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Welcome to Sydney Australia for the Medibank International (Tier II Torunament)

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This is the last chance to compete on Rebound Ace before the first Grand Slam of the year - The Austrlaian Open

Who is in good shape for the Austrlaian Open?
Who is struggling under the Aussie Heat?
Who will be a threat at the Australain Open?

All these questions will be answered her in Sydney this week; Good Luck to everyone competing.

Sydney is open to 16 countries competing but it needs at least 8 to go ahead. This is your last chance to practise on Rebound Ace before the Aussie Open and it is also our highest Tier tournament of the season so far so plenty of Race and Ranking points to be won so a good turnout would be nice here. Points deadline - Sunday 18:00 GMT

SINGLES DRAW (http://www.tournawiz.com/16draw.php?id=8&uid=wtt_maker)

DOUBLES DRAW (http://www.tournawiz.com/8draw.php?id=10&uid=wtt_maker)

Points/Players

China - 65+10Bonus
Czech Republic - Kveta Peschke - 50
Germany - Sandra Kloesel - 50
France - 50
Great Britain - 50
Slovakia - Daniela Hantuchova - 50
Switzerland - 135
Hungary - 75
Serbia - 50
Israel - 60
Netherlands - 50
Russia - 70
Romania - 50

Sydney Tournament News and Preview

Preview

This week sees the start of Germany and Japans season on the WTT Tour. Sandra Klosel and Ai Sugiyama both have the hard jobs of starting of their respective countries campaign. They have both been given very hard draws to start of the season but I wish them the best of luck and of course their countries doubles teams aswell!

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This week China is the numer 1 seed. And if things go terribly for Uzbekistan and Spain and Portoroz and they win the tournament they could find themselves with the same seeding position for the Australian Open. They will start their tournament against winner of the Nagy/Peschke match and their tatical and effective play can play havoc to the best of oppoents. The bottom half includes the evergreen Martina Hingis who heads a strong half and may have a good chance a final berth.

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The doubles draw has some of the countires top players teaming up to see who will turn out victorius. Sharar Peer and Anna Smashnova look strong but face the Chinese in the first round. Japan and Germany will be again hoping for good results but Germany may struggle against the experianced Slovaks. But nobody is talking about Benesova and Peschke form the Czech Republic and they are the counrty to support of you back the dark horse.

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Tournament News

There is worry for Romania as they have not yet got to Sydney. It is rumoured they missed their flight from their training base from Los Angeles and had to fly to Burachest to have even a chance of a safe and early flight. I hope Romania get here on time and they manage to challange in the draw.

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Japan who start their season campaign this week seem hopeful for a good debut and season, said their Singles representitve Ai Sugiyama "I feel honored to play for Japan this week and we are very excited I hope to play my best. We are also excpecting good things from Nakamura and Morigami, they are playing very well together as a team"

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This week we will have a new Rebound Ace champion as Uzbekistan are not here. Bets say that Switzerland are the favourties with Slovakia and China not far behind. If you are looking for good odds Israel have suprsingly low odds but a very good track record and are my outside bet.

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As it was feared, Romania didnt get to Sydney and we hope they will make it to Melbounre instead. But this means the homecrowd will have somthing to cheer about as Australia will now start their season here. Alicia Molik has been given the hard task of playing the first match were she will face the number 3 seed Jade Curtis of Britain. "We hope the Aussies will come out and cheer us on tommorow" said Alicia "I am excited and nervous about starting of the season for my country but I hope for a good result" Welcome to the WTT Australia and Good Luck

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Good Luck to everyone in Sydney!

Why isn't China winning the POTW?:shrug:
China(120) beat Hungary(175) to reach QF!;)

Btw,China signs up for Sydney!

Do we need to send in points to guarantee our place?
But we should know the draw before making points,right?

Why isn't China winning the POTW?:shrug:
China(120) beat Hungary(175) to reach QF!;)

:eek: I didnt notice that

You did win it last week though :shrug: But that is some achievment so 10 bonus pts :yeah:

Btw,China signs up for Sydney!

Do we need to send in points to guarantee our place?
But we should know the draw before making points,right?

