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Singles Draws:






(1)M.Hingis (SUI) vs BYE
C.Torrens-Valero (ESP) vs A.Medina-Garrigues (ESP)
S.Peer (ISR) vs A.Smashnova (ISR)
M.Vento-Kabchi (VEN) vs(15)P.Schnyder (SUI)


(9)A.Rodionova (RUS) vs J.Dokic (SCG)
J.Capriati (USA) vs N.Li (CHN)
K.Sprem (CRO) vs M.Krajicek (NED)
I.Majoli (CRO) vs (7)S.Farina-Elia (ITA)


(5)A.Kournikova (RUS) vs BYE
K.Palkina (KGZ) vs V.Zvonareva (RUS)
D.Safina (RUS) vs C.Castano (COL)
N.Dechy (FRA) vs (12)I.Benesova (CZE)


(14)L.Davenport (USA) vs A.Mauresmo (FRA)
A.L.Groenfeld (GER) vs A.Stevenson (USA)
N.Vaidisova (CZE) vs A.Molik (AUS)
BYE vs (3)A.Myskina (RUS)




(4)A.Ivanovic (SCG) vs BYE
F.Pennetta (ITA) vs M.Domachowska (POL)
S.Mirza (IND) vs Justine Henin-Hardenne (BEL)
F.Schiavone (ITA) vs (13)A.Haynes (USA)


(10)M.Seles (USA) vs A.Sugiyama (JPN)
S.Graf (GER) vs E.Bovina (RUS)
S.Karantantcheva (BUL) vs J.Jankovic (SCG)
BYE vs (6)T.Golovin (FRA)


(8)M.Sharapova (RUS) vs G.Dulko (ARG)
C.Rubin (USA) vs M.Shaughnessy (USA)
A.Chakvetadze (RUS) vs D.Hantuchova (SVK)
S.Williams (USA) vs (11)L.Safarova (CZE)


(16)V.Williams (USA) vs S.Kuznetsova (RUS)
S.Jeyaseelan (CAN) vs E.Dementieva (RUS)
S.Dubois (CAN) vs M.Pierce (FRA)
BYE vs (2)K.Clijsters (BEL)




Doubles Main Draw:






(1)D.Hantuchova/A.Myskina vs BYE
M.Shaughnessy/S.Williams vs M.Pierce/K.Sprem
S.Jeyaseelan/N.Li vs A.Smashnova/S.Peer
E.Bovina/S.Kuznetsova vs (8)J.Capriati/M.Vento Kabchi


(5)A.Kournikova/M.Sharapova vs G.Dulko/I.Majoli
S.Dubois/S.Farina-Elia vs I.Benesova/V.Zvonareva
A.Chakvetadze/S.Graf vs M.Seles/A.Stevenson
BYE vs (3)J.Henin-Hardenne/V.Williams




(4)A.L.Groenefeld/A.Molik vs D.Safina/F.Schiavone
J.Jankovic/L.Safarova vs N.Dechy/M.Krajicek
P.Schnyder/K.Palkina vs E.Dementieva/N.Vaidisova
J.Dokic/A.Sugiyama vs (6)A.Harkleroad/C.Rubin


(7)K.Clijsters/A.Haynes vs A.Mauresmo/C.Torrens-Valero
A.Ivanovic/A.Rodionova vs M.Domachowska/A.Medina-Garrigues
C.Castano/S.Mirza vs S.Karantantcheva/F.Pennetta
BYE vs (2)L.Davenport/M.Hingis





Points Due: Monday 28/11/05 - 5pm (AEST)

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Schedule of Play



Monday: POINTS DUE 5PM (AEST) - Singles Rnd 64
Tuesday: Singles Rnd 32 - Doubles Rnd 32
Wednesday: Singles Rnd 16 - Doubles Rnd 16
Thursday: Singles/Doubles Quarterfinals
Friday: Singles/Doubles Semifinals
Saturday: Singles/Doubles Finals
Sunday: RANKINGS RELEASED




:worship: Keep WRITING the GREAT ARTICLES!! :worship:

:wavey: We had THREE new players join LTT last week! :eek:

So we have a few extra Doubles Teams. :bounce:

Due to the latness of the Berlin Singles/Doubles Draws, we've already place you guys in teams for this week.

G.Dulko/I.Majoli
D.Safina/F.Schiavone
J.Dokic/A.Sugiyama

Good Luck Everyone!! http://smileys.******************/cat/5/5_1_123v.gif (http://www.******************/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm414CGAU)

:eek: :bounce: Patty is seeded for the first time. Too bad I got a crappy draw :ras: :angel: Looking forward to meeting you in the third round, Martina :devil:

Capriati is seeded for the first time.......In doubles :)

Points Sent.

I'll write an article soon about my wonderful French Opn ;) :D

Amazing To Look At

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Berlin, GER - All hence on deck! Iva Majoli has arrived on the Ladies Tennis Tour. The Croatian blonde enrolled herself last week in LTT, but had to spend the week at the Roland Garros venue due to non-existing other events. Maybe flying over to Germany and start training there would have been an option?

Majoli: "Are you kidding me? And miss all those great shopping venues at Paris? No, despite of having no chances to practice, I chose to stay at the French capital. And besides, the matches Kim delivered the crowd were absolutely amazing to look at. So yeah, I'll be trying to get some rythm before playing my first round match."

And that first round match will be against Silvia Farina Elia. The Italian reached the headlines after dismissing Martina Hingis at the quarters of the French Open.

Majoli: "Apparently that was quite a shocker in LTT. I was in the stands during that match and I was asking myself if they hadn't missed when putting the 1 before Hingis' name, but I guess they didn't. Anyway, if Silvia can defeat the world number one, who am I to challenge her...? Just kidding, she's going down!"

Points sent :D

Good luck, everyone!

How come JHH is not seeded at #16? That is what she is in the rankings? I don't get it.

Good luck, everyone!

Hoping for a new double title :D

How come JHH is not seeded at #16? That is what she is in the rankings? I don't get it.


