WMFT: Women's & Men's Fantasy Tour
Week #16
WTA & ATP: The Championships, Wimbledon


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Welcome to Wimbledon! It's Week #16 on the WMFT tour, and it's time for the 3rd grand slam of the year! This tournament is important not only because it's a grand slam, but because it marks the end of the grass season, meaning only the hard courts remain before the year-ending championships! Last week, we saw the 2nd seed Amelie Mauresmo make her triumphant return to a title, but on the men's side we saw all of the top 7 seeds lose their first matches! Will the grass seasons upset tradition continue this week, or will the top players come through at this top stage?

Information

Sending Points

Send GRASS points to I<3Lindsay.
Points due Tuesday, November 20th at 12:00 PM (noon) EST
*Since it's Wimbledon, it's HIGHLY recommended that you send new points*


Schedule

Tuesday- 1st & 2nd Round Results
Wednesday- Quarterfinal Results
Thursday- Semifinal Results- LIVE!
Friday- Final- LIVE!

Players' Points to Send

WTA
-For each set, divide total points into 13 games
Agnieszka Radwanksa- 210
Amelie Mauresmo- 215
Ana Ivanovic- 200
Anna Chakvetadze- 200
Ashley Harkleroad- 200
Edina Gallovits- 200
Elena Baltacha- 210
Elena Likhovsteva- 215
Flavia Pennetta- 210
Johanna Larsson- 200
Jorgelina Cravero- 210
Justine Henin- 200
Katarina Srebotnik- 215
Lindsay Davenport- 215
Lucie Safarova- 200
Maria Kirilenko- 200
Maria Sharapova- 215
Na Li- 210
Nathalie Dechy- 205
Nicole Vaidisova- 200
Sacha Jones- 200
Serena Williams- 205
Sybille Bammer- 205
Tamarine Tanasugarn- 215
Tamira Paszek- 205
Venus Williams- 215


ATP
-Divide points into 3 sets.
Andre Agassi- 205
Andy Roddick- 210
Daniel Koellerer- 210
David Nalbandian- 215
Dominik Hrbaty- 200
Fernando Verdasco- 205
Filippo Volandri- 210
Gael Monfils- 205
Guillermo Coria- 200
Harley Radford- 200
Ivan Ljubicic- 200
James Blake- 205
Janko Tipsarevic- 210
Joachim Johansson- 205
Juan Ignacio Chela- 200
Marcos Baghdatis- 200
Marin Cilic- 205
Mikhail Youzhny- 205
Nathan Healey- 200
Nikolay Davydenko- 205
Novak Djokovic- 215
Paradorn Srichaphan- 210
Rafael Nadal- 205
Richard Gasquet- 215
Robin Soderling- 210
Roger Federer- 215
Sebastien Grosjean- 210
Tomas Berdych- 210

The Championships: Wimbledon-- Preview


The Ladies

The Favorites
Miss Amelie Mauresmo [2]
Grass Record: 5-3
Why?: I think after her performance last week, Amelie deserves the honors of being the top favorite! With the exception of her semifinal match, she really blew through her competition and showed the other players how to win! We can never ignore the fact that she has 1 of the only other 2 grand slams this year, and that she has more titles than any other WTA player! Plus she's got that little thing in the back of her mind-- the number 1 ranking-- so she's got more at stake here!
Strengths: Amelie really knows how to win, and she knows how to do it on the biggest stages. After a terrible grass season, she came into the Tier I last week and was at her best. She really knows how to raise her level of play. Also, I think her draw really helps her here. Davenport will be a tough quarterfinal, but in general she doesn't have any real threats in her quarter, and with the exception of Likhovtseva her 1/2 is pretty easy!
Weaknesses: Obviously her biggest weakness has been the fact that she only has a 5-3 record. If she comes out and players like the pre-Eastbourne Mauresmo, she'll be crushed. However, if she can keep her level of play up from last week she should be okay.

