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S1: Defending SINGLES CHAMPION - Martina Hingis (SUI)




Singles Draw


(1)A.Myskina (RUS) vs BYE
N.Vaidisova (CZE) vs V.Azarenka (BLR)
T.Li (CHN) vs A.Chakvetadze (RUS)
V.Zvonareva (RUS) vs (16)M.Seles (USA)


(11)K.Palkina (KGZ) vs A.Widjaja (INA)
G.Dulko (ARG) vs I.Benesova (CZE)
A-L.Groenefeld (GER) vs J.Dokic (AUS)
C.Martinez (ESP) vs (5)L.Davenport (USA)


(3)T.Golovin (FRA) vs BYE
L.Krasnoroutskaya (RUS) vs S.Karantantcheva (BUL)
P.Schnyder (SUI) vs A.Sugiyama (JPN)
A.Kramer (LUX) vs (15)A.Gibson (USA)


(9)E.Dementieva (RUS) vs F.Pennetta (ITA)
S.Mirza (IND) vs E.Bovina (RUS)
V.Williams (USA) vs S.Kuznetsova (RUS)
M.Pierce (FRA) vs (6)A.Ivanovic (SCG)




(7)S.Jeyaseelan (CAN) vs S.Stosur (AUS)
S.Williams (USA) vs R.Kuti-Kis (HUN)
A.Kournikova (RUS) vs M.Kirilenko (RUS)
A.Molik (AUS) vs (12)M.Maleeva (BUL)


(14)A.Haynes (USA) vs Z.Gubasci (HUN)
A.Smashanova (ISR) vs N.Petrova (RUS)
F.Schiavone (ITA) vs S.Peer (ISR)
BYE vs (4)A.Mauresmo (FRA)


(8)S.Farina-Elia (ITA) vs M.Sharapova (RUS)
D.Hantuchova (SVK) vs M.Domachowska (POL)
K.Flipken (BEL) vs A.Harkleroad (USA)
A.Stevenson (USA) vs (10)M.Hingis (SUI)


(13)A.Rodionova (RUS) vs S.Foretz (FRA)
P.Mandula (HUN) vs S.Dubois (CAN)
K.Koukalova (CZE) vs D.Safina (RUS)
BYE vs (2)K.Clijsters (BEL)




Points Due:Monday 08/05/06 - 3pm (AEST)

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S1: Defending DOUBLES CHAMPION - T.Golovin/C.Rubin*




Doubles Draw

(1)K.Clijsters/A.Haynes vs BYE
S .Karantantcheva/A.Molik vs K.Flipkens/T.Li
S.Mirza/A.Sugiyama vs S.Jeyaseelan/M.Maleeva
A.Kournikova/L.Krasnoroutskaya vs (8)A.Myskina/I.Benesova


(6)M.Seles/A.Stevenson vs R.Kuti-Kis/P.Mandula
D.Hantuchova/F.Pennetta vs K.Koukalova/N.Vaidisova
A.Chakvetadze/N.Petrova vs Z.Gubacsi/G.Dulko
A.Harkleroad/A.Smashnova vs (4)A.L.Groenefeld/P.Schnyder




(3)S.Dubois/S.Farina-Elia vs M.Sharapova/S.Stosur
A.Mauresmo/F.Schiavone vs V.Azarenka/V.Williams
S.Peer/V.Zvonereva vs A.Gibson/T.Golovin
E.Dementieva/K.Palkina vs (5)E.Bovina/S.Kuznetsova


(7)M.Domachowska/M.Kirilenko vs A.Kramer/D.Safina
A.Ivanovic/A.Rodionova vs J.Dokic/M.Pierce
C.Martinez/A.Widjaja vs S.Foretz/S.Williams
BYE vs (2)L.Davenport/M.Hingis

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Schedule of Play


Monday: POINTS DUE 3PM (AEST) - Singles Rnd 64
Tuesday:Singles/Doubles Rnd 32
Wednesday: Singles/Doubles Rnd 16
Thursday: Singles/Doubles Quarterfinals
Friday: Singles/Doubles Semifinals
Saturday: Singles/Doubles Final
Sunday: RANKINGS RELEASED


GOODLUCK

10!

Good, good, good. :)

Anna Kournikova (RUS) has retired :sad: :sad:

J.Schruff is now A.Kournikova :D

Anna Kournikova (RUS) has retired :sad: :sad:

J.Schruff is now A.Kournikova :Dok, I'll update the race next week :)

Maggie seeded for the 1st time :D
Good luck everyone :wavey:

Dementieva Slides Onto Clay In Style
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Elena Dementieva slides for a ball in practice days before the beginning of the LTT Monte Carlo Masters of Monaco, Monte Carlo.

After an inconsistent rebound ace stretch, which included one runner-up finish, a semifinal showing, and two opening round defeats, Elena Dementieva of Moscow, Russia arrived in Monaco, Monte Carlo today with her mother, Vera Dementieva, to kick off her clay court run. The ninth ranked Russian will face clay court specialist Flavia Pennetta in her first round match.

"You know, this is not an easy way to start the event. I was really hoping that after my loss in Australia, I might get a draw that would maybe allow me to get some matches under my belt and get my game together for when I met a real solid player, but, you know, the draws have never been kind to me, so why start now? I mean, Flavia is a great clay court player and she is full of confidence after a great run in Australia, so it should be tough, but I will just fight for every ball, you know."

The 24 year old Dementieva appears to be extremely focused in recent months, capturing her first career singles title in Zurich, Switzerland in one of last season's final events, and reaching a semifinal and a final to open her campaign in the second season of the LTT. In doubles, however, the powerful baseliner has been far less successful.

"I don't know about doubles, you know. Singles is tough on my body and, I mean, I play a lot of long, tough matches, and doubles right now just seems like a waste of time for me, you know. It takes too much energy and I'm starting to just feel that it's useless. We'll see how it goes in the next few events, I guess, you know."

I have to play Patty first round! :o

Thanks for the compliments Elena. :hearts:

I am not optimistic about this draw at all. Elena has already beaten me once. In a third set tiebreaker too. :o

Good luck to the usual people! :hug:

Oh, and Daniela it's your turn for doubles points this week! :D

Sesil, please send our doubles pts

Thanks and good luck to you this week!

Good luck also to all :)

Decent draw for Dubois!

Are ya sending points again Farina?

Good luck everyone :hug:

:yippee: good luck everyone!
Thomas I let you send points for Kirsten/Ting? :)

Anne Kremer hates this draw. Althea Gibson in round one :sad:

:sad: shame about Anna, she was a real bitch :devil: but was real good to play against too!

Julia, I only hope you make Anna proud! :lol: Im sure you will :wavey:

Good luck Davenport and Hingis :wavey:

:sad: shame about Anna, she was a real bitch :devil: but was real good to play against too!

Julia, I only hope you make Anna proud! :lol: Im sure you will :wavey:

Good luck Davenport and Hingis :wavey:

Yes, we'll miss Anna :sad: :sad:

Anna (Lucia) might return later on in the season :worship: :kiss:

I sent in the doubles pts, Schiavone ;)
Mauresmo gets a bye for the first time :bounce:
however, she is using new tactics :unsure:
so coach hablovah will see what happens :p:tape:

I sent in the doubles pts, Schiavone ;)
Mauresmo gets a bye for the first time :bounce:
however, she is using new tactics :unsure:
so coach hablovah will see what happens :p:tape:do these new tactics come from the practise with Maggie? :p

(7)S.Jeyaseelan (CAN) vs S.Stosur (AUS)
S.Williams (USA) vs R.Kuti-Kis (HUN)
A.Kournikova (RUS) vs M.Kirilenko (RUS)
A.Molik (AUS) vs (12)M.Maleeva (BUL)


(14)A.Haynes (USA) vs Z.Gubasci (HUN)
A.Smashanova (ISR) vs N.Petrova (RUS)
F.Schiavone (ITA) vs S.Peer (ISR)
BYE vs (4)A.Mauresmo (FRA)



I hate my draw , it's rare but it's the case this time...


good luck people :wavey:

SOnya will try a new strategy on clay , her coach decided she needed to improve her game, to mix it up a little , to spice it up ;)
Fingers crossed, I hope Sonya will be more successful on clay than last season :lol: (it wont be difficulty) but this 1st round scares me already :help:

welcome back Anna K, but don't get me angryfor your first tourny back ,huh ? :p

Anne Kremer hates this draw. Althea Gibson in round one :sad:

believe in yourself Anne, you can beat Althea.:hug: even seeded for the first time. :cool:

good luck Anne.

Tati, it's my turn to send doubles points. ;)
good luck everybody.
Maggie & Sonya and Tati & Althea are close in the draw.
good luck my friends & everybody on clay!!!

I have to play Patty first round! :o

Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if you beat me. Patty is so bad this year. :tape:

do these new tactics come from the practise with Maggie? :p
:lol: nyet, le probleme c'est que je n'ai pas vrmt pense ma 'nouvelle' strategie... coach hablovah n'a pas eu le temps de la travailler... :p


just looked at the draw closely, everyone I have beaten has a chance for revenge this week! :scared::bolt:

nastya r, u wanna send points for doubles?
ana can't even win one match this season. do u want me to give it a try? :o
or u wanna send points?