Please check the rankings! :wavey:


http://www.wtaworld.com/showthread.php?p=6254611#post6254611

You are ranked #17. http://smileys.******************/cat/1048v.gif (http://www.******************/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm414CGAU)

Please check the rankings! :wavey:


http://www.wtaworld.com/showthread.php?p=6254611#post6254611

You are ranked #17. http://smileys.******************/cat/1048v.gif (http://www.******************/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm414CGAU)

Well I WAS #16. :lol:

same points for Silvia!

:scared: Kimmie #2 Seed. :eek: Hopefully I can back up my great form from last week. :bounce:

Good luck everyone :kiss: :hug:

- Kimmie

We are opening new points now. :)

Rnd 64 RESULTS will be posted later tonight. :wavey:

Go Cata!!

Results coming up :)

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RESULTS

Singles Round 64

TOP HALF


C.Torrens-Valero (ESP) def. A.Medina-Garrigues (ESP) 6-2 6-2
S.Peer (ISR) def. A.Smashnova (ISR) 6-4 3-6 6-4
(15)P.Schnyder (SUI) def. M.Vento-Kabchi (VEN) 4-6 6-3 6-2

J.Dokic (SCG) def. (9)A.Rodionova (RUS) 6-2 5-7 6-2
J.Capriati (USA) def. N.Li (CHN) 6-4 6-1
M.Krajicek (NED) def. K.Sprem (CRO) 6-4 6-3
(7)S.Farina-Elia (ITA) def. I.Majoli (CRO) 6-2 7-5

K.Palkina (KGZ) def. V.Zvonareva (RUS) 6-4 7-6(3)
C.Castano (COL) def. D.Safina (RUS) 6-2 6-2
(12)I.Benesova (CZE) def. N.Dechy (FRA) 4-6 7-5 7-5

(14)L.Davenport (USA) def. A.Mauresmo (FRA) 6-4 6-3
A.Stevenson (USA) def. A.L.Groenfeld (GER) 7-6(5) 7-5
N.Vaidisova (CZE) def. A.Molik (AUS) 2-6 6-4 7-5


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

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RESULTS

Singles Round 64

BOTTOM HALF


M.Domachowska (POL) def. F.Pennetta (ITA) 6-1 6-3
Justine Henin-Hardenne (BEL) def. S.Mirza (IND) 6-2 6-2
F.Schiavone (ITA) def. (13)A.Haynes (USA) 6-3 6-4

(10)M.Seles (USA) def. A.Sugiyama (JPN) 6-0 2-0 (RET. NO POINTS)
E.Bovina (RUS) def. S.Graf (GER) 6-2 7-5
J.Jankovic (SCG) def. S.Karantantcheva (BUL) 5-7 6-2 7-5

(8)M.Sharapova (RUS) def. G.Dulko (ARG) 6-3 4-6 6-1
M.Shaughnessy (USA) def. C.Rubin (USA) 6-3 6-0
A.Chakvetadze (RUS) def. D.Hantuchova (SVK) 6-4 6-3
S.Williams (USA) def. (11)L.Safarova (CZE) 7-5 2-6 7-5

(16)V.Williams (USA) def. S.Kuznetsova (RUS) 6-4 6-1
E.Dementieva (RUS) def. S.Jeyaseelan (CAN) 6-4 6-2
M.Pierce (FRA) def. S.Dubois (CAN) 7-5 4-6 6-2


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

Congratulations all winners!! :bounce:


:wavey: Any newcomers who would like some HELP with TACTICS, just PM LTT (http://www.wtaworld.com/member.php?u=20287) :hearts:

OMG just want to send points and see that i have already lost :lol:

Rodionova - you are really drunk!

Misa K.!:kiss:

I WON A MATCH! :eek: :lol: :tape:

Patty :yeah:
Ksenia :)
Iveta :yeah:
Anna-Lena :sad: :hug:
Juju :)
Jelena :eek: :yeah:
Venus :D

"Stevenson, congrats on making it out of the first round for a change!"
- Love always, your coach Mama Stevenson

*coughARTICLEScough* :devil:

Hopefully we'll see some by the morning. :sad: :shrug:

Ksenia :kiss:
Patty :woohoo:
Catalina :woohoo:

Justine Henin-Hardenne (BEL) def. S.Mirza (IND) 6-2 6-2

Good job, but i got to go to school.

Great win Ksenia and Masha:kiss:

Davenport Marches On


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Lindsay Davenport, better known as "Davencow" in the locker room, powered past young French woman Amelie Mauresmo to move into the second round of the Berlin Open. The event is hosting the top players in the world, and is the last event on clay before moving over to the lushes grass.

Davenport, now ranked a career low at 14, is not predicted to do very well this week, however she seems to think differently. [/i]" You know, people can think what they like. I feel comfortable with my game. The last few weeks i have just come up against better players and it has been especially hard with it being on clay. Im really looking forward to my next match and have high expectations of this week in singles and doubles."[/I]

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This comes after the dynamic duo of Davenport and Hingis lost the top ranking in doubles to Anastasia Myskina. Davenport and Hingis were going for their seventh conseuctive doubles semi-final in as many weeks. The pair had never failed to reach that stage in a tournament, yet at the French both fell short in the quater-finals. They are obviously hoping for better results this week.

Well of course we are. We are the number 1's so we need to get back their to show everyone we truly are the best.

When asked about the other girls on the tour, and who she felt her best rivalries and matches have been with she was quick to reply. Even quicker to the ones she doesnt get on with. Well obvioulsy Hingis is one of my greatest friends on the tour. We practice together all the time so its fun travelling with her. Clijsters is also a nice person to be around, yet the last few times we have played i havnt been able to put her away. I am way more powerful than she is, and i can strike the ball alot cleaner and hit more winners, but im just not as consitent off the ground. I cant wait for the next time we play. I know its going to be a blast.

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Other results in round 1 came as a shock. Davenport advanced over Mauresmo 6-4 6-3, however ninth seeded Anna Rodinova fell to Jelena Dokic in a close but ugly match. Other seeds that fell were Haynes and Saforova. Saforova was beaten by Serena Williams. [i]Its great to see Serena winning, its about time i guess, although im probably not the one to talk."

The Second Round is set, and with the draw falling into place, the top seeds take to the court. Key matches tomorrow will most definetly be Graf vs 10th seeded Monica Seles, and Mary Pierce vs the French Open champion Kim Clijsters.