For Sydney No As there are sixteen place available I just said that for Portoroz as I thought a lot of people will want to play hardcourt as it is their best surface

It would be helpful if Points were sent in ASAP as draw may not be made until Saturday; or whenever enough people have commited to tournament for it to go ahead.

:eek: I didnt notice that

You did win it last week though :shrug: But that is some achievment so 10 bonus pts :yeah:

:lol: It's ok.I was just thinking what criteria you used to make a player the POTW.;)
But hey,thanks anyway!:D :angel:

Germany

Sandra Kloesel
Martina Muller/Julia Schruff

How many pts in doubles? The same as in singles?
I`ll send poits only when I see the draw!:)

Germany

Sandra Kloesel
Martina Muller/Julia Schruff

How many pts in doubles? The same as in singles?
I`ll send poits only when I see the draw!:)


Doubles and Singles Points the same ;)

So you're goin to do doubles too,Patch?
Wow!it's definitely very tiring and troublesome.
I hope i can help but too bad I don't have a stable internet connection.I'd like to help for sure.:)

So you're goin to do doubles too,Patch?
Wow!it's definitely very tiring and troublesome.
I hope i can help but too bad I don't have a stable internet connection.I'd like to help for sure.:)

Yer I am going to have a go at running doubles this week aswell :)

You can help if you like though you can either Work out the results, post the results do neither or both its up to you ;)

At the moment(due to unstable connection),I choose to do 'neither'.Sorry.;)

Peschke

Benesova/Peschke

Entries Closed for Portoroz so Entry List for Sydney looks like this

(In order fo Ranking)

China
France
Great Britain
Slovakia
Switzerland
Hungary
Serbia
Israel
Netherlands
Russia
Czech Republic
Romania
Germany

Countries in Bold have already sent Players Nobody yet sent points, draw will be made tonight.
Please start to commit with players then send points!

Draw is out

Please start sending points and commiting players!

I don`t see Germany in the draw!

I don`t see Germany in the draw!


:tape: sorry I made two draws and published the wrong one You are now in (you face #4 seed Slovakia)


24 Hours to send in points and players

Ok! But I don`t understand. Three teams commited: China, Czech Rep & Germany, but in the draw a lot other countries!?????

Ok! But I don`t understand. Three teams commited: China, Czech Rep & Germany, but in the draw a lot other countries!?????


Altogther there are 21 countries in the game at the moment. 8 commited to the tournament in Slovenia which was maximum therfore everyone else in the game has no choice but to enter Sydney ;) Understand?

For people who dont send in players -
I will use your highest ranked person in your team based on the WTA rankings

For people who dont send points -
Points will automatically become 0-0-AllOfYourSurfacePoints

Keep sending in points

:wavey:

May I know how many points do other countries have so it will be easier for us to make points?
Thanks.

Slovakia

Singles: Daniela hantuchova
Doubles: Rybarikova/Gajdosova

May I know how many points do other countries have so it will be easier for us to make points?
Thanks.


Yes, I will do that now ;)

Im going to extend the deadline by another 24 hours becuase the amount of points I have is just awful 1 from Sydney and 4 from Portoroz - I need more points! I dont want to have to PM reminders again :sad:

Deadline - Sunday 18:00 GMT

;)
Points on the way if my internet allows me to do so.:rolleyes:

Sydney Points Update

China and Germany have sent

That-Is-It:crying2:

I think I have some old points but not many but if I have to use them - I will.

PLEASE SEND IN NEW POINTS

:tears:

Sydney Points Update

China and Germany have sent

That-Is-It:crying2:

I think I have some old points but not many but if I have to use them - I will.

PLEASE SEND IN NEW POINTS

:tears:

:hug: Why don't you just give China and Germany walkover victories and just do the final match?:shrug: It'll be easier for you and us(those who sent points).;) :p

:lol: just kidding.

:hug: Why don't you just give China and Germany walkover victories and just do the final match?:shrug: It'll be easier for you and us(those who sent points).;) :p

:lol: just kidding.

