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Singles Qualifying Draw

S.Jeyaseelan (CAN) vs C.Castano (COL)
S.Graf (GER) vs J.Henin-Hardenne (BEL)

D.Safina (RUS) vs A.Rodionova (RUS)
M.Shaughnessy (USA) vs M.Vento-Gabachi (VEN)


J.Dokic (SCG) vs A.Stevenson (USA)
A.Ivanovic (SCG) vs T.Golovin (FRA)

K.Sprem (CRO) vs BYE
M.Kirilenko (RUS) vs A.Kournikova (RUS)

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Singles Main Draw

(Q)S.Jeyaseelan (CAN) vs M.Domachowska (POL)
S.Kuznetsova (RUS) vs A.Medina-Garrigues (ESP)
M.Sharapova (RUS) vs P.Schnyder (SUI)
C.Rubin (USA) vs N.Li (CHN)

S.Farina-Elia (ITA) vs V.Williams (USA)
D.Hantuchova (SVK) vs A.Haynes (USA)
N.Vaidisova (CZE) vs E.Bovina (RUS)
A.Myskina (RUS) vs (Q)M.Vento-Gabachi (VEN)


(Q)J.Dokic (SCG)vs L.Davenport (USA)
K.Clijsters (BEL) vs A.Smashnova (ISR)
J.Capriati (USA) vs S.Williams (USA)
A.Chakvetadze (RUS) vs M.Hingis (SUI)

S.Karantantcheva (BUL) vs M.Pierce (FRA)
S.Mirza (IND) vs M.Seles (USA)
S.Dubois (CAN) vs K.Palkina (KGZ)
E.Dementieva (RUS) vs (Q)A.Kournikova (RUS)

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Doubles Qualifying Draw


Q.1 S.Dubois/S.Farina-Elia vs C.Castano/D.Safina

Q.2 A.Ivanovic/A.Rodinova vs J.Capriati/M.Vento-Kabchi


Doubles Main Draw


(Q)C.Castano/D.Safinavs K.Clijsters/A.Haynes
M.Domachowska/A.Medina-Garrigues vs K.Palkina/P.Schnyder
E.Bovina/S.Kuznetsova vs M.Seles/A.Stevenson
M.Shaughnessy/S.Williams vs A.Kournikova/M.Sharapova


S.Jeyaseelan/N.Li vs L.Davenport/M.Hingis
D.Hantuchova/A.Myskina vs T.Golovin/J.Dokic
J.Henin-Hardenne/V.Williams vs E.Dementieva/N.Vaidisova
M.Pierce/K.Sprem vs (Q)J.Capriati/M.Vento-Kabchi




Points Due:Monday 26/9/05 - 6pm (AEST)


You have until Sunday 3pm (AEST) to commit for Doubles.


DOUBLES COMMITMENTS HERE: http://www.wtaworld.com/showthread.php?p=6255439#post6255439 (http://www.wtaworld.com/showthread.php?p=6255439#post6255439)

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Beijing Tennis Centre

Welcome to the Motorola Cup in Beijing, China's premiere Ladies Tennis Tour event. This is a Tier 2 Event and starts on Tuesday 27/09/2005. The Beijing Tennis Centre is one of the largest tennis centres in China, equipped with 18 Fully Lit Courts: (1 x Stadium Court, 3 x Show Courts, 6 x Match Courts, 8 x Practice Courts).


This tennis event will feature a star studded attraction, with old and new players such as; Martina Hingis, Anna Kournikova, Serena Williams, Lindsay Davenport, Elena Dementieva, Maria Sharapova, and Silvia Farina-Elia. These players and many more will battle to take out the first title of the season and the top No.1 Ranking.

Goodluck Everyone!!


Schedule of Play

Monday: POINTS DUE 6PM (AEST)
Tuesday: All Qualifying - Singles Round 32
Wednesday: SinglesRnd 16 (Top Half)
Thursday: Singles Rnd 16 (Bottom Half) - Doubles Rnd 16
Friday: Singles/Doubles Quarterfinals
Saturday: Singles/Doubles Semifinals
Sunday: Singles/Doubles Finals

How did JHH get put into the qualifing draw?

How did JHH get put into the qualifing draw?

The first 28 players to commit got MD Entries. :)

The rest were placed in the Qualifying Draw ...

Sorry. :wavey:

:wavey:

When you send points could you please name your player in the 'Title' of the PM.

Thanks. :D

EXAMPLE: 'Steffi Graf Points' :p
Steffi Graf (GER) sent:
Set 1:13-6-2-3-8-10-1-4-11-5-7-9-12
Set 2:13-12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
Set 3:1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13

:bounce: Good luck Kimmy, Angela & Daniela :kiss:

Myskina arrives in Beijing.

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Myskina was delighted as she was greeted at Beijing Airport with flowers this morning.

LTT newcomer Anastasia Myskina arrived at the Motorola Cup event, which is held in Beijing, China, over the next week.
The sexy Russian will meet a qualifier in the opening round of the tournament.

"I'm very happy to be here. I'm very lucky to be here. I'm very excited to be here! Hopefully this week I can learn a thing or two about some other players, and get some good friendships going. I think it's very important that we all can encourage each other, and break the ice a bit, you know. Also I'm very excited to be partnering Daniela over the next couple of weeks, or maybe more, you know- we'll see how we go!"

Good luck to everyone!

The first 28 players to commit got MD Entries. :)

The rest were placed in the Qualifying Draw ...

Sorry. :wavey:

Alright no problem. :yeah:

Clijsters Ready To Go


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Kim Clijsters will play her first match of the LTT Season on Tuesday at the Motorola Cup. The Belgian is ever hungry for success, but refuses to set any over ambitious goals so early on.

Clijsters will play a first round match against Anna Smashnova of Israel. She is looking forward to getting out on the court again and back into the swing of the rigours of competitive tennis.

"I'm not expecting to win a tournament straightaway," Clijsters told The Daily Paper on Friday. "I just want to get my game going and stay healthy."

The 22 year-old arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, a week prior to event starting, to get in the extra practice before her debut on the LTT.

"I have been training alot lately, im feeling 100% and happy."

"Beijing is a beautful city, im having a very fun time here." said Clijsters.

Meghann Shaughnessy & Serena!

Ksenia Palkina is from Kyrgyzstan(KGZ)

Tatiana Golovin arrives in China
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Beijing, China - French star Tatiana Golovin arrived in China today. She's very motivated and hopes to do well here.
"I'm very happy to be here, it's my first tournament so I'm a bit nervous but I'm really looking forward to being on the court. I trained a lot lately and I hope to win my fist quali match against Ivanovic" - said Tatiana.

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Elena Dementieva of Russia, training to win the title in China.

Capriati arrives in China
Jennifer competing in Beijing
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American superstar Jennifer Capriati smiles as she arrives in China for the Motorolla Cup. Capriati is looking forward to a fun season.

Jennifer Capriati is eager to compete on the Ladies Tennis Tour. She is playing Serena Williams in the first round. Capriati is excited to be in the main draw and not qualifying.

"There's so many people playing here, I really want to be prepared" said Jen

Jennifer will be practicing soon, but she wants to tour around the area first.

Do we get Bonus Points for writing articles?

C.Castano (COL), A.Rodionova (RUS) & Ana Ivanovic placed into Singles Qualifying Draw. :)


SINGLES ENTRIES CLOSED!

Do we get Bonus Points for writing articles?

No unfortunately not yet. :(

Any one have ideas of how we could give out bonus points? :D

Any one have ideas of how we could give out bonus points? :D

Bonus points in ranking or bonus points to use for playing?

We did have a system before.