*coughARTICLEScough* :devil:

Hopefully we'll see some by the morning. :sad: :shrug:

:wavey:

Venus Powers Into Second Round

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BERLIN - Sixteenth seed, Venus Williams, powered into the Second Round of the LTT BMW Women's International earlier today. The powerful American dominated her opponent, Russian powerhouse, Svetlan Kuznetsova, in straight sets, 64 61. The match featured many unforced errors from both players and off both sides, but Venus was able to clean her game up in the second set.

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"I thought it was a low-quality match. I mean, I'm riding on a lot of momentum and confidence after Paris, and I now have a seeding, so this match shouldn't have been much of a problem for me. Unfortunately, it was and I'll need to practice much harder if I want to do anything major this week," Venus said. She seemed angry with herself throughout the match, something that has surprised many people.

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In total, Venus hit 22 winners to 35 unforced errors - high numbers for a player who won in less than 90 minutes. "Obviously, I am happy to be in the next round and in the fashion that I won in. It was a convincing victory, although I played some terrible tennis. I'll have to improve for tomorrow, because my next opponent won't take any of this bullshit."

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Jelena Jankovic celebrates as she knocks off a forehand winner to defeat Sesil Karatantcheva 57 62 75.

Jelena Jankovic was once a player who defeated Martina Hingis. A top twenty player, the Serb appeared to be on her way straight to the top. Unfortunately for Jankovic, she has only won 4 matches on the LTT Tour. The last time Jankovic had won a match before Berlin was when Dinara Safina pulled out of their first round match at the Australian Open, suffering from severe heat illness.

Arriving on court in Berlin, Jankovic gave the crowd her best impression of a smile and drudged onto the court. A player with low confidence, Jankovic had a silent determination about her. Jankovic opened the match with a blistering cross court backhand winner. Her younger Bulgarian opponent immediately felt the pressure.

Jankovic lost the first set 75 but won the next 62. In the third, the Serb lost her serve twice while up 52, but was able to calm down and capture the 2 hour and 24 minute match, 57 62 75.

"I am so relieved. This takes a great deal of pressure off heading into the grass season. I did not want to go winless on the clay."

Karatantcheva was clearly struggling with her mind and sprayed 62 unforced errors, with 7 double faults to match it. Jankovic was waiting for the Bulgarian to destruct most of the time, and it usually payed off. In the end, Jankovic clenched her fists and cried "Yes!" as she crushed a forehand passing shot to win her first singles match since the Australian Open.

Cristina won her 1st match!!! :worship: next one...1st seed Martina Hingis :o

CATA ADVANCES

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Castano def. Safina 6-2 6-2

'It was tough to play Dinara because she used to be my doubles partner. But she has been going through some coaching issues and that might have affected her today. She played pretty well [pause] I think that the match was closer than the scoreline indicated. I was happy with my play today and i'm really focused for my next match against Iveta. I don't want to fall out of the top 20 so I need to do well here.'

Farina Elia Advances!




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GOLOVIN TOO GOOD TO ADVANCE
-from first round

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Golovin had been given a bye, due to her great ranking, and decided to share some love with animals.
The guy is some unknown stalker who jumped into the picture as it was taken. (Rumours says it could be Felix, coach of Sharapova:confused: )

Henin-Hardenne
Into Round Of 32
~JHH Wins In Straight Sets~

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Justine pumps her fist as she takes the set. JHH def. Mirza 6-2, 6-2.

Justine Henin-Hardenne reaches the Round Of 32 at Berlin today. It only took 56 minutes, and JHH looked very conformtable on the Clay. Justine Henin-Hardenne def. Sania Mirza 6-2, 6-2. JHH was one spot away from being seeded and into the Top 16, but missed it by little points. This week, she will be looking to capture those points that she needs and break the Top 16.

"I feel very good about my game, I think getting to the Quarters of the French Open last week really helped me. My confidence is starting to become higher and higher. Also breaking the Top 20, is a great achievement, I am just so happy."

Last week she did well, losing in the Quarter-Finals to eventual Champion, Kim Clijsters. JHH wants to continue the Belgian winning streak on Clay, and win another title for her home conutry. She did so today, as she played great tennis and really set up her shots easily. She next faces Shiavone who upset 13 seeded Haynes. Good luck JHH!

Tati :o That's Ian Thorpe :cuckoo:

Anna-Lena's Struggles Continue

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Anna-Lena was pushed around by American Alexandra Stevenson in their Round of 64 match today.

Berlin, Germany - Anna-Lena Groenefeld's struggles continued today with a 7-6(5) 7-5 loss to Alexandra Stevenson. This was yet another first round loss for the young German up-and-comer.

With tears and screeches filling the stadium, it was evident that the German was having some troubles. All throughout this season, she has struggled tournament after tournament. After a promising start in doubles, even that has proven to be troubling for her as well.

"I just don't know what's wrong," said a teary Groenefeld after her singles match. "Everything is going downhill."

Struggling to find a groove of any sort, she has resorted to just going for her shots every match. However, without a clear-cut strategy, many have said that she is playing with a losing formula. "I think it's time I switched my game plan," she said. "My coach and I will have to start working on a better strategy on court."

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Even through all the hardships that the season has brought to her, Anna-Lena has vowed to continue fighting.

"I'm not a quitter. I just won't let something bog me down," she said. "Maybe it's a lost cause, but I am not going to bow down to these players any time soon."

Though she has strong words for the rest of the tour, she will have to start proving the world of her talent and willpower, one groundstroke at a time.

ELENA! :bounce:

Let`s see if you can win some more than just one match..

French Open Champion Arrives

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World Number Two & French Open Champion, Kim Clijsters yesterday arrived in Berlin; Germany ahead of her Second Round match against Mary Pierce.

"Im very excited after my surprising win, although im still very tired. It was a tough fortnight for me, alot of fighting and battling on the clay. Im definately not expecting an easy opening match, i feel very drained after that big win." commented Clijsters.

Meghann :D :) ;) :D

A Much needed win!

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Elena Bovina: "I feel fantastic as if I just finished had sex with a hot young guy because Stefanie Graf is from here in Germany and I beat that ugly nose woman! Anna-Lena Groenefeld also lost today, ha-ha! These German players stink!"