Mrs. Elena Likhovtseva
Grass Record: 11-3
Why?: Just look at her record! Elena has played amazingly on grass, and the fact that she has a title on grass really puts her near the top. Granted, she's not even seeded, but I think after beating Bammer last week she really has earned this spot.
Strengths: Her gameplan is amazingly designed, and she really has the ability to beat not only the lower ranked players but the top seeds as well. Plus, her draw (with the exception of Venus) is very good. She's got Gallovits (terrible grass season) in round 1, then if she can get through Venus she'd either play Jones (has not won a match on grass) or a consistent-but-not-to-the-next-level Harkleroad.
Weaknesses: I think her biggest weakness is the fact that she'll play Venus in the 2nd Round. I have full faith in her to adjust her game plan to beat Venus, but if she doesn't change it correctly she will once again be double bageled by Venus.

Miss Venus Williams [7]
Grass Record: 10-3
Why?: She has a title and a final on grass! Although her game plan is hit-or-miss, she really takes advantage of the players that have fallen a sleep a bit and are inactive. I think her draw suits her well also. Although she won't be any of the top players with this game plan, if the draw goes well for her (like it has this grass season) she could easily make a run to the final or even the title!
Strengths: Her gameplan's ball-bashing. If she manages to get all players that she beats with this plan, she'll do well here.
Weaknesses: Her gameplan. Although it's her strength, it's also her biggest weakness. She could lose round 1, or win the title. It all depends on whether the players are smart enough to change their plans!!!!


The Dark Horses
Maria Sharapova
Grass Record: 7-4
Why?: She has two finals on grass, both of which she was points from winning! Sharapova has a top-player-like gameplan. It's not quite to that point, but she really knows what she's doing and how to win. It's terrible for her that she drew Kirilenko in round 2 and Chakvetadze/Baltacha in QF, but if any unseeded player is gonna make the semis with this draw, it's her.
Strengths: Her gamplan's variety. With this plan, she has already beaten Kirilenko twice, so things are looking good for another upset. She has just the right amount of attacking and "pushing" in her plan. Plus her draw is good for her, since she gets Larsson round 1 (hasn't done anything really on the tour so far) and Kirilenko round 2 (who, as I said, she's beaten twice).
Weaknesses: Her inconsistency. Her gameplan is good, but as we've seen she can make the final one week then lose round 1 the next.

Elena Baltacha
Grass Record: 5-4
Why?: She has beaten 4 of the top 8 seeds on grass, including Mauresmo (#2), Jones (#3), Chakvetadze (#5), and Davenport (#6). If anyone has the potential to beat a top player, it's Baltacha. She knows how to win, and what she needs to do to beat even the best players in the world. Plus, since she is in the top half her draw is pretty good. In round 2 she'll play Chakvetadze, who she has already beaten, but her quarterfinal match will be tough!
Strengths: Her record against top players. She has been known all year as a dark horse, and it's because she pushes the top seeds and, a lot of the time, beats them.
Weaknesses: Holes in her game plan. Her game plan is good, but it's susceptible to losing to "easy" game plans, those that lower ranked players used. Dechy is a tough first round opponent, and it should be a good match.

Sybille Bammer [1]
Grass Record: 0-1
Why?: Okay, maybe it was a mistake making Bammer a favorite last week! But, she is definitely a dark horse. And yes, top seeds can be dark horses! Bammer isn't expected to play well here, simply because of her inactivity. However, she as well as anyone could make a run to the title.
Strengths: Her gameplan, the fact that she's number 1, and her ability to win. Her gameplan is one of the best on tour, and if she can improve it from last week (which she must if she wants to win!) then she could win here. Plus, she's got more confidence than any player on tour, simply because of the 1 in front of her name!
Weaknesses: Lack of match play. It'll hurt her that she has only played 1 match on grass, especially the fact that she lost it. She hasn't had the ability to change her game plan to what works, because she doesn't know yet what does/doesn't work!