Bonus points in ranking or bonus points to use for playing?

We did have a system before.

We have bonus points for Rankings but not 'Bonus Playing Points' (For Articles). :)

I didn't like the old system. :o

Haynes Excited for Debut
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American Angela Haynes is very excited about her debut at the inaugural event on the LTT Tour, the Motorola Cup, this week. Haynes had this to say about her prospects, "I cannot wait to start playing on the LTT Tour! All I can say is that people best watch out because I am ready to make some noise up in here. The competition is really tough, but I am confident that I am up to the challenge." Haynes will also play doubles with Belgian, Kim Clijsters, of whom she said, "Kim is an awesome friend and player; I think that we will make a great team and I can't wait to play with her!"

Castano Ready for Jeyaseelan Clash

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S.Jeyaseelan (CAN) vs C.Castano (COL)

Catalina Castano says she is ready for her debut LTT match against Canadian Sonja Jeyaseelan next week. 'I think I have a pretty good gameplan because I have been getting coaching from my coach Yuliana Fedak who was one of the greats of her time and she has taught me lots of things that I can use in effect against Sonja. I have been practising all my life on clay courts so it will all depend on how I play on the day and if my shots pull off or not. I know already that Sonja is a great player but I am ready to take her on and it should be lots of fun out there. If I win, I will play Justine Henin-Hardenne. I don't know much about her but I will take it one match at a time. I aim to enjoy every minute of my match against Sonja.'

I'm not seeing Meghann Shaughnessy in the singles or qualifying? Am I blind or is there a reason?

I'm not seeing Meghann Shaughnessy in the singles or qualifying? Am I blind or is there a reason?

Added to Qualifying Draw, Sorry for that! :wavey:

How to work for doubles? :wavey: Send points for the team or both points combined? :confused:

Never mind, I found the rules about doubles ;) :o

We have bonus points for Rankings but not 'Bonus Playing Points' (For Articles). :)

I didn't like the old system. :o

Only for articles this time?

Our old bonus points awards were for:
best article
most articles
player of the week

Player of the week was always under the Tour Director's discretion. Maybe winner and finalist? I don't know, the bonus points complicate things with our points system so I'll leave that up to you to decide what to do. :)

Never mind, I found the rules about doubles ;) :o

Also read this thread!

http://www.wtaworld.com/showthread.php?p=6255439#post6255439

:p

Karatantcheva/Kournikova?

Lets go na li :D

and Jeyaseelan :D

and Jeyaseelan/Li :D

Only for articles this time?

Our old bonus points awards were for:
best article
most articles
player of the week

Player of the week was always under the Tour Director's discretion. Maybe winner and finalist? I don't know, the bonus points complicate things with our points system so I'll leave that up to you to decide what to do. :)
There were 3 but we stressed that the quantity is not important but the quality is ;)

The 3 were : Best Article, Player of The Week and Win of the Week.

Justine Henin-Hardenne Ready For China Open!

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JHH signs some autographs for fans in Beijing.

Justine Henin-Hardenne is ready for the China Open. JHH feels great and is in shape. She will need to get through the qualifing draw although. JHH needs to prove herself first, but she feels that if she can get through the qualies then she has a great chance to make it far.

"I am ready." That is all JHH needed to say today.

She is looking at a bye right now, and then in the next round could face either Jeyaseelan or C.Castano. Good luck JHH!

Farina Elia Arrives in China!



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Italian Silvia Farina Elia was greeted at the airport today with a bunch of flowers and welcomed back to the LTT circuit. Having been one of the more successful players on the tour, which included the olympics mixed doubles title, Farina Elia enters the tournament as one of the favourites and opens her campaign against American Venus Williams.

Farina Elia explained that she has been hoping for the tour to return, so she can show that she really can challenge the best at this game.


Silvia said 'I am so glad its back! I have missed it so much but, I always hoped it would return so I kept the training up and I think it will really help me here in China. I play Venus in round 1 and I think I can beat her and go really deep into this tournament!'

When asked about the doubles, Silvia answered 'I am playing with a young Canadian Stephanie Dubois! She is a fiesty young gun with a lot of spirit and could be a real star here, hopefully my expericence and her talent will take us to the top! I havent practised with her yet but I am sure we will gel together!


Unforunately, my best ever doubles partner Magui Serna has decided not to come back, which I am sad about and Martina decided to play with Davenport rather than me'

Hantuchova is ready for playing :D

Maria Kirilenko is looking for a W/C...

:bounce: Draw Updated!! :wavey:

Doubles draw updated!! :wavey:

Points due within 21 hours!!
Goodluck! :bounce:

Lets go na li :D

and Jeyaseelan :D

and Jeyaseelan/Li :D


:yeah:
You send pts ok ?

Steffi Graf arrives!
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Beijing China- Steffi Graf arrived Sunday to Bejing with husband Andre Agassi. Graf was greeted by Asian tennis federation president Anil Khanna. As Graf came off the planes thousands of crazy tennis fans cheered her name. " Its a amazing atmosphere right now. Of all my years of playing I hvae never seen so much people happy for me." After leaving the airport Graf held a press conference at the Motorola Cup.

Q: Welcome back to the tennis scene.
A. Thank You. Its great to be back.

Q: What are you expectations in the tournament?
A: Well I want to win. Im the ebst player to ever play tennis so I expect to play the same level I used to play.

Q: Thats a lot of confidence. Do you think some people will find you cocky and not be friends with you?
A: I didn't come on the tour to make friends. I'm not gonna be like Kim Cljisters who is nice to everyone and can barely win a title. I'm gonna go out there with determination. I will be ready to win all my matches and I will win my matches.

Q: You have to paly qualification. What are your thoughts?
A: The touny director is a fool. I should have been in the main draw. But it won't matter as I will kcik whoever I face ass 6-0 6-0 or something.

Q: You play Justine Henin Hardeen.
A: Who? I never heard of this hasbeen. She must be the worst player ever.

Q: Thanks for you time.
A: No problem.


We went around the asking some fans of what they think of Steffi's comeback. One fan had a lot of things to say. " Wow. I'm sooooooooo happy that Graf is coming back. Since 1999 I have been a lonely old man from Germany who post on Internet boards about how Steffi is so great. THis tournament she will prove why she is teh ebst palyer ever. While in her mid thrities she can beat the voer hyped youngsters. Graf peak years are 88-89' and 95-96' She will get that level of play back very soon. Steffi I love you. Will you marry me?"

Steffi will play her first match on Tuesday.

:eek: Steffis mean! Poor Kim.

Davenport in China Good and Ready

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"Its so great to be back on the LTT tour. Having everyone like Hingis, Kournikova, Dementieva back are great too, because the tour wouldnt be the same without us. I also want to say hello to all the other players and wish everyone the best of luck this week because i think this year its going to be even better."

Davenport opens up her campaign this week at Bejing against a Qualifer.

In the doubles event Davenport and Hingis hope to continue where they left off from last season, winning in Zurich, and have a first round match against Jeyaseelan and Li.

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After arriving in Beijing last week, Patty Schnyder of Switzerland shoots a little pool after a long interview with Murphy Jensen. We were there to catch the last words from Patty.

MJ: Patty its your first ever tournament on the Ladies Tennis Tour. Are you excited, nervous? How are you feeling?

PS: I feel really great. You know, I've had lots of practice. I'm kind of like a newcomer because I know that most of these girls have played on this tour before but everyone has been so nice. I feel right at home :).

MJ: Thats good to hear. How do you rate your chances here in Beijing? You play the Russian Maria Sharapova in the first round. Your thoughts?