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:yeah: Thanks for the great articles everyone!! :hug: :kiss:

Singles & Doubles RESULTS coming up :bounce:

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RESULTS

Singles Round 32

TOP HALF


(1)M.Hingis (SUI) def. C.Torrens-Valero (ESP) 6-4 6-4
(15)P.Schnyder (SUI) def.S.Peer (ISR) 4-6 6-3 7-6(0)

J.Dokic (SCG) def. J.Capriati (USA) 6-2 7-6(6)
(7)S.Farina-Elia (ITA) def.M.Krajicek (NED) 7-5 7-5

K.Palkina (KGZ) def. (5)A.Kournikova (RUS) 7-6(0) 7-5
(12)I.Benesova (CZE) def. C.Castano (COL) 7-5 7-5

A.Stevenson (USA) def. (14)L.Davenport (USA) 6-7(4) 6-2 6-2
(3)A.Myskina (RUS) def.N.Vaidisova (CZE) 6-1 6-1


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

Anna :rolleyes:...

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RESULTS

Singles Round 32

BOTTOM HALF


(4)A.Ivanovic (SCG) def. M.Domachowska (POL) 6-3 6-2
Justine Henin-Hardenne (BEL) def. F.Schiavone (ITA) 6-4 7-5

(10)M.Seles (USA) def. E.Bovina (RUS) 6-4 6-1
J.Jankovic (SCG) def. (6)T.Golovin (FRA) 7-6(2) 5-7 6-4

(8)M.Sharapova (RUS) def. M.Shaughnessy (USA) 6-4 7-5
A.Chakvetadze (RUS) def. S.Williams (USA) 6-2 6-1

E.Dementieva (RUS) def. (16)V.Williams (USA) 6-2 6-2
(2)K.Clijsters (BEL) def. M.Pierce (FRA) 5-7 6-2 6-0


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

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RESULTS

Doubles Round 32


M.Pierce/K.Sprem def. M.Shaughnessy/S.Williams 7-5 2-6 7-5
S.Jeyaseelan/N.Li def. A.Smashnova/S.Peer 3-6 6-4 6-4
(8)J.Capriati/M.Vento Kabchi def.E.Bovina/S.Kuznetsova 6-4 6-0

(5)A.Kournikova/M.Sharapova def. G.Dulko/I.Majoli 6-3 6-7(6) 6-3
S.Dubois/S.Farina-Elia def. I.Benesova/V.Zvonareva 6-7(5) 7-6(5) 6-4
M.Seles/A.Stevenson def. A.Chakvetadze/S.Graf 6-7(0) 7-5 6-2

(4)A.L.Groenefeld/A.Molik def. D.Safina/F.Schiavone 6-2 6-3
N.Dechy/M.Krajicek def. J.Jankovic/L.Safarova 6-3 6-2
P.Schnyder/K.Palkina def. E.Dementieva/N.Vaidisova 4-6 6-3 6-4
(6)A.Harkleroad/C.Rubin def. J.Dokic/A.Sugiyama W/O

(7)K.Clijsters/A.Haynes def.A.Mauresmo/C.Torrens-Valero 6-4 7-5
A.Ivanovic/A.Rodionova def. M.Domachowska/A.Medina-Garrigues 7-5 6-3
C.Castano/S.Mirza def. S.Karantantcheva/F.Pennetta 6-4 6-7(1) 6-2


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

Hingis too strong for Torrens

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M.Hingis def C.Torrens-Valero 6/4 6/4 in 1h and 20m

lindsay :sad:

ana! :bounce:

Kimmie :yeah: Way to fight back, only losing 2 games in 2nd/3rd. :bounce:

Ana :D Justine :) Patty ;) Silvia :kiss: Ksenia :eek: Myskina :yeah:

:o Tatiana :eek: :tape: :hug:
Lindsay :sad: :sad:
Catalina :sad: :fiery:

Molik :sad:

Groenefeld :(

Molik / Groenefeld :)

Nikki :sad: Nikk/Lena :sad: Lena :)

Patty vs. Martina next :devil:
Ksenia :yeah:
Patty/Ksenia :woohoo:
We're both undefeated so far :yeah:

Jelena! Two wins! Yes! :woohoo:

Farina Elia Marches On!



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7th seed Silvia Farina Elia has yet to taste defeat in the Berlin Open after advancing to the third round of the singles and 2nd round of the doubles. So far, Farina Elia has defeated Iva Majoli and Misa Krajicek in straight sets to set up a clash with Jelena Dokic and a possible quarter final clash with top seed Martina Hingis again. While, in doubles Farina Elia and Stephanie Dubois claimed a rare win after victory over Iveta Benesova and Vera Zvonareva in a really tough match 6-7(5) 7-6(5) 6-4 and now face 5th seed Russians Anna Kournikova and Maria Sharapova.


Silvia said in her press conference 'I am really hopw with my singles lately! To win both my matches so far in straight sets is really good. I think I have a real chance of winning against Jelena and make the quarters again. It also nice to win in doubles because Steph and I just cant seem to get it together yet but hoepfully we can by Wimbledon'

Good job Kim/Angela!

Kim Fights Back to Win


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(2)Clijsters def. Pierce 5-7 6-2 6-0

Kim Clijsters rallied from a loss in the first set to beat unseeded French Woman, Mary Pierce 5-7, 6-2, 6-0 in the secound round of the BMW Women's International early Tuesday morning.

"Mary played so well in the first set -- she didn't make any mistakes," Clijsters said. "I just had to fight back and I got better."

The 22-year-old Clijsters, ranked No. 2, used powerful groundstrokes on the slow clay court in the second and third sets to keep Pierce on the defensive and reaching another Rnd 16.

Pierce capitalized on 12 unforced errors by Clijsters to win the first set 7-5, despite leading a slow starting French Open Champion 5-2.

"I just wasn't ready, I still feel a bit lucky to pull through that match. Mary was playing really well."

In the second and third set, the World Number Two, showed why she is the current FO Champion, by dismissing Pierce 6-2 6-0 with ease in 51 minutes. The Belgian wasted no time after losing the first set, stepping p to reach the Rnd 16; where she faces Russian Elena Dementieva who surprising upset 16th seeded Venus Williams.