You 2 deserve it :yeah: for actually following the game :sad: :lol:

I will send PM tommorow about 12:00 to try get more points but hopefully il get loads tonight :D

Results will start Monday morning ;)

I have had to use 7 old points and players :speakles: :sad:

Draw is updated in post #2

Czech Rep, Japan and Romania need to send in points as didnt play Gold Coast

NEW POINTS WILL HAVE TO BE SENT FOR AUSTRALIAN OPEN!!

(For people who did not send new points - 10 points taken off first set or second if no points on first)

I have had to use 7 old points and players :speakles: :sad:

Draw is updated in post #2

Czech Rep, Japan and Romania need to send in points as didnt play Gold Coast

NEW POINTS WILL HAVE TO BE SENT FOR AUSTRALIAN OPEN!!

points have been sent my friend. :)

points have been sent my friend. :)

Recieved ;) Can I remind everyone Doubles to me this week as well please

Doubles here in Syndey will only be open to people who send new points and teams. It is only fair as they have spent the time.

Teams
China
Japan
Czech Republic
Germany
Slovakia

more teams can be added until the play starts.

Doubles draw added

how many points for doubles?

how many points for doubles?

Same as surface points for singles (for CZE- 50) ;)

I have no chance lol

use my singles points then

I have no chance lol

use my singles points then


OK ;)

Medibank International - Sydney

Round of 16

OOP

Centre Court
AUS - Alicia Molik vs. 3 GBR - Jade Curtis
ISR - Julia Glushko vs. JPN - Ai Sugiyama
4 SVK - Daniela Hantuchova vs. GER - Sandra Klosel

Court Number 1
NED - Aranxta Rus vs. SUI - Martina Hingis
CZE - Kveta Peschke vs HUN - Kira Nagy
SRB - Ana Ivanovic vs RUS - Olga Poutchkova

Play in 10 minutes

Medibank International

Round of 16 Results

Centre Court


AUS - Alicia Molik vs. 3 GBR - Jade Curtis

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Molik def. Curtis 7-6(0) 4-6 6-4

A great debut for Alicia! She certainly gave the Aussie crowd somthing to cheer about. She left the number 3 standing in her tracks and it looks like Australia could one day be a dominant force on the WTT tour. Well Done Alicia! A great win youve really good the crowd looking forward to some more great tennis!

Medibank International

Round of 16 Results

Centre Court


ISR - Julia Glushko vs. JPN - Ai Sugiyama

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Glushko def. Sugiyama 3-6 6-1 6-2

It was a brave debut for the Japanese but they just fell short. They can improve their points for the Australian Open but they didnt play badly - Israel just played better as they continue to win on this surface.

Medibank International

Round of 16 Results

Centre Court


4 SVK - Daniela Hantuchova vs. GER - Sandra Klosel

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Hantuchova def. Klosel 7-6(2) 6-4

Like the Japanese, it was a good debut for the Germans they just didnt take the opeinings Hantuchova left in the points. Germany need to tidy up their strategy a bit but they have another chance to beat Slovakia in doubles. But they havnt sent in Doubles points... (*Hint*)

Medibank International

Round of 16 Results

Court Number 1

NED - Aranxta Rus vs. SUI - Martina Hingis

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Hingis def. Rus 6-2 6-1

Despite no new points, Hingis was dominating on all areas today,Rus standed little chance. New points in next tournament for both would be nice; Maybe next round for Hingis.

Medibank International

Round of 16 Results

Court Number 1


CZE - Kveta Peschke vs. HUN - Kira Nagy

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Peschke def. Nagy 7-6(8) 4-6 7-6(2)

The crowd quite obviously enjoyed that match more than the players. Playing for nearly 3 hours in the Australian Sun will not have done either very good but Peschke prevails to face the number 1 seed in second round.

Medibank International

Round of 16 Results

Court Number 1


RUS - Olga Poutchkova vs. SRB Ana Ivanovic

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Poutchkova def. Ivanovic 6-4 6-4

Neither sent new points :o However Olga was the better player. Hopefully we will get new points from both soon.

SINGLES DRAW UPDATED (http://www.tournawiz.com/16draw.php?id=8&uid=wtt_maker)

Doubles later

Will be live if you write articles.

