that earned her a quarter-final birth at the 2009 Australian Open.
At this stage though, Bartoli appears a safe bet to win this match comfortably in straight sets.
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8:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:28pm | Report comment
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8:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:26pm | Report comment
GAME SET AND MATCH – Marion Bartoli has defeated Dokic with an ace on match point. A very convincing victory here from the no.9 seed. Final score here –
Dokic 3 2
Bartoli 6 6
Dokic hit the ball well on occasions but failed to come to life when it really counted, particularly in the second set, when she had two break points against the Bartoli serve. From there however, Dokic appeared to lose all hope as Bartoli secures her passage into the third round. Thanks for joining us here.
8:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:23pm | Report comment
Match point for Bartoli now as Dokic produces a forehand that goes long
8:23pm
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30-30 Bartoli
Dokic 3 2
Bartoli 6 5
8:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:22pm | Report comment
Nice backhand winner from Dokic but it appears to be all for nothing now…
Dokic 3 2
Bartoli 6 5
8:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:21pm | Report comment
30-0 Bartoli, easy backhand winner down the line
Dokic 3 2
Bartoli 6 5
8:20pm
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15-0 Bartoli, unforced error from Dokic.
Dokic 3 2
Bartoli 6 5
8:20pm
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BREAK – Bartoli breaks the Dokic serve as the Australian produces her worst service game of the match. Its as if she gave up from the moment she failed to take advantage of the break points she had against Bartoli’s serve.
Dokic 3 2
Bartoli 6 5
8:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:18pm | Report comment
And all of a sudden, Bartoli has three break points here
8:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:18pm | Report comment
0-30 Bartoli
Dokic 3 2
Bartoli 6 4
8:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:17pm | Report comment
Bartoli produced some great first serves when she needed them and she holds well.
Dokic 3 2
Bartoli 6 4
8:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:15pm | Report comment
Strong first serve out wide from Bartoli and she saves two break points.
Dokic 3 2
Bartoli 6 3
8:15pm
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30-40 Dokic
Dokic 3 2
Bartoli 6 3
8:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:14pm | Report comment
Two break points for Dokic now…
Dokic 3 2
Bartoli 6 3
8:14pm
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15-30 Dokic…
Bartoli wins the point on the back of some great volleying at the net
8:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:13pm | Report comment
0-30
Double fault from Bartoli and the nerves are showing now…
Dokic 3 2
Bartoli 6 3
8:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:12pm | Report comment
0-15 Dokic
Dokic producing some terrific hitting from the baseline and she finishes the points off with another forehand winner.
Dokic 3 2
Bartoli 6 3
8:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:10pm | Report comment
Solid groundstrokes from Dokic and she holds well.
Dokic 3 2
Bartoli 6 3
8:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:09pm | Report comment
Nice forehand winner from Dokic here.
40-15 Dokic
Dokic 3 1
Bartoli 6 3
8:08pm
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30-15 Dokic
Dokic 3 1
Bartoli 6 3
Dokic rediscovering her forehand here
8:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:08pm | Report comment
Bartoli holds well despite some good tennis from Dokic.
Dokic 3 1
Bartoli 6 3
8:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:07pm | Report comment
Terrific backhad hitting from the baseline from Bartoli here under pressure.
40-30 Bartoli
Dokic 3 1
Bartoli 6 2
8:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:06pm | Report comment
Great forehand from Dokic allows her to get a weak return. She then finishes the point off with another forehand winner.
15-30 Dokic
Dokic 3 1
Bartoli 6 2
8:05pm
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15-15
Dokic 3 1
Bartoli 6 2
8:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:04pm | Report comment
The best point from Dokic all night. Strong baseline hitting that allows her to take control of the point and then she finishes it off with a forehand winner.
0-15 Dokic
8:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:02pm | Report comment
Dokic holds well with a good forehand down the line.
Dokic 3 1
Bartoli 6 2
8:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:02pm | Report comment
Nice drop shot from Dokic that Bartoli fails to chase.
40-15 Dokic
Dokic 3 0
Bartoli 6 2
8:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:00pm | Report comment
0-15 Bartoli
Dokic 3 0
Bartoli 6 2
8:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:00pm | Report comment
Easy hold for Bartoli here and its now 0-2 2nd set.
Dokic 3 0
Bartoli 6 2
7:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:59pm | Report comment
Another strong crosscourt backhand from Bartoli
30-0 Bartoli
Dokic 3 0
Bartoli 6 1
7:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:58pm | Report comment
Backhand now in full swing for Bartoli
15-0 Bartoli
Dokic 3 0
Bartoli 6 1
7:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:57pm | Report comment
BREAK – Bartoli breaks the Dokic serve courtesy of a Dokic forehand unforced error…
Dokic 3 0
Bartoli 6 1
7:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:56pm | Report comment
Advantage Bartoli. Good baseline hitting from the no.9 seed.
Dokic 3 0
Bartoli 6 0
7:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:55pm | Report comment
Break point for Bartoli early in the second set here…
Dokic 3 0
Bartoli 6 0
7:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:54pm | Report comment
40-30 Dokic
Dokic 3 0
Bartoli 6 0
7:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:53pm | Report comment
Its a long way back for Dokic now. The Australian showed glimpses of her best form in that first set, particularly when she broke the Bartoli serve. But then she just faded and players like Bartoli will always take the opportunity to stamp their authority on a match.
7:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:51pm | Report comment
FIRST SET BARTOLI –
Bartoli wins the first set 3-6. Dokic just lost her form completely after holding her serve to level at 3-3. Bartoli well on her way to the third round now…
Dokic 3 0
Bartoli 6 0
7:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:48pm | Report comment
Good first serve from Bartoli and its three set points for the French woman…
7:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:47pm | Report comment
30-0 Bartoli
Dokic 3
Bartoli 5
7:47pm
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Great defensive skills from Bartoli and she forces Dokic into a forehand error
15-0 Bartoli
Dokic 3
Bartoli 5
7:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:46pm | Report comment
BREAK – Third double fault from Dokic in that service game and she gifts the break to Bartoli.
Dokic 3
Bartoli 5
7:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:45pm | Report comment
Great forehand winner down the line from Dokic and she saves a break point.
7:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:45pm | Report comment
Two break points for Bartoli now. It has been a very weak service game from Dokic thus far.
Dokic 3
Bartoli 4
7:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:44pm | Report comment
Two double faults in a row from Dokic here
0-30 Bartoli
7:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:43pm | Report comment
Double fault from Dokic, her fourth for the match
0-15
Dokic 3
Bartoli 4
7:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:42pm | Report comment
After a nervy start, Dokic is now freeing her shoulders and hitting the ball with purpose, particularly from the backhand side. She is matching Bartoli punch for punch here.
Dokic 3
Bartoli 4
7:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:41pm | Report comment
Bartoli manages to hold serve
Dokic 3
Bartoli 4
7:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:40pm | Report comment
40-30 Bartoli
Dokic starting to find her range with her backhand now
Dokic 3
Bartoli 3
7:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:40pm | Report comment
40-15 Bartoli now on serve here.
Dokic 3
Bartoli 3
7:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:35pm | Report comment
Deuce
Dokic 2
Bartoli 3
7:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:35pm | Report comment
Break point for Bartoli, another double fault from Dokic
7:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:34pm | Report comment
Terrific defensive lob from Dokic and Bartoli again fails to chase it down
30-30
Dokic 2
Bartoli 3
7:34pm
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Double fault from Dokic
15-30 Bartoli
Dokic 2
Bartoli 3
7:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:33pm | Report comment
Nice lob from Dokic here and Bartoli fails to chase it down.
15-0 Dokic
Dokic 2
Bartoli 3
7:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:31pm | Report comment
BREAK – Dokic has broken the Bartoli serve against the run of play here. Its back on serve now in the first set.
Dokic 2
Bartoli 3
7:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:28pm | Report comment
Dokic finally fights back with a great crosscourt backhand winner.
15-15
Dokic 1
Bartoli 3
7:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:27pm | Report comment
15-0 Bartoli. Backhand down the line again proving difficult to handle for Dokic.
Dokic 1
Bartoli 3
7:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:26pm | Report comment
BREAK – Bartoli breaks the Dokic serve and its 1-3 first set.
Dokic 1
Bartoli 3
7:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:26pm | Report comment
Break point Bartoli…
Double fault from Dokic
7:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:25pm | Report comment
Terrific backhand down the line from Bartoli. She is looking good here.
15-30 Bartoli
Dokic 1
Bartoli 2
7:24pm
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15-15
Dokic 1
Bartoli 2
7:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:24pm | Report comment
Strong backhand return from Bartoli
0-15
Dokic 1
Bartoli 2
7:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:22pm | Report comment
Terrific hitting from the baseline from Bartoli and she holds well. Her backhand looks on song already.
Dokic 1
Bartoli 2
7:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:21pm | Report comment
40-15 Bartoli
Unforced error from Dokic
Dokic 1
Bartoli 1
7:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:20pm | Report comment
Good first serve from Bartoli
30-0 Bartoli
Dokic 1
Bartoli 1
7:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:19pm | Report comment
Two strong backhands in a row from Bartoli puts her 15-0
Dokic 1
Bartoli 1
7:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:19pm | Report comment
Dokic holds well with a strong backhand down the line
Dokic 1
Bartoli 1
7:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:18pm | Report comment
Advantage Dokic,
Dokic 0
Bartoli 1
7:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:18pm | Report comment
Bartoli defends well here and then imposes herself from the baseline with some good hitting.
Deuce
Dokic 0
Bartoli 1
7:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:17pm | Report comment
Unforced forehand error from Dokic.
40-30 Dokic
Dokic 0
Bartoli 1
7:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:16pm | Report comment
Dokic now leads 40-0 on serve here.
Dokic 0
Bartoli 1
7:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:15pm | Report comment
Bartoli held serve and its now 1-0
Dokic 0
Bartoli 1
7:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:13pm | Report comment
Meanwhile, Matthew Ebden has squandered a two sets to love lead against Nishikori and he now trails in the fifth set 0-2.
7:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:09pm | Report comment
Dokic and Bartoli just finalising their warm-ups here…
7:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:01pm | Report comment
Good evening and welcome to this live blog covering the Australian Open 2nd clash between Dokic and Bartoli. Australia Day seems to have come early because we have two Aussies on Rod Laver Arena and they both face tough challenges against terrific opponents.