"I was very happy with my final two sets, I really played smart, consistent tennis and wore Mary down. I really mixed up my game with some variety, alot Serve & Volleying"

Clijsters/Haynes also moved into the Rnd 16 of the Doubles after defeating Mauresmo/Torrens-Valero 6-4 7-5.

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A silly question:Why do nearly everyone stated that they comeback from 2-5(or sth like that) to win a set/match?

Marta :sad: congrats Ana! :)

Princess into Round 16

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(8) Princess Sharapova def. Meghann Shaughnessy 6-4 7-5

Berlin, Germany.

Eight seeded, Princess Sharapova finished off her second round opponent, Meghann Shaughnessy, 6-4, 7-5, setting up a third round match against compatriot, Anna Chakvetadze who edge out Serena the King Kong in straight sets 6-1 6-2. In both sets, Sharapova had a 5-2 lead before letting her opponent into the match.

"First of all, Princess doesn't like clay. Princess wants grass season to start soon because that's where the Princess rules the tour. Princess was slightly distracted while leading both sets. Even if the Princess didn't play a great match today, Princess is happy that Princess is able to win two matches in a row. Something that Princess hasn't done in weeks."

Sharapova, who has only won one match in the past two weeks, is in fine form here and says that she shouldn't be overlooked. Even if she can appear bored at times off court, Sharapova remains a driven competitor.

"The Princess never thought she needed to prove anything to anyone. If people underestimate the Princess just because of the fluke result in the past two weeks, then they'll be surprised. "

"It's a pity that both Porni and Tati have lost today."

Justine Henin-Hardenne (BEL) def. F.Schiavone (ITA) 6-4 7-5

Good job JHH!

This is ridiculous...Catalina withdraws from next week please.

Ksenia :kiss:
Tati :sad:
Patty :hearts:
Cata :sad:
Patty/Ksenia we rock :rocker2:

Thanks Kim and Ksenia....hope one or the other of you win it :kiss:

Nice win Kim, Ksenia and Masha:)

Tati:sad:
Anna:sad:

Schnyder, Hingis Set Up Swiss Clash

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Patty Schnyder has advanced today to the Round of 16 at the LTT BMW Women's International. Defeating Shahar Peer 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(0), Patty has lit fire recently, reaching the quarterfinals at Roland Garros and now the Round of 16 here.

"Yeah, I have really tried to work on the mental part of my game a lot more lately. I think it showed at the French Open. I lost the first set to Jelena Jankovic 6-0, but I fought back and won the next two sets easily. In the past, I might have given up but I have really found new strength that has urged me to fight. Also, in the Round of 16 at Roland Garros, I played a very tough match with the great Monica Seles, eventually winning it in a tiebreaker for the third."

Patty will next take on her fellow Swiss and world number one, Martina Hingis. Patty won't be considered the favorite in this match by any means but maybe that helps her a little bit. Hingis easily disposed of her opponent earlier today.

"I've wanted this match for a while now. In Canberra, I should have played her in the second round, but she was beaten by Nicole Vaidisova. I think we will have a great match tomorrow because we will both be fighting for different things. She will obviously want to prove that she is Switzerland's best. I will want to prove that I can make a match with top players. In the past couple of tournaments, it has taken a really good player to beat me. I'm really proud of that."

In doubles, Patty and Ksenia Palkina scored their first win in a while. It came in three sets over Nicole Vaidisova and Elena Dementieva. Ksenia Palkina is also still alive in the singles along with Patty's good friends, Iveta Benesova, Slivia Farina Elia, Anastasia Myskina, Justine Henin-Hardenne, Jelena Jankovic, and Kim Clijsters. Patty and Ksenia will hope for good fortunes in their next match with sixth seeded Harkleroad/Rubin.

"It's about time we won another doubles match. We have fallen out of the top eight in the race so we have both been working really hard lately, trying to get back there. Let's hope it can pay off here! I'm thrilled with my ranking. I'm finally seeded and I think I deserve it. I have been a fairly consistent performer, and I have had some nice wins. But none would be as tasty as if I won my match tomorrow.

:bigclap: Good luck Patty :bigclap:

Myskina tramples Vaidisova.


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After reaching the final four at Roland
Garros last week, 22-year-old Myskina
continues her clay-court brilliance.


FROM BERLIN - World number three Anastasia Myskina had no trouble advancing to the second round in the Tier IB event in Germany overnight. The Russian disposed of Czech teenager Nicole Vaidisova in straight sets 6:1, 6:1 to set up a clash with American Alexandra Stevenson. The newly-crowned doubles world number one also teams up with Slovakian Daniela Hantuchova tomorrow, following their French Open victory last week.


"I think I've been playing really well lately. My results have improved gradually as I've gotten more confident on the court. I never underestimate a good player, so I mean I had no expectations heading into my match today. Nicole is a good, solid player. I think the match was actually closer than the scoreline indicated. You know, I'm much happier on the court right now, so that's definetly positive progress."

:wavey: Nastya

A silly question:Why do nearly everyone stated that they comeback from 2-5(or sth like that) to win a set/match?

Its just a score that they like to write in articles. :rolleyes: :tape:

Jelena's 5-6 overall. :tape:

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E.Dementieva (RUS) def. (16) V.Williams (USA) 6-2 6-2


:bounce:

Thanx Kim :hug:

Hingis AND DIRECTORS, Harkleroad is sick because of you (Hingis...)!!!