PS: Well you know, Maria is a young, talented player but I think that I can beat her. I've felt really good in practice all week but you never really know what's going to happen in a match situation. I really have to get going, I am late for my practice session with Ksenia.

MJ: Real quick, your thoughts on playing doubles with Ksenia Palkina?

PS: Well obviously its our first time playing together so we're both pretty excited. We play Marta Domachowska and Anabel Medina Garrigues in the first round. We're not really expecting to win the tournament, we just want to have a good time.

MJ: Thanks for your time. Best of luck to you, Patty.

PS: No problem, thanks!

Princess Shyperova arrives

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Beijing, China.

The Russian princess, the former one of the best players on LTT tour, Maria Sharapova, the first A-lister LTT star to reach Beijing. Sharapova, who won her first title on her first apperance at Moscow, rejoined the tour after the tour directors announced the ressuraction last week and featured the veterans like Martina Hingis, Anna Pornikova and Lindsay Davenport.

"It's great to be back, y'all. I am the class of the competition."

"Graf is an old hag dyke and she acted like she's a star. Davenport acted like she's the next big thing but we all know that Pornikova and Orgasmpova are going to rock LTT. And also Hingis of course."

Hey V-lix who is that in your avatar?

Golovin ;).

Capriati practicing for match vs Serena
Jennifer thankful to be in Main Draw
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Jennifer Caprati serves in practice in China. Capriati is training for the LTT first event. Jennifer premiers against Serena Williams, a beastly competitor.

Jennifer Capriati has had her fun touring around Beijing, but now it is time to get down to why she is here. She wants to debut on a good note. Jennifer Capriati is one of the lucky ladies to have a spot in the Motorolla Cup draw that so many women have entered. She feels bad for the ladies in the qualifying draw. Jennifer wants to practice more to ensure a deserving spot in the draw.

"I am focusing on my tennis now, and I know Serena will want to come out strong against me. I want to prove I am worthy of a main draw spot. I feel bad for those girls and realize how fortunate I am to be in the main draw"said Jennifer.

Jennifer is working with her father in pracitce. Some tactics she didn't reveal to us but she said she was going to mix it up and throw some curve balls at the powerful Williams sister. Look out for an insanly intense All-American clash in the first round. Jennifer has to go pracitce so shoo!

"Steffi, you better watch your mouth. I will kick your ass!" said JHH who is fed up with the trash talk about Graf, who WAS a great player.

Only 3hours left until POINTS are due. :)

Goodluck! :wavey:

Thanks for all the articles, they are great!! :worship: :hearts:

Hope i am not late ;)

Ok, sent.

Hope you get them in time.

Thanks Everyone! :bigclap:

All players points were sent in on time. :worship:

Goodluck All :hearts:


:woohoo:

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Singles Qualifying Results



Round One:





S.Jeyaseelan (CAN) def. C.Castano (COL) 6-3 6-3
S.Graf (GER) def. J.Henin-Hardenne (BEL) 6-3 6-4


D.Safina (RUS) def. A.Rodionova (RUS) 6-4 6-1
M.Vento-Kabchi (VEN) def. M.Shaughnessy (USA) 6-2 6-3




J.Dokic (SCG) def. A.Stevenson (USA) 7-5 7-5
T.Golovin (FRA) def. A.Ivanovic (SCG) 6-0 7-6(1)


K.Sprem (CRO) def. BYE
A.Kournikova (RUS) def. M.Kirilenko (RUS) 6-2 6-4





:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

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Singles Qualifying Results


Round Two:




S.Jeyaseelan (CAN) def. S.Graf (GER) 6-2 7-5


M.Vento-Kabchi (VEN) def.D.Safina (RUS) 7-5 6-4




J.Dokic (SCG) def.T.Golovin (FRA) 7-6(6) 6-2


A.Kournikova (RUS) def. K.Sprem (CRO) 6-3 6-1





:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

S.Jeyaseelan (CAN) def. C.Castano (COL) 6-3 6-3

Pathetic Catalina :( :o :smash: :retard: :sad:

No three set matches :bolt:

Qualifiers placed into MD. :)

:eek: Amazing that none of the qualifing matches went to three sets. :eek: :worship:


Goodluck All! :hearts:

Good luck in doubles Catalina :kiss:

What a shitty start, Nastya! :tape:

What a shitty start, Nastya! :tape:

Hehe :lol: Hopefully we can do better next week :kiss:

By the way, isn't it Maria Vento-Kabchi? :lol:

She does it easily
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Maria Vento Kabchi qualified today for the Motorola Cup in Beijing, China. The Venezuelan defeated Meghann Shuaghnessy 6-2,6-3 in an easy 40 minutes. In the final round of qualifying which took place today, Russian Dinara Safina pushed the Venezuelan in the first set before she took the set and match 7-5, 6-4.

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"I have no expectations for our match. I know she came through the qualifying very easily, so I know I will have it tough. She is a very solid player, so I'm going to have to work very hard, and give 110% if I'm to beat her. If not, then she's gonna win."

Anna wastes no time
When will begin the real competition?

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Anna Kournikova def. Maria Kirilenko 6-2 6-4
Anna Kournikova def. Karolina Sperm 6-3 6-1

Beijing, China --- Before the tour ended one year ago, she was the top player "The QUEEN" of LTT. But today LTT v. 2.0 began, and the QUEEN was forced to play the round of the losers aka "qualifying". Why this happened has only one reason... her name is Shyperova. The Orgasmpova is Anna's doubles partner, but after all she's Anna's rival in the media and she wants to be as famous as the QUEEN and the only way to equal this (since she's as hot as the clon of M.Jackson aka Vento-Kabchi) is keeping Anna busy with tennis. Thanks to having to play the qualy, Anna lost 200.000 $ cause she lost the chance to play an exhibition against some rich bloke. Back to tennis, Anna won both matches easily, but that's not new since she only tanks in finals.

"I know this ugly biatch did what she does the best (scream and sell her body) and had an orgy with Drewy and Gary, and forced them to put me in the qualyfing. I don't care about the money, cause 200.000$ means nothing to me, but she should show some sportmanship and play fair... You can expect a cat fight during our doubles match, I'll teach her the ways"

Tati :sad:

YAY! Jeyaseelan well done :)

yucks! ana gets bagelled! :sad:

Damn it!

Congrats Errbody!

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Canada's Sonya Jeyaseelan easily won her first ever matches on the LTT , defeating Catalina Castano of Colombia and Steffi Graf of Germany 63 63 and 62 75 respectively.She surprised everybody in the crowd because nobody ever heard of this newcomer on the Tour. "I'm glad I could win these two matches, I was feeling quite nervous because it's my 1st event on the tour, and I hope I will play as good in the main draw as I did today in qualifying."

Congrats to all of the qualifiers. Now let the real tournament begin.

JELENA DOKIC battles through qualifying with the support of doubles partner, Tatianna Golovin

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The two hottest women on tour has joined forces. Initially Tatianna Golovin was suppose to team up with India's Irici Rai, but Rai's trespassing ass was out of luck as LTT tournament officials could not find a picture of the girl nor her age and birth information. Irici Rai was thrown out of Beijing.

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Jelena Dokic watched all this happen and decided that she should use her sex appeal and previous achievements in tennis to secure herself a qualifying spot in the tour's first tournament. Without hesitation, she also took Rai's spot in the doubles draw by partnering with Golovin of France.

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The tournament began and Dokic defeated a fiesty Alexandra Stevenson in the first round of qualifying. "It was great to play Alex. She's so raw and powerful that at times, I looked like a damn fool out there trying to chase her shots. I'm just glad I used my slice to help me out," Dokic smiled as she rubs her legs with lotion.