ALG, it's your week to send. :wavey: :bounce:

What about me being Venus?! :fiery:

Lina K how bout you try points this week :bounce:

What about me being Venus?! :fiery:

-VSR- is Venus now.

Decent draw for Dubois!

Are ya sending points again Farina?



ok

believe in yourself Anne, you can beat Althea.:hug: even seeded for the first time. :cool:

good luck Anne.

Tati, it's my turn to send doubles points. ;)
good luck everybody.
Maggie & Sonya and Tati & Althea are close in the draw.
good luck my friends & everybody on clay!!!
what what what, you didn't mention your favourite hair dresser? :eek: :eek: :eek:

but this 1st round scares me already :help:


nothing to be scared about hon its only me and I am experimenting this week :lol:

maybe u will win 6-0 6-0 or 6-1 6-0

what what what, you didn't mention your favourite hair dresser? :eek: :eek: :eek:

you were among the friends.
& you're censed to be spying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mad:

you were among the friends.
& you're censed to be spying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mad:
spying? what who where? :shrug:

(I know but am doing as if I was stupid and had forgotten about it)

V.Williams (USA) vs S.Kuznetsova (RUS)

Lets go Venus baby!!! :woohoo:

spying? what who where? :shrug:

(I know but am doing as if I was stupid and had forgotten about it)

mmmm, lookin at the last James Bond movie Kirsty Darl, of course. ;)

(i got'cha Kirst! )

Lina K how bout you try points this week :bounce:

OK, but expect to lose!

:lol: you got to the quarterfinals in mixed so obviously you got some points taht work :lol:

Althea Gibson hates Clay & delays her plan to get a white dress.
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"I'm happy, i've been a quarterfinalist @ the A0, but damn, i would have loved to follow those results by some other good ones on hard court. Even if Rebound Ace is kinda odd sometimes, i just felt like at the uso sometimes, hitting flat bombs but here that ended lookin like my arm was a creepy thin stick. So slow i could have brought the cellphone to call Kirsty Darl so we could update eachother about the last scoops. ."

Monte Carlo, being a big tournament, Althea Gibson hopes to do well to climb up even more in the rankings.
"I'm delighted, i moved from 27 to 15 last week, i mean, that's wonderful. I kinda feel a pressure to be a seed now, you're bolded, kinda like "look at her falling", but i need to trust in myself, i'm old, but the century is still not coming today".

Her optimism falls apart as we suggest her that she will have to change her gameplan on clay.
"Boy, clay is the weirdest thing on tennis. it's like, you get a beautiful dress, new hair, bright shoes & you end the match just like you were just fishing some old canned foods in the garbage. horrendous."

At the end at the interview, Althea Gibson gave us a lil paper.
"Ask Me This Question".

Q- What do you think about Amelie Mauresmo?
A.G- Well, she won a slam. And i heard she likes her coach A LOT. :devil:

to be continued....

mmmm, lookin at the last James Bond movie Kirsty Darl, of course. ;)

(i got'cha Kirst! )
do you think we're gonna get noticed?

Good luck to Ksenia, Maleeva, Althea (oh, I fear our meet::(, Momo, Sonya, Kim, Hingis and Flipkens

omg

I thought Anna K wa sback, but in fact it's Schruff renamed Anna K :tape:

STosur and Schruff, my two nemesises , in my draw before quarters :help: :armed:

:armed:

:lol: I thought you were misinterpreting things.

what did i ever do to you anyways besides beat you in the semi's once :hehehe:

nothing to be scared about hon its only me and I am experimenting this week :lol:

maybe u will win 6-0 6-0 or 6-1 6-0

:retard:

you beatupset me three weeks ago

:armed:

:lol: I thought you were misinterpreting things.

what did i ever do to you anyways besides beat you in the semi's once :hehehe:

:lol:
this was already a lot :p

no, it's not you ;) it's Schruff :bolt:
maybe as Anna K , I will like you a bit more, slightly , a little :devil:

:secret: For the little story , Schruff won her first MD match as an unknown player against Srebotnik in Acapulco while Srebotnik was seeded and had a shot at the title, I never forgot that .

:secret: I think you mean Estoril

I probably meant Estoril yeah .
:D

do you think we're gonna get noticed?

no way Kirsty Darl, we're the best team for that.

Good luck to Ksenia, Maleeva, Althea (oh, I fear our meet::(, Momo, Sonya, Kim, Hingis and Flipkens

don't fear anything Tati. YOU are the top Player & i'm not even sure to go that far. Season 2 is full of suspence.

Farina Elia Ready For Clay!



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8th seed Silvia Farina Elia is ready for the clay court season after reaching the semi finals of the womens doubles last week at the Australian Open with Stephanie Dubois. Farina Elia, who has a lot of points to defend on the clay opens up against Russian Maria Sharapova.


The Italian said 'So far the season has gone simular to last year, I had a horrible season up to Australia and reached the semis in mixed with Flippo and did the same this year except in womens doubles with Steph. Hopefully this means I a lot of wins on the clay! I have been brought up on the clay and trained a lot on it and hoepfully after reaching the semis last year in Roland Garros I can go the couple of steps further this time'

2 hours left to send points!! :D :kiss:

all H2H as of Melbourne Final will be updated tonight :)

btw from the due date when do results usually get posted anyway

just wondering how crap my experiment is thats all :lol:

2 hours left to send points!! :D :kiss:
oh crap I didn't manage to get in touch with doubles partner :sad: Can you use last week's points? :scratch:

AO points are still valid right? I didn't send new ones this week. :o

no way Kirsty Darl, we're the best team for that.



don't fear anything Tati. YOU are the top Player & i'm not even sure to go that far. Season 2 is full of suspence.
but you went further than me in AO;)

Singles R64 RESULTS coming up!! :kiss: :hearts:


GOOD LUCK!! :wavey:

AO points are still valid right? I didn't send new ones this week. :o

Yes, AO points are still vaild. ;)

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Singles Results

Round 64

TOP HALF


N.Vaidisova (CZE) def. V.Azarenka (BLR) 7-6(1) 6-4
T.Li (CHN) def. A.Chakvetadze (RUS) 7-5 7-5
(16)M.Seles (USA) def. V.Zvonareva (RUS) W/O - No Points

(11)K.Palkina (KGZ) def. A.Widjaja (INA) 7-5 6-2
G.Dulko (ARG) def. I.Benesova (CZE) 6-2 6-4
A-L.Groenefeld (GER) def. J.Dokic (AUS) 7-6(6) 6-3
(5)L.Davenport (USA) def. C.Martinez (ESP) 6-2 6-4

S.Karantantcheva (BUL) def. L.Krasnoroutskaya (RUS) 3-6 6-4 7-6(5)
P.Schnyder (SUI) def. A.Sugiyama (JPN) 6-2 3-6 7-5
(15)A.Gibson (USA) def. A.Kramer (LUX) 4-6 6-1 6-2

F.Pennetta (ITA) def. (9)E.Dementieva (RUS) 7-6(5) 6-4
E.Bovina (RUS) def. S.Mirza (IND) 6-2 7-5
V.Williams (USA) def. S.Kuznetsova (RUS) 6-7(4) 7-6(6) 7-5
(6)A.Ivanovic (SCG) def. M.Pierce (FRA) 6-4 6-4


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

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Singles Results

Round 64

BOTTOM HALF


S.Stosur (AUS) def. (7)S.Jeyaseelan (CAN) 7-6(5) 3-6 7-5
S.Williams (USA) def. R.Kuti-Kis (HUN) 6-0 6-0
M.Kirilenko (RUS) def. A.Kournikova (RUS) 6-4 7-5
A.Molik (AUS) def. (12)M.Maleeva (BUL) 6-4 6-7(8) 6-4

(14)A.Haynes (USA) def. Z.Gubasci (HUN) 7-5 7-5
N.Petrova (RUS) def. A.Smashanova (ISR) 7-5 7-5
F.Schiavone (ITA) def. S.Peer (ISR) 7-6(8) 6-1

M.Sharapova (RUS) def. (8)S.Farina-Elia (ITA) 7-6(3) 4-6 7-5
M.Domachowska (POL) def. D.Hantuchova (SVK) 6-3 3-6 6-2
K.Flipken (BEL) def. A.Harkleroad (USA) 4-6 7-6(0) 6 -3
(10)M.Hingis (SUI) def. A.Stevenson (USA) 6-4 0-6 6-4

(13)A.Rodionova (RUS) def. S.Foretz (FRA) 6-3 3-6 7-5
S.Dubois (CAN) def. P.Mandula (HUN) 6-3 6-3
K.Koukalova (CZE) def. D.Safina (RUS) 7-5 7-5


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

Congratulations all Winners!! :kiss: :kiss:


7th/8th/9th and 12th Seeds all OUT in Round One :eek: :eek:


Enjoy :wavey:

:wavey: Sorry RR-87 (Dinara Safina) - The points you just sent are 3hours late. :sad:

Unfortunately we've already printed out points and we've used your AO Points from last week. :)

Congrats Winners :yeah:

:drool: I expect lotsa articles now :devil: :angel: :worship:

Sorry Silvia :sad: Sonya :sad: Elena & Maggie :hug:

S.Williams (USA) def. R.Kuti-Kis (HUN) 6-0 6-0


:rolls: OMG

Maggie and Sonya :sad: :bigcry: :tears: pfff...
Well done to Kirsten, Althea though :bigclap: :banana:

Serena Williams def Rita Kuti Kis 6-0, 6-0 :rolls: OMG

:sad: I have sent points too late :sad:

:sad: I have sent points too late :sad:


if you did send points, I have no doubt that you would have beaten me easily!!!