NathLee (me!) now coaches Tatiana Golovin;)

RND 16 Results are coming!! :hearts:

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RESULTS

Singles Round 16

TOP HALF

(15)P.Schnyder (SUI) def. (1)M.Hingis (SUI) 7-5 4-6 7-5
(7)S.Farina-Elia (ITA) def. J.Dokic (SCG) 6-4 6-2

K.Palkina (KGZ) def. (12)I.Benesova (CZE) 3-6 7-6(4) 7-5
(3)A.Myskina (RUS) def. A.Stevenson (USA) 6-2 5-7 6-4


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

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RESULTS

Singles Round 16

BOTTOM HALF


(4)A.Ivanovic (SCG) def. Justine Henin-Hardenne (BEL) 6-4 6-3
(10)M.Seles (USA) def. J.Jankovic (SCG) 6-4 6-4

(8)M.Sharapova (RUS) def. A.Chakvetadze (RUS) 6-7(2) 7-6(6) 6-4
E.Dementieva (RUS) def. (2)K.Clijsters (BEL) 6-4 6-2


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

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RESULTS

Doubles Round 16


(1)D.Hantuchova/A.Myskina def. M.Pierce/K.Sprem 6-3 6-0
S.Jeyaseelan/N.Li def. (8)J.Capriati/M.Vento Kabchi 7-5 2-6 7-6(0)

S.Dubois/S.Farina-Elia def.(5)A.Kournikova/M.Sharapova 1-6 7-5 6-4
M.Seles/A.Stevenson def. (3)J.Henin-Hardenne/V.Williams 7-5 6-3

(4)A.L.Groenefeld/A.Molik def. N.Dechy/M.Krajicek 7-5 7-5
P.Schnyder/K.Palkina def. (6)T.Golovin/C.Rubin6-2 6-3

A.Ivanovic/A.Rodionova def. (7)K.Clijsters/A.Haynes 6-4 4-6 6-0
C.Castano/S.Mirza def. (2)L.Davenport/M.Hingis 6-3 6-7(1) 6-3


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

:eek: :help: #1 & #2 Seeds both out. :bolt:


:scared: In Doubles :tape: :unsure: 6/8 Seeded Teams lost! :shrug: :cuckoo:

Good luck all Winners! :worship: :kiss:

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E.Dementieva (RUS) def. (2) K.Clijsters (BEL) 6-4 6-2

"I can`t believe that I beat Kim. I`m so suprised myself to win today. It make a while for me to understand that I beat the French Open champion!"

Catalina Feels Frustration


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'I feel so angry with myself for losing so early in the past fortnight. I tried so many different tactic combinations but none of them payed off against Iveta. After having convincing victories in the first round...you think you're doing well but then you lose next round. I am going to take next week off because I need time to practise and think more about my game. Madrid was a perfect tournament for me, but i've struggled since then. I think next week I will have an advantage going into Wimbledon, because next week I will be practising on the grass there and there will be no pressure. As one of the two non-European title winners, I feel I need to step up much more than I am doing because it's more interesting having players from different backgrounds competing for the trophy.'


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'...it's more interesting having players from different backgrounds competing for the trophy.'


'Even though I am struggling in singles, it's nice to be having some success in doubles with Sania [Mirza]. She's a lovely girl and we make a good team. Sania and I are seeking our second title...we were a bit disappointed with only reaching the Quarterfinals last week in Paris but overjoy[ed] we make it that far. I wish the best of luck to Ksenia, Anastasia, Ana and Elena for the rest of the tournament.'

:eek::eek::aparty: I can't beleive I beat Martina :eek: :woohoo: I hope we have a great QF match Silvia! And we are still in doubles, Ksenia! OMG we are both undefeated so far :eek: Let's keep winning!

Ksenia :eek:
Nastya :woohoo:
Justine :sad:
Kim :sad:

Aww man.

Good match Monica.

Jelena, great tournament! :worship:

:crying2: Kimmie :shrug: What a poor quality match after winning Roland Garros, losing in straight sets to Dementieva :sad: :shout: I was maybe expecting a bit too much after my big GS win. :sad:

:zzz: Perhaps Kimmie needs to really relax and rest for most of the week. :kiss:

Congrats Patty Silvia Anastasia Ksenia & Ana :worship: I hope one of you 5 can win this. :p :hug:

K.Clijsters/A.Haynes :sad: :sad:

French Open Champion OUT!


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E.Dementieva (RUS) def. (2) K.Clijsters (BEL) 6-4 6-2

"Hopefully I can return stronger and healthier next week. This is a horrible loss, but hopefully I can learn from this match. I made far too many mistakes and my mind wasn't even thinking about tennis today, its dissapointing after such a great high @ RG." said Clijsters

Nice run Ksenia!:
Masha, :bounce: C'mon girl, take the tourney:kiss:

Chanda and Golovin:o:o:o Embaressing nice win Ksenia and Patty

OMG Ksenia whatz up? :hearts:
Patty :kiss:
Kim :sad:
Patty/Ksenia :hearts: sorry Tati/Rubin

Thanx Kim,Patty and Tati :hug:

ana! :bounce:
:hug: justine
thanks kim and catalina for ur support!
nastya r, we're finally winning some matches again! :woohoo:

Good luck to everyone else still in the draw, and thanks ~PPP~ and wateva :hug:

(4)A.Ivanovic (SCG) def. Justine Henin-Hardenne (BEL) 6-4 6-3
"Not what I was exactly expecting but I just need to look forward to my next event."

M.Seles/A.Stevenson def. (3)J.Henin-Hardenne/V.Williams 7-5 6-3

Another tough loss... :sad:

Myskina into Berlin Quarterfinals, despite injury.

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Despite suffering from a left ankle injury, third
seed Myskina produced a Quarterfinal birth in
Berlin overnight.

Anastasia Myskina advanced to her seventh career quarterfinal yesterday, taking out 25-year-old Alexandra Stevenson in three sets. However, things weren't quite so magical for the Russian, who stumbled to the compact German clay on her left ankle during the third game of the second set. The world number three who looked in full control from the onset of the match, immediately called for the trainer, who fitted the Sydney International champion with firm gauzes. Myskina returned to Centre Court, to where she no longer commanded her American opponent. She went on to drop the second set 7:5- a combination of both a large amount of errors and double faults. Stevenson however, must be credited on her consistency. The American, who fought back from a 6:2, 2:0 deficit, rallied her way back into the match only to fall to a recuperating Myskina 6:4 in the final set. Myskina spoke with Berlin officials following her rather detrimental victory.

"I'm really glad I was able to turn that match around. I thought after I lost the second set, I was gone, for sure. When I fell down in the second set, that really was frightening. I just didn't expect it, you know; it completely took me by suprise. One minute I'm running for a backhand, then I'm feeling all this pain in my ankle. I wasn't sure if I would have been able to complete the match, you know, so I'm proud of myself that I could do that. Hopefully it'll recover by tomorrow's match, but we're- my coach and I- are not so sure about that. We'll just have to see, you know. It's disappointing when something like this happens, especially when you are getting deep into the tournament. But I don't know. I just hope it's better by tomorrow morning."