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Then, Dokic had to face Golovin, who was her doubles partner. "I was so scared to play her because over the weekend, we hanged out and gotten to know each other. And having to play her for my second round qualifying match was tense. My power was gone, but my accuracy was still available so I just moved her around to try to hit winner that way. I could tell she was nervous too and she gave me a few free points in the tiebreak. I hit a slice volley that stayed low and skidded off the court and that's how I won the frst set 8-6 in the tiebreak. In the second set, I just tried to focus on serving and placement. We shook hands and hugged at net when the match was over."

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Dokic now face Lindsay Davenport in the first round of the maindraw.

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"Hopefully, I can be at 100% to give Davy a fight. I definitely need luck so please if anyone has a lucky charm, give it to me." Dokic laughs as she realize how girly she sounds. :lol:

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Doubles Qualifying Results

Final Round:

Castano/Safina def. Dubois/Farina-Elia 3-6 6-4 6-2

Capriati/Vento-Kabchi def. Ivanovic/Rodionova 2-6 6-2 7-6(0)


:worship: Congratuations all Qualifiers :worship:

Doubles Qualifiers placed into MD. :)

Singles Round 32 will be released shortly. :wavey:

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RESULTS:

Singles Round 32

TOP HALF:


(Q)S.Jeyaseelan (CAN) def. M.Domachowska (POL) 3-6 6-3 7-6(4)
S.Kuznetsova (RUS) def. A.Medina-Garrigues (ESP) W/O - Incorrect Points
M.Sharapova (RUS) def. P.Schnyder (SUI) 6-3 6-2
C.Rubin (USA) def. N.Li (CHN) 6-4 6-4

S.Farina-Elia (ITA) def. V.Williams (USA) 7-5 4-6 6-1
A.Haynes (USA) def. D.Hantuchova (SVK) 7-6(8)* 3-6 7-6(2)
N.Vaidisova (CZE) def. E.Bovina (RUS) 6-3 4-6 6-1
A.Myskina (RUS) def. (Q)M.Vento-Kabchi (VEN) 6-4 7-6(3)


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

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RESULTS:




Singles Round 32





BOTTOM HALF:









L.Davenport (USA) def. (Q)J.Dokic (SCG) 7-6(5) 7-5
K.Clijsters (BEL) def. A.Smashnova (ISR) 2-6 6-2 6-4
S.Williams (USA) def. J.Capriati (USA) 6-2 7-6(2)
M.Hingis (SUI) def. A.Chakvetadze (RUS) 7-5 3-6 6-4



S.Karantantcheva (BUL) def. M.Pierce (FRA) 6-3 5-7 6-4
M.Seles (USA) def. S.Mirza (IND) 6-4 6-4
S.Dubois (CAN) def. K.Palkina (KGZ) 6-7(8)* 6-3 7-5
(Q)Anna Kournikova def. Elena Dementieva 6-4 7-6(2)












:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

Marta :sad:

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"What the hell I'm doing here in Beijing?! It's fuckin' waste my time! Drew asked me to resurrect the tour and here I'm help them out but we got like 45 players already. What the point I'm still here? I never trained for tennis until yesterday when I got here. Vaidisova must played crap but lucky for her because she been training for weeks! Whatever! I'll play doubles with umm... what her name? Svetlana? That's it! And her last name? Umm... Kuzitchova? No, Kuznetsova? Yeah, that's the one. Anyway, we will win at least one match, I hope."

Myskina takes out Vento-Kabchi.

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Russian Anastasia Myskina made her way through to the second round of the Motorola Cup in Beijing, as she won her debut LTT match over qualifier, Maria Vento-Kabchi. In an enthralling battle, the Venezuelan couldn't capitalise off Myskina's high performance game, as she rallied from behind before eventually going down to her Russian opponent.

"I'm really suprised I won this match. Maria is a very solid player. I'm lucky some of the time, I managed to get behind her and take the risk of setting up a point. Today it paid off, and it had to. It was a great match, I think we both enjoyed it. I'm really happy to get through this match and play at least another here in Beijing!"

S.Kuznetsova (RUS) def. A.Medina-Garrigues (ESP) W/O - Incorrect PointsNo lucky loser? :p

Castano/Safina def. Dubois/Farina-Elia 3-6 6-4 6-2

Good fighting girls :bounce:

:worship: K.Clijsters (BEL) def. A.Smashnova (ISR) 2-6 6-2 6-4 :eek:


:bounce: A.Haynes (USA) def. D.Hantuchova (SVK) 7-6(8)* 3-6 7-6(2) :D

really great fighting by both girls. :D :worship:


:wavey: Good luck Kimmie/Angela :bounce: :hearts:

The Original Chucky Doll won. Good. :)

Anna :yeah:

Angela!!!! Article to come later!

Great job Kim!!!

Sonya :D
Na :sad:

ohhhhh doubles lost as well

Davenport Opens With a Win

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Lindsay Davenport opened her LTT Bejing campiagn against Jelena Dokic, who qualified for the event by passing through 2 rounds, both of which her wins were straight sets, however the elder American was able to out-hit and manoourve the younger Serb.

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Davenport won the match 7-6(5) 7-5 and now moves into the second round to play Belgain Kim Clijsters, who took down Anna Smashnova of Isreal 2-6 6-2 6-4.

"Well yes today was good. Im so thrilled to be back and playing again, and to win today was a really great thing too. Yes i was a little nervoud, but Jelena played so well out there today and it is such a shame that both of us cannot go though to the second round because i think we both deserve it.

Im going to go and practice now for my next match against Kim, which should be equally tough if not tougher, but i feel good and confident in my shots."

Skankpova mauls Bitchnyder

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Rd 1. Princess Sharapova def. Patty Schnyder 6-3 6-2.

Beijing, China.

Princess Sharapova advances easily to the second round after disposing her opponent from Switzerland, Patty Schnyder in straight sets 6-3 6-2. The princess produced a stellar performance to begin her quest for her first title. She saved six break points in her first two service games before stepping up a gear to ease to victory in and wrap the match up in one hour 13 minutes. She would play her fellow compatriot Chanda Rubin next round who upset Chinese overhyped player, Li Na.

"I felt really good. It feels good to get back into action, you know, even though I had to play scrubs in the first few round. I think I didn't play to the level that I wanted yet, however, I think there's always room for improvement and hopefully I'll keep improving as this tournament progresses."

"My bold prediction is obviously a Skankpova and Pornikova showdown in the final, but you know, the tour is so hyped right now and you might never know what is happening within the management of the tour directors and stuffs. I mean, like just now, I heard there were already a few players *coughDavencowcough* have tried to cheat to win like you know, sleep with the directors and stuffs."

"Pornvina thought that she's the shit but look at her result. She is indeed the shit."

Silvia :) :)

article later!

Monica :D

:woohoo: Serena wins :dance:

venus ;(

Farina Elia takes out Venus!




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Italian Silvia Farina Elia won her first match back on the LTT, with victory over American Venus Williams in three sets 7-5 4-6 6-1 and now faces another American in Angela Hayes. But, Farina Elia lost in the qualifying of doubles with Canadian Stephanie Dubois in three sets 3-6 6-4 6-2.


Silvia said 'That was quite tough! Venus played great, but I stepped it up in the final set and got the win! It feels weird to be back but I want to win and I cant wait to face Angela in the next round!'

Stephanie :bounce: :D :eek: Such a close win!