Serena never wins matches!!

Sonya :hug: Maggie :hug: Daniela :sad:

Pennetta :D

Well done also to Kirsten, Venus and Althea. :yeah:

if you did send points, I have no doubt that you would have beaten me easily!!!

Serena never wins matches!!

but I don´t understand why can I lose 0-6, 0-6 I think it´s almost impossible I would prefer a W.O! :sad:

Re-match for Bovina-Pennetta! :armed: Hopefully, Bovina get her revenge from her AO loss to Pennetta ;)

Yes, AO points are still vaild. ;)
Phew...:lol:

Well done Klara! :banana:

And also well done Nicole, Kirsten (FlipkenS) and Flavia.

Sonya, Maggie :hug: :sad:

And I know I forgot a few, but I just don't know everyone here yet and who is who, so forgive me. :)

no way Kirsty Darl, we're the best team for that.
It looks like our hairstyling session had a good effect on Althea and Kirsten don't you think?

but I don´t understand why can I lose 0-6, 0-6 I think it´s almost impossible I would prefer a W.O! :sad:

:o Have you noticed your AO Points. :shrug:

Singles and Doubles
Set1: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13
Set2: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13
Set3: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13

:help: Those were your points you sent us for the AO :tape:

You just copied LTT's post and sent it. :o You didnt even bother to send your own points. :p

Anne :sad:

Congratulations Althea :) A good champion

Congrats Winners :hug:

Patty! :banana:

After such a great beginning to my year, I've lost 3 straight matches, now. :sad:

I HATE CLAY. :fiery: :sobbing:

After such a great beginning to my year, I've lost 3 straight matches, now. :sad:

I HATE CLAY. :fiery: :sobbing:
:hug: :hug: :hug:

Maggie! :hysteric: 1st time seeded and already out :rolleyes:
Sonya! :bigcry: let's hope we can win 1 or 2 matches in doubles at least :unsure:

After such a great beginning to my year, I've lost 3 straight matches, now. :sad:

I HATE CLAY. :fiery: :sobbing:

Don't worry about it. Last season, I lost my first two matches of the clay season. Then I made the quarters of the French and Berlin.

:hug:

but you went further than me in AO;)

but you are the best player. ;)

Kirsty Darl! :woohoo:
Maggie & Sonya! :hug: close matches.
Anne, you did well, you took a set, expect more to come in the future.
Ana, congrats.
Serena, nobody's playin with ya!! :lol: ;)
Elena :hug:, but Flavia is good. congrats Flavia.
Ting :woohoo:
congrats also to Lindsay, Kookie & Sesil.
Patty, good luck for tommorow. ;)
good luck for tommorow everybody.

It looks like our hairstyling session had a good effect on Althea and Kirsten don't you think?

Kirsty Darl, we need to do that for all the next tournies. Even if we lose early, we have fun.

Kirsty Darl, we need to do that for all the next tournies. Even if we lose early, we have fun.
what stops us from using the beauty salon on the site of the tourney darl?

S.Stosur (AUS) def. (7)S.Jeyaseelan (CAN) 7-6(5) 3-6 7-5 :o :o :o :o :o

:fiery: STOSUR :fiery:

:tape: :o :armed: :boxing: :banghead: ARGH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:fiery: :mad: :smash: :timebomb: :shout: :explode: :rain: :ignore: :ras: :retard: :(

ARGH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

S.Stosur (AUS) def. (7)S.Jeyaseelan (CAN) 7-6(5) 3-6 7-5 :o :o :o :o :o

:fiery: STOSUR :fiery:

:tape: :o :armed: :boxing: :banghead: ARGH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:fiery: :mad: :smash: :timebomb: :shout: :explode: :rain: :ignore: :ras: :retard: :(

ARGH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sonya is still a wonderful & beautiful top Player!!!!!!! :hearts: :kiss: :D ;) :worship: :) :wavey: :bounce: :hug: :yeah: :yippee: :inlove: :umbrella:

what stops us from using the beauty salon on the site of the tourney darl?

Darl, i really don't know. But they need to let us be in charge of all that. We're the best at haircuting & cooking.

One month after her surprising loss in Sydney to crowd favorite Sam Stosur , world number 7 Sonya Jeyaseelan was again a victim of the Australian on clay in Monte Carlo, in first round. Surprisingly enough, Jeyaseelan is very regular on tour . She usually gets to late rounds in small draws like Tier IIs and hardly gets past the third round ofSlams or Tier Is. But she also barely lost a match in round 1. Today was one of these days where nothing goes as expected for the Canadian.


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Sonya Jeyaseelan questionning herself after her shocking loss in round 1.


"Don't understand what happened. I tried new strategy. Tried to adapt my game to clay because I really sucked last season on clay. Stosur is not a clay-courter and I feel really bad right now. This is an awful result. I have the feeling I can't improve anymore, and all I do is crap . I lost my time on court today, should have withdrawn, would have been simpler. Do I need a break from tennis ? Possibly. I'm getting a bit tired , I'm kinda losing faith. I know we have to go through up and downs. But it's very frustrating to be one of the top contenders for a few tournaments , and then everything falls apart and you have to find the motivation again and try new things, restart all from the beginning, keep practicing harder and harder , whereas in the meantime, other players keep improving and are always more dangerous and always more of them are ready to kick your ass on court and take you down. Hard times, really. I hate to feel like this, because the match was close, I could try to analyse what went wrong and try tosort out the positive and negative sides from this match, but right now the only way I feel is upset, disappointment and anger. I don't know what to do to bounce back . Hopefully I can win a match or two with Maleeva to make the pain vanish a little."

Jeyaseelan's coach added : "Some losses are harder to swallow. I know Sonya very well. She puts so much heart in the game that she really suffers from her losses. It's hard to keep her focused sometimes , she's somehow a bit ,how could I say , uncontrolable ? Very nervous , you know. When she misses a shot she's very frustrated. But she works so hard. It's a pleasure to work with her, she's definitely worth working with. We just have to find a way to bring back this confidence,to improve this mental side, because physically and technically , she's ok. It's all mental. I think when she doesn't feel her game, she lets it all down, and gets overwhelmed by her demons, her health problems, all she had to overcome in her private life et cetera. It's hard to be a top player. Thank God she has some wonderful friends to help her in hard times. Althea was so nice after their last meeting in Melbourne, and here she was the first one again to come to Sonya in the lockerrom to try and comfort her . SOnya can count on them all, but she knows she'll have to rely on herself to get to the higher step. Tennis is a lot of dedication, she knows it, does her best , but gets down too easily. I'll have to talk to her today , she has to regroup before the doubles. Maggie and her coach are counting on her, she can't let them down. Believe me, it will be ok ;) The clay season has only begun today, Sonya will beready for Roland Garros."

:o Have you noticed your AO Points. :shrug:



:help: Those were your points you sent us for the AO :tape:

You just copied LTT's post and sent it. :o You didnt even bother to send your own points. :p

ok ok ok :rolleyes: Use the new points I have sent for the next week, I think they will work better :wavey:

edited article ;)

Jeyaseelan's harsh on herself but her coach keeps being positive for them both ;)
Thanks Althea :smooch:

Jeyaseelan's coach added : "Some losses are harder to swallow. I know Sonya very well. She puts so much heart in the game that she really suffers from her losses. It's hard to keep her focused sometimes , she's somehow a bit ,how could I say , uncontrolable ? Very nervous , you know. When she misses a shot she's very frustrated. But she works so hard. It's a pleasure to work with her, she's definitely worth working with. We just have to find a way to bring back this confidence,to improve this mental side, because physically and technically , she's ok. It's all mental. I think when she doesn't feel her game, she lets it all down, and gets overwhelmed by her demons, her health problems, all she had to overcome in her private life et cetera. It's hard to be a top player. Thank God she has some wonderful friends to help her in hard times. Althea was so nice after their last meeting in Melbourne, and here she was the first one again to come to Sonya in the lockerrom to try and comfort her . SOnya can count on them all, but she knows she'll have to rely on herself to get to the higher step. Tennis is a lot of dedication, she knows it, does her best , but gets down too easily. I'll have to talk to her today , she has to regroup before the doubles. Maggie and her coach are counting on her, she can't let them down. Believe me, it will be ok The clay season has only begun today, Sonya will beready for Roland Garros."

yes she will!!! now that's wisdom!!!!!!!!! :cool: :worship: :worship: :worship: :kiss:
__________________

Hungarian Kuti Kis humillated in Monte Carlo

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Rita Kuti Kis cries after her match againts Serena Williams.

"It´s the worst match I´ve ever played, I feel like a shit on the court, I don´t know what´s hapening, I didn´t want to play during the match, Serena was passing me in everypoint...she was playing againts an amateur player."