Predicted Draw

First Round:

S.Bammer [1] def. BYE
A.Radwanska def. N.Vaidisova
J.Henin def. T.Tanasugarn
A.Ivanovic [8] def. F.Pennetta
A.Chakvetadze [5] def. BYE
E.Baltacha def. N.Dechy
M.Sharapova def. J.Larsson
M.Kirilenko [4] def. BYE
S.Jones [3] def. BYE
A.Harkleroad def. L.Safarova
E.Likhovsteva def. E.Gallovits
V.Williams [7] def. BYE
L.Davenport [6] def. BYE
T.Paszek def. N.Li
K.Srebotnik def. J.Cravero
A.Mauresmo [2] def. BYE

Second Round:

S.Bammer [1] def. A.Radwanska
A.Ivanovic [8] def. J.Henin
E.Baltacha def. A.Chakvetadze [5]
M.Sharapova def. M.Kirilenko [4]
S.Jones [3] def. A.Harkleroad
E.Likhovsteva def. V.Williams [7]
L.Davenport [6] def. T.Paszek
A.Mauresmo [2] def. K.Srebotnik

Quarterfinal:

S.Bammer [1] def. A.Ivanovic [8]
M.Sharapova def. E.Baltacha
E.Likhovsteva def. S.Jones [3]
A.Mauresmo [2] def. L.Davenport [6]

Semifinal:

M.Sharapova def. S.Bammer [1]
A.Mauresmo [2] def. E.Likhovsteva

Final:

A.Mauresmo [2] def. M.Sharapova



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The Gentlemen

The Favorites
Nathan Healey [3]
Grass Record: 7-3
Why?: It's really hard to pick a favorite when 7 of the top 8 seeds lose their first match the week before. However, Nathan is clearly the favorite of the top seeds. He has a title and a semi on grass, and we cannot forget that he was once #1 in the world! Although he's listed as the top favorite, he's really not a "clear-cut favorite", and it's really that far above the others.
Strengths: He still has a very original point system, but he needs to make some adjustments! He has a good tactically based plan.
Weaknesses: Along with this title and semi, he also has 2 first round losses! His plan either works, or it doesn't.

Navak Djokovic
Grass Record: 10-3
Why?: It's almost impossible to pick a favorite! However, Djokovic has a title and a final on grass, so he's as good a pick as anyone! He know show to beat the top players, and how to win the titles. He's also very good at not wasting opportunities, and if he's given an easy draw, he takes advantage.
Strengths: He has a title and a final on grass, so he certainly knows how to win. His game plan is perfectly set up, and can really attack the top and lower ranked players.
Weaknesses: His draw, for sure. He has to play Monfils first round (another player that has won a grass title), and if he gets to the quarters he'll have to play Healey, who he has lost to twice in the grass season alone!

Andy Roddick [7]
Grass Record: 11-4
Why?: I know, it's a bit of a stretch to consider him a favorite, but the fact is: look at his record! He has a final, a semi, and a quarter on grass, and he really is very consistent. Granted, he hasn't taken that next step to a title yet, but when not here?
Strengths: His game is very basic, but very effective. He has the ability to beat the top players, and he has done it in the past.
Weaknesses: He hasn't yet won a title. As consistent as he may be, he hasn't yet taken that final step, so he's inexperienced. Also, his draw is a big weakness. Roger Federer is a great player, and it'll be a very tough first round match!

The Dark Horses
Roger Federer
Grass Record: 9-4
Why?: He made the final of London last week, and also made a grass semi. Although he doesn't have any "big" wins, he is very consistent and he has shown us that if he's given a draw, he takes advantage!
Strengths: His consistency, and his ability to beat lower ranked players. He isn't necessarily ready to beat the top seeds, but he has shown us that he can play very well.
Weaknesses: The fact that he has to play Roddick round 1, and that he hasn't yet won a title. Roddick is a very tough opponent to play first round, but it's certainly one Federer can handle. Plus, if he gets through that match, his draw gets easier, and he's already beaten Nadal! Although he has a final and a semi, like Roddick he hasn't yet won a title so that could be a down fall for him.