Steph/Farina :sad: We need to talk strategy next time ;)

Haynes Battles into Round 2
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American Angela Haynes won a hard-fought three-set match today at the LTT Motorola Cup in Beijing against the Slovak Republic's Daniela Hantuchova. In the debut match for both players, it was evident from the beginning that each wanted to win desperately. After going up 5-3 in the first set, Haynes faltered a bit and allowed Hantuchova back into the set as she took it to a tiebreak. Having the momentum, Hantuchova quickly went up 6-2 in the tiebreak, but Haynes was not ready to give up yet. She belted a return winner, then an ace, followed by an unreturnable serve. With Hantuchova serving at 6-5, Daniela hit a beautiful first serve right into the body of Haynes, who offered up a weak return. Hantuchova stepped into the net after a blistering approach shot, only to see Angela whip a passing shot right down the sideline. Haynes held on to win the tiebreak 10-8, but the second set was all Hantuchova. After gaining a break early on, Daniela never dropped serve in the set and won it 6-3. The third set was another titanic battle, with both players having leads and match points before Haynes eventually sealed the third-set tiebreak 7-2 with an ace down the "T". After the match a jubilant Haynes had this to say, "What an amazing match to make my LTT debut. All the credit to Daniela, she played incredibly and it was really only a matter of a few points here and there. I cannot wait to continue at this tournament and to play doubles with Kim." Haynes plays her second round match against Italy's Silvia Farina Elia tomorrow.
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Clijsters Rallies To Win Over Smashnova


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K.Clijsters (BEL) def. A.Smashnova (ISR) 2-6 6-2 6-4

Kim Clijsters was made to work hard against Anna Smashnova of Israel. The Belgium newcomer going through 2-6 6-2 6-4 in her first round match at the Motorola Cup in Beijing on Tuesday.

In her debut match on the LTT, Kim Clijsters looked to be in some trouble when she dropped the opening set easily in 28mintues. But the 22 year-old dug deep to record her first ever singles victory on the tour.

"Anna is a good, solid, very consistent player. This was a very difficult win but im happy and very relieved ofcourse."

In the second round, Clijsters faces veteran American Lindsay Davenport.

"Lindsay is very experienced and a great player already, this is going to be a very tough match."

Elena. :fiery:

Thanks for the great articles everyone. :hearts:

Good luck Anastasia, I'm so excited!

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RESULTS:


Singles Round 16

TOP HALF:


S.Kuznetsova (RUS) def. (Q)S.Jeyaseelan (CAN) 6-3 6-7(2) 6-2
M.Sharapova (RUS) def. C.Rubin (USA) 5-7 6-1 6-3

S.Farina-Elia (ITA) def.A.Haynes (USA) 5-7 6-3 6-3
A.Myskina (RUS) def. N.Vaidisova (CZE) 6-4 7-6(2)


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

Oh my god, Anastasia! Fantastic! Article coming!

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RESULTS:

Doubles Round 16

TOP HALF:


K.Clijsters/A.Haynes def. (Q)C.Castano/D.Safina 6-7(0) 7-6(4) 7-6(0) :eek:
K.Palkina/P.Schnyder def. M.Domachowska/A.Medina-Garrigues 7-5 6-3
E.Bovina/S.Kuznetsova def. M.Seles/A.Stevenson 4-6 6-0 7-5
M.Shaughnessy/S.Williams def. A.Kournikova/M.Sharapova 3-6 7-6(5) 7-5 :o


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

We did it, baby! :bounce:

:bounce: Some very entertaining matches all round. :D

:o Congrats Sharapova & Farina-Elia :scared:

:worship: Welldone Myskina to win through in 2 sets. :yeah:

:sad: Badluck Jeyaseelan, Rubin, Haynes & Vaidisova :hug: Some very good game plans. ;)



:eek: :eek: Clijsters/Haynes :help: What a great match! Not ONE CT.

:wavey: Kournikova/Skankapova :lol: :armed: Fighting over the ball! :tape:

Shyperova :banana:

Pornikova/Shyperova :fiery: - the choke queen (*points @ Porni)

Patty/Ksenia :worship:

Myskina battles through, overcomes Vaidisova in straight sets.



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Anastasia Myskina suprised even herself today, as she fought off Czech teen, Nicole Vaidisova in the second round of the LTT Motorola Cup in Beijing in a gripping and intense 1h 33 minute battle.


Myskina, who defeated Venezualan qualifier Maria Vento-Kabchi in the previous round with an identical scoreline, now faces Italian Silvia Farina-Elia for a place in the semifinals this week.


Myskina and Vaidisova traded breaks early on in the match, both players not even the slightest bit hesitant to go for the big shot. Vaidisova, 16, was eventually broken after a crutial game at *4:5 cost her the first set. In the second set, the crowd became more and more absorbed as the match progressed, and at one point, a keen male spectator even questioned Myskina's marital status when both players were switching ends early on. Myskina kindly giggled, however showed no signs of distractions, powering her way through her next service game. By this time, the match was getting viciously intense. At 4:4, Myskina clobbered a forehand winner down the line and Vaidisova called out in Czech, due to her obvious frustration. However the German-born held on to force Myskina to a tiebreaker. The match somewhat decreased in standard, as both players were not as confident or optimistic about hitting winners at this important stage of the match. Nevertheless, Myskina held her nerve and took the match 6:4, 7:6. A amicable french kiss sealed the match, as both players congratulated one other.


"I never expected to be here. I never expected to make it this far in the first week! I'm thrilled to be playing this well, especially at this point of the tournament. I've had some tough match to get here, it hasn't been easy at all but right now I'm just so delighted".

K.Clijsters/A.Haynes def. (Q)C.Castano/D.Safina 6-7(0) 7-6(4) 7-6(0)

Ho Hum. :p Congrats girls :)

Catalina Castano- 'I didn't get a chance to use my strategy'

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Colombian Catalina Castano crashed out of the LTT Motorola Cup in Beijing in the first round of qualification to Sonja Jeyaseelan in two easy sets, 6-3 6-3. The Colombian spoke to Colombian weekly sports magazine El Espectador and had a few words to say about her doubles loss with her partner Dinara Safina today. 'Dinara and I were just outplayed today by good opposition. We had our chances to take the match but it was very close and we can't blame ourselves for not prevailing in that match. (pause) And in the singles, Sonja was just way too good for me that I didn't get a chance to show what I am capable of. She just shut me down early in the rallies and that wasn't my style of play. So yeah, I didn't get a chance to use my strategy against her (pause) because she was just too good. I can't wait for the clay season to begin because that I feel most (comfortable) on.

obviously Sharapova is not a doubles specialist... :rolleyes:

M.Shaughnessy/S.Williams def. A.Kournikova/M.Sharapova 3-6 7-6(5) 7-5 :o

:woohoo: We did it Meghan :dance:

Congrats Helen and Sveta. :)

:worship: Go Kimmie & Angela:bigclap:

K.Clijsters/A.Haynes def. (Q)C.Castano/D.Safina 6-7(0) 7-6(4) 7-6(0)


Great game girls, we were very lucky to win this one. :D :eek:

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Kuznetsova Fights Her Way Into Quarters

Svetlana Kuznetsova, playing her first tournament of the year powered her way into the quarters of The Motorola Cup, where she faces fellow Russian Maria Sharapova, with a 63 67 62 win over S. Jeyaseelan.

Kuznetsova, who received a walkover in the first round, started the match well, breaking early in the first set and saving all break points against her with a combination of powerful grounstrokes and crisp volleys. The second set was a much tighter affair, with both players holding serve easily. The tiebreak was a tense affair where Jeyaseelan really raised her game to force a decider.

In the third, Kuznetsova raised her game, returning exceptionally. She took the set easily 62, though the set was tighter than the score suggests. ''I played really well in the first and third sets, and although I had a second set blip, I feel ready for the next round.''

Go Kim and Angela!!!! Nice match Silvia!