"I don´t know if I have to continues playing tennis"

"I love this game and I will try it again, but it´s confirmed, that I am the worst player in the tour"

:sad: :sad:


SERENA WILLIAMS BT RITA KUTI KIS 6-0, 6-0 IN 34MIN

:o "You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to new-york again." :o

:kiss:


:secret: Announcement : Recently , Sonya Jeyaseelan's coach has been approached by a player who would be interested to work with him if ever Sonya was to retire some day. But Jeyaseelan has no such goal in the short term , so this information will stay confidential and this new player will keep practicing in the shadows of the Ladies Tennis Tour... To be continued...

Have faith Rita , better days will come :hug:

:o "You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to new-york again." :o

:kiss:


:secret: Announcement : Recently , Sonya Jeyaseelan's coach has been approached by a player who would be interested to work with him if ever Sonya was to retire some day. But Jeyaseelan has no such goal in the short term , so this information will stay confidential and this new player will keep practicing in the shadows of the Ladies Tennis Tour... To be continued...

:eek: i want to know!!!! :devil:

Rita :hug:

:woohoo: finally a win

Bovina downs Mirza and set a rematch with Pennetta next!


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The tall-Russian Elena Bovina is delights to beat India's Sania Mirza in straight sets and is looking forward to play Italy's Flavia Pennetta again for seeking her avenge her Australian Open loss last week.

She is excited to back in Monte-Carlo again and that means she can do anything she wants and let her gay coach keep his busy time in bed all this week with Magnus Norman who is residence of the town.

Believe it or not, there are lots of reporters and photographers are waiting at the front gate of Norman's. They are our next Brokeback Mountain couple!

Maria K :)
Marta :bounce: 1st won match this season! :p

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Sesil Karatantcheva happy

Sesil karatantcheva was all smiles as she beat kranotskaya in 3 tough sets. Sesil needed the win for a confidence boost as she wasnt doing so well the past few weeks.''i was releived i needed that win'' she said.'' she played better than me in some stages of the match i admit and it was really tough for me i had trouble dealing with her serve so well played kranotskaya'' she added.
Lets wish her luck in the next round against the third seed tatiana golovin

Darl, i really don't know. But they need to let us be in charge of all that. We're the best at haircuting & cooking.
cooking? who talked about cooking, ah alright it's your bit is it? I do the hair and you keep our stomachs filled up ...

(don't you think it's annoying cos if we wanna go unnoticed we can't use smileys really can we? )

edited article ;)

Jeyaseelan's harsh on herself but her coach keeps being positive for them both ;)
Thanks Althea :smooch:
Sonya was a great practicing partner for Kirsten, will she keep doing that in this tourney?

ok ok ok :rolleyes: Use the new points I have sent for the next week, I think they will work better :wavey:
well Rita, if it's any confort to you, Mauresmo has suffered 6-0 6-0 losses in both singles and doubles too :o:hug::lol:

congrats, Kirsten, Althea and Flavia! :D

Sonya (hang in there, at least you don't lose cause of hockey like Mauresmo :o:help: ) :lol: & Maggie (maybe we should have a practice session ? :angel::eek: )

:woohoo: finally a win
congrats :woohoo:

Congrats all winners :D

congrats :woohoo:
thank you:)

yes well done Sesil :bigclap: :bounce:

pheeww Nastrya win :)

Congrats all winners!!!

Congrats Winners :yeah:

:drool: I expect lotsa articles now :devil: :angel: :worship:

Sorry Silvia :sad: Sonya :sad: Elena & Maggie :hug:



I aint written an article again :o :o :o :o :o

Stephanie :D:D:D:D

Farina and Sonya :sad:

cooking? who talked about cooking, ah alright it's your bit is it? I do the hair and you keep our stomachs filled up ...

(don't you think it's annoying cos if we wanna go unnoticed we can't use smileys really can we? )

Kirsty Darl, have you even seen a Grandma who don't know how to cook. I'm takin this part.....and they won't smell, be sure.

Lindsay abd Martina move on :bounce:

:eek: ana wins a match! :o

Kirsty Darl, have you even seen a Grandma who don't know how to cook. I'm takin this part.....and they won't smell, be sure.
I know you're just such a genius mamalthea, being able to cook without anyone smelling....

Another defeat :bigcry:
At least it went to a third set tiebreak, but hopefully I can do better in doubles.

Don't worry about it. Last season, I lost my first two matches of the clay season. Then I made the quarters of the French and Berlin.

:hug:

And last year, I only won 2 or 3 clay matches.

V.Williams (USA) def. S.Kuznetsova (RUS) 6-7(4) 7-6(6) 7-5

:eek:

WOW! What an awesome match from both players! :woohoo:

Great win Venus! :yeah:

Molik :bounce:

Molik :bounce::ras: :lol:

:o Thanks Sesil. Sonya, Bovina, Kuti-Kis :hug: :kiss:

:sad: 28 matches played / 28 winners and only 2 articles from winners and 2 articles from losers :help:

Pfffft - C'MON winners!! :help: :shrug:

:o Thanks Sesil. Sonya, Bovina, Kuti-Kis :hug: :kiss:

:sad: 28 matches played / 28 winners and only 2 articles from winners and 2 articles from losers :help:

Pfffft - C'MON winners!! :help: :shrug:if you change the score of Maggie's match, I write you an article, I promise! :lol: :p No, just kidding, it's too late for me to put an article today, but maybe tomorrow ;)

I might try and write an article if I have the time. :D

Dubois eases into round two


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Stephanie Dubois, Canada's second best ranked player after good friend Jeyaseelan, defeated Hungary's Petra Mandula in two 6-3 sets today to advance to the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters.

After a difficult time last year, which has seen her exit most of her singles tournaments in the first round, Stephanie seemed to have found a new passion for the game in Year 2. After a great performance in Fed Cup (where she won both her singles matches for Canada in a tough 3-2 win against Russia), she is holding a positive record for the first time of her career.



Despite having few wins against higher ranked players, Stephanie still needs to add a little something to her game to gain that edge needed to go further than the second or third round in the tournament she enters. Next round, she faces the 14th seed Rodionova, whom she already beat in Fed Cup this year.



Stephanie's confidence is also due a lot to her partnership with good friend Farina-Elia, with whom she is the Wimbledon and YEC defending champion. Recently, the canado-italian team had their best performance of the year when they reached the semifinals of the Australian Open. Now ranked 6th in the world in doubles, Stephanie is eager to find the same confidence in singles and get in the top 20.

Hope you guys are happy now ;)

Venus is too supersticious to write an article. I always lose after I write one.:mad:

Venus is too supersticious to write an article. I always lose after I write one.:mad:
:lol: same for Kirsten :devil:
How is Justine's old coach doing? :cool:

:lol: same for Kirsten :devil:
How is Justine's old coach doing? :cool:

Oh, pretty good pretty good.

How about you, the Australian Open Mixed Doubles Champion! :worship:

Stosur Edges past Jeyaseelan

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For the 2nd time in a month Samantha Stosur and Sonya Jeyaseelan have faced off. Like the last encounter this one was a very tight one. In Sydney Stosur won 6-4 4-6 7-5 in what was her biggest win of her career. She has since been inconsistent winning mainly 1st rounds then loosing the next.

In Monte Carlo the score was even tighter 7-6 3-6 7-5 won again by Stosur who now leads the series 2-0.

Stosur was using this event as a experiment to try out different things in her gameplan which has been very predictable to this point in her short career.

"I am hoping for a good result here. I know its to early to be expecting a win from my point of view but if I play well and give myself a chance that will be something to be happy with"

Dementieva Crashes Out In Monte Carlo
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Ninth seeded Elena Dementieva reacts after one of forty four unforced errors in a 7-6 (5) 6-4 first round loss to Flavia Pennetta in the LTT Monte Carlo Masters.

"Today, I just couldn't find my range. My serve wasn't working too badly, it was more my groundstrokes that were just a mess, you know. I'm not used to this happening. I mean, I got here [Monte Carlo, Monaco] really early to work out a few things that I didn't do so well in Melbourne, you know, and it really didn't work out so well. This is my third straight loss and it's a little tough, but you learn to battle through it, you know. It's been much worse than this, that's for sure. I'll just have to keep improving my clay tennis because, you know, it's just been a lost cause and I really need to build some strengths on it."

Didn't you lose to Flaiva last week, as well? Nevermind, that was ALG.

Man, Flavia is killing you guys. :lol:

:sad: Lena!

ALG :unsure:

Pennetta Gains Revenge over Dementieva, Hopes for Repeat Against Bovina

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Flavia Pennetta moved into the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters, Rome,

with a solid but not spectacular performance against Russian Elena Dementieva.

In a match full of breaks and long games, Pennetta raised her game slightly when

it mattered most, though she was gifted the match at 5-4 with one of mant double faults

from Dementieva.

After the match Pennetta said, 'Well for me, I am not happy with my performance
today, but a win is a win, and I am happy to have gained revenge for my loss to
Dementieva earlier in the season. I don't like to lose to a player twice in a row.
I face Bovina next, and it's going to be tough, but hopefully the experience of beating
her last week will put me through into the next round.'

:o Thanks Sesil. Sonya, Bovina, Kuti-Kis :hug: :kiss:

:sad: 28 matches played / 28 winners and only 2 articles from winners and 2 articles from losers :help:

Pfffft - C'MON winners!! :help: :shrug:
I'm too busy and don't really have time to write one :o :sad:

Good luck Anastasia!

