Welcome to Antwerp,Belguim!!! Last week we saw the Australian Open champion, Elena Dementieva claim her second title in a row at the first Tier I of the year in Tokyo. Can she pull it off again or will surprises in Tokyo like Jennifer Capriati and Brie Whitehead stun themselves to a title? We Will See..




Player of the Week
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Jennifer Capriati
Jennifer made the finals of Tokyo in a very upset field draw,full of withdrawals and walkovers before losing a great match to Elena Dementieva, this week instead of Elena winning POTW, we will give someone else a chance to use the 15 extra points, here you go Jennifer and Good Luck :yeah:

Draw:
http://v1.tournawiz.com/32draw.php?id=8&uid=kevinrulz91

Seeds:
1. Elena Dementieva
2. Serena Williams
3. Maria Kirilenko
4. Jennifer Capriati
5. Maria Sharapova
6. Nicole Vaidisova
7. Jelena Jankovic
8. Anna Chakvetdaze

Deadline: Wednesday, September 12,2007 at Midnight NYC time

I have points from:
Vilmarie Castellvi
Francessca Schiavone
Dominika Cibulkova
Maria Kirilenko
Sania Mirza
Mary Pierce
Michaella Kraijeck
Tathiana Garbin
Elena Baltacha
Elena Dementieva
Alona Bondarenko
Jelena Jankovic
Flavia Pennetta
Nicole Vaidisova
Anna Chakvetdaze
Jennifer Capriati
Shuai Peng
Silvia Farina-Elia
Brie Whitehead
Margalita Chaknashvili
Nathalie Dechy

I need points from:
Amelie Mauresmo
Patty Schynder
Martina Hingis
Vera Zvonareva
Daniela Hantuchova

OR THEY WILL BE RETIRED!

Preview: Round one
Elena Dementieva vs. (WC)Nathalie Dechy: Elena is on fire these past few weeks, and she is unstoppable, but can a late entry Nathalie make a great debut against the world number one. I presume Elena to win routinely, possibly three sets.

Mirza vs. Bondarenko: Sania Mirza faces a tough Alona Bondarenko. Alona showed a huge fight of determination against Serena Williams in Tokyo. Held match points but lost. Sania hasn't shown enough for me to make her think she can bring her game to the top. But lately i am thinking that her conifdence could soon rise.

Schiavone vs. Mauresmo: Amelie has not really shown any commitment to the tour at all, and has not shown much of anything. I expect Amelie to go into retirement this week if she doesn't send new points. Good placement for Francessca for her debut.

(5)Vaidisova vs. PengShuai got a wildcard into this event in her debut, but really got a bad draw by drawing a very tough Nicole. I expect Nicole to win routinely, but who knows if Shuai can pull the upset.

Zvonareva vs. Pierce:Zvonareva is just in the same situation as Mauresmo. I expect Pierce to win...

(7)Jankovic vs. Govortsova: Olga just like Shuai got a bad draw for her debut, Jelena is getting some confidence after reaching the QF in Tokyo. I expect Jelena to win.

Whitehead vs. Hantuchova:Brie got one of the biggest wins over Chakvetadze to reach the QF in Tokyo, and went up the biggest jump in rnakings in tour history up 12 spots. Daniela has really shown no commitment to the tour, and I expect Brie to win.

(4)Capriati vs. Garbin:Jennifer is on a high after reaching the Tokyo finals, but Tathiana has taken a hit after reaching the finals of Gold Coast, but Jennifer's extra points and confidence should make her win this match.

(3)Kirilenko vs. Kraijeck:Michaella is new to the tour since the Open, and has shown commitment, and could defitnely bring her A-game on. Maria is on a roll this year, making the quarters or better in every event. This will be a close call but I think Maria's consistency will win her in the end.

Chaknashvili vs. Li:Na has shown some great skills in the first couple tournaments of the season, but really has declined since, dropping over 10 spots in one week, I predict if Margalita sends in points, she will win this match, but I presume a close call.

V.Williams vs. Schynder:Patty has sent in one set of points at the Open and that's it. Venus is more committed and has better potential. She will most likely win.

(5)Sharapova vs. Hingis:Maria won Sydney but has been MIA since then. Hingis has been MIA since Meblourne, I am not sure if any of them will send in points. If so, Maria will win.

(8)Chakvetdaze vs. Paszek:When Tamira sends in points, she gets a bad draw and does very well, but that wasonly at the Australian Open, Anna has had some great wins this year, and with that said will win against Tamira.

Castellvi vs. Pennetta:Vilmarie is making her debut this week and will give Pennetta a challenge if Flavia sends in points. I am looking forward to seeing how this match is being played out.

Farina-Elia vs. Cibulkova:I praise Dominika. She sends new points every week and always gets a bad draw, and afraid so, she gets another one. But looking at her points, she can possibly do very well. Silvia has proved she can hang with the top dogs, and is inching towards the top 10 and this is only her third event. Another intriguing match-up.

(2)S.Williams vs. Baltacha: Serena has always been consistent and will always be like that, but this week she must send in new points, and a committed Elena is making her debut this week, and If serena doesn't send new points. Watch out for Elena. But the more confident and consistent Serena should win.

Article Count:
Sania Mirza-4
Maria Kirilenko-1
Venus Williams-1
Jennifer Capriati-1
Elena Baltacha-1

Proximus Diamond Games Women's Doubles
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Welcome to Antwerp!! In the city of chocalates, all players can't affort the sweat of the chocolates. They may make the teams perform well here. the number one team Margalita Chakhnashvili/Dominika Cibulkova didn't lose a match in this season. Can any teams stop them? Who will take the title? Let's go ahead, then you will know the answers!

Entry List
1. (1)Margalita Chakhnashvili(GEO) /Dominika Cibulkova(SVK)
2. (2)Tathiana Garbin(ITA) / Flavia Pennetta(ITA)
3. (3)Elena Baltacha(GBR) / Tamira Paszek(AUT)
4. (4)Sania Mirza(IND) / Mary Pierce(FRA)
5. Serena Williams(USA) / Venus Williams(USA)
6. Na Li(CHN) / Vera Zvonareva(RUS)
7. Alona Bondarenko(UKR) / Jelena Jankovic(SRB)
8. Jennifer Capriati(USA) / Anna Chakvetadze(RUS)
9. Elena Dementieva(RUS) / Nicole Vaidisova(CZE)
10. Maria Kirilenko(RUS) / Vilmarie Castellvi(PUR)
11. Shuai Peng(CHN) / Francessca Schiavone(ITA)(WC)
12. Kirsten Flipkens(BEL) / Caroline Maes(BEL)(Q)
13. Bye
14. Bye
15. Bye
16. Bye

Points Due: 9th September 1:00 p.m.(Beijing Time)(GMT+8)

New Points are ENCOURAGED, because all teams have a new points now after the Tokyo. They are extra points so don't waste them!!!

Our team of the week is:


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This team saved a couple of matchpoints in each rounds, i think their mind is very strong. And they went to their first final in Tokyo and a semifinal run in Melbourne, so this Italian Duo is the team of the week. They will receive 10 extra rankings points and 5 points more to use in their team points!!!!! Congrats!