MOLIK WINS HEW DEBUT

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The Australian Alicia Molik defeted his stronger rival, the 3rd seed Jade Curtis.
"I would not have believed it! A match was very good, the first set was especially tight. I was down 3-5 and fortunately I won every points in the tiebreak."

In the second set Molik won the first 3 games, and she led 3 games to 0, but then Jade showed his real face, and she won the next 5 games, when she le 5 games to 3. After that the Britan won the set.

"In the final set I was better I think and I won the match 7-6 4-6 6-4."

The next opponent will be Russian Olga Poutchkova. Good luck to Alicia.

Thats Julia Cohen not Glusko :lol:

Thats Julia Cohen not Glusko :lol:

:tape: You find pics of her then :p

Great Article Australia! :yeah:

Syndey Medibank International

Tuesday - OOP

Court Number 1

[1] CHN Peng Shuai vs. CZE Kveta Peschke

SUI Patty Schynder vs. SVK Daniela Hantuchova

ISR Julia Glushko vs. [3] FRA Nathalie Dechy

RUS Olga Poutchkova vs. AUS Alicia Molik = LIVE!


Court Number 1

ISR Smashonova/Peer vs. AUS Stosur/Molik

SVK Rybarikova/Gadjosova vs. GER Muller/Schruff

JPN Nakamura/Morigami vs. CHN Shuai/Zheng

CZE Benesova/Peschke vs. CPU CRO Kostanic/Ozegovic

Medibank International

Quarter Final Results

Center Court


[1] CHN Peng Shuai vs. CZE Kveta Peschke

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Pescke def. Shuai 7-5 2-6 7-5

This a suprise. China are usually so good in the first round but they let Kveta slip under the radar today and she ousted them out of the tournament. China im sure will be back strong for the Australian Open. But well done Peschke - great upset, great match!

Medibank International

Quarter Final Results - Doubles

Court Number 1


ISR Smashonova/Peer vs. AUS Stosur/Molik

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Smashnova/Peer def. Stosur/Molik 4-6 6-0 6-3

The Australians will be dissapointed with this; but they shouldnt be. They came across a very good team in the Israelis and but up a very strong fight - they just fell short. Well Done Israel - they look like a strong team for their oppoenents.

Medibank International

Quarter Final Results -

Center Court


SUI Patty Schynder vs. SVK Daniela Hantuchova

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Schynder def. Hantuchova 6-2 6-3

Switzerland sent new points so they deserve this win. This is the first time we have seen Patty on the WTT Circuit and she is certainly going to be a big part of the Swiss Team, a good solid win for her today.

Medibank International

Quarter Final Results - Doubles

Court Number 1


SVK Rybarikova/Gadjosova vs. GER Muller/Schruff

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Rybarikova/Gadjosova def. Muller/Schruff 6-4 7-6(0)

The Germans have came up against a very good side in Slovakia in both Singles and Doubles and have just fallen short on both occasions. Well Done Slovakia! Germany - you have great potential and hopefully you will achieve good results in the future.

:rain: :rain: Rain Delay - Play suspended :sad:

Play about to start

Medibank International

Quarter Final Results -

Center Court


ISR Julia Glushko vs. [3] FRA Nathalie Dechy

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Glushko def. Dechy 7-6(8) 6-2

Another good match by Glushko; she is playing very well at the moment. France will hopefully send points for AO :o

Medibank International

Quarter Final Results - Doubles

Court Number 1


JPN Nakamura/Morigami vs. CHN Shuai/Zheng

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Nakamura/Morigami def. Shuai/Zheng 7-6(5) 3-6 7-6(0)

It hasnt been a good week for the Chinese. They were outplayed by two strong Japanese players who deserve their place in the semi. Good Points Japan and a good match.

Medibank International

Quarter Final Results - Doubles

Court Number 1


CZE Benesova/Peschke vs. CPU CRO Kostanic/Ozegovic

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Benesova/ Peschke def. Kostanic/Ozegovic 7-6(0) 6-7(8) 7-6(0)

Defenetly the best match of the day on doubles though it was no where near as close as it looks.