Despite the evident discomfort, Myskina and Daniela Hantuchova later teamed up to trounce Frenchwoman Mary Pierce and Croatia's Karolina Sprem 6:3, 6:0 in thier opening match in Berlin this week. The Australian and French Open champions will face Canadian Sonya Jeyaseelan and China's Na Li, who they have previously beaten before, for a place in the doubles semifinals.

Farina Elia Into Quarters!



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Silvia Farina Elia continued her good form on the red clay of Europe by defeating Serbian Jelena Dokic in two straight sets 6-4 6-2 to reach the semi finals, where she faces Swiss miss (but not the one your thinking of) Patty Schnyder. Also, Farina Elia produced a shock in the doubles with partner Stephanie Dubois when they took out 5th seeds Anna Kournikova and Maria Sharapova 1-6 7-5 6-4


Farina Elia said 'My singles are going good! I am flying under the radar and just taking it one match at a time but I very confident because because my last two losses have been against the winners of the titles but both have lost here!!! But to be honest, I am most excited about the doubles because its Steph and mine biggest win today and we really had to fight for it and it worked today'

Good Luck Everyone :hearts:

Can't wait for Patty vs. Silvia :crazy:
Also Patty/Ksenia vs. ALG/Alicia should be exciting as well :hearts:

Results coming up. :D

:scared: i hope ana doesn't lose...

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RESULTS

Singles Quarterfinals

TOP HALF


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(7)S.Farina-Elia (ITA) def. (15)P.Schnyder (SUI) 6-4 7-6(6)


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(3)A.Myskina (RUS) def. K.Palkina (KGZ) 5-7 6-2 6-3


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

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RESULTS

Singles Quarterfinals

BOTTOM HALF


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(4)A.Ivanovic (SCG) def. (10)M.Seles (USA) 6-1 4-6 6-1


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(8)M.Sharapova (RUS) def. E.Dementieva (RUS) 2-6 6-4 6-4


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

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RESULTS

Doubles Quarterfinals


(1)D.Hantuchova/A.Myskina def. S.Jeyaseelan/N.Li 6-2 6-1
M.Seles/A.Stevenson def. S.Dubois/S.Farina-Elia 7-5 7-6(6)

P.Schnyder/K.Palkina def. (4)A.L.Groenefeld/A.Molik 4-6 7-6(8) 6-4
A.Ivanovic/A.Rodionova def.C.Castano/S.Mirza 6-3 6-7(5) 6-4


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

:woohoo: ana through in both events!
next up masha... :scared:

monica... :hug:

Ana :woohoo:

Yr great form is back!

Myskina ;) Ksenia :hug:

Patty - another victim of beating Hingis

Ksenia/Patty really impressed as a team

but the MAIN and very IMORTANT news of the week is:

Rodionova/Ivanovic have found the way to win 3 matches in a row!!! :banana:
Thnks Ana

Patty :sad: Good match Silvia,
Ksenia :sad: Tough loss :hug:
Patty/Ksenia :woohoo: Into the semis we go!

:D Ana, Silvia & Anastasia :worship:


Patty & Ksenia :sad: :hug:

Ksenia:( Great tournament!

MASHA:hearts: go girl:D

:retard: Castano/Mirza :retard:

Nastya. :yeah:.
Nastya/Dani. :yeah:.
Congrats to Ana.

Myskina settles for Berlin semifinals.

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22-year-old Anastasia advances to a third consecutive semifinal,
following a three set victory over Kyrgyzstanian Ksenia Palkina.

FROM BERLIN - Despite ankle torments in her third round match, Anastasia Myskina still powers ahead on the European clay. The Russian, who has massed a total of 1.9 million since joining the LTT tour earlier this year, remained strong and Herculean during a three set battle with young Kyrgyzstanian, Ksenia Palkina.

The 22-year-old Myskina started slowly against her 15-year-old opponent, going down a break in the early stages of the match. Palkina, who is notorious for her mixed doubles success, initiated her game with governing force as she gracefully pounded Myskina's heavy groundstrokes with remarkable ease.

Though similar to yesterdays ankle incident, Myskina appeared in certain discomfort, and called for the fitness trainer while trailing 4:2. Again, it was dressed up and Myskina returned to the court fitter and feistier. Nevertheless, Palkina maintained this brilliant performance, to later claim the opening set 7:5.

However, the tables were quickly turned around in the second set, were the third seed forced a rapid comeback. The Sydney International winner created the play she had showed previously in Rome and Paris, dominating her teenage opponent. Subsequently, the Russian #1 battled strongly onward, clenching the second set 6:2 with a vigorous running forehand winner.

In the final set, Myskina simply overpowered her young opponent- satisfying hopes for a semifinal showdown with Italian veteran Silvia Farina-Elia.

Myskina caught up with German tennis officials after her quarterfinal win.

"It was a good match. I really fired myself up there. Thankfully my ankle had healed a bit overnight, so I was able to hit that extra shot. Ksenia is a great player, especially for her age. This is a good win."

When asked of her chances of reaching another final, the Russian commented "Well, you know, it would be amazing for me to reach another final. It really would. But you've got to take yourself seriously in these kind of situations. You can't just sit there hoping or wishing or fantasizing to make that spot. You have to go out there and prove your opponent that you're the almighty, you know. If you believe this, then I think this really does help with your self-confidence."

In addition, Myskina adds "I'm excited for my match with Silvia tomorrow. It should be great match."

Good luck Nastya :D Get revenge for me please :hug:

Congrats winners ...

