They often are that's what annoys me about 3 sets, you only need the momentum with you for 4 or so game around the end of the first set and its over. With enough time I think Lisicki could get back in this, but she's going to run out of games if she doesn't hit back this game or the next she faces.
I've never seen a player so emotional during a match, for me if Bartoli wins it's more due to Lisicki's meltdown. Bartoli's just handled the occasion perfectly
They often are that's what annoys me about 3 sets, you only need the momentum with you for 4 or so game around the end of the first set and its over. With enough time I think Lisicki could get back in this, but she's going to run out of games if she doesn't hit back this game or the next she faces.
I think they should bring back the 5 set final for the women's Grand Slams, like it used to be for the men's masters tournaments. Nerves seem to play a huge part in these three set finals precisely because whoever loses the first set is under so much pressure to get back in the match.
This is painful viewing - Lisicki is playing like an amateur, barely able to get the ball into court.