Medibank International

Quarter Final Results

Center Court


AUS Alicia Molik vs. RUS Olga Poutchkova


1-0 Molik
X
X
X
1-1
X
X
X
1-2 Poutchkova
X
X
X
2-2
X
X
X
3-2 Molik
X
X
X
4-2
X
X
X
4-3
X
X
X
5-3
X
X
X
5-4
X
X
X
5-5
X
X
X
5-6 Poutchkova
X
X
X
6-6
T
I
E
B
R
A
K
E
7-6(5) Molik

Molik leads 7-6(5)

Medibank International

Quarter Final Results

Center Court


AUS Alicia Molik vs. RUS Olga Poutchkova

7-6(5) 0-0
X
X
X
1-0 Molik
X
X
X
1-1
X
X
X
1-2 Poutchkova
X
X
X
1-3
X
X
X
1-4
X
X
X
1-5
X
X
X
2-5
X
X
X
3-5
X
X
X
4-5
X
X
X
4-6

I set all 7-6(5) 4-6

Medibank International

Quarter Final Results

Center Court


AUS Alicia Molik vs. RUS Olga Poutchkova

7-6(5) 4-6 0-0
X
X
X
1-0 Molik
X
X
X
1-1
X
X
X
2-1 Molik
X
X
X
2-2
X
X
X
2-3 Poutchkova
X
X
X
3-3
X
X
X
4-3 Molik
X
X
X
5-3
X
X
X
5-4
X
X
X
6-4

Molik def. Poutchkova 7-6(5) 4-6 6-4

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Molik played smartly and effectivly to give the Australians somthing to cheer about as she moves into the semi finals. Russia has great potenital but need to send points if they are to realise it...

Alicia!!! :woohoo: Thanks for livescore Patch! :worship:
Dobles :hug:

Article later today. ;)

ALICIA WON AGAIN!

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The recruit Australia's colours in Sydney their strongest player, Alicia Molik represents it, who already won two match and qualified for the semi-finals with this! [The first match score was 76 46 64 against Britan]

"This was a very heavy match for me. But my sensation, that I can direct the match throughout. Olga a very talented player, who is aggressive primarily, and changes on the hits well unbelievably."

The match score was again 76(5) 46 64.

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"Fortunately we played on centre court, which I got used already. I am a home here, and the audience very much supports, I would like to say thanks to them for it hereby."

Before the singels match Aicia played doubles too, with countrywoman Samantha Stosur. Unfortunately the lost it 64 06 36.

"I am very sad that lost. I played doubles here only and I hoped that we may achieve a good result with Alicia very much. The Israelis were better today." - said Samatha after the match.

:(
China!:sobbing:

Great Article Alicia - Australia having great Debut tournament :eek:!

I am really sorry but I cant post live results at the moment I will just have to give them to you;

Doubles SemiFinals

Benesova/Peschke def. Morigami/Nakamura 4-6 7-6(0) 7-6(0)
Rybarikova/Gadjosova def. Smashnova/Peer 6-3 7-5

Singles Semifinals

Molik def. Peschke 7-6(2) 6-7(2) 7-6(2)
Schynder def Glushko 6-2 7-6(0)

Congrats Winners both Finals tommorow along with Portoroz!

Congrats Australia and Switzerland!

Is it me or the tournament was done in a pretty fast pace?The QF was done just not long ago and now we have finished the SF.;)

Congrats Australia and Switzerland!

Is it me or the tournament was done in a pretty fast pace?The QF was done just not long ago and now we have finished the SF.;)

Pretty fast pace :p

Because Australian Open will start on Monday and I want everyone to have enough time to send in points; I have already started doing draw :lol:

I wrote article and no livescore. :( :ras: ;)

I'll never write article again :ras: ;)

I wrote article and no livescore. :( :ras: ;)

I'll never write article again :ras: ;)

Please you are the winner of Article Writer of the Week this week which means 15 Bouns pts. for Australian Open! and final is defentely live. Im sorry but I am really busy trying to make the Australian Open a great event amongst over stuff that I havnt got time today :sad: please write more articles there great :p ;)

Hm... maybe :devil: ;)

Btw, I'll lose the final cause Schnyder has 135 points. :p

Btw, I'll lose the final cause Schnyder has 135 points. :p

Youll be suprised when you find out what your seed is for AO :eek: ;)

8th ;) :lol:

8th ;) :lol:


:eek: really not what I got :p

:lol: Who knows if you placed your strategy well.;)

How about China?:unsure:

Ive done draws for Australian Open (random.org has been very nice to somepeople - very bad to others :p)

Just to let everyone no there will be:

Singles: Like normal Your surface points into 3 sets.
Doubles: Same as Singles but i am not sure who will run it yet :shrug:

But there will also be:
Mixed Doubles: Run by me 150 points (into either 3 sets or 13 games x 3 sets - Im yet to decide)

and

Singles Qualifying - All 24 countries have already been given one space each in the Singles Draw but that leaves 8 spaces. Instead of using 8 CPU players I will use 8 Qualifiers.

So the Qualifying draw will be 24 countries ( representitive each) + 8 WC to have a 32 player draw. The Quarter Finalist in the Qualifying draw will all get a place in the main draw. The format will be the same as singles to send in points.

How about China?:unsure:

I would be pleased if that was my seed :p

I would be pleased if that was my seed :p

Do you mean China is still the second seed?Then it's ok.;)

Do you mean China is still the second seed?Then it's ok.;)

I will be annoucing seeds today or tommorow along with draw. Until then you can only guess :p.

BTW Do you think post #81 is a good idea?

And I would like everyones opnion - Should Mixed Doubles be 150 pts into:
3 Sets? or
13 Games x 3 sets?

(I know which one I prefer - but Im not the one sending in points ;))

Please second option. ;)

Please second option. ;)

I think second option two - Its different ;)

But I will wait to see what other people think

ALICIA IN THE FINAL AT HOME!

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The Australian talent won on his domestic tournament in the semifinal! Alicia liked to be playing always at home, but the cover was never perfect really for him. She was able to win a very tight match despite this.

"I'm so glad! This victory provides very much to me! In Australia - at home - in the final to be an incredible feeling. I dreamed about this always in my childhood."

Alicia played really good on a whole match. The score of the match was 76 67 76.

"Kveta very good player, true already not young person. All of the match was astonishing, all points were exceptionally tight. We struggled really for the match. The audience cheered me on very much and this gave strength in the heavy moments. The time of the match more than 3 hours, everybody believed it already we finish it never. Thanks for everyting."

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Alicia will play tomorrow with Patty Schnyder. Good luck in the final Alicia!

Good Luck Alicia - You can cahnge points before final! (*Hint*)

ALICIA LOST IN THE FINAL

The surprise man, Australian Alicia Molik was not able to win his first tournament victory in a native environment.

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"I am very sad now, I know I should be glad, because I reached the finals immediately on my first professional tournament - defeating for example the 3rd seed - but I feel I was not able to serve the audience sufficiently."

"The front of the match was very tight yet, then 3-3 I managed to win Martina serve, and with this I can lead 5 games to 3. Then something happened in the air. Martina started playing well suddenly and came back.
http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2005/01/24/t8_wideweb__430x312.jpg

"The tiebreak was very tight again and I can only win 10-8, and I had to save some set poits.
In the second was hard too, but I lost it after I won the first game."

"I was in the the third set very disappointed in a set already and I lost the set very smoothly unfortunately and together with this the match too..."

The match score was 76 46 16.

"The audience was crazy, but I lost it. They were very disappointed, what I would not like. I say thank you for everything to them very much. I could not have been without them here."

http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2005/10/21/molik2_wideweb__430x293.jpg

The next stop will be the first Grand Slam of the year, The Australian Open, where Australia will be the 4th seed. [Alicia'll play here for Australia too.]

One of my favourite tournament the Australian Open. I would like to attain a good result and I hope for it the audience will help with this.

Thanks for everything Patch!

Thanks E.Dementieva_FAN!!
you are Sydneys Article Writer of the Week and POTW!!

Good Luck In Australian Open!

Thanks, so Alicia "POTW" Molik :angel: :lol:

Btw, I'm Zoli. :p

When will be out the AO draw? :angel:

When will be out the AO draw? :angel:

The thread will go up tonight; when the final of Portotorz is played ;)

Ok, and when will you open the AO thread? ;)

Ok, and when will you open the AO thread? ;)

This afternoon as well; Points deadline will be Sunday Night PLay will start on Monday but everyone will be reciving a PM to explain it ;)

Doubles final now - will be game to game scoring in this thread

Medibank International - Syndey

Doubles Final

CZE Benesova/Peschke vs. SVK Rybarikova/Gajdosova

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Ryabirkova/Gadjosova leads 6-4

Medibank International - Syndey

Doubles Final

CZE Benesova/Peschke vs. SVK Rybarikova/Gajdosova

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4-6 1-0 Benesova/Peschke
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4-6 1-2 Rybarikova/Gadjosova
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4-6 4-3 Benesova/Peschke
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4-6 4-5 Rybairkova/Gadjosova
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4-6 5-5
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4-6 5-6 Rybarikova/Gadjosova
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6-7 (4) Rybarikova/Gadjosova

Game Set Match Slovakia 6-4 7-6(4)

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Both teams played very well today the stronger were just Slovakia. Congrtulations Magdalena and Jarmila - both teams are onesto watch at the Australian Open

Rankings and Race will be updated tommorow

All I know at the moment is the top eight

1. Switzerland
2. Spain
3. China
4. Australia
5. Uzbekistan
6. Poland
7. Ukraine
8. Israel

The seeds for the AO

The others will be updated tommorow ;)

This afternoon as well; Points deadline will be Sunday Night PLay will start on Monday but everyone will be reciving a PM to explain it ;)

Only on Monday? :eek: And in mixed doubles... i have to play with Australian player, right? ;)

Rankings and Race will be updated tommorow

All I know at the moment is the top eight

1. Switzerland
2. Spain
3. China
4. Australia
5. Uzbekistan
6. Poland
7. Ukraine
8. Israel

The seeds for the AO

The others will be updated tommorow ;)

I know Uzbekistan-Australia in the quarter. :help:

How many points we can use for the Australian Open? Our Rebound Ace points?

And i just saw that i wanted to play here, because Rebound Ace is my fave surface. Why i'm playing in Portoroz? :mad:

Only 4 Rebound Ace tournaments in the schedule :sad:

How many points we can use for the Australian Open? Our Rebound Ace points?

And i just saw that i wanted to play here, because Rebound Ace is my fave surface. Why i'm playing in Portoroz? :mad:

Only 4 Rebound Ace tournaments in the schedule :sad:


You will use your Rebound Ace points at Australian Open ;)

You will use your Rebound Ace points at Australian Open ;)

I want this title :armed:

Switzerland Wins Sydney

http://www.wtnphotos.com/data/501/1mhpic254.jpg

Martina Hingis def. Alicia Molik 6-7(8),6-4,6-1
Patty Schnyder def. Julia Glushko 6-2,7-6(0)
Patty Schnyder def. Daniela Hantuchova 6-2,6-3
Martina Hingis def. Aranxta Rus 6-2,6-1

Swiss Stars Martina Hingis and Patty Schnyder led their country to #1 yesterday on the WTT tour.

Switzerland loves playing on Rebound Ace so the decision to play Sydney over Portoroz was obvious. To start the week they played their major player Martina Hingis. She destroy the Dutch Aranxta Rus 6-2,6-1. Martina wanted to take a break so that she'd be fresh for the final so Swiss #2 Patty Schnyder took the stage. She blasted past Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova and then destroyed Israeli Julia Glushko in a second set tiebreak to put Switzerland in the final.

In the Final they took on crowd favorite's Australia with Alicia Molik on court. Martina tagged back in for Switzerland. Martina wasn't quite fresh for the final, and actually lost the first set to Alicia 6-7(8). After that the Swiss Miss took the second set 6-4. After that Alicia seemed to think it was over and it was. Martina won the final set 6-1 to give Switzerland the #1 rankings for the Australian Open.

Looking to the Australian Open. Switzerland is confident about it's chances except against 1 country, Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan defeated Switzerland in their past encounter. At the earliest Switzerland could draw them in the Quarterfinals, however they're hoping they don't meet until the final.

Great Article Hantu515!