Farina Elia Makes Quarters!




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Italian Silvia Farina Elia survived a scare but still advanced to the Quarter Finals of the 1st tournament back on the LTT curcuit with victory over American Angela Haynes 5-7 6-3 6-3 and faces Russian Anastasia Myskina for a place in the final four.

Farina Elia said 'Angela played a great first set and I couldnt handle her power but at the start of the second I changed it up a bit and it worked! I think I have a real chance of doing well here in China and hopefully this will carry on for the season!!!'

to bad of my singles result :o

Goodluck Hantuchova/Myskina in Doubles :D

Rnd 16 Bottom Half, results coming up. :D

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RESULTS:

Singles Round 16

BOTTOM HALF:


K.Clijsters (BEL) def. L.Davenport (USA) 3-6 6-4 6-2
M.Hingis (SUI) def. S.Williams (USA) 6-4 6-4


M.Seles (USA) def. S.Karantantcheva (BUL) 7-6(4) 6-4
(Q)Anna Kournikova def. S.Dubois (CAN) 7-5 7-6(3)



:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

double results?

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RESULTS:

Doubles Round 16

BOTTOM HALF:


L.Davenport/M.Hingis def. S.Jeyaseelan/N.Li 6-3 7-5
D.Hantuchova/A.Myskina def. T.Golovin/J.Dokic 7-5 6-1
J.Henin-Hardenne/V.Williams def. E.Dementieva/N.Vaidisova 5-7 7-5 6-3
(Q)J.Capriati/M.Vento-Kabchi def. M.Pierce/K.Sprem 6-1 6-1



:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

double results?

Ofcourse! :D

Steph :sad: But really close, you are on the right track!

I beat the woman (despite a different coach) who retired me. :D

Lindsay, too bad we couldn't fight each other in the quarters.

EDIT: Cancel that. Miss Hingis' acerbic wit is off today.

Serena/Meghann :D :D

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Injured lindsay Davenport could not continue her amaxing play, as at 2-1 up in the second set, she rolled over on her ankle, causing her knee to badly swell.

"Urgh, i hate it when these things happen. I am playing great and then i get this injury and i just hand her the match. Its unbelievalbe, if i had not got this there would have been no stopping me."

Lindsay, too bad we couldn't fight each other in the quarters.
.

Davenport was injured anyway. :tape: :wavey:

Davenport was injured anyway. :tape: :wavey:

And you just gave me an idea for an article. :lol:

:yeah: Kimmie :worship: fantastic fighting :fiery:


:kiss: Keep it up :hug:

Clijsters toughs out win over Davenpork


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K.Clijsters (BEL) def. L.Davenport (USA) 3-6 6-4 6-2


Kim Clijsters toughed out a three set win against American Actress Lindsay Davenpork on Thursday to reach the Quarterfinals of the Motorola Cup, Beijing.

Newcomer Kim Clijsters of Belgium defeated old veteran Davenpork 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 in a tense battle lasting 1 hour and 28 minutes.

"During the match...I was really nervous, I know that was not really the best match today but I am really happy that I won."

Clijsters did just enough to get past Davenpork who commited 55 errors throughout the match.

"I think Lindsay just played horrible error tennis today, she wasn't moving well at all and was looking very sluggish around the court" commented Clijsters

In Doubles Clijsters/Haynes also advanced into the Quarterfinals after a marathon match, defeating Qualifiers C.Castano/D.Safina 6-7(0) 7-6(4) 7-6(0).

"It was so much fun, such a thrilling match. Angela and I have alot of fun together, and are great friends, what a match to win."

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Good luck Kim & Angela :hearts:

VENTO KABCHI/CAPRIATI DO IT JUST FINE!
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Maria Vento Kabchi and Jennifer Capriati were able to qualify for this weeks tournament in China with a tought three set win. The power of the doubles pair was shown today after they demolished the Pierce/Sprem pairing 6-1,6-1 in a matter of 35 minutes.

Anna :banana:

Tati/Jelena :sad:

Monica in the QF :eek: :banana:

Drew and Gary, I'll write articles next week. I have exams till Saturday so caught up with that. :kiss:

J.Henin-Hardenne/V.Williams def. E.Dementieva/N.Vaidisova 5-7 7-5 6-3

Yes! Good job Venus and JHH!!!!

ooh Serena, tough loss :(

Go Vee & JH2!

Drew and Gary, I'll write articles next week. I have exams till Saturday so caught up with that. :kiss:

Ahh it's fine.... :)

Goodluck with ur exams :hearts:

Oh Ya Jen/maria!

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RESULTS:


Singles Quarterfinals





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M.Sharapova (RUS) def. S.Kuznetsova (RUS) 6-3 6-4






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A.Myskina (RUS) def.S.Farina-Elia (ITA) 6-4 6-2


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M.Hingis (SUI) def. K.Clijsters (BEL) 3-6 6-4 7-5


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(Q)A.Kournikova (RUS) def. M.Seles (USA) 5-7 6-4 6-2






:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

I'm lost in a sea of Russians. :p

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RESULTS:






Doubles Quarterfinals











K.Clijsters/A.Haynes def. K.Palkina/P.Schnyder 6-1 7-6(0)
M.Shaughnessy/S.Williams def. E.Bovina/S.Kuznetsova 5-7 7-6(5) 6-2

L.Davenport/M.Hingis def. D.Hantuchova/A.Myskina 7-5 2-6 6-2
J.Henin-Hardenne/V.Williams def. (Q)J.Capriati/M.Vento-Kabchi 5-7 7-5 6-4






:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

I'm lost in a sea of Russians. :p

*coughARTICLEcough* :hearts:

:hearts: Shyperova
:hearts: Pornikova
:hearts: Hingisova

*coughARTICLEcough* :hearts:

On my last match for this event. I'll only have time on Sunday and I have a lot of ideas for it. ;)

Myskina breezes through to semifinals.


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Without dropping a set this week in both singles and doubles, Anastasia Myskina continued her remarkable run with a 6:4, 6:2 straight sets cruise over Italian Silvia Farina-Elia in the Quarterfinals at the LTT Motorola Cup in Beijing today.


The Russian was clearly in control from the outset of the match, dominating her senior opponent and dropping just six games.


"It was much tougher than the scoreline produced. I had to work very hard- thankfully I was able to play my very best today and play some very good shots. It wasn't easy, no, so I'm so so pleased with my performance this week. It's been an unbelievable experience. But now I think, I have to focus more. Now I have gotten this far, I need to concentrate a bit more on my next match, you know. Now that I have gotten to the final four, I have a big shot at winning, I guess! I really never expected this, at all!"


Q. Your semifinal opponent, Maria Sharapova, took out Svetlana Kuznetsova today. What are your thoughts on your next match?
"Well you know, she's a very good player. Hopefully I can play good and force her too play an extra shot ... and then who knows?".

Goodluck to all Semifinalist! :worship: :kiss:

:wavey:

at least im in the doubles!

Princess spanks Kuzbitchova

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Rd 1 : Princess Sharapova (YURI) def. Patsy Bitchnyder (SUI) 6-3 6-2
Rd 2 : Princess Sharapova (USA) def. Chanda Robin (USA) 5-7 6-1 6-3
QF : Princess Sharapova (RUS) def. Svetlana Kuzbitchova (USO) 6-3 6-4

Beijing, China

Princess Sharapova surprised nobody to reach the semifinal of Motorola Cup after beating her fellow compatriot of Russiana, Svetlana Kuznetsova in straight sets 6-3 6-4 to set up a meeting with another Russiana, Anastasia Myskina (TEETH). Leading 6-3 5-0, the Princess was unable to close the match as mistakes crept in and Kuznetsova was able to take the next 4 games in a row, however, the Princess fought back by annoying her opponent with the constant pumping, shrieking and blowing kisses to the crowd and took the match with a love game 6-4.