Good Luck Nicole and Klara :yeah:

LTTS2: Ladies Tennis Tour

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Singles Results

Round 32

TOP HALF


N.Vaidisova (CZE) def. (1)A.Myskina (RUS) 7-5 7-6(2)
(16)M.Seles (USA) def. T.Li (CHN) 5-7 6-4 6-4

(11)K.Palkina (KGZ) def. G.Dulko (ARG) 6-4 6-2
(5)L.Davenport (USA) def. A-L.Groenefeld (GER) 4-6 6-4 7-6(6)

S.Karantantcheva (BUL) def. (3)T.Golovin (FRA) 2-6 7-5 7-5
P.Schnyder (SUI) def. (15)A.Gibson (USA) 7-6(5) 7-6(4)

F.Pennetta (ITA) def. E.Bovina (RUS) 7-6(6) 7-5
(6)A.Ivanovic (SCG) def. V.Williams (USA) 6-2 4-6 6-3


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

:eek: ana wins 2 matches in a row!

Flavia, Nicole, Patty :banana:

Althea :sad: :hug:

LTTS2: Ladies Tennis Tour

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Singles Results

Round 32

BOTTOM HALF


S.Williams (USA) def. S.Stosur (AUS) 6-2 6-2
M.Kirilenko (RUS) def. A.Molik (AUS) 7-6(2) 7-6(6)

(14)A.Haynes (USA) def. N.Petrova (RUS) 7-5 6-3
(4)A.Mauresmo (FRA) def. F.Schiavone (ITA) 1-6 6-4 7-5

M.Domachowska (POL) def. M.Sharapova (RUS) 2-6 6-3 6-4
K.Flipkens (BEL) def. (10)M.Hingis (SUI) 6-1 5-7 7-6(4)

S.Dubois (CAN) def. (13)A.Rodionova (RUS) 7-6(3) 6-3
(2)K.Clijsters (BEL) def.K.Koukalova (CZE) 6-3 7-6(4)


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

Klara :sad: :sad:

Kirsten :banana: :banana:

Nadia :hug:

LTTS2: Ladies Tennis Tour

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Doubles Results

Round 32

TOP HALF


S .Karantantcheva/A.Molik def. K.Flipkens/T.Li 7-6(5) 7-5
S.Jeyaseelan/M.Maleeva def. S.Mirza/A.Sugiyama 4-6 7-6(6) 6-3
(8)A.Myskina/I.Benesova def.A.Kournikova/L.Krasnoroutskaya 7-5 3-6 7-6(2)

(6)M.Seles/A.Stevenson def. R.Kuti-Kis/P.Mandula 3-6 6-4 7-5
D.Hantuchova/F.Pennetta def. K.Koukalova/N.Vaidisova 7-6(6) 6-4
A.Chakvetadze/N.Petrova def. Z.Gubacsi/G.Dulko 3-6 6-1 6-4
A.Harkleroad/A.Smashnova def. (4)A.L.Groenefeld/P.Schnyder 6-3 6-3


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

Klara/Nicole :sad:

OMG Patty! :eek: :hearts:

Great match, Althea. :hug:

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Doubles Results

Round 32

BOTTOM HALF


(3)S.Dubois/S.Farina-Elia def. M.Sharapova/S.Stosur 6-2 6-4
V.Azarenka/V.Williams def. A.Mauresmo/F.Schiavone 6-4 3-6 6-4
A.Gibson/T.Golovin def. S.Peer/V.Zvonereva 6-3 6-3
(5)E.Bovina/S.Kuznetsova def.E.Dementieva/K.Palkina 6-4 5-7 7-5

A.Kramer/D.Safina def.(7)M.Domachowska/M.Kirilenko 6-3 6-3
A.Ivanovic/A.Rodionova def. J.Dokic/M.Pierce 6-3 6-4
S.Foretz/S.Williams def. C.Martinez/A.Widjaja 5-7 6-2 6-2


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

Congratulations all Winners!! :kiss: :kiss:


Enjoy :wavey:

Let me guess. Those doubles points were yours, ALG. Weren't they? :ras:

Go Angie and Kim!

Ashley/Anna :woohoo:

Patty finally strings together two matches. Maybe my year can really begin, now. :D

Well done winners :hug:

Should have seen something like this happening. Definetly should not have played here. Anastasia is so bloody unpredictable.

Ksenia :D
Elena/Ksenia :sad:

Meh! :yawn:

S.Jeyaseelan/M.Maleeva def. S.Mirza/A.Sugiyama 4-6 7-6(6) 6-3

:woohoo:

better than nothing ;)

we practiced hard yesterday didn't we Maggie ? :hug: :yeah:

S.Jeyaseelan/M.Maleeva def. S.Mirza/A.Sugiyama 4-6 7-6(6) 6-3

:woohoo:

better than nothing ;)

we practiced hard yesterday didn't we Maggie ? :hug: :yeah:and it works! :D :yippee:

if you change the score of Maggie's match, I write you an article, I promise! :lol: :p No, just kidding, it's too late for me to put an article today, but maybe tomorrow ;)


still waiting ;)


Congrats Kirsten and Amélie :kiss:

Flavia :worship: you'll be soon a top player :yeah: (to avoid in draws ):bolt:

OMG Foretz sucks :lol:

At least Serena wins now :lol: And we won dubs :p

Monica through to R16 in singles and doubles. :hearts:

Good job, Alex :D

still waiting ;)


Congrats Kirsten and Amélie :kiss:

Flavia :worship: you'll be soon a top player :yeah: (to avoid in draws ):bolt:
:banana: yes Kirsten :D something needs to be done about doubles though :scratch: :o
Well done Sonya and Maggie :bigclap: (you see Sonya you were very good as a practice partner for Kirsten :angel: :kiss: )

I guess I was, but I was too tired to win against Stosur after :lol:

I guess I was, but I was too tired to win against Stosur after :lol:
ohhhhh don't you put the blame on Kirsten :devil: :lol:

SESIL:woohoo:
sesil/molik:woohoo:
sorry tatiana

Rodionova :smash: stupied girl!

A.Myskina :hug: smtms it's happend
Ksenia :)
Patty - now you are lucky on TB
Bovina :hug: but Flavia -wow
Ana Ivanovic - :bounce:
kim :)
Marta - good result Congrats!!!

There were some surprises on the second day of the tournament with a huge global prize money. 1st-seeded Anastassia Myskina lost 5:7, 6:7(2) to Czech Vaidisova. The clear win of Bulgarian Sesil Karantantcheva over 3rd seeded France's Tatiana Golovin in buttles of teenagers. Hingis Gibson and Rodionova were out of the ordinary as well.

In the doubles, Serbian Ana Ivanovic and Russian Anastassia Rodionova advanced to the second round after beating J.Dokic/M.Pierce team (Serbia Australia/France) 6:3, 6:4 which were quite random win for this duo

A.Ivanovic/A.Rodionova def. J.Dokic/M.Pierce 6-3 6-4

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beat

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on pictures above you realize who is more involved in TENNIS

Marta :) :bounce:
Marta/Maria :sad: I expected another result after AO final :p

Mauresmo Slogs Past Schiavone,
Crashes out in Doubles Match
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(4)A.Mauresmo (FRA) defeated F.Schiavone (ITA), her doubles partner, by the score of 1-6 6-4 7-5.
However, in other action, the doubles pair Mauresmo/Schiavone succombed
to V.Azarenka/V.Williams in three sets of 6-4 3-6 6-4.




MONTE CARLO, Monaco - It was with mixed feelings that No. 4 seed, and newly crowned Australian Open champion, Amelie Mauresmo met with reporters after her matches.

"I'm glad I got through my singles match today. It's really tough having to play your doubles partner. I think our singles match affected our play in doubles. We were both pooped physically and emotionally, you know."

Next up in singles is the No.14 seed, American Angela Haynes who defeated Nadia Petrova of Russia in straight sets of 7-5 6-3.

"I'm not really sure what to expect really. I haven't really had the chance to process what happened at the Australian Open but I'll do my best."

Nastya, Tati, Althea :eek::hug::sad:
Kirsten, Kim :D :woohoo:
congrats to all the winners :clap2:

bad day for Fran then :sad: congrats Amélie :yeah: (since we trained yesterday, you should win this event :p )

well done Amélie!!! :bounce:

Lindsay :tape: Very close match but nice win in the end! Keep it up!

Martina :sad: Myskina :sad: Golovin :hug:

bad day for Fran then :sad: congrats Amélie :yeah: (since we trained yesterday, you should win this event :p )
are you trying to jinx me ? :devil: (Maggie :smash::p )
Kirsten, merci :hug:

Althea needs to learn how to win a tiebreak.

congrats Patty.
Tati, :hug: now we don't have to fear our meeting. :lol:
Kirty Darl... :kiss: get them all. :devil:
Momo :hehehe:
Kim :woohoo: possible return as the number * :angel: . Tati/Althea!! go girls together!!
Maggie/Sonya also!!
Kookie :hug:
Ana ;)

look at that, Serena is winning matches :rolls:

look at that, Serena is winning matches :rolls:

:worship:

look at that, Serena is winning matches :rolls:
congrats! :D

Davenport Advances past Gronefeld

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(5)L.Davenport (USA) def. A-L.Groenefeld (GER) 4-6 6-4 7-6(6)

Lindsay Davenport, current world number 5 defeated dangerous German Anna Lena Gronefeld in a tight three set match to move into the Round of 16. There she will face 11th seeded Palkina.

"Today was really good for me. I really felt like I found my foot on clay just at the right moment" , said Davenport after her 4-6 6-4 7-6(6) win. "I think it was a really tough match, you know, it ended 8-6 in the final set tiebreak, they dont come much tougher than that, but im really happy with the win."

Discussing her next opponent Davenport remainded calm and confident "She is a great player. She has had some great results and is close to crakcing into the top ten, so she is obviously a talented girl. I thingk we played earlier in the year and I won that, so Im hoping I can sitck to my game plan and move into the quater-finals."

All the best Lindz :D :hug: and thank you for the nice words :hearts:

Dubois :bounce: :worship:

Dubois/Farina :D :woohoo:

Dulko :sad:

Dulko/Gubasci :sad: :fiery:

Nicole is feeling sick, that must be why she is winning :eek:

Congrats Nicole for beating the #1 ranked player :yeah: Sorry Nastya

Klara :sad: :hug:

Come on Patty! Make the Quarters! :hearts:

:yawn: This game is getting boring and everyone's losing interest. :help: :o

:shrug: 16 Winners in Singles and only 3 articles from Anastassia, Amelie and Lindsay :help:

:shrug: It not that difficult at all. :rolleyes:

Im not doing results till we get a few more articles. :)

Sorry Freak if we don't have either the time or motivation to write articles. That's still not saying we don't care about the games. Most of the time, people just skip the articles and talk to see the results anyways. We appreciate the work you are putting into this, but not everyone might want to write an article each day for every single game they play.

I agree with the above.

I wrote an article for round one, and I was not online yesterday, and now I dont really have the time to write one now. Doesn't mean I am not interested in the game. You can't expect an article from everyone in every round. And though there are probably some that dont right any at all, it's not part of the game to do so.

That said, people write some so we get results. :lol:

:yawn: This game is getting boring and everyone's losing interest. :help: :o

:shrug: 16 Winners in Singles and only 3 articles from Anastassia, Amelie and Lindsay :help:

:shrug: It not that difficult at all. :rolleyes:

Im not doing results till we get a few more articles. :)
It's not fair that you say people are losing interest. Look at the number of posts and talks after each round. It's not because there are no articles written that people don't have interest. You see people supporting each other and discussing who won and who lost etc etc... I personally am a bit superstitious and seem to be jinxing Kirsten nearly every time I write one and that's why I try to wait until I'm out of the tourney. Besides I don't always have time. But I still try to come and post every single round of tourneys just whether Kirsten is still playing or not, to support friends as well. I think it's already a nice thing that people know each other well in the game and use it to have fun, no need to write tons of articles, that's what makes this place really enjoyable.

Sorry Drew, I would write an article even though I lost but I just don't have the time either. I'm also "banned" from the computer this week and I'm just not motivated after Anastasia's loss. Sorry again.

Who said anything about 'everyone' writing an article after 'every round' they win or lose .... :confused:

I understand not everyone has the time to do articles, but you have to understand that we don't always have the time to do results, but we manage to find time. We don't expect everyone to do articles after 'every win', but we do expect atleast a quarter of the winners in each round to do a little article after they win. It only takes 5-10 minutes, to write a title, find a picture and write a 1-2 line quote or sentence. :shrug:

I believe it is part of the game to write articles as players and coaches. Im sorry, but if we didn't have any articles, the tour would be boring, unrealistic and have no personality and unfortunately we don't just spend 2-3 hours a day and maybe more working out results and then typing results simply for your pleasure.

Superstitious about writing articles :lol: Im sorry, regardless of anyone writing an article or not, its not going to change the result that we'll be posting at the end of the day. :p

:wavey:

superstition :lol:

(sorry Yas :hug: but each time someon talks about superstition, jinxing etc , that amuses me ;) )



Players not keen to assist press conferences.

Clay season just started a few days ago in Monte Carlo , and the tour organisors have made a surprising announcement today . They said if players don't assist press conferences to give the few journalists present in Monte Carlo what to write about, they won't allow games to be played. It seems no real agreement has been found so far , and the decision of the LTT directors is still not known. Players are practicing and waiting anxiously in the lockerroom. Anastasia Myskina, the world number 1 , rising beauty Flavia Pennetta of Italy, young talent Kirsten Flipkens, and doubles specialist Stéphanie Dubois already shared their view on the topic with the directors.
It seems that the directors ' concern is that the journalists following the tour don't write enough articles . A few players , a la Davenport, Ivanovic, Mauresmo, Jeyaseelan, Farina Elia , Myskina just to name only a few, are always due to their duty to meet the press following their matches. But some players seem to refuse doing so, which frustrates the tour directors. Will an issue be found to satisfy everyone ?

well sorry we all have our habits and beliefs, as crazy as they are :cool: not that winning or losing changes my life :lol: but that's the way it is, and i personnally think it's just as nice to have all those discussions after each round than articles:p there is still some gossip going on :devil: :angel:

Players not keen to assist press conferences.

Clay season just started a few days ago in Monte Carlo , and the tour organisors have made a surprising announcement today . They said if players don't assist press conferences to give the few journalists present in Monte Carlo what to write about, they won't allow games to be played. It seems no real agreement has been found so far , and the decision of the LTT directors is still not known. Players are practicing and waiting anxiously in the lockerroom. Anastasia Myskina, the world number 1 , rising beauty Flavia Pennetta of Italy, young talent Kirsten Flipkens, and doubles specialist Stéphanie Dubois already shared their view on the topic with the directors.
It seems that the directors ' concern is that the journalists following the tour don't write enough articles . A few players , a la Davenport, Ivanovic, Mauresmo, Jeyaseelan, Farina Elia , Myskina just to name only a few, are always due to their duty to meet the press following their matches. But some players seem to refuse doing so, which frustrates the tour directors. Will an issue be found to satisfy everyone ?
you just don't get it :devil: Kirsten and Althea are too busy looking after their hair to attend press conferences :lol:

looking after their hair is nothing related with tennis dear . :p

you should know I don't like players more focused on their looks than on theuir play (shall I name Anna Kournikova the real one? :tape: ) hehe

especially when they still have better results than other more dedicated ones :o :angel:

I'm joking :lol: your stories are fun ;) keep them going Althea and Kirsten :yeah:

anyway I didn't write that to persecute players/coaches that dont write articles, I thought it would be funny to add a little drama ... :devil:

BTW I agree with Drew, we're like 60 in this game and I'm sure more than half never wrote an article. It's not that bad , everyone enjoys the game their own way, but if ppl find the time to send points (which is according to me what takes more time, to look for new points, new strategies etc ... ) they should be able to write a few lines now and then ... :p

:bounce: Kimmie :woohoo: Kim's first win on clay :yeah:

Congrats Ksenia :) Lindsay :D Patty ;) Ana :kiss: Angela :cool: Amelie :worship: Kirsten :p

:eek: :sad: Anastasia, Tatiana, Althea :hug:

:o I know i dont write articles alot lately, but I always manage to do atleast one at every event. I feel bad as a top player, but sometimes im very busy with my family and work, its difficult. :) I will try to attend my press conferences all th time. :p

Its as simple as this!!

If people cant find time to write a simple article, then we cant find time to run this game!





With me working fulltime, and drew studying fulltime, we are actually going out of our way, to ensure results, rankings, and new threads are made on time. The only reason we started a 2nd season, was because we thought we would have the support from you guys.

Its mostly drew actually running the game as im too busy with work, and i really only help with rankings.

More dedicated ones? Gosh remember I have a fan club to run if that's not dedication :lol: :haha:
and :eek: hair is important! :devil: (I know someone who wouldn't contradict me at all :angel: ) without it no valuable tennis:p you should think about it for Sonya you know she's been neglecting her hair lately and look at the results:nerner:

and well some people don't write articles nor do they post here, others don't write articles as often but take time to come and post here and that's just as important as articles imo :angel

Clijsters sails past Koukalova

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(2)K.Clijsters (BEL) def.K.Koukalova (CZE) 6-3 7-6(4)

Clijsters nearly started the match with a break, but Koukalova not only saved her service, but also immediately broke herself. In the third game, it was Kim who would now brake through the Czech's service as Koukalova smashed into the net. In the following game, Kim took her first love game of the match. As the match went on Koukalova could not keep up with Kim, hitting numerous unforvd errors to give the World #2 the first set 6-3 in 28 minutes.

In the second set, the players were even more in balance and the well-matched rhythm produced an exciting second set, with some breaks and re-breaks. Koukalova started the second set furiously and left Clijsters stunned for a while. In no time, the Czech was leading 3-0 but Clijsters managed to get back into the match by showing her great defensive skills, and fighting back to take the second set in a tight tie-breaker.

"I’m very excited with the way I’ve been playing lately," said Clijsters. "I knew from the start that it was going to be very tough out there, and that I had to play well at the important points."

"It was a fun match, lots of long rallies and hard hitting."

In the next round, Clijsters faces 37th ranked Dubois.

If people cant find time to write a simple article, then we cant find time to run this game!
:scratch: jeez why all this drama, you guys have support look at the number of posts here and we're only onto the second round!

Kim :hug: :yeah:

Gary :hug:
:secret: I promise I'll do the draws this very afternoon :angel: I'vze been neglecting them lately ...

and ... Kirsten :eek: :bolt: wow ... Sonya will be so sad when I tell her what you think about her hair :devil: she'll be broken ... :awww:
:lol:

Right now, badhaired, neglicted Sonya has better things to do than going to a hairdresser, like getting ready for her doubles match with Maggie for instance ;) :D

:lol:

More dedicated ones? Gosh remember I have a fan club to run if that's not dedication :lol: :haha:
and :eek: hair is important! :devil: (I know someone who wouldn't contradict me at all :angel: ) without it no valuable tennis:p you should think about it for Sonya you know she's been neglecting her hair lately and look at the results:nerner:

and well some people don't write articles nor do they post here, others don't write articles as often but take time to come and post here and that's just as important as articles imo :angel

I was joking :p keep the fanclub on :woohoo:
Go and reach quarters Kirsten !!! :bounce:

and I agree with the last part of your post like I told you by PM :)

Rodionova always makes article when she wants and have a time

I was joking :p keep the fanclub on :woohoo:
Go and reach quarters Kirsten !!! :bounce:

and I agree with the last part of your post like I told you by PM :)
gosh you're putting some pressure on! :lol: Kirsten and Li however whatever the tactics they use to practice, it's just not working :help: :lol:

Anyway just to add something on the subject, we all know how much work and time Drew and Gary put in this game :worship: and there are some posters that don't look as interested as others and I agree those should post more often (whether they write articles or not) just to take part in the fun of the game. But what can we do about it is my question :shrug: threatening not to post more results is not gonna make them come and post since those probably don't even bother reading anything but the results...

Ana Ivanovic wins 2 matches in a row for the first time this season

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Ana Ivanovic advances the the round of 16 for the first time this season. It also marks the first time Ana has won 2 matches in a row for the new season.

"It's a relief to win 2 matches. I'm still suffering from low confidence. Hopefully, these 2 wins will mark a turn of events."

Ana has sought out different inputs from different coaches but all it did was made Ana more confused on court.

"I think I'm not used to their coaching methods. So I decided to stick to my old method and not to think so much about different strategies."

When quizzed about her absence in the press conferences,

"I've always made myself available for press conferences. It's just that recently I've been losing a lot. Even though I may have lost in the first round, I'll still try to show up. It's now a pleasure to do press conferences because now, I'm winning instead of getting my butt kicked in the first round. I'll also like to thank the tournament managers for doing a great job. I know it isn't easy and I wish everything will go smoothly for them." :)

Where did all this talk come from!?

Drew, Gary, I understand that it must take a lot of time and energy to complete results and rankings etc. and as you can understand, everyone is really greateful for that.

You should look at the number of posts and players each event when you question the popularity and dedication of players. I mean, take this event for an example, its not even a Grand Slam yet we are onto the end of the 5th page already and its only the Round of 16. Thats impressive alone, and the fact that you dont find that on any other game on the board but this one is even more impressive.

In regards to articles, I think the fact that that there are pages and pages of gossip and fun conversation is better than articles, however it is still you opinion. I know that I personally try to write 1-2 articles every event, and it is definetly more if i reach the semi's or final!

HOWEVER, that being said, this game is your decision, Im suprised to be talking about the end of LTT because of everyones excitment to play and commitment to the game, but if it is too much for you guys then you know what you have to do. Im betting it will upset all 60 players that you guys have, but remember that you arent just doing it for them. Studies and full-time work is important and you shouldnt forget that. Hope you usy choose wisely.

- Lindsay Davenport -Heads off to practice :lol:

Maggie's coach thinks he's involved in lots of other activities in the forum, and has not a lot of time to write an article after each match of all the players he coaches, but although he already spends some time every week to make the race, he will set an example :p

Drew, Gary, I understand that it must take a lot of time and energy to complete results and rankings etc. and as you can understand, everyone is really greateful for that.

You should look at the number of posts and players each event when you question the popularity and dedication of players. I mean, take this event for an example, its not even a Grand Slam yet we are onto the end of the 5th page already and its only the Round of 16. Thats impressive alone, and the fact that you dont find that on any other game on the board but this one is even more impressive.

In regards to articles, I think the fact that that there are pages and pages of gossip and fun conversation is better than articles, however it is still you opinion. I know that I personally try to write 1-2 articles every event, and it is definetly more if i reach the semi's or final!

HOWEVER, that being said, this game is your decision, Im suprised to be talking about the end of LTT because of everyones excitment to play and commitment to the game, but if it is too much for you guys then you know what you have to do. Im betting it will upset all 60 players that you guys have, but remember that you arent just doing it for them. Studies and full-time work is important and you shouldnt forget that. Hope you usy choose wisely.
:worship: :yeah:

Maggie's not totally out of Monaco

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For the 2nd time this season, Maggie lost in the 1st round of a tournament. Last time it was in Beijing, as an unseeded player she was defeated by Venus Williams, 8th seed. But this time, and for the very first time since she entered LTT, she was the seeded player, 12th seed, beaten by the unseeded Alicia Molik in 3 sets 64 67(8) 64.


Alicia is a solid player, who already beat Maggie last year in the 3rd round of Miami, but Maggie won their last meeting earlier this year, in the quarters of Sydney. We all know how Maggie, 4th in the race, managed to rebound after Beijing: she reached the final in Sydney the week after. Let's hope she will find a way to do the same this time again!


But Maggie is not totally out of Monte Carlo: she's still in the running in the doubles. Associated with Sonya Jeyaseelan, the 7th team in the race won against the pair made of Sania Mirza and Ai Sugiyama in 3 sets 46 76(6) 63. Sonya, 7th seeded in singles, is also out in singles after the 1st round. The two will have nothing to lose now in the doubles competition!

Maggie's coach thinks he's involved in lots of other activities in the forum, and has not a lot of time to write an article after each match of all the players he coaches, but although he already spends some time every week to make the race, he will set an example :p

:bowdown:

+ you're my doubles partner :hug: :hearts: :bounce:

Maggie's coach thinks he's involved in lots of other activities in the forum, and has not a lot of time to write an article after each match of all the players he coaches, but although he already spends some time every week to make the race, he will set an example :p
^^ that's what i call real dedication :worship: unfortunately not everyone can do that but it's great Maggie's coach does :kiss:

Schnyder Upsets Gibson
Wins Two Matches...Finally!

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"I'm just starting to really feel good about my tennis, you know? I haven't lost in the first round since the first tournament of the season. I'll be amazed to make the Quarterfinals here."

Now then. Results?

LTTS2: Ladies Tennis Tour

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Singles Results

Round 16

TOP HALF


(16)M.Seles (USA) def. N.Vaidisova (CZE) 6-7(5) 6-4 7-5
(11)K.Palkina (KGZ) def. (5)L.Davenport (USA) 7-6(5) 5-7 6-3

P.Schnyder (SUI) def. S.Karantantcheva (BUL) 6-4 6-4
(6)A.Ivanovic (SCG) def. F.Pennetta (ITA) 6-4 6-7(5) 6-3


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

LTTS2: Ladies Tennis Tour

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Singles Results

Round 16

BOTTOM HALF


S.Williams (USA) def. M.Kirilenko (RUS) 6-4 6-4
(4)A.Mauresmo (FRA) def. (14)A.Haynes (USA) 7-6(3) 4-6 7-6(5)

K.Flipkens (BEL) def. M.Domachowska (POL) 6-2 7-6(1)
(2)K.Clijsters (BEL) def. S.Dubois (CAN) 6-4 7-5


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

LTTS2: Ladies Tennis Tour

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Doubles Results

Round 16

TOP HALF


(1)K.Clijsters/A.Haynes def. S .Karantantcheva/A.Molik 4-6 7-6(2) 7-6(6)
S.Jeyaseelan/M.Maleeva def. (8)A.Myskina/I.Benesova 4-6 7-6(2) 6-3

(6)M.Seles/A.Stevenson def. D.Hantuchova/F.Pennetta 6-4 6-3
A.Chakvetadze/N.Petrova def.A.Harkleroad/A.Smashnova 7-5 5-7 6-2

:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

:eek: are my eyes playing tricks on me?!?! ana won!!! :woohoo:

bad day 4 sesil:p

LTTS2: Ladies Tennis Tour

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Doubles Results

Round 16

BOTTOM HALF


V.Azarenka/V.Williams def. (3)S.Dubois/S.Farina-Elia 6-7(8) 7-5 7-5
(5)E.Bovina/S.Kuznetsova def. A.Gibson/T.Golovin 6-4 6-3

A.Kramer/D.Safina def. A.Ivanovic/A.Rodionova 6-4 6-3
(2)L.Davenport/M.Hingis def. S.Foretz/S.Williams 4-6 7-5 6-4


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

Golovin to finals

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Being young and professionel isn't always easy! Miss Golovin has always wanted to graduate, even though she played tennis. She has managed so far to keep up in school, it has been tough, but she has fought, just like on the courts. But it will be a lot tougher now, since she is a senior and has 7 finals in the next 6 weeks.

"I am not too fond of the situation. Soon Roland Garros will be up, and I need to keep playing to maintain my form, but at the same time I need to study. I think I will cut down on my training, and instead keep playing matches and read before, between and after matches and tournaments. I don't think I will skip tournaments, but I wont be surprised if I lose early.
It's good for my opponents, now they also stand a chance" - she smiled with her cheeks turning red.
(Explanation to lack of articles etc)

Schnyder Upsets Gibson

Wins Two Matches...Finally!

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"I'm just starting to really feel good about my tennis, you know? I haven't lost in the first round since the first tournament of the season. I'll be amazed to make the Quarterfinals here."




:worship: This is a perfect example of a 'quick article'. :eek:

Fanx :wavey:

thanks :D

Congrats all winners :kiss: :D

Thanks for the articles ;) :kiss:

Rodionova totally out

Congrats to Ana Ksenia Patty and Kim

Mauresmo Scrapes Past Haynes
Sets Up Clash with A Serene Serena Williams

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Both the Frenchwoman and American players are on top of their games right now.



MONTE CARLO, Monaco - Amelie Mauresmo had a tough time against American Angela Haynes, defeating her in a three setter which involved two tie-breakers by the score of 7-6(3) 4-6 7-6(5).

"I definitely had to hang in there. I feel I played the key points a little better. This is the kind of match I needed to get going for sure."

Next up is Serena Williams who defeated Russian player, Maria Kirilenko, in straights set by the score of 6-4 6-4. Mauresmo commented on Williams new found form.

"Serena seems to be playing better as of late. I'm not sure what to expect. But I will have to show up with my A-game, no doubt."

Dang, so much drama in here :haha:

congrats to all winners, especially Kirsten, Kimmie, K.Clijsters/A.Haynes, S.Jeyaseelan/M.Maleeva :woohoo:

Flavia, Lindsay & Gibson/T.Golovin :sad::hug:

LINDSAY! :tape: :sad: :tape: :tape:

Congrats Palkina :wavey:

thanks for the results :worship:

Serena :eek: 3 easy wins, that 's getting impressive , what will you do against Amélie ? :shrug: interesting match up for sure :yeah: (go Amé :p )

An all-Belgian clash , is that the beginning of a great rivalry ? congrats to the both of you :hug: :bounce:

Seles is back on track :bolt: so is Ana :yeah:


Congrats all winners

Flavia :hug:

S.Jeyaseelan/M.Maleeva def. (8)A.Myskina/I.Benesova 4-6 7-6(2) 6-3 :hearts:

same score as yesterady :lol: :woohoo: :bounce: :yippee: that's two quarters in a row !!! :yeah: but now... Clijsters/Haynes :bolt: :unsure: :scared:

would write articles but not if I keep losing!!! I need to sent some good points

Ksenia :eek: :eek: :D
sorry lindsay :sad: :hug:

superstition :lol:

(sorry Yas :hug: but each time someon talks about superstition, jinxing etc , that amuses me ;) )



Players not keen to assist press conferences.

Clay season just started a few days ago in Monte Carlo , and the tour organisors have made a surprising announcement today . They said if players don't assist press conferences to give the few journalists present in Monte Carlo what to write about, they won't allow games to be played. It seems no real agreement has been found so far , and the decision of the LTT directors is still not known. Players are practicing and waiting anxiously in the lockerroom. Anastasia Myskina, the world number 1 , rising beauty Flavia Pennetta of Italy, young talent Kirsten Flipkens, and doubles specialist Stéphanie Dubois already shared their view on the topic with the directors.
It seems that the directors ' concern is that the journalists following the tour don't write enough articles . A few players , a la Davenport, Ivanovic, Mauresmo, Jeyaseelan, Farina Elia , Myskina just to name only a few, are always due to their duty to meet the press following their matches. But some players seem to refuse doing so, which frustrates the tour directors. Will an issue be found to satisfy everyone ?



:worship: :worship: :worship:

Serena Returns From Injury In Impressive Style

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Lets be honest. Serena has sucked so badly on the LTT tour for over a year. The reason has recently been given by Serena for her poor form:

"Well at the start of the last season, Lindsay Davenport accidently stood on my foot and my leg just shattered. It was unnoticable actually. So I played the full year with a crippling injury. I guess it's because I'm such a courageous player, lesser players would have retired *cough* Lindsay *cough*."

Serena only found out about the injury after winning a doubles title with Stephanie Foretz towards the end of last year, "After winning doubles, I thought that I may snap out of this slump. However, I still felt pain in my left leg. I went to the doctor and she said I would need surgery. With the end of the season, I thought I would get the operation done then and recover in time for the start of the new season. That wasn't meant to be as after Fed Cup my leg became worse. It forced me out of the Australian Open, which I think I would have won, even though I had barely won a singles match before."

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Serena pulled out of the Austrailian Open just 30 seconds before her opening match. She was afraid the tour would not allow her to play again, but luckily they said she could have one more chance. From that moment Serena set her comeback tournament as Monte Carlo. She loves the life there and would not miss the tournament.

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Serena faints after winning her second match

Serena's layoff seemed to do wonders for her game as she has reached the quaterfinals without dropping a set. Quite impressive for a player returning from an injury. "Well I won my first match 6-0 6-0 and I was in shock. I won my second match 6-2 6-2 and I fainted. Then I won my third match 6-4 6-4. I didn't do anything after that. It seems unreal that I'm in another quarterfinal. I play Mauresmo next and by the looks of my previous matches, I expect to win 7-5 7-5."

Serena seems confident in her game once more and it has shown on the courts this week. Whether she will be able to beat Mauresmo remains to be seen, but one thing is for certain, Serena is back!


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Now watch Serena lose easily in the next round :rolls:

oh my god!!! :eek: Well done Kirsten :bigclap: :bigclap: :bigclap:
now kim up next :scared: last time we met I lost in a 3rd set tie break so it's time for revenge :devil: :banana:

:yeah: Go sonya and Maggie in doubles :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: you better win this girls!!! :banana: :kiss:

S.Jeyaseelan/M.Maleeva def. (8)A.Myskina/I.Benesova 4-6 7-6(2) 6-3 :hearts:

same score as yesterady :lol: :woohoo: :bounce: :yippee: that's two quarters in a row !!! :yeah: but now... Clijsters/Haynes :bolt: :unsure: :scared:you forgot the semifinal at Kooyong the week before the AO :p And we've already defeated Clijsters/Haynes there in quarters (and in 2 sets :p ), but I'm not sure we'll be able to do it again this time :unsure:

you forgot the semifinal at Kooyong the week before the AO :p And we've already defeated Clijsters/Haynes there in quarters (and in 2 sets :p ), but I'm not sure we'll be able to do it again this time :unsure:
:smash: don't you dare being negative, active fan club back on track!!! :bounce:

you forgot the semifinal at Kooyong the week before the AO :p And we've already defeated Clijsters/Haynes there in quarters (and in 2 sets :p ), but I'm not sure we'll be able to do it again this time :unsure:


wow , we rocked this season :eek: :worship: :yeah:
let's go on

next step : a title !! :bounce:

right I said no article for anti jinxing strategy :angel: but just a photo:p

Kirsten Flipkens is training hard
for her QF clash against belgian compatriot and friend Kim Clijsters...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v460/yeljai/kirsten3.jpg

(If Kirsten loses next round I'll hold tournament managers and the media responsible for putting so much pressure :devil: )

Stephanie :sad: But once a again a good week, build on that!

Steph/Farina, so close :(

wow , we rocked this season :eek: :worship: :yeah:
let's go on

next step : a title !! :bounce:would be wonderful after our bad losses in 1st round in singles :D We'll see :p

Jin Xing? :scratch:
IS that the name of a new Chinese player ? :haha:

Ji Xing? :scratch:
IS that the name of a new Chinese player ? :haha:

:haha: who came up with that?

Jin Xing? :scratch:
IS that the name of a new Chinese player ? :haha:
would you spell it right thanks! :fiery:
and :secret: I told you not to say anything about that inside demon, she just comes into Kirsten's body and starts playing crap and Kirsten looses immediately... scary I tell you, I hope she gets into all my opponents bodies so I can win :angel: problem is she likes Kim :scared: :o

blah :p
I wanted to say Jin Xing :rolleyes: stupid me :o

plus my dear friend Sonya, I have to keep her close because otherwise she would get into Sonya and Maggie's bodies for doubles and no way i want her to do that, I'ld rather Kirsten losing :kiss:

would you spell it right thanks! :fiery:
and :secret: I told you not to say anything about that inside demon, she just comes into Kirsten's body and starts playing crap and Kirsten looses immediately... scary I tell you, I hope she gets into all my opponents bodies so I can win :angel: problem is she likes Kim :scared: :o

So, Jin and Kirsten are the same? :eek:

wow, Kirsten is a schyzo :bolt:

:spit:

when Kirsten is tired, Jin plays instead :lol:

when Kirsten is tired, Jin plays instead :lol:
well that's not what i want if I wanna win against Kim :scared: :lol:

plus my dear friend Sonya, I have to keep her close because otherwise she would get into Sonya and Maggie's bodies for doubles and no way i want her to do that, I'ld rather Kirsten losing :kiss:

Perfect ! Keep her close ;) I'd rather it too if Kirsten lose and Sonya and Maggie advance :devil:


:lol:

:hug:
:secret: you know what I really wish for you Kirsten darl :hug: :hehehe:

BTW , according to Kirsten, I'd need a new hairstyle before Fed Cup orshe won't play against me cause she would be afraid