Points Report(Women's Doubles)

Teams
1. (1)Margalita Chakhnashvili(GEO) /Dominika Cibulkova(SVK)(New points sent)
2. (2)Tathiana Garbin(ITA) / Flavia Pennetta(ITA)(New points sent)
3. (3)Elena Baltacha(GBR) / Tamira Paszek(AUT)(New points sent)
4. (4)Sania Mirza(IND) / Mary Pierce(FRA)(New points sent)
5. Serena Williams(USA) / Venus Williams(USA)
6. Na Li(CHN) / Vera Zvonareva(RUS)
7. Alona Bondarenko(UKR) / Jelena Jankovic(SRB)(New points sent)
8. Jennifer Capriati(USA) / Anna Chakvetadze(RUS)
9. Elena Dementieva(RUS) / Nicole Vaidisova(CZE)(New point sent)
10. Maria Kirilenko(RUS) / Vilmarie Castellvi(PUR)(New point sent)
11. Shuai Peng(CHN) / Francessca Schiavone(ITA)(WC)(New points sent)
12. Kirsten Flipkens(BEL) / Caroline Maes(BEL)(Q)(Points sent)
13. Bye
14. Bye
15. Bye
16. Bye

Come on Players:)
Send your points:bounce: :bounce:


(If there are PC teams, their points are secret)
(If you send points late, i will take away 5 points from your points of each sets)

Points of teams(UPDATED)
Jennifer Capriati / Anna Chakvetadze - 203
Na Li / Vera Zvonareva - 204
Tathiana Garbin / Flavia Pennetta - 214
Dominika Cibulkova / Margalita Chaknashvili - 224
Serena Williams / Venus Williams - 205
Alona Bonderenko / Jelena Jakovic - 205
Elena Dementieva / Nicole Vaidisova - 203
Sania Mirza / Mary Pierce - 206
Elena Baltacha / Tamira Paszek - 208
Maria Kirilenko / Vilamarie Castellvi - 202
Shuai Peng / Francessca Schiavone - 200

Women's Doubles Draw: http://www.tournawiz.com/view_draw.php?id=58&t=8975361
Draw was make by RANDOM.ORG

There are NO Mixed Doubles in this event(TierII)

rankings/seeds up!

Shuai Peng is seeking a doubles partner
If anyone want to play with her(Josh.)
You can PM her
And post in this thread for asking WC

Shuai Peng/Francessca Schiavone will receive a wildcard into the MD

Still need three more teams to send new points

Remember 5 WCs are available

Can i play singles this week please, you never included me last week and i sent you new points

yes you can. i have been really busy with homework and such and i have to perform at a football game with the band tonight, so hopefully in the enxt day or so... also rankings are up, and elena you will be debuting this week. and if i forget anyone i am so sorry!!

I need points from:
Amelie Mauresmo
Patty Schynder
Flavia Pennetta
Tathiana Garbin
Martina Hingis
Sania Mirza
Vera Zvonareva
Daniela Hantuchova

OR THEY WILL BE RETIRED!

Sania sent new points right?

Shuai Peng is seeking a doubles partner
If anyone want to play with her(Josh.)
You can PM her
And post in this thread for asking WC

Shuai Peng/Francessca Schiavone will receive a wildcard into the MD

thanks for that :) :yeah:

yes Sania has sent points :yeah: thank you!

The deadline is over
Just need three more teams to send new points
(If they send before first round, i will take away 5 points from your team)

Proximus Diamond Games Women's Doubles
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Day 1 Schedule of Play
Centre Court(ALL with LIVESCORE):D

Women's Doubles First Round
Maria Kirilenko/Vilmarie Castellvi vs. (Q)Kirsten Flipkens/Caroline Maes

Women's Doubles First Round
(WC)Shuai Peng/Francessca Schiavone vs. Alona Bondarenko/Jelena Jankovic

The link of livescore: http://www.wtaworld.com/showthread.php?t=312634
Plays will start at 6:00 p.m. (Beijing time)(GMT +8)
First Round will complete after Singles First Round

I have calculate the results with the new ponits(Team who haven't send ponits, i use their old ponits first, but if they send ponits now, the results may change)

We will have a surprise winner
So this is the tournament you need to watch!!!!

Thte matches will start NOW
Please go to the Livescore thread

Proximus Diamond Games Women's Doubles
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Day 1 Results
Centre Court

Women's Doubles First Round
Maria Kirilenko/Vilmarie Castellvi vs. (Q)Kirsten Flipkens/Caroline Maes
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Maria Kirilenko/Vilmarie Castellvi def. (Q)Kirsten Flipkens/Caroline Maes 7-6(5) 6-2
Great work from Maria and Vilmarie. They are just group together as a team for the second time, but they perfrom very well today. Beating the Belgian team in straight sets. In the first set, Kirsten and Caroline had two set ponits, but two winners from maria solve this problem. Congratulations to Maria and Vilmarie for reaching the second round, they will face number 2 seed Tathiana Garbin/Flavia Pennetta inthe next round

Proximus Diamond Games Women's Doubles
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Day 1 Results
Centre Court

Women's Doubles First Round
(WC)Shuai Peng/Francesca Schiavone vs. Alona Bondarenko/Jelena Jankovic
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(WC)Shuai Peng/Francesca Schiavone def. Alona Bondarenko/Jelena Jankovic 6-3 3-6 10-7
Good match from both teams, especially Shuai Peng, she ran very fast today and her groundstrokes were also very powerful today, she made a few mistakes on volleying. But Francesca can volley, so this team was too good today. An all-around game was too strong for Alon and Jelena today. They made a lot of mistakes in the supertiebreaks. But still congrtulations to Shuai Peng and Francesca Schiavone for reaching the second round, they will face number 3 seed Elena Baltacha and Tamira Paszek.

Proximus Diamond Games Women's Doubles
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Day 1 Results
Centre Court

Women's Doubles First Round
Maria Kirilenko/Vilmarie Castellvi def. (Q)Kirsten Flipkens/Caroline Maes 7-6(5) 6-2

Women's Doubles First Round
(WC)Shuai Peng/Francessca Schiavone def. Alona Bondarenko/Jelena Jankovic 6-3 3-6 10-7

You can relive the actions of today by watching the Livescore!!!!
The link of livescore: http://www.wtaworld.com/showthread.php?t=312634
ALl first round will complete after singles first round!!!

UPDATED DRAW: http://www.tournawiz.com/view_draw.php?id=58&t=8975361
Congrats to all winners!!!!!

Better luck next time losers

Proximus Diamond Games Women's Doubles
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Day 1 Results
Centre Court

Women's Doubles First Round
(WC)Shuai Peng/Francesca Schiavone vs. Alona Bondarenko/Jelena Jankovic
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(WC)Shuai Peng/Francesca Schiavone def. Alona Bondarenko/Jelena Jankovic 6-3 3-6 10-7
Good match from both teams, especially Shuai Peng, she ran very fast today and her groundstrokes were also very powerful today, she made a few mistakes on volleying. But Francesca can volley, so this team was too good today. An all-around game was too strong for Alon and Jelena today. They made a lot of mistakes in the supertiebreaks. But still congrtulations to Shuai Peng and Francesca Schiavone for reaching the second round, they will face number 3 seed Elena Baltacha and Tamira Paszek.

Shuai and Fran :woohoo: :banana: :yeah:

Shuai and Fran :woohoo: :banana: :yeah:

:hug: :bowdown:

I am currently workin on doing the draw so that everyone is included this week :lol: if you arent in the draw please tell me!

just finished the draw and everyone is in and im pretty sure, and only 1 bye! :eek:

And that's Lena. ;)

it sure is. Elena, can u be nice and send new points I want everyone to send new points because I am organizing this game completely in a notebook will everyones points :D

Lena is nice, so she sent new points. ;) :lol:

Nicole's nice too.*pushes Lena down to the floor* :ras:

:devil:

New points coming up.

thank you all! please continue to send new points!!!

when does the tournament start?

probably the day of the deadline, i might push the deadline to this wed.

Preview for Round one done (its on page 1) it will be updated after every round.