"I lost 7 games, do you think I'm happy with the way I played? Daddy is going to scream at me tonight. I think I could have played better you know, more pumping should have ensued. But honestly speaking, that with that face you are facing, anyone would have a mental breakdown during the match."

"Now the scenario is working as planned. Me would crush the TEETH and the two girls on the bottom half would play 5 hour matches and the winner would be crushed by me in the final. Dunzo."

Kimmie :sad: Quarters is still awesome after ur first tournament :D

Clijsters/Haynes :bounce: :hearts: Keep it up. :D

Go Myskina :wavey: :D

Congratulations, Anna :kiss:

Martina. You're so pretty! :hearts:
Queen Masha :worship:
Peasant facing Queen Masha :bounce:

Good luck to all of you in the semis. :D

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to V-lix again.

Good luck Everyone :hearts: :worship:

Great job Kim and Angela!!!

Patty/Ksenia :sad:

:woohoo: Serena and Meghan!!! :hug:

Wow, good job Vee/JHH!!!

Wow, good job Vee/JHH!!!
:worship: :worship: :worship: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Myskina pumped for all-Russian clash.

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Anastasia Myskina ponders after practice this morning.

"I'm confident after my training session today. I'm very excited and I think I can really push her. I really, really want to make the final here".

Patty is cheering for Myskina!

LTT: Ladies Tennis Tour


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RESULTS:


Singles Semifinals


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M.Sharapova (RUS) def. A.Myskina (RUS) 6-3 6-3

Sharapova was simply too powerful. Be very afraid Martina. Sharapova stormed off with an early lead of 5-1, and then newcomer Myskina just stepped up her level, even when Sharapova was still shrieking her powerful forehands, Myskina managed to break back to only trail 3-5, but then Sharapova stepped it up with constant fist pumping that would frustrate Myskina to lose the first set 6-3. Second set, Myskina turned the match around to storm off to an early lead of 3-1 with some amazing play. After that, Sharapova woke up and clearly out played her fellow campatriot with some fine power tennis winning 5 consecutive games to advance into her first Motorola Cup Singles Final.

LTT: Ladies Tennis Tour


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RESULTS:


Singles Semifinals



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M.Hingis (SUI) def. (Q)A.Kournikova (RUS) 6-3 3-6 6-4

Both girls played brilliantly. It was Hingis who withstood the power from Kournikova in the first set, Hingis knew with her consistent game plan that she would get an opportunity to work her way into the match, and she seized it when it came. In the second set, Kournikova started off beautifully, taking full advantage of her powerful drives and completely dominating the rallies with superb net play. Hingis in the second seemed content to be the retriever & play defensive tennis. In the final set Hingis ran away to a 5-2 lead with her moonballs, dropshots and dinky little angles. Kournikova than replied with her great power tennis, but in the end, Hingis simply mixed it up to well to win 6-4 in the final set.

LTT: Ladies Tennis Tour


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RESULTS:

Doubles Semifinals


M.Shaughnessy/S.Williams def. K.Clijsters/A.Haynes 2-6 6-3 6-4

J.Henin-Hardenne/V.Williams def.L.Davenport/M.Hingis 6-4 4-6 7-5



:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

J.Henin-Hardenne/V.Williams def.L.Davenport/M.Hingis 6-4 4-6 7-5




And I had such a good picture of Martina & Lindsay with the trophies too. :sad:

We better win next week at Sydney Linds because I want to use the other picture.

Martina's dream of being the first LTT player to hold the no.1 ranking in singles (done it), doubles and mixed doubles (done it) has been postponed. :o

Aww.

The Ultimate pt. 1
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Guess who's coming to the finals?

Beijing, China – Miss Martina Hingis: Grand Slam Champion, former tour no.1, former Director of Authority, Olympic Medalist and arguably The First Lady of the Ladies Tennis Tour. She has once again found herself contesting a final in a familiar setting and in equally familiar situations.

This past week, her road to the Motorola Cup singles final has been marked with trademark three set battles but as well know; an easy match is more alien to the Swiss Miss than an uphill battle regardless of who she is competing with.



Let us remember her path of thorns towards the Australian Open title during season one:



1st Round – Martina Hingis def. Tatiana Golovin 7-6(5) 6-7(8) 6-4

2nd Round - Martina Hingis def. (8) Justine Henin-Hardenne 7-5 5-7 7-6[3]

Quarterfinals - Martina Hingis def. Anna Pistolesi-Smashnova 7-5 0-6 7-6(4)

Semi-finals - Martina Hingis def. Chanda Rubin 4-6 6-3 7-6(3)

Finals - Martina Hingis def. Amelie Mauresmo 6-3 6-3



Damn if the woman doesn’t know the meaning of “dogfight.”



This week has been no different from that campaign:



1st Round – Martina Hingis def. Anna Chakvetadze 7-5 3-6 6-4

2nd Round – Martina Hingis def. Serena Williams 6-4 6-4

Quarterfinals - Martina Hingis def. Kim Clijsters 3-6 6-4 7-5

Semi-finals - Martina Hingis def. (Q)Anna Kournikova 6-3 3-6 6-4



Miss Hingis continues to astound all as how a woman so used to cooler climates withstands the harsh rays of the sun.

So let us now ask her for her take on the tour resurgence.



On comebacks and resurrections:

“We have been part of numerous tours in this globe but the LTT has always been our home. Seeing the familiar faces of the tour directors, coaches and players restores some of my faith that things which end up badly can be fixed. Doesn’t mean we should forget about them but the forgiving part has been pleasant.

I now find myself in another final. I know, I know. I only had one singles final to my credit and that was the Australian Open but I won that in certain fashion did I not? My only fear is that I’m peaking too early in the season and might not have much left for Melbourne. I never lost the AO if you will remember so this will be my actual defense.”



On singles superstars:

“So many new people, that it makes me feel threatened and insecure. What is the difference between Anna Kournikova and me? Besides the Grand Slam titles, I would say she’s more match tough. She did go through qualifying and I’m afraid after today, I’ll be easy pickings for The Pre-Adolescent Banshee in the final. Nevertheless, I might fight or get bored, we’ll see.


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Post-match discussions.




Who do I think will shine on tour? I honestly have no idea. From the old guard, there’s only me, Lindsay (Davenport), Maria (Sharapova), Elena (Bovina), Anna, Ana (Ivanovic), Monica (Seles) and Silvia (Farina-Elia). Lindsay and Anna are proven commodities. Monica, Elena and Maria haven’t been around enough on court in multiple settings for me to say anything yet. Silvia and Ana meanwhile were finding their strides in the doubles division but were knocking steadily at singles. I remember Ana’s coach leading his former protégé, Justine Henin-Hardenne, to a triple crown in Australia in another tour that had similar features to LTT.

From the new batch of players, I’ll keep on watching the personalities bloom and wait for Chakvetadze to get a new one. That “This Can’t Be Happening to Me of All People!?” expression she kept grimacing in our first round match wasn’t appealing at all.”



On doubles:

“So Lindsay darling, who was carrying who in doubles? ~wink~ I told Linds after she rolled her ankle and lost to Kim (Clijsters) that if it affected our doubles match in any way, I would be Kathy Bates to her James Caan and we’d be putting up a sketch of Misery. That’s me taking a sledgehammer to her injured foot if you didn’t understand the reference. That motivated her for a couple of matches more before we fell to Venus (Williams) and Justine to whom I both wish good luck to in the finals.”



On success:

“Talk to me tomorrow about that after the final.”



Check back tomorrow for part two.

I'll do the match by match stories tomorrow. :)

:sad: M.Shaughnessy/S.Williams def. K.Clijsters/A.Haynes 2-6 6-3 6-4 :( :mad:

:kiss: Badluck Angela/Kimmie :bounce: :)

Serena/Meghann kickin some BOO Tee :woohoo: :D

All Finals results out in a few hours time. :)

Good luck :worship: :kiss:

And I had such a good picture of Martina & Lindsay with the trophies too. :sad:

We better win next week at Sydney Linds because I want to use the other picture.

Martina's dream of being the first LTT player to hold the no.1 ranking in singles (done it), doubles and mixed doubles (done it) has been postponed. :o

dont worry ur self. Davenport is back to fully healthy and will win the trophy next week, so if you want a trophy Martina, you better win this week cos you aint gettin the next one.

Good luck in the final!!! :bounce:

Aww.


:sad: Next time :)

Princess into FINALE

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SF : Princess Sharapova def. Anastasia Myskina 6-3 6-3


Beijing, China.

Princess Sharapova took an hour and a half to dispose her compatriot Anastasia Myskina in straight sets 6-3 6-3 to reach the final of Motorola Cup to meet the ever-adored very own Martina Hingis who upset another Russiana Anna Kournikova in three sets. Through the entire match, though, Sharapova was coolly aloof, punctuating her play with the ferocious ground strokes and also not to forget, pumping and shrieking that have become the hallmark of her play. When it was all over, she blew kisses to her audience while her father, Yuri, danced a jig in the stand. There appeared to be a case of family relief all round.

"K, see I told you I am going to reach the final and I am now. I don't know why people thought that I was boasting. True, I am full of myself, but at least I prove it with the result. I mean look the Porn star. *laughs* She's like going to do porn now that she lost before the final."

"I am pretty much in control of the things I focus on. The score doesn't say much about the match. It was not as tough as it seemed. In the first set, I was up 5-1 then shrieked a little too much and dropped 2 games. In the second set, she was like getting all weirded. Showing her teeth and stuffs, so I held back a little then. As a Buffy fan, i took precaution. I took out some garlics and also some stuffs and then she just stood there and I just kept on pumping and pumping and the next thing I know, I have already won."

"Hingis is going to be my real first test. This is like the first official match that I'm going to be stretched. I'm just going to work on some of the pumps and the shrieks."

LTT: Ladies Tennis Tour


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RESULTS:

Singles Final



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Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Martina Hingis (SUI)

First Set:


0-1


0-2


1-2


2-2


3-2


3-3*


4-3


4-4


5-4


5-5


5-6


5-7*


Hingis leads Sharapova 7-5


Second Set:


0-1


1-1


1-2


2-2


2-3


3-3


4-3


4-4


5-4


5-5


5-6


5-7


Game, Set & Match:


Martina Hingis (SUI) def. Maria Sharapova (RUS) 7-5 7-5


*(Coin Toss)

:bigclap: Congratulations Swiss Miss!! :bigclap:

congrats Skankova and Horse teeth :)

LTT: Ladies Tennis Tour




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RESULTS:


Doubles Final






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M.Shaughnessy/S.Williams vs J.Henin-Hardenne/V.Williams


First Set:


1-0


2-0


2-1


2-2


3-2


3-3


3-4


3-5


3-6


J.Henin-Hardenne/V.Williams leads M.Shaughnessy/S.Williams 6-3



Second Set:


0-1


0-2


0-3


1-3


2-3


3-3


3-4*


4-4


4-5


5-5


5-6


5-7


Game, Set & Match:


J.Henin-Hardenne/V.Williams def.M.Shaughnessy/S.Williams 6-3 7-5



:bigclap: Congratulations Justine & Venus!! :bigclap:

:) Congrats Hingis :bounce: #1!! :worship:

atleast i lost to the eventual champion. :D

Congrats Henin/Venus :kiss: :eek:


Great game freak and foxylicious :worship:

Congratulations beautiful Martina Hingis, average-looking Venus Williams, and plain hideous Justine Henin-Hardenne on your titles this week. :kiss:

Oh craps. Congrats Ms Goody Two-Shoes. :p

Serena/Meghann kickin some BOO Tee :woohoo: :D


:woohoo: At least we reached the final :hug:

We lost to the better team at the end!!! Hopefully next week we can go a step further :hug:

J.Henin-Hardenne/V.Williams def.M.Shaughnessy/S.Williams 6-3 7-5 :eek:

WOW!!! We won the Doubles Titles, Venus!!!!! :dance:

Nice Job Everyone

JHH/Venus Show Up For Doubles!

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ESPN News---
By: Pam Shriver

Beijing, China-
Justine Henin-Hardenne and Venus Williams did not do that well in singles, but they really showed up in doubles. They had a really tough road to the finals, but then they brought their best to the table. J.Henin-Hardenne/V.Williams def. M.Shaughnessy/S.Williams 6-3 7-5. Venus really brought it out, when she found out she would be playing her sister. It was a high level, and clean match to watch.

"We just played so well, and I zought we dezerved it out zere. I zink we will really be a force in doubles, and I cannot wait for ze next event." said JHH, after her doubles win with Venus.

They had to come back from 0-2, until they broke back and held to 2-2. Then once it was at 3-3, they went onto win the first set 6-3. But then in the second set, they blew a 3-0, for 3-3. When each team held until 6-5 and then Venus/JHH broke for the set, match, and Championship.

"We played so well, and we really brought it to them." said Venus.

Venus really played well, bringing her huge serve to the game. She had 9 Aces, with only 2 DF. JHH however had 1 Ace, and 3 DF. But JHH really made up for it, with her ground play and speed. Combined JHH/Venus had 43 Winners, to 14 UFE! It was a great match to watch, and they really deserved it. Good job Venus/JHH!

:woohoo: At least we reached the final :hug:

We lost to the better team at the end!!! Hopefully next week we can go a step further :hug:

We'll get 'em next week :tape: ;)

Congrats to Justine and Venus :wavey:

Myskina gutted with loss.
[October 1 2005]

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Anastasia Myskina enjoyed a quick trip to Australia last night after her "disappointing" semifinal loss to compatriot Maria Sharapova. The Russian appeared disappointed following the loss, after she apparently left the venue after watching a doubles match, which was scheduled shortly after her own singles match.

[Q]. Anastasia, clearly Maria was just too good today.
"Yes, I am very disappointed. I felt I didn't do enough on the court and I just let her play her own game. Next time, hopefully I can just be more confident and aggressive and put the shots on my own raquet".

[Q]. Will we have the pleasure of your company, here in Beijing for the remainder of the tournament?
"Tonight, I leave for Australia. I am going to watch Kim [Clijsters] and Angela [Haynes] play their doubles match and then my flight leaves at 7:00".

[Q]. Anastasia, who is your pick for the final?
"I don't know".

J.Henin-Hardenne/V.Williams def.M.Shaughnessy/S.Williams 6-3 7-5 :eek:

WOW!!! We won the Doubles Titles, Venus!!!!! :dance:

Yay! Next week, same thing right?

:bigclap: for Justine & Venus.

Freaky Foxy, I have exams right now so I can't think of material for articles. I'll try to write one for this tournament or the beginning of the next one. :o

dont worry ur self. Davenport is back to fully healthy and will win the trophy next week, so if you want a trophy Martina, you better win this week cos you aint gettin the next one.

Good luck in the final!!! :bounce:

I get complimented & threatened at the same time. :lol:

Yay! Next week, same thing right?

For sure! And I think we are permanent so that's good!