Patty & Ksenia :sad:
Patty/Ksenia :yeah:

Semifinal Results coming up! :bounce: :D

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RESULTS

Singles Semifinals

TOP HALF


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(7)S.Farina-Elia (ITA) def. (3)A.Myskina (RUS) 7-5 7-5


:bigclap: Congratulations Silvia!! :bigclap:

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RESULTS

Singles Semifinals

BOTTOM HALF


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(8)M.Sharapova (RUS) def. (4)A.Ivanovic (SCG) 6-7(6) 7-5 6-4


:bigclap: Congratulations Maria!! :bigclap:

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RESULTS

Doubles Semifinals


(1)D.Hantuchova/A.Myskina def. M.Seles/A.Stevenson 6-4 6-4

A.Ivanovic/A.Rodionova def. P.Schnyder/K.Palkina 6-4 6-3


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

:sad: Badluck Myskina :hug: & Ivanovic :smooch: You two are very consistent!! :D Keep it up! :yeah:

:bounce: Congrats Maria :rolleyes: :o & Silvia!!! :eek: :hearts:

Good luck in Doubles Final Hantuchova/Myskina & Ivanovic/Rodionova :worship: :kiss:

Nastya and Ana :hug:

Farina Elia really on fire Congarts

A.Ivanovic/A.Rodionova in doubles final! :woohoo: :banana: Finally good week in doubles which i hope allow us to return to top 8 teams ;)

First seeded Nastya/Dani the next

well done masha... :)
hopefully ana can win the doubles title. she is still titleless... :sad:

well done masha... :)
hopefully ana can win the doubles title. she is still titleless... :sad:

Ana :hug: :hug: sorry for your loss :sad:

good luck in dubs & hope you can get your first title. :D you deserve it. :smooch:

good luck in the final all, especially Masha:)

Dubois/Farina :sad: But still the best week since the start of our career ;)

And go Farina in finals!

Congrats, Silvia. Best of luck in the final.
Go Daniela/Nastya! Take the title girls. It's amazing how far you've come considering we've never discussed point strategies.

Good Luck all Finalist. :worship: :hearts:

Sharapova into Berlin final

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(8)M.Sharapova (RUS) def. (4)A.Ivanovic (SCG) 6-7(6) 7-5 6-4


Berlin, Germany.
Princess Sharapova continues her quest for her first title of the year this week by defeating nemesis, forth seeded, Ana Ivanovic in three hard fought sets 67 75 64 to reach the final of the LTT BMW Women's Interenational. Eight seeded Sharapova struggled at times to overcome an opponent who struck the ball just as hard and sometimes more accurately.

It took the Russian until the middle of the second set to gain any sort or control, and she was able to claim the last three games of the second set and the first three games of the third to put herself in the lead 3-0. In a match with plenty of skilful and competitive rallies, Serbian, Ivanovic broke back to make it 2-3 on her fifth break point when Sharapova netted a backhand. Sharapova then had to hold off a break point as she served for the match at 5-4, but Ivanovic put the ball wide on the match point.

"I didn't think that I could reach final this week, especially against Ana. She's a great player, and she beat me a couple of times earlier in the season, so I was pretty much the underdog with her being seeded higher than me."

"It was a close match and when you're dictating the whole match, you get more confident as the match goes on. I could tell the crowd wanted a little bit more of the match, but sometimes the games go quickly. It's great to know that the crowd is behind you." She will face Italian veteran, Silvia Farina Elia in the final after the Italian surprised the tour by upsetting the favourite Russian, Anastasia Myskina in straight sets 7-5 7-5.


"I've heard a lot of good things about her so I'm sure it's going to be a very interesting final. But I just go out every match and play my game. I don't want to worry about my opponent. Moreover this is final and I only lost to Hingis in finals. So hopefully I could finally win my first title."

Final Results coming up! :bounce:

Good luck Everyone!!! :hearts: :D

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RESULTS

Singles Final


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(7)S.Farina-Elia (ITA) vs (8)M.Sharapova (RUS)


First Set:


1-0


1-1


2-1


3-1


3-2


3-3


3-4


4-4


4-5


4-6*


(8)M.Sharapova leads (7)S.Farina-Elia 6-4


Second Set:


0-1


0-2


1-2


2-2


3-2


*4-2


4-3


4-4


5-4


6-4


(7)S.Farina-Elia is tied with (8)M.Sharapova 4-6 6-4


Third Set:


0-1


1-1


2-1


2-2


2-3


2-4


2-5


3-5


4-5


4-6


Game, Set & Match;


(8)M.Sharapova def (7)S.Farina-Elia 6-4 4-6 6-4


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:eek: :bigclap: Congratulations Maria :bigclap::eek:

Congrats, Maria.

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RESULTS

Doubles Final


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(1)D.Hantuchova/A.Myskina vs A.Ivanovic/A.Rodionova


First Set:


0-1


0-2


0-3


1-3


2-3


2-4


2-5


3-5


4-5


5-5


6-5


*7-5


(1)D.Hantuchova/A.Myskina leads A.Ivanovic/A.Rodionova 7-5


Second Set:


1-0


2-0


3-0


3-1


3-2


3-3


3-4


3-5


4-5


4-6


A.Ivanovic/A.Rodionova leads (1)D.Hantuchova/A.Myskina 5-7 6-4


Third Set:


0-1


0-2


0-3


0-4


0-5


0-6


Game, Set & Match;


A.Ivanovic/A.Rodionova def. (1)D.Hantuchova/A.Myskina 5-7 6-4 6-0


:eek: :bigclap: Congratulations Ivanovic & Rodionova :bigclap::eek:

Too good. Nastya will go home titleless once again (with the exception of French Open). Congrats, Ana & Nastya.

Well done winners!

At least Cata and Sania lost to the winners and put up the best fight. :)

Nastya always negative comments on herself! :o

Well done to all winners! :worship:

ana!!! :woohoo:
thanks myskina!
and a big :hug: to nastya r!!
we've done it!!!

:sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:


but well done Maria

Great win Maria, congrats on the title:bounce:

And also to Ana and Rodionova:)

Shyperova!!! :banana:

Congrats Maria on your First Singles Title. :D

Welldone Ana & Anastassia :) :kiss:

Bad luck Silvia :hug: You've had 2 fantastic tournaments. :yeah:

Maria! You finally got your title! Good job! :bounce:

Farina :sad:

Your points were definitely exceptionnal to make us do so well in doubles ;)

Congrats, Silvia. Best of luck in the final.
Go Daniela/Nastya! Take the title girls. It's amazing how far you've come considering we've never discussed point strategies.

to much thinking isn't good :p

Farina :sad:

Your points were definitely exceptionnal to make us do so well in doubles ;)




lmao

OMG

:woohoo:

Finally doubles title for Rodionova/Ivanovic!!!

:banana:

What a good news for Nastya Rodionova :)

Ana - thnks ;)

We are the best !!!

Congrats Queen Masha and Ivanovic/Rodionova :worship: