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S1: Defending SINGLES CHAMPION - S.Jeyseelan (CAN) def. (2)K.Clijsters (BEL) 7-6(5) 5-7 6-4

Singles Draw:


(1)K.Clijsters (BEL) vs A.Ivanovic (SCG)
T.Golovin (FRA) vs A.Nakamura (JPN)
M.Hingis (SUI) vs J.Capriati (USA)
S.Dubois (CAN) vs (7)P.Schnyder (SUI)

(4)S.Jeyaseelan (CAN) vs (WC)J.Henin-Hardenne (BEL)
A-L.Groenefeld (GER) vs D.Safina (RUS)
N.Vaidisova (CZE) vs M.Pierce (FRA)
V.Williams (USA) vs (6)M.Maleeva (BUL)

(5)S.Farina-Elia (ITA) vs A.Haynes (USA)
A.Gibson (USA) vs A.Sugiyama (JPN)
K.Palkina (KGZ) vs M.Domachowska (POL)
F.Pennetta (ITA) vs (3)E.Dementieva (RUS)

(8)E.Bovina (RUS) vs A.Rodionova (RUS)
V.Dushevina (RUS) vs A.Molik (AUS)
(WC)M.Sharapova (RUS) vs K.Flipkens (BEL)
M.Kirilenko (RUS) vs (2)L.Davenport (USA)


Points Due: Monday 28/08/06 - 2PM (AEST)

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S1: Defending DOUBLES CHAMPION - (4)A.Myskina/S.Farina-Elia def. S.Jeyaseelan/A.Mauresmo 6-3 6-2



Doubles Draw:

(1)K.Clijsters/A.Haynes vs A.Molik/A.Sugiyama
V.Dushevina/M.Pierce vs M.Domachowska/M.Kirilenko
A.L.Groenefeld/P.Schnyder vs M.Sharapova/J.Capriati
A.Ivanovic/V.Williams vs (3)L.Davenport/M.Hingis


(4)A.Gibson/T.Golovin vs A.Nakamura/D.Safina
A.Rodionova/N.Vaidisova vs S.Jeyaseelan/M.Maleeva
K.Flipkens/F.Pennetta vsE.Dementieva/K.Palkina
S.Dubois/S.Farina-Elia vs (2)E.Bovina/S.Kuznetsova

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Schedule of Play

Monday: Points Due @ 12PM (AEST) - Singles Rnd 32
Tuesday: Singles Rnd 16 - Doubles Rnd 16
Wednesday: Singles/Doubles Quarterfinals
Thursdayday: Singles/Doubles Semifinals
Friday: Singles/Doubles Finals
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Sunday: RANKINGS RELEASED


GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!

Wild Cards Announced for Antwerp - (Tier 2) - Diamond Classic (30MD/2WC)


(WC)J.Henin-Hardenne (BEL) - Home country
(WC)M.Sharapova (RUS) - RND 16 Singles U.S OPEN


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:wavey: Singles Seedings based on New Haven - WTAtour. ;)

Doubles Teams:

K.Clijsters/A.Haynes
S.Jeyaseelan/M.Maleeva
A.L.Groenefeld/P.Schnyder
S.Dubois/S.Farina-Elia
M.Sharapova/J.Capriati
A.Ivanovic/V.Williams
A.Gibson/T.Golovin
E.Dementieva/K.Palkina
E.Bovina/S.Kuznetsova
M.Domachowska/M.Kirilenko
A.Nakamura/D.Safina
L.Davenport/M.Hingis
V.Dushevina/M.Pierce
K.Flipkens/F.Pennetta
A.Molik/A.Sugiyama


J.Henin-Hardenne

bad draw. :ras:

Douchebag needs revenge on Molik :devil:

Dushevina/Pierce?

bad draw. :ras:

:angel: Everyone has a tough draw :devil:

Good luck Everyone!! :kiss: :hearts:

:) Tournament threads are out early, as Gary and I won't be home next weekend ;) Everything has been pushed 1 day forward, please check our SOP. :kiss:

:wavey:

well i didnt get to play kirsten last week so it happens this week

Ajde Ana! :banana:

I've beaten Kim before.

I can do it again! :devil:

Angela get a bye in the opening round

Aiko will lose round one of course :sad:

Aiko will lose round one of course :sad:



If thats the case, come and join Silvia for a trip around Antwerp because she will be free most of the week :wavey: :wavey: :wavey: :wavey:

Vaidisova/Bovina again???? I dont see Kuznetsova here in the draw :confused:

Vaidisova/Bovina again???? I dont see Kuznetsova here in the draw :confused:

Kuznestova isn't even active anymore :o LTT is letting Bovina finish the season out with her though :wavey:

Vaidisova/Bovina again???? I dont see Kuznetsova here in the draw :confused:
Kuznetsova play doubles events only :wavey: She retired from singles since Wimbledon.

awful draw. :ras:

Douchebag needs revenge on Molik :devil:

Dushevina/Pierce?

How about Douchebag/Suckiama?? :lol:

Well Patty I'm glad I can keep my ranking high enough to be in the same tourney as you each week :o

Farina Elia Faces Exit!


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'I have had a really long rest since that Ukrainian newcomer defeat me but I still know Im not 100%. I was really considering dropping down events because the level here is too high for me at the moment but I love Antwerp - its where my season turned around last year with Anastasia Myskina and I hope it does again this year. I face Angela in the opening round, so its dodgy because she is an amazing not only in doubles but also in singles but for some reason, I can always beat me, so it will be interesting to say the least'

Sonya ready to defend , I hope I'll do good but I'm scared of Maggie/Mary in quarters, IF I get there ;)

Good luck Everyone!! :kiss: :hearts: :bounce:

Molik would play doubles with anyone please!

Good luck guys ;)

hi all! i see u guys have a new ana ivanovic! :)
best of luck to kim, althea, martina, lindsay! :)

hi all! i see u guys have a new ana ivanovic! :)
best of luck to kim, althea, martina, lindsay! :)

:eek: :kiss: Hey :wavey:

Yes, Azarenka ---> Ivanovic :eek:

We still all wish you were coaching Ana :sad: :kiss:

Dushevina/Pierce?



Confirmed. :devil:

Sorry Sugi :awww:


Pierce you can send points :angel:

Vaidisova/Rodionova?????

Dementieva Weary About Chances In Antwerp
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Elena Dementieva tracks down a forehand during the US Open.

After an outstanding run to the final of the US Open, which included four consecutive clutch wins, Elena Dementieva finds herself at a new career high ranking of third in the world and playing a tournament where she lost first round a season ago, the LTT Diamond Classic, in Antwerp, Belgium. Despite playing what some would call the tennis of her career, Dementieva is blatantly grim about the remainder of her season.

"I almost wanted to pull out of this event, you know. It's the biggest disappoinment of my life, you know. There is only one other player who has ever lost a grand slam final after serving for it, and it's Anastasia Myskina, and she's gone. I guess I'm a choker now, you know. I am overwhelmed with sadness because, I mean, I made like three finals this year and I haven't won a title since last season. I have no confidence and my mood is sour. I don't know how I will get through this, you know, but some good wins here in Belgium would definitely help."

:eek: :kiss: Hey :wavey:

Yes, Azarenka ---> Ivanovic :eek:

We still all wish you were coaching Ana :sad: :kiss:
:kiss: :kiss: :kiss:
just wanted to say hi and i sort of missed the game! :sad:
anyway, ana's already taken and it seems like her chronic back injury has healed now! :lol: :)
thanks for this game and have fun running it!
(p.s so happy that ana won montreal! like ana in LTT when she won canadian open! who said these games were rubbish?!;) )

How about Flipkens/Pennetta? :D

Kuznestova isn't even active anymore :o LTT is letting Bovina finish the season out with her though :wavey:

Kuznetsova's coach became active again last week :eek: Although, they've been missing since Wimbledon, after sending points :scratch:

It's okay though, Kieron had explained his situations before he left, thats why he is only active in dubs ;)

Doubles Teams UPDATED!! :wavey: http://www.wtaworld.com/showpost.php?p=8899264&postcount=5 :D

:kiss: :kiss: :kiss:
just wanted to say hi and i sort of missed the game! :sad:
anyway, ana's already taken and it seems like her chronic back injury has healed now! :lol: :)
thanks for this game and have fun running it!
(p.s so happy that ana won montreal! like ana in LTT when she won canadian open! who said these games were rubbish?!;) )

you should come back as someone knew start afresh :wavey: :kiss: :p

Sharapova hopes to get her hands on the Diamonds

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Maria Sharapova turns up in Antwerp playing some of the best tennis of her short career she has just ome of her best showing at a Grand Slam after winning 2 matches she extended eventual Semi-Finalist Ai Sugiyama to 3 sets and is hoping that this good form will continue in her quest for glory.

"I am happy with my results recently i have ben playing solid tennis and im hoping to tweek out those sore spots i have in my game and move to the next level i know it will be hard since im playing Kirsten who will undoubtebly have the whole crowd behind her i love belgium and both kim and kirsten are such lovely people and awesome players i know how much belgium loves its tennis so i really wanna impress them tomorrow night i hope to put in a great performance here and am thankful for my Wild-Card i received from the tour managers i hope its a good omen and i get some luck and support from the belgium crowd. I love diamonds so much and i hope at the end of the week they love me just as much"

Maria will play her 1st round match on centre court tomorrow night against Wimbledon champion Kirsten Flipkens

How about Flipkens/Pennetta? :D

Sounds good to me! :wavey:

Sounds good to me! :wavey:
:D How do we sort out points do you want to share sets maybe? you make up one and I make the two others (or the other way around) is that ok?

Sonya Jeyaselan has a new status. From a top 10 player, she bacame in one week world number 4 , Slam champion, and serious contender fopr tournaments. A perfect molment to bounce back her career , since she is this week the defending champion in Antwerp , the tournament where all serious things started for the Canadian last season . Last season, Jeyaseelan defeated Dementieva, Mauresmo and Clijsters in finals in front of the latter 's crowd, to capture her first title on LTT, also reaching the final n double for a first and unique teaming with friend Amélie Mauresmo.

Her title defense will begin on Monday , where she is to meet Belgian wild-card Justine Henin-Hardenne. In case of a win, Jeyaseelan would meet the winner of Groenefeld-Safina in the next round. If her new confidence allows her to get past those two trap matches, she could meet her doubles partner Magdalena Maleeva in quarters, a friend and player she never beat. Other favorites include crowd favorite Kim Clijsters, who is willing to show her audience she 's still the world number 1, a rank she will battle with Lindsay Davenport . Elena Dementieva, unlucky finalist to Jeyaseelan at the US Open , Silvia Elia, Patty Schnyder, Elena Bovina will be other seeds.

If thats the case, come and join Silvia for a trip around Antwerp because she will be free most of the week :wavey: :wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Aiko will be happy to join :lol: :tape: :wavey:

Douchebag is trying out a completely new strategy :unsure: hope it works! :D

Aiko will be happy to join :lol: :tape: :wavey:
Antwerp is a really nice city, especially the diamond museum is a good place to go :devil:

oups oups Kirsten had better send points cos the last ones sucked :angel: article also to come :D

I sent doubles points ,Ceze , hope you see this when you come back :D

Golowins eyes on the ice



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Tatiana is playing some weird tennis.
She used to be one of the best in singles, but a few bad weeks has removed all confidence in the pretty girl. She hasn't been able to intimidate her opponents and she's not more on the court than a pretty blonde.
But at Antwerpen she can become a pretty blonde with diamonds.
C'est every fille rêve, j'ai le possibility gagner diamonds, je l'aime:hearts:

When Tati plays doubles she has much more confidence because she can rely on her partners. This is the reason why she at US Open went to the final in both doubles. But they couldn't win.

C'est un peu sad, oui, bien sur, mais la vie continues and cette week is it possible gagner diamonds and I really want diamonds. They are trés jolie.

:dance: "Diamonds are a girl's best friends ! " :dance:

:dance: "Diamonds are a girl's best friends ! " :dance:
"A kiss on the hand, might be quite continental,
But diamonds are a girl's best friend!
A kiss may be grand but it won't pay the rental
on your humble flat, or help you feed your pussycat"

:singer: I've had that song in my head since I read tati's interview :rolls: :lol:

Flipkens ready for home soil run
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Kirsten Flipkens after a few weeks on a slow motion is ready to do well in Antwerp. She's ranked #9 in the world and is hoping to live up to her ranking as she hasn't had any convincing result since her Wimbledon title. "I'm ready, and the atmosphere in Antwerp is fabulous. I can't do anything but play well here!" Having lost in the first round of the USopen, she couldn't stay much afterwards to support her friends. "It's a shame I couldn't be there. One of my best friend Sonya won the title and I'm sad I wasn't there. I watched it from home, in the middle of the night. My coach wasn't very happy about that, but she ended up staying up with me lol"Kirsten is playing with Flavia Penneta in the doubles draw, for the first time.

If by tonight Flavia you haven't send me a set or two, i'll send the points :)

I think you have to hurry for poinst , I think the deadline is Monday 12 PM Australian time :unsure: I'm afraid it's even too late , no ?

deadline is 2pm AEST monday meaning sometime tonight for us :angel: and i've got Flavia's sets so I'll send doubles points now :D Kirsten is damn ready for this! :bounce:

Practice session : Flipkens d Jeyaseelan 64 36 62

Jeyaseelan : "I won't ever practice with my friends again." :lol:

Hopefully I'll be ready to do better during the tournament :p

Practice session : Flipkens d Jeyaseelan 64 36 62

Jeyaseelan : "I won't ever practice with my friends again." :lol:

Hopefully I'll be ready to do better during the tournament :p
You usually do well practicing with me before a tourney (Antwerp last season and YEC if I remember right) althought I don't :lol: so it's good sign for you more than for me chouchou :kiss:

we'll see ;)

a 1st or 2nd round loss would hurt , but I'm prepared to every eventuality ;)

Plus where is the suspense now Sonya darling, if we both reach the final, result is known :awww:

someone is really optimistic :lol:

CT can change lots of things BTW ;)

someone is really optimistic :lol:

CT can change lots of things BTW ;)
I deleted my post, cos who knows how SOnya and Kirsten practiced :angel: but one thing was for sure, lot of people in the croud watching, Wimbly and USopen defending champs :hearts:

Sugiyama/Molik?

Dubois/Farina as usual....Hopefully I'm not too late to send points!

Anna-Lena Eyes Improvement

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Antwerp, BEL - Coming off of a very successful week in New York, Germany's Anna-Lena Groenefeld arrived in Antwerp, Belgium, for the Diamond Classic with a fresh attitude and strong confidence.

The German reached the Round of 16 for the first time at the US Open last week before losing to Angela Haynes, a match that she said afterwards she should have won. Then, in the doubles event, she reached the semifinals with long-time partner Patty Schnyder before losing to the eventual champions. The same thing happened in mixed doubles, where she fell in the semis with Tommy Haas to the eventual champions.

"I feel pretty good with how I've been playing," Anna-Lena said during her pre-tournament press conference. "I feel like I've figured out how things work, and how to adjust. I'm pretty confident with my game plan and that allows me to focus on each point while I'm on the court."

The German will have a tough battle from the get-go, as she faces Russian hard-hitter Dinara Safina. The second round can be tricky, as she could play 4th-seed and US Open champion Sonya Jeyaseelan.

"I think I'm ready, for sure," she said. "I am excited, even, because who knows where this new game will take me."

Hopefully for this week, it will take her past the Round of 16 and into the Quarterfinals.

4 Hours till POINTS are due :wavey:

:bounce: Let's go people!

Good luck to:

Kimmy
Patty (Sorry Steph :sad: )
Sonya :devil:
ALG :hearts:
Maggie :)
SFE
LenaD :D
Bepa Douchebag
Kirsten at home ;)

Doubles Draw ADDED! :scared: :D


55 minutes till points are due! :bounce:

Pennetta in both events. :scared:

Unseeded in doubles :o

All SINGLES POINTS collected! :bounce:

R32 Results, later tonight. :) :wavey:

Dubois/Farina not seeded for the first time in ages :eek:

Aiko please win :o

S.Dubois/S.Farina-Elia vs (2)E.Bovina/S.Kuznetsova

What an exciting match for opening round! :eek:

good luck peeps im gonna need it

R32 Singles Results coming up :scared: :D :bounce:

R32 Singles Results coming up :scared: :D :bounce:



:help: :help: :help: :help: I prefer not to know

:help: :help: :help: :help: I prefer not to know

:o :tape: Don't you lead A.Haynes 4-0 in H2H :shrug:

Why the doubt :angel: :devil: :scratch:

:o :tape: Don't you lead A.Haynes 4-0 in H2H :shrug:

Why the doubt :angel: :devil: :scratch:



maybe you have noticed that Silvia cant win a match to save her life at the moment :fiery: :fiery: :fiery:

working on New York H2H

so everything will finally be updated tonite

GGuys I am really really really sorry for the huge delay with H2H been delayed so much lately :o

It won't happen again I promise :o

working on New York H2H

so everything will finally be updated tonite

GGuys I am really really really sorry for the huge delay with H2H been delayed so much lately :o

It won't happen again I promise :o


Its ok :wavey: :wavey: :wavey: :wavey: :wavey: :wavey:



Its hard keep up with everything!

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Singles Results

Round 32

TOP HALF


(1)K.Clijsters (BEL) def. A.Ivanovic (SCG) 4-6 6-2 6-4
T.Golovin (FRA) def. A.Nakamura (JPN) 2-6 6-2 6-3
J.Capriati (USA) def. M.Hingis (SUI) 3-6 7-5 7-5
S.Dubois (CAN) def. (7)P.Schnyder (SUI) 6-4 4-6 6-3

(4)S.Jeyaseelan (CAN) def. (WC)J.Henin-Hardenne (BEL) 6-3 6-4
A-L.Groenefeld (GER) def. D.Safina (RUS) 7-5 6-4
M.Pierce (FRA) def. N.Vaidisova (CZE) 3-6 7-6(6) 7-5
(6)M.Maleeva (BUL) def. V.Williams (USA) 6-4 6-1


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

Top half


Kim :worship:
Tati :D
Martina :sad:
Steph :eek:
Patty :confused:
Sonya :wavey:
Anna Lena :)
Maggie :cool:

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Singles Results

Round 32

BOTTOM HALF


(5)S.Farina-Elia (ITA) def. A.Haynes (USA) 6-4 6-3
A.Gibson (USA) def. A.Sugiyama (JPN) 4-6 6-3 6-4
M.Domachowska (POL) def. K.Palkina (KGZ) 6-3 6-7(2) 6-3
F.Pennetta (ITA) def. (3)E.Dementieva (RUS) 7-6(6) 7-6(5)

(8)E.Bovina (RUS) def. A.Rodionova (RUS) 6-4 5-7 6-3
V.Dushevina (RUS) def. A.Molik (AUS) 7-6(6) 7-6(3)
(WC)M.Sharapova (RUS) def. K.Flipkens (BEL) 7-5 3-6 7-6(8)
(2)L.Davenport (USA) def. M.Kirilenko (RUS) 7-6(2) 3-6 7-6(8)


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

oh my god i won sorry kirsten

:bounce: Congratulations all winners!! :kiss: :hearts:

:sad: bad luck losers :sad: :hug:

Glad my friends are doing well cos Kirsten is a realy pain at the moment :sad::sobbing: :tears: :bigcry: and lose in a third set TB on a CT is sad! :sobbing:
Well done Maria and good luck in the next round! :yeah:

:bigclap: to Kimmie, Maggie, Sonya, Althea, Tati :banana:

maybe you have noticed that Silvia cant win a match to save her life at the moment :fiery: :fiery: :fiery:

:help: Thats because you kept persisting with the same old tactics, loss after loss after loss :o

sometimes a change in tactics is good :p :D :wavey:

Silvia won :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha:


article later!!!!


Sorry Angela - you are just my bitch :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Gibson next :help: :help: :help: :help: :help:


Ai :sad:
Elena D :eek:
Elena B :worship:
Anastasia :sad:
Vera :cool:
Lindsay :angel:

:help: Thats because you kept persisting with the same old tactics, loss after loss after loss :o

sometimes a change in tactics is good :p :D :wavey:

but them tactics won me 2 titles :p

but them tactics won me 2 titles :p

they also lost you alot of winnable matches before you won the titles :p

that's what happens when i change tactics. :mad:

they also lost you alot of winnable matches before you won the titles :p



well I didnt know that :p

and it's the second time in a row, I post an article before tourney and loose in the first round so i am not writing one at the start of tourneys ever again :devil:

Farina Elia Finds Form!



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(5)S.Farina-Elia (ITA) def. A.Haynes (USA) 6-4 6-3




'You wouldnt believe how nice it is to win again! Coming back to Antwerp is great, I won the doubles last season and really felt like the crowd enjoys my tennis. Its the first time Steph has been here, so I showed her around and found myself having fun again. Once the draw had been made I knew it was the most important match of my life because if I was going to beat anyone here it would be Angela. I dont know why but I always do. So I talked to my coach and he said go back to plan A and beat her like you usually do and I did. I am shocked it was in straight sets but also very glad. Next up is Althea, so it will be extremely hard but it will be nice going into a match and being the youngest for a change'

Sharapova Shrieks Past Flipkens

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Russian Maria Sharapova today took her biggest win off her career in what was surely the match of the day beating local hero, world #9 and Wimbledon Champion Kirsten Flipkens 7-5 3-6 7-6 in what was also the loudest match ever recorded on the rictor scale with maria's screaching coming to an absolute climax in the tiebreak.

"well what can i say other than it was an amazing atmosphere out there tonight Kirsten played unbelieveable she was hitting so many winners and i cannot believe i came back from 5-0 down in the third set it was a match i will never forget i thought to the bitter end and i can be proud to say that. Kirsten is such a fantastic person and player so i feel a little guilty for taking her out but i just couldnt let her have it. when i was down and out and the crowd was ging wild for kirsten i just remembered what my father always said for me which was to play for me and to play my best and i did that and that is why i got through today saving so many match points i just never was gonna give up i was gonna make her earn it"

Tomorrow Maria plays the #2 ranked Lindsay Davenport in what is surely going to be another fantastic match

Aiko :sad:

Dinara :sad:

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"Losing is the hardest part of the tour. My confidence is low at the moment. I don't deserve to be playing so badly with my rank at this level. I hope I play well in Doubles but I always feel as though I let Dinara down. I hope I can win a few more matches before the end of season. Retirement is not a question but I have so many points to defend next year like Australian Open 4th Round and Wimbledon Quarter finals which I won't. I hope I can win some matches but I doubt it. I need to re-think with my coach. The thing which hurts me though is that I normally lose in 3 sets. If I lost in straight sets I would think 'ok' but the fact I lose in tougher matches is more hurtful." Aiko said in a press conference. :sad:

Aiko :hug:

Oh this just does not bode well for Switzerland's Fed Cup chances. :o

Sonya avoided that curse that makes a winner of a tournament lose first round of next tournament :lol: and convincingly :yeah: Great ! :bounce:

Kirsten :sad: what an awful way to lose and a sad birthday present for your coach :(

Nicole is going to chop her head off :o

Well done Maggie! :) You've got lots of points to defend this week!

congrats also to Sonya, Althea, Silvia, Kim, Tati, and all the winners! :yeah:
sorry Kirsten, bad bad luck :sobbing: :hug:
sorry also Aiko, Venus, and the other losers :sad:

Congrats Maggie & Sonya :D
Kirsten :sad: :hug:

Head To Heads (http://www.wtaworld.com/showthread.php?t=226174) Updated :) :yeah: :dance:

Stephanie :bounce: :worship: :eek: Great win!

NYET! :fiery:

Kim:D
Tati:cool:ice baby ice!
Sonya:cool::D
Maggie:bounce:
Althea:kiss::bounce:
Elia:yeah::)
Flipkens:rain::hug:
Palkina:sad::hug:

(6)M.Maleeva (BUL) def. V.Williams (USA) 6-4 6-1

:sad:

Wow, that was a horrible loss...

Flavia :yeah:

:tape: Lindsay! :lol: Cutting it close. Sorry Kirilenko :hug: :wavey:

Will be an interesting match tomorrow for Lindsay vs Sharapova, seen as Lindsay won 7-6 3-6 7-6(8), and Maria won 7-5 3-6 7-6(8) :lol:

Congrats all winners!!!!

Althea :cool:
Silvia :D
Vera :banana:
Ksenia :eek: :sad:
Kirsten :hug:

Head To Heads (http://www.wtaworld.com/showthread.php?t=226174) Updated :) :yeah: :dance:

Thanx :kiss: :hearts: :worship:

Thanx :kiss: :hearts: :worship:


I was hoping you were posting early results :p

I was hoping you were posting early results :p

Pffft :ras: I've only been up since 7:30am, and its only just 8:30am :yawn: Gimme time to wake up :p

I have a morning class to attend from 9:30-12pm and then i'll get doubles points, work out results and post them when I get home. ;)

Sorry, its way too early, im watching tennis, eating breakfast and trying to get ready :lol: :tape:

Pffft :ras: I've only been up since 7:30am, and its only just 8:30am :yawn: Gimme time to wake up :p

I have a morning class to attend from 9:30-12pm and then i'll get doubles points, work out results and post them when I get home. ;)

Sorry, its way too early, im watching tennis, eating breakfast and trying to get ready :lol: :tape:



so I will get them when I wake up :cool:

so I will get them when I wake up :cool:

Maybe if your lucky :ras:

Quote from WGTA:
my wounds have heeled!

Im losing in every other bloody game as well, so its exactly the same as WGTA. The difference is the game is managed the best out of all the games.

I cared too much last time about winning, this time I wont :angel:


:eek: :rolleyes: Silvia :o :tape: :fiery: Sucking up to Dallas :lol: :o :help:

LTT is wayyy better managed then WGTA! :ras:

Are you winning?? :awww:

Maybe if your lucky :ras:

Quote from WGTA:



:eek: :rolleyes: Silvia :o :tape: :fiery: Sucking up to Dallas :lol: :o :help:

LTT is wayyy better managed then WGTA! :ras:

Are you winning?? :awww:



Dallas does live scoring :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:


These two games are the best and they change positions depending on which one I am winning in. :angel:


LTT since Roland Garros has been :o

Ana. :sad:

But it was a sucky draw to begin with. :ras:

Ya ya ya Vera :cool:

way to get revenge on that whore that took us out of US Open :fiery:


Elena B :armed:

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Looking to put her disappointing U.S. Open finish behind her, Mary Pierce had to dig deep to fight off Czech teen Nicole Vaidisova. The Frenchwoman needed nearly two and a half hours to scrape through to a 3-6, 7-6(6), 7-5 victory.

The powerful Pierce was nearly blown off the court, going down one set and a break. However, one lucky shot - a net cord - evened the second set at four apiece. She also showed her resolve, overcoming two match points in the ensuing tie-breaker, before blasting her backhand past Vaidisova.

Pierce, now ranked no. 20 - high enough to gain direct entry into this event, now faces no. 6 seed Magdalena Maleeva for a place in the quarterfinals feels she needs to improve if she wants to rekindle her summer hardcourt form.

"Believe me, this is not how I wanted to start out a tournament, but it is what it is. Committing forty something errors was not what I had in mind. But, Nicole played well. I just was able to get some control over my shots. I think I can do damage here. I have the game for indoors. Maggie is a top player and amazingly consistent. She has a good game for indoors, so I need to be more aggressive and play up to her level."

Pierce is shooting for her first ever doubles title. She and Russian Vera Dushevina have entered as a team.

"Vera, as you all know is a very dangerous player. She's won two titles...I should know, she beat me in one of those finals. She's quite irritating and entertaining, :p while I'm kind of low-key...hopefully we can claim victory here."

Mary, I've won three titles :p :hug:

R16 Singles & Doubles Results coming up!! :D :bounce:

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Singles Results

Round 16

TOP HALF


(1)K.Clijsters (BEL) def. T.Golovin (FRA) 3-6 7-6(6) 6-3
S.Dubois (CAN) def. J.Capriati (USA) 4-6 7-6(4) 6-2

A-L.Groenefeld (GER) def. (4)S.Jeyaseelan (CAN) 6-4 4-6 6-4
M.Pierce (FRA) def. (6)M.Maleeva (BUL) 6-4 1-6 7-5


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BOTTOM HALF


(5)S.Farina-Elia (ITA) def. A.Gibson (USA) 7-5 4-6 7-5
M.Domachowska (POL) def. F.Pennetta (ITA) 6-0 6-3

(8)E.Bovina (RUS) def. V.Dushevina (RUS) 7-6(8) 4-6 7-5
(WC)M.Sharapova (RUS) def. (2)L.Davenport (USA) 7-6(4) 7-6(0)


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

:speakles: Artile for sure tomorrow! It's nearing 1AM :yawn:

So excited! Great match Sonya :worship::bigclap:

OMG:eek:
Tati:shrug::eek::sad:
Sonya:rain::hug:
Maggie:eek::o
Althea:sad::kiss:
Elia:) I didn't want you to take out Althea, but congrats:)

whats going on with Lindsay lately :shrug:

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Doubles Results

Round 16


(1)K.Clijsters/A.Haynes def. A.Molik/A.Sugiyama 6-3 6-4
M.Domachowska/M.Kirilenko def. V.Dushevina/M.Pierce 6-3 7-6(1)
A.L.Groenefeld/P.Schnyder def. M.Sharapova/J.Capriati 7-5 4-6 6-4
A.Ivanovic/V.Williams def. (3)L.Davenport/M.Hingis 6-4 6-4

A.Nakamura/D.Safina def. (4)A.Gibson/T.Golovin 6-4 4-6 6-4
A.Rodionova/N.Vaidisova def. S.Jeyaseelan/M.Maleeva 7-5 6-3
K.Flipkens/F.Pennetta def. E.Dementieva/K.Palkina 6-4 4-6 7-6(5)
S.Dubois/S.Farina-Elia def. (2)E.Bovina/S.Kuznetsova 6-4 2-6 6-4


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

:hearts: Congratulations all winners!! :hearts:

:eek: :eek: Lindsay, Sonya and Maggie :sad: :hug: This is really unexpected :eek:

:sad: Bad luck losers :sad:

:eek: :eek: :eek: Doubles :eek: :eek: :bolt:

go masha thats awesome i cannot believe i beat lindsay

A few match notes:

T.Golovin lead K.Clijsters 6-3 5-2 :eek: :help: No CT in this match
M.Maleeva lead M.Pierce 4-6 6-1 5-2 :eek: :tape: No CT in this match

S.Jeyaseelan vs ALG :sad: :eek: ALG won 1 CT in SET and Jeyseelan won 1 CT in SET 3 :eek:

E.Bovina vs V.Dushevina :mad: Only 1 CT (SET 1) Sorry Vera :sad: :fiery:

L.Davenport lead M.Sharapova 4-0 in Set and won 2 CT to 1 in Set 1 :eek:

Aiko and Dinara :yeah: A good doubles win :hug:

Sharapova Downs Davenport

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Russian Maria Sharapova took out her second consecutive Top 10 player of the tournament this time defeating World #2 Lindsay Davenport 7-6 7-6 for a spot in the Quarter-Finals and a matchup with another Top Tenner Russian Rival & #8 Seed Elena Bovina

"I love this place the atmosphere is fantastic i think that was one of my best matches so far i started very badly in the first set and im glad i came back from 0-4 i think my fighting spirit got me through this one today lindsay is without a doubt an amzing striker of the ball she hits so many winners but i think today i hit the ball harder and more accurate i have ever in my life. i know tomorrow will be another tough match against Bovina she is such a nice girl and im glad to have her on the tour shes so sweet and never says a bad word about anyone so it will be tough to beat her but i think im capable and will fight to the end"

Maria finished todays match with 41 winners to 23 unforced errors while lindsay had 33 winners to 26 unforced errors

Maria plays the evening match for third night in a row and hopes her good luck continues.

:sad: :crying2: Maggie, Sonya, tati, Althea What an awful day :tears:
Even in doubles Maggie/Sonya, Althati :sobbing:

Kirsten/Flavia :woohoo: :bounce: :yeah:

it's already over? :confused: :sobbing: Worst tournament of season 2 (with Berlin too) :help:

it's already over? :confused: :sobbing: Worst tournament of season 2 (with Berlin too) :help:
:awww: :hug:

I rather lost to Sharapova if Farina-Elia beat Domachowska in QF :) Otherwise, I want to play Domachowska ;)

Sorry, I can't do articles this week because my Internet fucked up lately :(

:crying2:


I suck at tier 2's, actually I suck at evrything right now :sad: I really liked my points this week too..

Mary! :hearts:

I rather lost to Sharapova if Farina-Elia beat Domachowska in QF :) Otherwise, I want to play Domachowska ;)

Sorry, I can't do articles this week because my Internet fucked up lately :(



:confused: :confused: :confused:

Kim :worship:
Tati :hug:
Steph :)
Anna Lena :eek:
Elena :p
Vera :sad:

Farina Elia Is Back!!!



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(5)S.Farina-Elia (ITA) def. A.Gibson (USA) 7-5 4-6 7-5
S.Dubois/S.Farina-Elia def. (2)E.Bovina/S.Kuznetsova 6-4 2-6 6-4




'I love Antwerp! Its so strange because my season is so simular to last year, okish Australia, great clay, poor grass and hardcourts and recover in the indoors! Althea is so a legend and really battled hard today but I put as much spin as I could on the ball and managed to come away witht the victory. Next up is Domachowska and she hits the ball a ton and has been playing great tennis but Im feeling better and better with each win so everything is good.


I am also glad the doubles results are getting better! Steph and I hadnt really got over the Wimbledon match and its only now we can put it to bed because we can into this event unseeded and that really put fire in us and its such a shame we had to play Elena and Sveta in the first round'

Sivlia :bounce:
Althea :sobbing:
Vera :sad:

Congratulations Silvia :)

K.Flipkens/F.Pennetta def. E.Dementieva/K.Palkina 6-4 4-6 7-6(5)

:yawn:

Steph :bounce: :worship: Now against Kim, whom I've lost what, 7 times in a row? :lol:

Steph/Farina :bounce: See, we deserved a seed! ;)

On the Way Out?
Davenport Doesnt Get the Diamonds


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Once a top contender for every title on tour, is the American Veteran losing her strong grasp on her tennis?

Current World number 2 Lindsay Davenport fell to young Russain Wild card 7-6 7-6 in only the second round of the Diamond Games today. In front of a packed Belgian crowd the former Wimbledon Champion seemed out of sorts and dumbfounded, and failed to counter the powerful shots coming from the opposing side. "It definetly feels weird. Iv struggled lately thats for sure. I felt like a davourite for the US Open and then to lose like that was awful. Anytime I step on a court now its right there in the back of my mind, although Im proffesional enough to not let it affect me that much, I find myself thinking about it during the change of ends".

Her unexpected 2-6 6-4 6-4 loss to a wildcard on Arthur Ashe stadium only two weeks ago was her second first round defeat at the US Open. She lost in three sets to Anne Kremer in Seaon 1's Open. "To lose hurts. To lose in a grand Slam hurts. To lose in a Grand Slam on home turf doesnt hurt.....its kills"

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Davenport explains that her US Open Round 1 loss [above] is still hurting her performance.

Last Season, the American reached the semi-finals in Antwerp, losing in three tight sets to Belgian Kim Clijsters. This year, after coming through a tricky first round match where she won the final point on a lucky net cord, she loses a lot of ranking points because of her second round loss, and when a player is chasing for the number 1 spot it doesnt bold well to lose many points. "Im ok about losing points. I really dont feel like the world number 1 right now so I really hope it doenst happen. I would dread it if they released the rankings and I was at the top. Its a cringeing feeling."

Davenport is still without a singles title this season. Desipte winning three titles in doubles, including the Australian Open with friend Martina Hingis, Davenport has not been able to secure a singles title. She has reached many semi-finals as well as three finals however has not been able to jump the final hurdle. With the season drawing to a close over the next few weeks, Davenports chances of ending the title with a slam to her name are well and truly over, but her chances of winning a title of still there, despite being slim.

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Davenport is unsure what the future holds for her, but she definetly wants a change in what is happening now.

"In my current form I doubt I would make a quater-final nevermind a final. I hate the fact that Im doubting myself and saying that I am struggling, but hopefully if I admit it then I can make some much needed changes. Im so used to winning that losing is hard, even in these close matches like today. I felt like I should have had the upper hand, and the Lindsay Davenport of Season 1 would have closed this match out in straight sets with ease, but times have certainly changed, I just need to try and change with them."

Davenport has secured her place in the top 16 for the Year End Champinships in Madrid, however is more focused on her tennis form rather than tournaments. "I want to find me footing again, thats all. For this past month I have been so close the number 1 spot and winning a title that my concentration has taken a back seat, and that is never good. I want my game back, hopefully sooner rather than later".

Her road ahead looks to be a difficult one, however with much experience under her belt Davenport seems to be the best contender for it.

A.Ivanovic/V.Williams def. (3)L.Davenport/M.Hingis 6-4 6-4

:eek:

Yes great win!

Lindsay :awww: Maggie knows what you feel :hug:

Sonya losing her diamonds :sad: but it's not that unexpected ;)
well done ALG :p

Sonya-Maggie :o

Lindsay :hug: :hug: I'll be cheering for you! :yeah:

'Scary Mary' Rallies To the Quarters! :eek:

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Mary Pierce dodged a major bullet. Down 2-5 in the third set to no. 6 Maggie Maleeva, Pierce had no other choice but go for the lines. Maleeva's precision and retrieving abilities had gotten the best of Pierce's meticulous and conservative approach.



At 30-30 on Maleeva's serve, Pierce cracked a forehand down the line, setting up a break point. However, the feisty Bulgarian fired an ace to even it up at deuce. One forehand handed her one match point. Then something went off in Pierce as she outslugged Maleeva on the next three points - on three winners.



From that point on, Pierce didn't relent, hitting eight more winners and taking the last five games for the 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 victory.



The Frenchwoman now faces German Anna-Lena Groenefeld, who defeated newly-minted U.S. Open champ Sonya Jayaseelan for a semifinal berth.



"Honestly, this one of those matches that...I don't know how to describe it...where I just said 'okay, that's enough messing around let's just go all out.' And I pretty much did. I mean, Maggie is one of the smartest players out there. Indoors she brings something I can't (defense) and I bring something she can't (power). So, it was an adventure. I didn't panic, I won those five games in a blur. I mean, everything just clicked and turned so quickly for me.
That second set was the same way, except...well, I lost. To get through this match is huge for me. Anna is one of the most streaky players on tour. She has talent, but has had some rotten luck too. So, it should be a close one."



Unfortunately, Mary's quest for that elusive doubles title will have to wait another week. She and Russian Vera Dushevina lost their first round match to
Marta Domachowska and Maria Kirilenko 6-3, 7-6(1).

"I eventually want to win a doubles title, for sure. It seems everyone has but myself, I do need to work on that part of the game. Vera's a little sad, but we're out. I can only focus on singles now - and putting my little ones to bed when I get back to my hotel."

Spectacular Play Leads ALG to Quarters

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Antwerp, BEL - Anna-Lena Groenefeld accomplished what she set out to do at the beginning of this week: Reach the Quarterfinals. She achieved this with a 6-4 4-6 6-4 over recently crowned US Open champion Sonya Jeyaseelan in the Round of 16.

"Today was just -- wow," the German exclaimed. "I can't believe I beat someone of this calibur. Sure I beat Kim before, but Sonya was coming off of a slam win and I beat her!"

The calibur of play sure was high, as both players were unrelectant to give up an inch of the baseline. The scoreline showed that, as one break made the difference in each set.

"Sonya played a great match," Groenefeld said. "She fought hard, and I had to dig really deep to pull it out in the third."

The German now attempts to reach her second career semifinal in a quarterfinal blockbuster match of big babes. She will play France's Mary Pierce, a strong newcomer and a player who has been dubbed as having a lot of potential.

"Tomorrow should be very fun," Anna-Lena said. "It will be a tough match of hard-hitters, and whoever pulls out of it tomorrow will surely have deserved it."

"I just hope it'll be me."

Anna-Lena also kept up her recent doubles success, reaching the quarterfinals with partner Patty Schnyder on a 7-5 4-6 6-4 win over Jennifer Capriati and Maria Sharapova. They advance to a quarterfinal showing against Venus Williams and Ana Ivanovic, a sure-to-be difficult match, but an entertaining one at that.

"You know, I have to give Patty all the credit," she said. "She's worked hard, and we win because she strategizes everything and she stays on top of things. Whatever happens tomorrow, we will have had a great resurgence thanks to her."

Dubois sets up sixth meeting with Clijsters


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Young canadian Stephanie Dubois has once again proved that she is improving on the tour by beating 8th seed Patty Schnyder and surprising WC Jennifer Capriati back-to-back to reach the quarterfinals in Antwerp, Belgium.

Playing her second full calendar on the tour, Dubois surprised a lot of players this year by being able to win more matches than in the past. Indeed, despite having a stellar doubles year with Farina-Elia in Season 1, Dubois lacked the spark to be a constant threat in singles. But things have changed, and they keep on improving.

After fighting well in both her matches, she set up a match with first-seed and best player in the world Kim Clijsters, whom she faced so many times already. The thing is, Clijsters owns Dubois, to say the least. In one of the most one-sided head-to-head of the tour, Dubois has lost 5 consecutive matches to Clijsters, including a tough loss in Fed Cup earlier this year. Despite this fact, Dubois is stepping on court confident, and as she says: "I'm stepping on court to win, not to lose."

In doubles, Farina-Elia and Dubois were unseeded for the first time in more than one year. When the draw came out and they saw that they would face the second seeds (Bovina/Kuznetsova), let's say that they were excited to proove everyone that they still deserved to be ranked high. And indeed they did! In a great three-set match, Dubois and Farina upset the second seeds to reach the quarterfinals. Hopefully the single and double success will keep on going for both Dubois and Farina!


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Steph :hearts:

QTRFINAL Singles & Doubles Results coming up!! :D :bounce:

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TOP HALF


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(1)K.Clijsters (BEL) vs S.Dubois (CAN)


First Set:


1-0


1-1


2-1


3-1


4-1


4-2


5-2


5-3


5-4


5-5


*6-5


6-6*


6-7(3)


S.Dubois (CAN) leads (1)K.Clijsters (BEL) 7-6(3)


Second Set:


1-0


1-1


2-1


3-1


4-1


4-2


4-3


5-3


6-3


(1)K.Clijsters (BEL) is tied with S.Dubois (CAN) 6-7(3) 6-3


Third Set:


1-0


1-1


2-1


3-1


4-1


4-2


4-3


5-3


6-3


Game, Set & Match;


(1)K.Clijsters (BEL) def. S.Dubois (CAN) 6-7(3) 6-3 6-3


:bigclap: Congratulations Kim!! :bigclap:

Kimmie! :bigclap: :bounce: Sorry Steph :hug:

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A-L.Groenefeld (GER) vs M.Pierce (FRA)


First Set:


1-0


1-1


2-1


3-1


3-2


4-2


5-2


5-3


6-3


A-L.Groenefeld (GER) leads M.Pierce (FRA) 6-3


Second Set:


1-0


2-0


3-0


4-0


5-0


5-1


6-1


Game, Set & Match;


A-L.Groenefeld (GER) def. M.Pierce (FRA) 6-3 6-1


:bigclap: Congratulations ALG!! :bigclap:

Well done ALG! :bounce:

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(5)S.Farina-Elia (ITA) vs M.Domachowska (POL)


First Set:


0-1


1-1


1-2


1-3


2-3


2-4


3-4


4-4


5-4


6-4


(5)S.Farina-Elia (ITA) leads M.Domachowska (POL) 6-4


Second Set:


0-1


1-1


1-2


2-2


*3-2


4-2


4-3*


4-4


5-4


5-5


6-5


6-6


7-6(0)


Game, Set & Match;


(5)S.Farina-Elia (ITA) def. M.Domachowska (POL) 6-4 7-6(0)


:bigclap: Congratulations Silvia!! :bigclap:

:worship: Silvia! :hug: Marta :sad:

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(8)E.Bovina (RUS) vs (WC)M.Sharapova (RUS)


First Set:


1-0


2-0


3-0


3-1


3-2


3-3


4-3


5-3


6-3


(8)E.Bovina (RUS) leads (WC)M.Sharapova (RUS) 6-3


Second Set:


1-0


2-0


3-0


3-1*


3-2


3-3


3-4


3-5


4-5


5-5


5-6


*6-6


6-7(1)


(WC)M.Sharapova (RUS) is tied with (8)E.Bovina (RUS) 3-6 7-6(1)


Third Set:


0-1


1-1


2-1


3-1


4-1


4-2


4-3


4-4


5-4


5-5


6-5


7-5


Game, Set & Match;


(8)E.Bovina (RUS) def. (WC)M.Sharapova (RUS) 6-3 6-7(1) 7-5


:bigclap: Congratulations Elena!! :bigclap:

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Doubles Results

Quarterfinals


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(1)K.Clijsters/A.Haynes def. M.Domachowska/M.Kirilenko 6-4 6-4

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A.L.Groenefeld/P.Schnyder def. A.Ivanovic/V.Williams 6-3 4-6 6-2

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A.Rodionova/N.Vaidisova def. A.Nakamura/D.Safina 6-4 7-6(3)

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K.Flipkens/F.Pennetta def. S.Dubois/S.Farina-Elia 6-3 4-6 7-6(5)


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

Kirsten/Flavia! :bounce: :woohoo: :banana:
:secret: needless to say Flavia that it's your sets that won us the match and for the second time in a row :rolls: :lol:

Flipkens/Pennetta :yeah:

At least some success for us in this tournament! :D

:hearts: Congratulations all winners!! :hearts:

:o :help: Steph :shrug: :lol: Maybe a payoff to kimmie might help? :p

:sad: Bad luck losers :sad: :hug:



:banana: Thanks Yasmine! :hearts: Our official LTT cheerleader! :yippee:

Kirsten/Flavia! :bounce: :woohoo: :banana:
:secret: needless to say Flavia that it's your sets that won us the match and for the second time in a row :rolls: :lol:

LOL! :p

Doesnt matter as long as we're winning! :cool:

:eek::eek::eek: Second career semifinal :yippee: :o

Against Kimmy :scared: It seems like I play her every other week now :lol: I bet Kim is sick of facing either me or Patty...or even the both of us together in doubles! :lol:

Maybe an article later tonight, if I can finish this 12-page paper :o It's 11:18PM and I only have 2 pages done :help:

:bounce: Congrats, all winners :kiss: :worship:

:eek: :D Anna-Lena :woohoo:

:banana: Thanks Yasmine! :hearts: Our official LTT cheerleader! :yippee:
:angel: :banana:

Groenefeld Pierces Pierce

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Anna-Lena drives through a forehand, similar to what she did to Mary Pierce the entire match.

Antwerp, BEL - Anna-Lena Groenefeld advancd to her second career semifinal with a 6-3 6-1 pummelling over Mary Pierce.

It was a classic battle of big babes, hard-hitters who never heard of the term "3/4 speed." Aggression fueled the match, and it was Anna-Lena Groenefeld who had the precision and persistence of a champion.

After an upset victory over fourth-seeded Sonya Jeyaseelan the day before, the German was sure to avoid the customary let-down after an emotional win.

"I was very, very pleased with the way I played today," said a peppy Groenefeld. "I mean, Mary is a very good player, and I was just able to impose my game and not let her get into a groove with her shots."

Groenefeld next faces World #1 Kim Clijsters. This will be there fourth meeting, with the Belgian holding a 2-1 H2H lead.

"Kim and I always have good matches," Anna-Lena said. "She's so good from everywhere on the court, on any court. I'll just have to try my best tomorrow and see what happens."

Anna-Lena and Patty also teamed up to reach the semifinals with a 6-3 4-6 6-2 win over Venus Williams and Ana Ivanovic. They will play the #1 seeds Kim Clijsters and Angela Haynes. Surely, Kim Clijsters is absolutely sick of playing Anna-Lena and Patty Schnyder, in both singles and doubles.

Well done ALG! :bounce:

:bounce: Congrats, all winners :kiss: :worship:

:eek: :D Anna-Lena :woohoo:

Thanks you two :kiss: :hug:

I always play Kim now, it seems :scared: and after winning against her the very first time, I have had absolutely no luck :o

Congrats to all winners ;)

the H2H with Groenfeld - Clijsters is only 1-1 ;)

thats pretty decent comparted to some players that Kim has a crushing H2H over

i.e dubois (now 6-0)
V.Williams (4-0)
Davenport (5-2)
Schnyder (4-1)

Aiko/Dinara :( :sad: :hug:

Ha-ha! :haha: I knew Yasmine don't want to congratulated Elena Bovina for her victory match :lol:

Marta :sad: but congrats Sylvia :kiss:
M.Domachowska/M.Kirilenko :sad:

Bovina the Russian killer


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Although, she is Russian herself and she defeated all opponents up to quarterfinals were from Russia. Tomorrow would be first time she date non-Russian player – Silvia Farina-Elia of Italy for the place of final. The Italian leads the head-to-head series – 2-0. Last meeting was final of Roland Garros and the Russian is seeking for revenge.

Ha-ha! :haha: I knew Yasmine don't want to congratulated Elena Bovina for her victory match :lol:
:nerner: sorry I forgot, but interpret it the way you want dear :devil:

the H2H with Groenfeld - Clijsters is only 1-1 ;)

thats pretty decent comparted to some players that Kim has a crushing H2H over

i.e dubois (now 6-0)
V.Williams (4-0)
Davenport (5-2)
Schnyder (4-1)Oh :o I said this would be our 4th meeting :help: Well, too late to go back and change it :p Anyway, it adds for dramatic effect ;)

Thanks for that though! :D

doubles. :drool:

Silvia :bounce:


article later!

Farina Elia Passes Domachowska!


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(5)S.Farina-Elia (ITA) def. M.Domachowska (POL) 6-4 7-6(0)




'Im so glad to be in another semi final. Marta is a very dangerous player and got off to a good start in the first set but I managed to get more involved and put pressure on her. My game is back and I feel great. I have to say to Steph, that she needs to keep at it and I am sure she will get past her soon. But next up for me is Elena Bovina and I havent played her since Roland Garros and I am sure she will want to beat me after I won the final in Paris. But I will try and play like I did in our previous matches '

Stephanie :sad: But you won a set, and you had a great week again....Too bad Dubois/Farina too :sad:

An early congratulations to Silvia... I have a feeling that Silvia will beat Elena :yawn: I don't give a fuck about that :)

Nicole/Anastassia :bounce:

An early congratulations to Silvia... I have a feeling that Silvia will beat Elena :yawn: I don't give a fuck about that :)


:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:



Elena - I wouldnt be so sure, I dont think it was my points used for the doubles :wavey: :wavey: :wavey:

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Singles Results

Semifinals

TOP HALF


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A-L.Groenefeld (GER) def. (1)K.Clijsters (BEL) 6-4 4-6 7-5


:bigclap: Congratulations ALG!! :bigclap:

ALG :eek: :bounce: :worship:

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Semifinals

BOTTOM HALF


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(8)E.Bovina (RUS) def. (5)S.Farina-Elia (ITA) 7-6(4) 2-6 7-5


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Doubles Results

Semifinals


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A.L.Groenefeld/P.Schnyder def. (1)K.Clijsters/A.Haynes 7-6(4) 4-6 7-5

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A.Rodionova/N.Vaidisova def. K.Flipkens/F.Pennetta 6-3 6-7(3) 6-3


:bigclap: Congratulations all winners!! :bigclap:

:hearts: Congratulations all winners!! :hearts:

:shrug: :eek: :sad: Clijsters :sad: :sad: Farina-Elia :sad:

:sad: Bad luck losers :sad: :hug:

:bounce: Anna-Lena in 2 FINALS :eek: :eek: :eek: :lol:

Farina :sad: Close to a dream final for me (well a dream one without me ;) )

:bounce: Anna-Lena in 2 FINALS :eek: :eek: :eek: :lol:

ALG :eek: :bounce: :worship:

:speakles: Thanks :hug:

:yippee:

:eek::eek::eek::eek:


:scared:

:bolt:


Great match Kimmy! We always have close matches :drool: And then in doubles :eek: How can this be possible :help: :tape:

Now let's hope I can put up a good fight. Elena Bovina scares me :scared:

Am I crazy or Bovina actually beat Farina-Elia?! :confused:

Oh, sweet! I haven't been in a final since Roland Garros! :lol: Hope I gonna to win the title tomorrow! :armed:

Bovina scares everyone! :haha: She's the real psycho on the Tour ;)

:o :awww: Matt, you are making my Lena B look soo trashy and bitchy! :hysteric: :shout:

:bounce: Congrats, Anna-Lena and Elena B! :kiss: :hearts: Good luck in tomorrows final! :worship:

:o :awww: Matt, you are making my Lena B look soo trashy and bitchy! :hysteric: :shout:

:bounce: Congrats, Anna-Lena and Elena B! :kiss: :hearts: Good luck in tomorrows final! :worship:
That's what I always do like that to all my players on WTAworld games I played except FWTA :lol:

Anna-Lena in First Career Final

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Antwerp, BEL - Anna-Lena Groenefeld took a 2-1 lead in H2H over the world's best Kim Clijsters today with a 6-4 4-6 7-5 win over the Belgian crowd favorite.

The match was filled with dazzling play, with both players fighting hard and only one break deciding the match. It was Anna-Lena who pulled through, with her deep groundstrokes that did not allow Kim to dictate play, while at the same time allowing her an opportunity to put the Belgian on the defense.

"It was a great, fun match," Groenefeld said. "Kim is such a good player, and we always have such great battles. The match could have gone either way today, and I'm lucky that I came out on top."

With the win, Groenefeld advaced to her first career final to face eight seed Elena Bovina, always a tricky player for anyone.

"I'm a bit nervous of course," Anna-Lena said. "It's my first ever final, and I'll be playing against Elena who has such a quirky game. She can do so well one week and just flame out the next, so she's a very difficult opponent to solve out there on the court. I'll try my best and see what happens, hopefully I can claim my first ever title!"

Should Anna-Lena lose, she will also be in the doubles final where she plays against Anastasia Rodionova and Nicole Vaidisova.

Well done finalists! :bounce:
Kimmie and silvia :sad: :sobbing:
Kirsten and Flavia well played girls! :worship: a shame you didn't get to the final but great job as a new team:yeah:

:sad: :sad: :sad: Why????? :banghead: still cant get past s/f in singles at any tournament lately :sad: Kimmie :sad: :hug:

:worship: :) Well deserved Anna-Lena ;) :kiss: :rolleyes: Patty/ALG :fiery: :mad:

Kirsten :sad: :sad:

I wish I used this gameplan two weeks ago at the US Open so I could be #1 by now :haha:

:sad:

Nicole/Anastassia :bounce:

BOVINA TURNED INTO PSYCHO!


In the final set of semi-finals match between Elena Bovina and Silvia Farina-Elia at the Diamond Classic in Antwerp, there were huge dramas at 5-0 to the Italian player when she called her opponent a psycho. Because Bovina kept going on how she played poorly due to her commitment to Paris Hilton’s celibate club.

Once she heard that word from Farina-Elia and she declares to show how psycho she is about to. She suddenly came back from nowhere and her behaviour rather oddly like at one of stages in the match, one spectator cheering the Italian player and she yelled at the chair umpire to “Shut that fat Belgian waffle up! Can someone please put some honey in his mouth and eat him!” and when he ran away and she says, “I guess he is on his way to the oven to heat him up. I bet it would be very delicious.”

Farina-Elia choked big time and losing the match with wasted six match points. The Russian player is well known as a psycho and a slut to the Tour and two months ago, she joined Paris Hilton’s celibate club as she want to concentration on her tennis career. She and Hilton had a talk about her debut appearance on new season’s The Simple Life.

at least I lost to the eventual finalist ;)
good luck ALG

Thanks Jool :kiss:

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Singles Results

Final


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A-L.Groenefeld (GER) vs (8)E.Bovina (RUS)


First Set:


0-1*


0-2


1-2


2-2


2-3


3-3


3-4


3-5


4-5


4-6


(8)E.Bovina (RUS) leadsA-L.Groenefeld (GER) 6-4


Second Set:


0-1


0-2


1-2


2-2


*3-2


3-3


4-3


5-3


5-4


5-5


6-5


6-6


6-7(6)


Game, Set & Match;


(8)E.Bovina (RUS) def.A-L.Groenefeld (GER) 6-4 7-6(6)


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:bigclap: Congratulations Elena!! :bigclap:

Fuckin' yeah! :woohoo:

congrats lena b.! you ccccrazy girl! :hearts:

alg. :hug: we've still got doubles, let's try and win that.

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Doubles Results

Final


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A.L.Groenefeld/P.Schnyder vs A.Rodionova/N.Vaidisova


First Set:


1-0


1-1


1-2


2-2


2-3


*3-3


4-3


4-4


4-5


5-5


5-6


5-7*


A.Rodionova/N.Vaidisova leads A.L.Groenefeld/P.Schnyder 7-5


Second Set:


1-0


2-0


3-0


4-0


4-1


4-2


5-2


*5-3


5-4


5-5


6-5


6-6


7-6(6)


A.L.Groenefeld/P.Schnyder is tied with A.Rodionova/N.Vaidisova 5-7 7-6(6)


Third Set:


0-1


1-1


1-2


*2-2


2-3


2-4


3-4


3-5


4-5


5-5


5-6


6-6


7-6(4)


Game, Set & Match;


A.L.Groenefeld/P.Schnyder def. A.Rodionova/N.Vaidisova 5-7 7-6(6) 7-6(4)


:bigclap: Congratulations Groenefeld/Schnyder!! :bigclap:

:hearts: Congratulations all winners!! :hearts:

:eek: :eek: Well done Elena B! :worship: Singles title #2! :D

:sad: Bad luck ALG :sad: :hug: You had a great week! :kiss:

first doubles title for us! second doubles title for me, second title overall of the year! :D:D

sorry about all the ct's anastassia and nicole. :hug: great week.

Nicole/Nastya :sad: We choked :sad:

THE PSYCHO DENIED GROENEFELD’S FIRST TITLE


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Elena Bovina or well known as The Psycho claimed her second singles title today in Antwerp, Belgium when she defeated Anna-Lena Groenefeld in straight sets, 6-4 7-6 included trailed at 5-3. She just came this week from the US Open where she won the doubles title with Svetlana Kuznetsova and her energy is rather exhausted at the moment. She actually deliberated to lose her doubles match last Monday against Dubois/Farina-Elia to save some of her energy and it was wise decision after all. She doesn’t expect to do well in next tournament at Zurich due to her condition of energy.

“I think I played awesome this week due to winning the US Open doubles title last week that motivated me the most. I really satisfied the way I played this week especially yesterday I beat Silvia (Farina-Elia) for the first time.” Bovina said, “As for Anna-Lena, she has a great week considering she beat Kim (Clijsters) in straight sets in face of these fat Belgian waffles in the both singles and doubles event.”

What about huge drama in the match? There was none but there was one in the trophy presentation! She broke the trophy by slipped down. It was the glass trophy not diamond racquet that is it. The tournament director demanded her to pay for a new trophy but she refused with gave him a slap bitch!

:wavey: Ranking Points Updated after Antwerp & Japan 04-09-06 :bounce:

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Congrats Bovina :kiss:

Congrats LenaB :)

ALG had an awesome week. I think this is my first doubles title...:scratch::o

Congrats LenaB :)

ALG had an awesome week. I think this is my first doubles title...:scratch::o

:o ALG you now have 2 Doubles titles! :p :lol:

Wellington T3 W/ Molik in S1 ;) :D

Congrats :kiss: :worship:

Lena B :banana: Long live the Psycho!