India's Mirza Opens Up

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India's top player, Sania Mirza opens up in an exclusive interview and discusses life on the tour, her goals, and her plans for the Proximus Diamond Games in Antwerp, Belguim.
Interviewer: Welcome Sania, it's great to have you.

Sania: Thanks, it's good to be here.

Interviewer: So Sania, how has life on the Pro Tour been for you?

Sania: It's been pretty fun. There are a lot of nice girls here and they make it enjoyable for me. I don't get homesick too much but there are times when I'd like to wake up in my own bed.

Interviewer: How do you deal with the pressure of Muslim leaders rallying against you?

Sania: It's really sad to me. Honestly, I get really angry because the leaders don't say anything to the male tennis players but I am constantly under fire because I am a woman. Well, I'm not going to quit playing because they say so, I'll retire on my own accord.

Interviewer: Well, of course we're glad that you are continuing with playing on tour. Can you tell us some of your career goals for this season?

Sania: My main goal is to win a singles title. It would be wonderful and it would definently help me raise my confindence level. Also, I want to reach the quarters or better in a grand slam, or even win one. That would make my life complete.

Interviewer: Well the best of luck to you there. So you've been training here in Antwerp, how's that been?

Sania: It's been fun. I'm having a good time around some of the local places and training has been going well.

Interviewer: Well now, how are you feeling health-wise? You had to withdraw from your round one match in Tokyo, what happened there?

Sania: I got really sick, I think I had some bad sushi. I'm really cheap sometimes and I didn't want to pay 3500 yen for a tiny plate of California rolls, so I choose the resturant that was 250 yen. I guess next time I shouldn't be such a penny pincher.

Interviewer: How are you feeling now?

Sania: I feel great. All the bad sushi is totally out of my system. It came out wi...

Interviewer: Yeah... we really don't need to know about that part. How do you feel about your round one match with Alona Bondarenko and what are you feelings about the tournament directors predictions about the match?

Sania: I've heard she's a tough player but we'll see about that. As far tournament directors predictions go, they're somewhat true. I haven't really shown what I can do on tour. Of course I'm going to prove him wrong though.

Interview: How far do you think you'll get in Antwerp?

Sania: Well I've had the terrible misfortune to have Elena Dementieva in my draw so not very far. We'll see what I can do in future tournaments.

Interviewer: Thanks for your time Sania.

Sania: Later gator.

Nicole's nice too.*pushes Lena down to the floor* :ras:

:devil:

New points coming up.

:ras: :angel:

ALL NEW POINTS WILL NOT ACEPTED
So those who didn't send new points, i will use their old points
But please send new points in next tournament

Proximus Diamond Games Women's Doubles
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Day 2 Schedule of Play
Centre Court(ALL with LIVESCORE):D

Women's Doubles First Round
Elena Dementieva/Nicole Vaidisova vs. Serena Williams/Venus Williams

The link of livescore: http://www.wtaworld.com/showthread.php?t=312634
Plays will start at 4:30 p.m. (Beijing time)(GMT +8)
Another first Round match will complete after Singles First Round

Mtahc is in progress

Proximus Diamond Games Women's Doubles
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Day 1 Results
Centre Court

Women's Doubles First Round
Elena Dementeiva/Nicole Vaidisova vs. Serena Williams/Venus Willaims
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Elena Dementeiva/Nicole Vaidisova def. Serena Williams/Venus Williams 6-3 0-6 10-3
Today, Elena and Nicole were a little bit lucky. Because Serena and Venus had a lot of mistakes in the first set, but in the second set, they became very strong. In the supertiebreak, nothing to say, Serena and Venus, too many unforced errors from both. But Elena and Nicole also did a very good job today, their technique could really work to this powerful team. Nicole's awesome forehand and Elena's good volleys helped them to get into the second round. They will meet number 4 seed Sania Mirza and Mary Pierce in the seconbd round!!! Good luck!

Proximus Diamond Games Women's Doubles
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Day 2 Results
Centre Court

Women's Doubles First Round
Elena Dementieva/Nicole Vaidisova d. Serena WIlliams/Venus Williams

You can relive the actions of today by watching the Livescore!!!!
The link of livescore: http://www.wtaworld.com/showthread.php?t=312634
ALL first round will complete after singles first round!!!

UPDATED DRAW: http://www.tournawiz.com/view_draw.php?id=58&t=8975361
Congrats to all winners!!!!!

Better luck next time losers

Lena/Nicole :)

starting this week I will give 10 points to someone for Article writer of the week called ARTICLE WHORE OF THE WEEK, so write those articles!

Makiri:"I will win this title!"
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Maria Kirilenko during her first round doubles match against Kirsten Flipkens and Caroline Maes.
Russian Maria Kirilenko said she has a lot of confidence in Antwerp and she also said she will win this title. We do a interview with this number 3 player and the one of the most beautiful tennis player in the world now.

Interviewer: Maria, why you said that you will win this title?

MK: Yeah! Because i trained a lot after Tokyo. And i found that my serve and my groundstrokes had improve during my train. And i had a very good good result this year. So i think i am one of the hot player to win the title.

Interviewer: How do you say your first round oppoment(Michaella Krajicek)?

MK: She is a good player, she serves well and moves well. I know she is a newcomer to the tour. And i think a has more experiences than her. So i doesn't scared too much. But i think i will lose a set to her.

Interviewer: What do you do after Tokyo?

MK: Well, i, Vilmarie, Maria Sharapova and Dominia Cibulkova went to Ginza to do shopping. We bought a lot of things there. And although those Japanese can't say some clear English, i still very appreciate their attitude towards us. And i think the food there are also very delicious. Like Sushi, Sashimi and Tempura. And the thing i like most is the player party there. Because we can eat a lot of traditional foods there. And i also know many players who are new there.

Interviewer: You win your first round doubles match yesterday, how do you feel?

MK: Well, i think i and Vilmarie did a pretty good job. We served well and volley well. And i think Kirsten and Caroline were a little bit nervous. So we are looking forward to our next match against Tathiana and Flavia.

Interviewer: Thanks for your time!

MK: You're welcome!

Welcome Nathalie Dechy to the tour, she gets the task of facing Elena Dementieva!

Nathalie has sent points and WILL be playing in her debut event here in Antwerp everyone give her some nice support! :D

Good Luck to Nathalie :yeah: How many points do I have to send??

everyone has 100

21/32 sent!

thanks Venus! thats up to 22, plus article count is up :D

Venus blogs from Antwerp!!

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So Im here in Antwerp and looking forward to playing singles this week. My first match is against Patty Schynder of Switzerland; it will be hard but its a winnable match. I think I do a good result.

In my Quarter there is two good Russians; Maria Sharapova and Kirilenko. Makiri has said she will win this title. I think my sister Serena has a good shot though but of course I would like to achieve good result.

So Im off now to go practise with Serena and get ready for my first round match. Wish me luck!

Venus

Venus :hearts:

and i sent Serena 2 Pm's! she sent points last week and i advised everyone even though u sent last week, PLEASE send again..

Welcome Nathalie Dechy to the tour, she gets the task of facing Elena Dementieva!

Nathalie has sent points and WILL be playing in her debut event here in Antwerp everyone give her some nice support! :D

Welcome Nathalie! :wavey:

I am Lena and I want to win. ;) :p

I have calculated some matches and I am shocked by some of the scores, all I can say is
1. wow and :o from some debuts
2. please send points.
3. and commitment to the game shows alot and it shows in some scores :D

I have calculated some matches and I am shocked by some of the scores, all I can say is
1. wow and :o from some debuts
2. please send points.
3. and commitment to the game shows alot and it shows in some scores :D

*waits anxiously for the results*

Kirilenko Land

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India's Sania Mirza gives us a live report from the world of Kirilenko Land, where the laws of reality dont apply and the Russian actually wins titles.

Hi, Sania Mirza here, live from Kirilenko Land. The Russian Maria Kirilenko has recently stated that she will be the winner of the Proximus Diamond Games in Antwerp Belguim. Now, I'm sure we all know that the only way she'll win is if she stays here in Kirilenko land where she wins all the time and fat guys name Borris congradulate her by buying her a bottle of vodka. Now, if we're talking about the world of reality, the only way Maria can win the title is if she gets through me, and I don't see that happening anytime soon, not even in Kirilenko land.

Thank you:)

Good luck Nathalie:)

Lampi összecsapunk:):bounce:

Dechy Doubles pair?
Somebody?

:lol: Great article,Mirza!:yeah:

Mirza :haha:

is anyone ready for results?

I'm ready for results..
By the way Kevin, I actually did get the PM.. must not have seen it. :o Sorry! :wavey:

:lol: Na, thanks for sending points! 1st round results on the way!
I am getting busy thats why the deadline was cut back till now Sorry!

1st Round:
first the walkovers

Franchessca Schiavone def. Amelie Mauresmo W/O
Mary Pierce def. Vera Zvonareva W/O
Brie Whitehead def. Daniela Hantuchova W/O
Venus Williams def. Patty Schynder W/O
Anna Chakvetdaze def. Tamira Paszek W/O
Hingis/Sharapova-no match-Venus Williams into the QF

these players are RETIRED!
Amelie Mauresmo
Vera Zvonareva
Daniela Hantuchova
Patty Schynder
Tamira Paszek
Martina Hingis

:sad: thanks for joining! you guys are welcomed back at any time!

also Jelena Jankovic def. Olga Govortsova

First Round

(1)Elena Dementieva vs. (WC) Nathalie Dechy

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Elena Dementieva def. Nathalie Dechy 6-1,0-6,7-5

:eek: :worship: What a debut from Nathalie!!! She had the same sets of points as another player which has never happened, and she had a great gameplan, but Elena's third set won perfect against Nathalie, this is Nathalie's first tournament so watch out for her in the future!

First Round

Sania Mirza vs. Alona Bondarenko

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Sania Mirza def. Alona Bondarenko 6-4,1-6,6-3

A great up and down battle from both players, as I said I questioned Sania's commitment, but she proved today that she can be a great force. The Bondarenko inconsistency continues, but it is a step in the right direction.

First Round

(6)Nicole Vaidisova vs. (WC)Shuai Peng

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(6)Nicole Vaidisova def. (WC)Shuai Peng 6-2,7-5

Shuai, PLEASE change ur game plan, it is very passive and needs more variety, less in the third set. more in the second next time! But another routine win for Nicole who is showing her consistency again! :yeah:

:)
Peng :hug:

Some good first rounds. Dechy bageled top seed Dementieva! Congrats to all first round winners (so far).

:)
Peng :hug:

thanks. :)

had to get off and study last night but i did the whole tournament and all I have to say is

a big fat :eek:

Sania Battles Past Bondarenko

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India's top player, Sania Mirza had her ups and downs in her first round match against Alona Bondarenko but the rising star of the tour was able to seal her ticket to the second round by taking out the Ukrainian in three sets; 6-4, 1-6, 6-3. The match lasted about an hour and fourty-seven minutes before Mirza cracked a forehand winner to end any hopes that Bondarenko had of reaching the round of 16.

"It definently feels fantastic to win. The tournament director had doubts about me but I think I showed him my committment and I showed a lot of people just how well I can play."

The first set was going good with both players holding their service games until they got to 3-3 when Mirza broke Bondarenko's service and held her own to take a 5-3 lead. Both women held their service in the next two games causing Mirza to take the first set, 6-4.

During the second set Alona came out with a new persona. She broke Mirza twice in the set and went up 5-0 before the Indian was able to hold her serve. Bondarenko served out the set and evened the match at a set a piece after she won the second set 6-1.

"She played well in the second set, I took a little bit off my game because I thought I was going to need some energy for later, and apparently I was right."

The third set was a nightmare for Bondarenko who continued to bulldoze over Mirza, taking a quick 2-0 lead in the opening of the third set. But just as fast as she got the lead she quickly lost it to a renewed Sania who started cracking winners all over the court. The tennis titan destroyed short balls, fired a series of aces and attacked the very weak second serve of the Ukrainian.

Mirza dominated and took a 5-2 lead, Bondarenko was able to battle the unstoppable Indian to hold serve but it didn't make that much of a difference as Mirza held a dominate service game to win the decisive third set 6-3. After hitting the match winning forehand winner, Mirza shrieked with glee and jumped around the court with a huge smile on her face.

"Alona played a great match, I just played better. She's a strong player and it feels good to have a win against her. She'll definently be a threat to many, just not to me." Mirza said with a grin in her after match interview.

With this win Mirza sets up a second round rematch from the Austrailian Open with world number one, Elena Dementieva.

"Well of course I'm going to be seeking revenge. The fact that she's the number one doesn't scare me at all, it's just going to be a bigger upset when I send her packing."

Article Count:
Sania Mirza-1
Maria Kirilenko-1
Venus Williams-1

Mirza is up to 3. ;)

Dechy:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

Sorry, but Lena is too good. ;) :p :hug:

Congrats to all first round winners! :worship:

Én ezt kudarcként éltem meg Lampi:)

Congratulisan to all:)

Sorry, but it's an English forum, so you have to speak in English. ;)

I know:)

Of course:)

Come on JEN!

Wait, it's her first round.

First Round

(4)Jennifer Capriati vs. Tathiana Garbin

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(4)Jennifer Capriati def. Tathiana Garbin 3-6,6-3,6-4

If Tathiana shows a little commitment, she can go a long way, Jennifer has 15 extra points, but didn't show it in today's match, I like Tathiana's game plan, such a shame that she drew player of the week. Good match

Ha...oops. Sorry Jen for such a difficulty.

First Round

(3)Maria Kirilenko vs. Michaella Kraijeck

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(3)Maria Kirilenko def. Michaella Kraijeck 1-6,6-1,7-6(8)*

:worship: :worship: :worship: VERY GREAT MATCH, ending in a cointoss which went Maria's side unfortunately. Michaella has a great gameplan, I was quite shocked when Maria won, because her game plan is easy but yet hard to find. This was a potential upset loomer, but advances to the second round. Michaella :hug:

First Round

Na Li vs. Margalita Chaknashvili

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Na Li def. Margalita Chaknashvili 7-5,7-6(4)

Nice from Na, haven't seen a win from her in a while, but its great to see her come back with a win after losing confidence lately, Margalita who is having a very good her is struggling lately.

First Round

(WC)Vilmarie Castellvi vs. Flavia Pennetta

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Flavia Pennetta def. (WC)Vilmarie Castellvi 6-4,3-6,7-5

Good debut from Vilmarie, yet she lost :sad:, she is showing commitment, and that's a plus for the tour :). It is also great to see Flavia coming back with her second win on the tour on the beink of retirement, maybe she can produce some fantastic tennis, just takes commitment.

First Round

Dominika Cibulkova vs. Silvia Farina-Elia

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Dominika Cibulkova def. Sivlia Farina-Elia 6-4,0-6,6-3

I am loving Dominika's game plan, yet it would work against MOST players not all. I think this could be the breakthrough she is wanting..Silvia, nice game plan, but tough luck...got a bagel though :drool:

First Round

(WC)Elena Baltacha vs. (2)Serena Williams

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(WC)Elena Baltacha def. (2)Serena Williams 5-7,7-6(4),7-5

:eek::eek: this was the big fat :eek: I was talking about, and this really is the first MAJOR upset of the tour, Serena is the MOST consistent player on the tour and has never lost a first round until now, unfortunately I gave her an oppurtuinity to send points and she didn't but Elena :worship: :worship: GREAT MATCH

1st round completed.
2nd top half tonight, possibly bottom half

Proximus Diamond Games Women's Doubles
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Day 3 Schedule of Play
Centre Court

Women's Doubles First Round
Na Li/Vera Zvonareva vs. Jennifer Capriati/Anna Chakvetadze

Women's Doubles Second Round
Maria Kirilenko/Vilmarie Castellvi vs. (2)Tathiana Garbin/Flavia Pennetta

Women's Doubles Second Round
(4)Sania Mirza/Mary Pierce vs. Elena Dementeiva/Nicole Vaidisova

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Day 3 Results
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Women's Doubles First Round
Na Li/Vera Zvonareva vs. Jennifer Capriati/Anna Chakvetadze
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Jennifer Capriati/Anna Chakvetadze def. Na Li/Vera Zvonareva 4-6 6-4 10-5
Good job from Jennifer and Anna. Because they have trailed 0-3 in the second set and comeback very greatly. Jennifer using her great topspin forehand and Anna using her smart play, and Na and Vera have nothing to do with those attack. They also made a lot of mistakes to help Jennifer and Anna to win the match. Congratulations Jennifer and Anna for reaching the second round, they will face number 1 seed Margalita Chakhnashvili/Dominika Ciublokva in the next round. Hope they can defeat them!

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Women's Doubles Second Round
Maria Kirilenko/Vilmarie Castellvi vs. (2)Tathiana Garbin/Flavia Pennetta
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Maria Kirilenko/Vilmarie Castellvi def. (2)Tathiana Garbin/Flavia Pennetta 7-6(5) 7-6(3)
Good match by both! Maria using her powerful groundstrokes and Vilmarie moving very well. Tathiana and Flavia probarly lost in the Kirilenko land. They lead them a serveral times and had a set point in the second set. Maria and Vilmarie did a very good job by saving a serval of important points and did really good in both tiebreaks. Tathiana and Flavia must need to think better game plan in the next tournament. COngrats Maria and Vilamrie!

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Women's Doubles Second Round
(4)Sania Mirza/Mary Pierce vs. Elena Dementieva/Nicole Vaidisova
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(4)Sania Mirza/Mary Pierce def. Elena Dementeiva/Nicole Vaidisova 3-6 6-3 12-10
Super great drama match!! Espeically in the supertiebreaks! 12-10, it's the longest supertiebreaks in opur tour! Sania and Mary using their powerful forehand and Elena and Nicole using their powerful groundstrokes. It seems that they have a same style of play. And Sania and mary were just too lucky becuase Elena and Nicole had too many match points and leads in the supertiebreaks. But at last they seem to be very tired and lost the match. I felt sorry to them. But still good job from Sania and Mary.

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Day 3 Results
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Women's Doubles First Round
Jennifer Capriati/Anna Chakvetadze d. Na Li/Vera Zvonareva 4-6 6-4 10-5

Women's Doubles Second Round
Maria Kirilenko/Vilmarie Castellvi d. (2)Tathiana Garbin/Flavia Pennetta 7-6(5) 7-6(3)

Women's Doubles Second Round
(4)Sania Mirza/Mary Pierce d. Elena Dementeiva/Nicole Vaidisova 3-6 6-3 12-10

UPDATED DRAW: http://www.tournawiz.com/view_draw.php?id=58&t=8975361
Congrats to all winners!!!!!

Better luck next time losers

:rolleyes:

:rolleyes:

BALTACHA IMPRESSES IN ANTWERP

Elena Baltacha took the big scalp of Serena Williams in the 1st round of Antwerp yesterday, but doesn't seem fazed about upsetting the number 2 seed.

INTERVIEWER: Hi Elena, it's very nice to meet you, how are you feeling after your huge upset of the number 2 seed Serena Williams?

ELENA: I'm absolutely thrilled, but to be honest i expected it, to win these big matches you can't be scared of these top players, or else she would have won the match before we went on to the court.

INTERVIEWER: How far do you think you can get this week in Antwerp?

ELENA: I would to love to win this week, but all i can do is play my best and if that is good enough to win this week then great, but if i get knocked out in the next round then that's fine to.

INTERVIEWER: How do you think your new tactic is working out?

ELENA: Very well, i'm lovin playing this way, before it was very boring and i wasn't enjoying my tennis, but now i'm really going for it. Everyone should remember this is only my second tournament (the 1st being a first round loss at the Australian Open) and i still have a lot to learn.

INTERVIEWER: So, next up is Dominika Cibulkova, how do you rate your chances?

ELENA: Well, she has a very strong 1st and 3rd set. But she seems to collapse in the middle of the match, i expect a real tussle between us and i'm sure it'll go down to a 3rd set. But i really hope i can pull through and get to the quarter finals.

INTERVIEWER: Thanks Elena, is there any more you would like to add?

ELENA: No, that's all thanks, cheers for the interview

I see just now that Vaidisova is in my quarter. :scared:

Good luck Nicole. ;) :devil:

results coming soon

Second Round

(1)Elena Dementieva vs. Sania Mirza

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Sania Mirza def. (1)Elena Dementieva 6-4,6-7(1),7-5

This is another one of those big fat :eek:. Sania played brilliant tennis and it fell into the palm of her hand today. Elena, about time you lost a match :lol:, she was TOO GOOD and that's all I can say.

Second Round

(6)Nicole Vaidisova vs. (WC)Francescca Schiavone

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(6)Nicole Vaidisova def. (WC)Francesca Schiavone 6-4,7-5

Very impressive from Nicole, and made pro tour history! Winning two consecutive straight set matches for the first time, and hasn't played like this in a while, so its good to see her win. Bad luck Francesca, try switching your gameplan a little bit.

Second Round

Mary Pierce vs. Jelena Jankovic

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Mary Pierce def. Jelena Jankovic 6-2,1-6,6-4

And we have the continuation of some upsets. She might not be seeded, but Jelena is a former number one, and won the first ever title. So be afraid of her, Mary is having a great tournament and will face Brie Whitehead or 4th-seeded Jennifer Capriati in the semifinals.

Second Round

Brie Whitehead vs. (4)Jennifer Capriati

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(4)Jennifer Capriati def. Brie Whitehead 4-6,6-4,6-4

Jennifer has had two tough matches already, so she is getting exhausted and it is showing in her plan. Brie nearly pulled off the upset, like she did against AO Semifinalist Chkavetdaze last week, but fell through. Hopefully Jennifer can prove her best against Mary Pierce becuase she will need it.

bottom half 2r results tomorrow morning!

Lena :awww: :hug: :devil:
Fran :hug: good match though.:)

Jennifer Capriati Struggles Through in Two Three Setters; Admits to Flu

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d. Tathiana Garbin 3/6, 6/3, 6/4
d. Brie Whitehead 4/6, 6/4, 6/4

Antwerp, Belgium--America's Jennifer Capriati has looked scratchy on court this week in Belgium. She's been sloppy with her footwork, uninspired, and has dropped the opening set twice in a row before struggling back to win. Her critics said that she has a lack of passion for tennis, but Jennifer says that something else is wrong with her.

"Yeah, I've been extremely sick this week. I've gotten maybe two hours of sleep because of the shivers at night, even though I'm wrapped up in blankets. Also, I've been vomiting a little each night after I eat dinner, so I haven't been able to get any energy from any food that I've eaten," Capriati said in her press conference today.

Jennifer first played Tathiana Garbin, a very tough customer as it is without the flu bug, but throw that in the mix and the Italian counter puncher is a night mare to play against. Jennifer struggled through, but not without having the trainer give her a few pills.

"One of the pills was for my sinus headache. The other one was for the fever and actual flu. It's been absolutely awful," Jennifer explained after her first match.

The second match was against compatriot and fierce competitor Brie Whitehead. Jennifer was on the ropes again losing the opening set. This time, though, she took a bathroom break and medical time out before coming through in her match.

"It's been awful. To get to the quarters on such a terrible circumstance has been an acheivement for me. I just want to give Mary a fight in the next round. I'll be extremely overjoyed if I win, but I won't be able to show it. I hope I shake it and it's not something more serious," Jennifer said to the press in Antwerp.

It's reported that Jennifer has been wrapped in blankets after coming off court, drinking lots of orange juice with gluocosimine, vitamins, DayQuil, NyQuil...every natural herbal cure on the face of the earth...just anything to shake the flu.

Mary Pierce is her next opponent, who has been in impressive form beating former world number one Jelena Jankovic.

Sania!!!!!!
:eek: :worship: :) :bounce: :drool: :hug: :smooch: :hug: :yeah: :woohoo: :banana: :rolls:

i told you she'd win.
huge article to come. :bounce:

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Day 4 Schedule of Play
Centre Court

Women's Doubles Second Round
(WC)Shuai Peng/Francessca Schiavone vs. (3)Elena Baltacha/Tamira Paszek

Women's Doubles Second Round
(1)Margalita Chakhnashvili/Dominika Cibulkova vs. Jennifer Capriati/Anna Chakvetadze

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Women's Doubles Second Round
(WC)Shuai Peng/Francessca Schaivone vs. (3)Elena Baltacha/Tamira Paszek
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(3)Elena Baltacha/Tamira Paszek def. (WC)Shuai Peng/Francessca Schiavone 2-6 6-4 13-11
Great match!! What a recovery from Elena and Tamira. They lost the first set and they didn't give up. That's a good atitude. Tamira down-the-line backhand and Elena great volley made this team had a good partnership! And Shuai and Francessca are just too unlucky, because they can close the match in the supertiebreaks, but their's unfored errors really hurt them too much. Congrats Elena and Tamira for reaching the semifinal, they will face Maria Kirilenko and Vilamrie Castellvi ni the next round!

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Women's Doubles Second Round
(1)Margalita Chakhnashvili/Dominika Cibulkova vs. Jennifer Capriati/Anna Chakvetadze
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(1)Margalita Chakhnashvili/Dominika Cibulkova def. Jennifer Capriati/Anna Chakvetadze 5-7 6-4 10-5
All i have to say is Dominika and Margalita is the strongest team in our tour now. They didn't have a lose yet. Could any team stop them. But they perform very well today. DOminika's powerful groundstrokes and Margalita's great footwork made them to reach the semifinal again. Jennifer and Anna, too strong in the first set, but unfored errors, unfored errors made you missed a chance to win over this great team. But still congrats Dominika and Margalita. They will face Sania Mirza and Mary Pierce.

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Women's Doubles Second Round
(3)Elena Baltacha/Tamira Paszek def. (WC)Shuai Peng/Francessca Schiavone 2-6 6-4 13-11

Women's Doubles Second Round
(1)Margalita Chakhnashvili/Dominika Cibulkova def. Jennifer Capriati/Anna Chakvetadze 5-7 6-4 10-5

UPDATED DRAW: http://www.tournawiz.com/view_draw.php?id=58&t=8975361
Congrats to all winners!!!!!

Better luck next time losers

Down with the fascist regime that is Chakhnashvili/Cibulkova! They can't be stopped... it's quite frightening actually.

Congrats to all and a big "COME ON!" for Kiristellvi.

peng/fran :awww:

Fran :(

Sania Stuns Elena

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As promised, India's Sania Mirza stunned the world number one Elena Dementieva of Russia in their second round rematch of the Australian Open second round in which the Russian handed the Indian a heart breaking loss in three sets.

This time the story was different with a happier ending for Mirza. She not only knocked out the top ranked player in the world, she also advances to her first career Quarterfinal. Mirza defeated Dementieva in a match that last 2 hours and 13 minutes with a score of: 6-4, 6-7(1), 7-5.

"I'm still in shock, I'm even still shaking a little bit. A lot of people didn't think that I would win this match, hell, even I didn't think that I would. But, I did and that's all that matters."

The world number one, Dementieva was seemingly unstoppable winning back to back titles at Melbourne and Tokyo. However, today Mirza was just too strong for Elena who had a infamous service meltdown throughout the match that aided in her defeat. Dementieva who was only broken 3 times committed 12 double faults to the match to Mirza's 4. Dementieva had 3 aces in the beginning of the match while it took Mirza a while to heat up to reach her 5 aces of the match.

"Her service played a huge part of the match, a lot of points that went my way were on her second service. She takes a lot of it off and if it doesn't float into the net, it becomes an easy winner. That's what helped me, easy winners."

Dementieva served on the last game of the match and her inconsistancy with her serve was her own undoing. Dementieva saved one match point after being down 15-40 at 5-6. At 30-40, Elena hit a 74mph ball to which Sania answered with a winning forehand down the lines, unreachable even for the quick Dementieva.

"I'm so happy right now! I get the day off today, which is great. The match was very tiring and I get to sleep in, go shopping, eat a nice lunch and watch the other girls play. Since I normally loose in early rounds, I never really thought about how exhausting all this playing can be."

Next up for the young gunner, Mirza, is the sixth seeded player of the tournament, Czech player, Nicole Vadisova. Vadisova has been making headlines of her own, being the first player on tour to win consecutive straight set matches.

"She's definently a good player, I mean the girl's been making tour history. It's a shame that I'm gonna make her history."

Venus into Quarter without a match :o but :)

im sorry guys i have been super busy with band and yesterday i got in school suspension for 3 days cause a cell phone rang off. i offically hate my red razr :lol:. i will jsut post the rest of the 2r results today

plus i have a tennis tournament

(3)Kirilenko def. Li 5-7,7-6(2),7-6(0) :eek:

V.Williams into QF by no match between (5)Maria Sharapova and Martina Hingis :o

Flavia Pennetta def. (8)Anna Chakvetdaze 7-5,5-7,6-4 :eek:

V.Williams into QF by no match between (5)Maria Sharapova and Martina Hingis :o

Will Venus eventulally play today :o??

Dominika Cibulkova def. Elena Baltacha 6-1,0-6,6-4 :)

Flavia :woohoo:

anyone want results?

Nicole is here.:wavey: ;)

results coming up...

Flavia Thank You :worship: :worship:

Quarterfinals

Sania Mirza vs. (6)Vaidisova

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Sania Mirza def. (6)Nicole Vaidisova 6-3,0-6,6-3

Another fantastic victory for Sania today, she took a great cahcne in teh first set and slacked in teh second set, but it paid off in the end. Nicole, she was too good for you today :sad:

Quarterfinals

Mary Pierce vs. (4)Jennifer Capriati

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Mary Pierce def. (4)Jennifer Capriati 7-5,1-6,7-5

It was bound to happen. Mary played unbeleivable tennis and will continue for a spot in the finals. Jennifer had a great week using additional, maybe next time, you can use a little more variety with them in the future. Congrats Mary!

Well,at least Nicole didn't lose early.:shrug: and made a record.;)
Well done Sania!:)

Quarterfinals

Venus Williams vs. (3)Maria Kirilenko

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Venus Williams def. (3)Maria Kirilenko 6-1,0-6,7-5

Venus FINALLY gets a win! After two walkovers, she was rested but COMPELTELY rusty. Maria was completely tired from her last two matches and it showed today. Congrats Venus!

Quarterfinals

Flavia Pennetta vs. Dominika Cibulkova

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Flavia Pennetta def. Dominika Cibulkova 3-6,6-3,7-6(5)

Dominika :sad:.she is the only one that sends points every week, I :worship: her. Flavia has returned from her 'injury' with a great performance, can she make the final?

Flavia :worship:
semi tomorrow,right?:)

First win :D and against World #3 :woohoo:

i might do semifinals tonight, most likely I will. then final tomorrow

only if I get articles. :lol:

Article Count updated

Elena Baltacha did an article in post #105

thank you Elena, you will be added to the list

Sania into Semi-Finals

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The seed stunner, Sania Mirza has struck again and this time she takes out the seemingly unstoppable sixth seeded Nicole Vadisova. Mirza defeated the Czech in her first triple set match of the tournament; 6-3, 0-6, 6-3. With this win, Mirza advances to her first ever career Semi-final where she'll take on her doubles partner, Frenchwoman, Mary Pierce.

"I'm still in shock! I almost crapped myself, I mean I can't believe it! I'm into the semi-finals! Now that I'm so close, I can't help but think about winning the title."

The day was a bad day for the remaining seeds as they were chopped down and out and the field is left with unseeded players looking to make their marks on the tour.

The outspoken Indian player has won the hearts of many and has now become the new crowd favorite to win the title. With top seeded Elena Dementieva and sister Serena gone, a heavy favorite to win the title is the last standing American, Venus Williams. Also, the swash bucking Italian, Flavia Pennetta is a close second to win the title if she can get past Williams.

"I'm glad to have the crowd behind me, it really can make the difference in a match. It really helped today that they were cheering for me. It made me want to play better and ultimitly I did and look where I am, in my first semi-final. I wish I could take this crowd with me everywhere... wouldn't that be cool? Have your own cheer squad that you take everywhere, I take a crap and there they are cheering away. That'd be pretty cool, I should look into that."

The crowd was overwhelmingly on Mirza's side during the quarterfinal match up with the crowd chanting "San San! San San!" during game/set points for Mirza. When Vaidsova hit the ball into the net on matchpoint, the crowd went nuts, along with Mirza.

"I'm really happy I've made it this far in the tournament. I have to take on Mary in the semi-finals. It's really hard to take on the person that I'm closest with on tour. It's a loose-loose situation, but whatever the outcome, I hope one of us takes the title, preferably me."

Mirza :hearts:

Oh, the new Player of the Week will be 10 additional points to divide into 3 sets, 15 is too much!

are Semis tonight?

Semi-Final Showdowns

Sania Mirza's coach, Matt "Article Whore of the Year" Spice blogs live from Antwerp with his picks on the semi-finals of the Proximus Diamond Games.

Showdown #1

Sania Mirza vs. Mary Pierce
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In the first semi-final match of the Proximus Diamond Games tournament features the rising star of tennis, Sania Mirza of India taking on her doubles partner, Mary Pierce of France.

Sania: Sania has been one of the most talked about players of the tournament. She's outspoken and has backed up all her talk with impressive wins over the world's number one, Elena Dementieva, and the number six, Nicole Vadisova. She's had three triple set matches in a row and against Mary, it doesnt look like she'll get a break. Her weapons have been her monsterious forehand and a solid serve. She needs to attack any weak serves from Pierce and keep Pierce on the run. If Sania can keep Mary from coming inside the baseline, she'll have a pretty easy time on court.

Mary: Mary has had some impressive wins of her own, she defeated former world number one and current number seven, Jelena Jankovic and her most recent upset is over fourth ranked American Jennifer Capriati. Her biggest weapon is her ground game, she can't let Mirza dictate the direction of the ball like she did with Dementieva. Also, Mary needs to make as many first serves as possible or have some pretty well placed second serves or else Mirza will pounce every chance she gets. If Mary can push Sania behind the baseline, she'll have a good chance at making the finals.

Match: This is the first time these two women have met on court in singles action. They are one of the top doubles teams in the world and it's a disadvantage for both women since they know how the other plays. Mirza has the slight edge against Pierce with her serve and forehand, however if Sania doesn't end the points rather quickly Mary will dominate the long rallies.

Pick: Mirza to defeat Pierce in three sets.


Showdown #2

Venus Williams vs. Flavia Pennetta
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Venus: She's Venus Williams. And if that isn't enough for you, she didn't have to play a single match to reach the quarterfinals, my guess is that her opponents both rather withdraw then get manhandled by the American. However, it was suprising to see how rusty she was in her quarterfinal match against third seeded Kirilenko. Her serve is one of the strongest on tour, she can run down any ball, and she is a wall at the net. If she wants to win this match against Flavia, she's going to have to serve big and keep the enforced errors down cause once a couple fly off her racquet, it opens a flood gate.

Flavia: The swash bucking Italian has proved her strength time and time again. She has had some tough matches but she's shown amazing talent and grace and continues her run into the semi-finals. The top spin she can put on a ball is amazing, along with fierce net play, Pennetta can definently give Venus a run for her money. She needs to combat the powerful hits on Venus with change ups in pace. She also needs to play from the net and not let Venus come in, if she can get Venusd frustrated, the match will be hers.

Match: This match is definently one for Centre Court. It's the main night match and will be a great one. The shrieks of Venus Williams will become a sound of beauty to a record crowd will be in attendance. The match will be jam packed with power shots by Venus and amazing net play by Pennetta.

Pick: Sorry Flavia, it's just too hard to pick against a Williams sister, Venus in three.

Sania :)
sf and live score final tonight

:)

im itching to find out results. :tape:

They are written down does anyone mind no picture scoring?

iwil use the pics in Sania's article :D

Singles Semifinals

Mary Pierce vs. Sania Mirza

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Sania Mirza def. Mary Pierce 6-3,7-6(6)*

The picture says it all. Mary defitnely would have won the third set, but got unlucky with the cointoss. She must feel disappointed. All credit to Sania as she is into the final, this is her cinderella run, can she make a title run?

Singles Semifinals

Venus Williams vs. Flavia Pennetta

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Venus Williams def. Flavia Pennetta 6-3,3-6,7-6(5)

:worship: to both players! 1 point decided the match, which Venus won, Flavia, these points are really good, but Venus is having an unbelievable week, try using a different game plan, just a tad :). This is a great final, defitnely deserves live score, the most exciting Pro Tour final yet, is coming up soon!

Well done Sania :kiss:

OMG... OMG... SAAAAAANIAAAAAAAAA!!!! :bounce: :bounce:

Mary :hug:


holy crap.
i cant wait for finals...
i think i almost peed a little...


SAN SAN! SAN SAN! :bounce:

:woohoo: Venus :bounce:

Hope I can win the final!!!

Good Luck to Sania though aswell :yeah:

Proximus Diamond Games Women's Doubles
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Day 6 Schedule of Play
Centre Court

Women's Doubles Semifinal
(3)Elena Baltacha/Tamira Paszek vs. Maria Kirilenko/Vilmarie Castellvi

Women's Doubles Semifinal
(1)Margalita Chakhnashvili/Dominika Cibulkova vs. (4)Sania Mirza/Mary Pierce

Proximus Diamond Games Women's Doubles
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Day 6 Results
Centre Court

Women's Doubles Semifinal
(3)Elena Baltacha/Tamira Paszek def. Maria Kirilenko/Vilmarie Castellvi 7-5 7-5

Women's Doubles Semifinal
(4)Sania Mirza/Mary Pierce def. (1)Margalita Chakhnashvili/Dominika Cibulkova 7-5 4-6 10-7

Sorry for the quality
Because i am working with WTL head-to-head right now
But i promise tomarrow's final will have livescore!!!

Congrats all winners for advancing the final
Bad luck losers. but you have a very good week already

UPDATED DRAW: http://www.tournawiz.com/view_draw.php?id=58&t=8975361

Congrats Mirza for reaching the final in both singles and doubles
Elena and Tamira congrats

The Sania-Mary Match was REALLY down to the wire. The coin started spinning as it dropped and it nearly landed on Mary, but unfortunately for Mary, got on Sania's side and won the match :)

Sania and Venus!:clap2: :yeah: Good luck in finals!!!:)
Mary and Flavia :hug:

flavia :sad:

Well done Elena and Tamira

A Cinderella Story

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If you haven't heard of her yet, pick up a sports page, she's all over it. India's Sania Mirza has been the talk of the town and of the tournament. The outspoken rising star of the Pro Tour has continued her Cinderella run and reached not only the singles finals, but the doubles finals as well.

The doubles came as a suprise when the French/Indian team of Mary Pierce and Sania Mirza stunned the top seeded doubles team Margalita Chakhnashvili and Dominika Cibulkova in a tough three setter; 7-5, 4-6, 10-7.

"It's amazing that we won. After our singles semi-final I didn't know how it would be for us to play together, but Mary put that past her and played amazing today. I think she should get all the credit for this win today."

Earlier, Mirza downed her doubles partner Mary Pierce in their semi-final showdown with her first straight set win of the season; 6-3, 7-6 (6). The match which took an hour and 18 minutes was a bit one sided until the tie breaker in which Pierce was dominating until Mirza rallied her way back into it saving set point at 5-6 with some monsterious cross court shots. With Mary pushed off the court, Sania came and smacked a winner to level the tiebreaker at 6-6.

The next two points were routine for Mirza as she hammered away at Mary's already crumbling confidence. On match point, Mary smacked a cross court shot wide to hand Sania a ticket to the finals.

"I couldn't believe it! I'm so happy that I've reached the finals! At first I just wanted to make at least the quarterfinals, but now that I'm so close to my first title of the year, I can't help but think about winning."

However, there's one more tough obstacle that Mirza must pass to win the championship, and that obstacle is in the form of a 6-foot-1 Williams sister, Venus. The American fought past Italian Flavia Pennetta 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5) to reach her first career final as well. The final is the first time Mirza and Williams will meet.

"I'm a little nervous, but I really have nothing to loose. Nobody really thought I would make it this far, so I'm just going to go out and give her a run for her money. I know she's the favorite to win the match, but if you look at my history, you'll see that I make favorites histroy."

Good Luck in the Final Mirza :yeah: Hope we play good match ;)

Bet no-one expected Sania-Venus final before start of tourny ;)

best of luck to Venus. :bounce:


patch this makes our second rivalry. :lol:

best of luck to Venus. :bounce:


patch this makes our second rivalry. :lol:

best of luck to Venus. :bounce:


patch this makes our second rivalry. :lol:

:lol: ;) Can you make it 1-1 :p ;)

since both of you are here. its time for the championship!!!

I scored it and I must say this IS the best final of the year!

Singles Championship

Sania Mirza vs. Venus Williams

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First Set

1-0 Mirza
2-0
3-0
4-0
4-1
5-1
5-2
5-3
5-4
6-4

Game and First Set Sania Mirza 6-4,0-0

Singles Championship

Sania Mirza vs. Venus Williams

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Sania Mirza leads Venus Williams 6-4,0-0

1-0 Mirza
2-0
2-1
3-1
4-1
4-2
5-2
5-3
5-4
5-5
6-5 Williams
6-6

TIEBREAK
1-0 Mirza
2-0
3-0
4-0
5-0
5-1
5-2
5-3
5-4
5-5
6-5 Williams
7-6(5)

Game and Second Set Venus Williams 7-6(5) :eek:

;)

COME ON SANIA!!!

crowd: SAN SAN! SAN SAN!

More than 10 minutes for a one set result.;)

Singles Championship

Sania Mirza vs. Venus Williams

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Sania Mirza and Venus Williams are tied 6-4,6-7(5),0-0

1-0 Williams
2-0
2-1
2-2
3-2 Mirza
4-2
4-3
4-4
5-4
6-4

Game,Set,Match, and Championship Venus Williams 4-6,7-6(5),6-4

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:worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: to both players! and great week to Sania, she really stepped up her game this week, beating Elena Dementieva and a bunch of other great players, but she cracked under pressure in her first final. She will have other finals.

Congrats Venus! Looks like the two round rest gave her plenty of energy as she did great in the final, and is a comeback queen, fighting for every point, and that is why she won today.

Congrats to both of you!

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where is the last part of the final?

:d

:lol: Something's wrong with this board.I also did post something but it didn't appear after refreshing.

its up.
it took long cause i tried to find pictures.

Well done Venus!
Mirza :hug:

very depressing for Sania. :sad:
a tear jerking interview from Sania to come.


Venus :hug:
good job.

Proximus Diamond Games Women's Doubles
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Day 7 Schedule of Play
With LIVESCORE
Centre Court

Women's Doubles Final
(4)Sania Mirza/Mary Pierce vs. (3)Elena Baltacha/Tamira Paszek

Proximus Diamond Games Women's Doubles
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Day 7 Results
Centre Court

Women's Doubles Final
(4)Sania Mirza/Mary Pierce def. (3)Elena Baltacha/Tamira Paszek 7-5 4-6 10-5

You can relive today's action by watching the LIVESCORE

Rankings will be update tomarrow
Congrats winners
Better luck next time losers

UPDATED DRAW: http://www.tournawiz.com/view_draw.php?id=58&t=8975361

Congrats to Vee on an amazing win and Sania for making both finals and winning doubles.

So Close, Yet So Far

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A tearful Sania Mirza watches as Venus Williams accepts her trophy for the Proximus Diamond Games in Antwerp, Belguim.


Cinderella's everything has turned back into meer mice and a pumpkin. The amazing run that Sania Mirza had into the finals of the Proximus Diamond Games is over. She lost in the finals to American, Venus Williams in a heart breaking three setter; 6-4, 6-7(5), 4-6. After Venus won, a tearful Mirza shuffled off the court with a face mixed of saddness and anger.

"I can't believe that I lost..." Mirza said with tears still streaming down her face. "I wanted to win so badly. I thought I... I... I was going... to." Mirza finally choked out over her tears.

At championship point 5-4, 40-30, Venus hammered away at the crumbling game of Mirza. With every stroke Sania shrieked loud, but as each shriek came out, one could tell that the tears from the young Indian were already coming out. As if she already knew her fate.

"I'm still too upset to talk about this. I wanted this so badly. I committed everything to this tournament. I'm still in..." Mirza took a deep breath trying to catch a breath from her erractic breathing. "I'm still in shock."

However, the spunky Sania Mirza that the Belgian crowd fell in love with is not completely gone. After Sania held back some tears and dried her face she had this following statement to say:

"I'm definently going to take from this and learn. So she beat me today, next time we meet, I'm going to kick her ass."

:woohoo::woohoo:

Venus
:bounce::bounce:

Im so happy to win this :woohoo:

Sania :hug: great match Im sure youll win a tournament soon ;)