Gael Monfils
Grass Record: 7-3
Why?: He has a grass title, and he has beaten Ljubicic, Healey, and Chela. Not "huge" wins, but he has shown us that if he's on, he can definitely beat the top players. Djokovic is a tough first round, but if he can get through that he could certainly beat Healey and make the semis, maybe even run through to the finals-- then who knows what oculd happen!
Strengths: His "big" wins, and the fact that he does have a title. He has a bit of confidence coming in here, something that even the top seeds don't have.
Weaknesses: His inconsistency. Back in the first week of grass, he won the title, only to lose first round next week! I expect the same sort of thing here: he'll either lose first round to Djokovic, or make a run!

Rafael Nadal [2]
Grass Record: 1-4
Why?: He's the 2 seed, and he won the French Open! He has had a terrible grass season, but I wouldn't yet count him out! If he can make a few adjustments to his plan, he could certainly be a threat here.
Strengths: His experience. Even if he isn't entirely confident coming in here, he still has a grand slam under his belt and knows how to win.
Weaknesses: His record on grass. Although he won the French Open and is #2 in the world, he has a 1-4 record on grass-- that's terrible!

Predicted Draw

First Round:

M.Baghdatis [1] def. BYE
G.Coria def. D.Nalbandian
S.Grosjean def. J.Johansson
I.Ljubicic [6] def. D.Koellerer
H.Radford [5] def. BYE
F.Verdasco def. R.Soderling
P.Srichaphan def. J.Chela
N.Davydenko [4] def. BYE
N.Healey [3] def. BYE
R.Gasquet def. T.Berdych
N.Djokovic def. G.Monfils
M.Cilic [8] def. A.Agassi
R.Federer def. A.Roddick [7]
M.Youzhny def. J.Tipsarevic
F.Volandri def. D.Hrbaty
R.Nadal [2] def. BYE

Second Round:

M.Baghdatis [1] def. G.Coria
I.Ljubicic [6] def. S.Grosjean
F.Verdasco def. H.Radford [5]
P.Srichaphan def. N.Davydenko [4]
N.Healey [3] def. R.Gasquet
N.Djokovic def. M.Cilic [8]
R.Federer def. M.Youzhny
R.Nadal [2] def. F.Volandri

Quarterfinal:

I.Ljubicic [6] def. M.Baghdatis [1]
P.Srichaphan def.F.Verdasco
N.Djokovic def. N.Healey [3]
R.Federer def. R.Nadal [2]

Semifinal:

I.Ljubicic [6] def. P.Srichaphan
N.Djokovic def. R.Federer

Final:

N.Djokovic def. I.Ljubicic [6]

we need miss and mrs and all white pics everyone :hearts:

Draws are up :)

Preview to come shortly :D

Let me know if your player is a Mrs. and I labeled her wrong in the draw :o I didn't know any for sure were married except Likhovtseva... and that Davenport was still Miss :shrug:

I cant read PDF...it possible could you PM the draw :angel:;)

I cant read PDF...it possible could you PM the draw :angel:;)

I never realized you couldn't read PDF :eek:

Do you have an e-mail address where I could send you the Excel file? If not, then I could just make a tournawiz draw (but I'd prefer excel ;))

Amelie's quarter :fiery:

The women's preview is up! Men's later :cool:

Both previews are now up!! :worship::D

I just cringe to see Venus as a favourite. Yeah, I suppose her grass results validate that status, but her game certainly does not. :o

Lindsay and Marcos are looking to bounce back from last week :armed:

Nole the fave :eek:

Ana will definitely send new points this week :D

I really really really really didnt want Venus :o

Paradorn a Semifinalist!

and

Tamarine the wooden spoon :lol:

I really really really really didnt want Venus :o

We all know how to beat Venus now :p

We all know how to beat Venus now :p

but it makes a mess of my plan because I am sure I could beat Amelie with my points as they are and I think Venus will change it this week. so I might call her bluff :p

Grass Court winners hoping for the big title
VENUS/ELENA/LINDSAY/AMELIE
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Venus Williams stormed to the Birmingham Title during week one of grass. Seeded 7th, Venus is opted as a favorite to win her second grass title at Wimbledon.
http://www.sportinglife.com/pictures/tennis/allsportlikhovtseva.jpg
Elena Likhovtseva surprised everyone and won 'sHertenbougsh but draws Venus Williams if she can pass round one here at Wimbledon.

http://www.sonyericssonwtatour.com/3/global/photos_rx/Davenport-trophy-2_7881_rx.jpg
Lindsay Davenport won Newport in the states, and looks to transpire her game in England. Can mama Linds win a slam?

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Amelie Mauresmo shut down Venus Williams in Eastbourne, and looks to be the favorite. She is peaking at the right time.

WILL ONE OF THESE WINNERS CLAIM WIMBLEDON?

i seriously need to come up with a decent strategy

can't wait for the grass season to be over

I'm so excited for this too start :o I just want to do results right now!!! :lol:

you have points for tanasugarn vs. henin do it :lol:

you could always do the ones you've got points for so far

hopefully andys match or ash;s can be played today.

I feel REALLY good about my points

you could always do the ones you've got points for so far

thats what i did for round 1 pro tour RG

I'm so excited for this too start :o I just want to do results right now!!! :lol:

I'm really excited about it too, really the womens :drool:

I don't want to do results earlier because then it's unfair for the players in round 2, especially the mens. The players that have byes and haven't sent points yet can just change their points to beat who they play 2nd round. :shrug:

Everyone could just send new points right now, then we wouldn't have to wait until after the deadline :angel: ;)

I WANT TAMMY AND PARADORN NOW



:lol::p

I dont see Serena Williams here, or even in the past few weeks. May I sign up as her?????

Venus reveils Wimbledon Attire
Williams to wear Corset Dress
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American tennis player Venus Williams, who also is a fashion designer and top model, surprised media with a breif fashion show during the players party on Monday evening in London, England on the eve of Wimbledon. Williams is seeded seventh and could potentially clash with grasscourt favorite Elena Likhovtesva in the second round. Venus is excited for the years' biggest event.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/39205000/jpg/_39205328_venus_203.jpg

change your strategy or LOSE Venus. Your choice.

Points sent

MOVE OVER VENUS
Little sister Serena debuts at Wimbledon
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SERENA WILLIAMS HAS ENTERED WMFT AND IS LOOKING TO TAKE OVER THE COMPETITION. SERENA HAS SEEN HOW STUPID HER SISTER VENUS IS AND WANTS TO SHOW HOW A REAL WILLIAMS SISTER WINS, WITH CLASS, NOT TRASH. SERENA HAS A PENDING WILD CARD AWAITING COMING INTO WIMBLEDON AND WANTS TO WIN THE TITLE!

:haha: what an interesting event this will be.:D

Sybille will just sit in the stands to watch all the 'dramas'.:hearts:

I hope I don't bomb out first round :o

Miss Serena Williams has been added to the women's draw, and James Blake to the men's as wild cards :cool:

Only 3 more hours until points are due :dance:

And then play finally starts :woohoo:

all 4 grass court winners in the both half :o


If only I can pass Venus, I am so sure she will change points :) because if I get to face Amelie, I am so confident I can beat her

Venus vs Serena - 1st Round
7th seed meets hungry sister

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Points deadline has passed!!! I'm going to calculate all the results, so you should get 1st round in about 20 minutes :)

Yes, I can't wait :D

Im worried about Serena :unsure:

Haha I hope I get past Venus first :help:

change your strategy or LOSE Venus. Your choice.

Holla!

WTA: Wimbledon
First Round Results

Miss S.Bammer [1] def. BYE
Miss A.Radwanska def. Miss N.Vaidisova 4-6 7-5 7-5
Miss T.Tanasugarn def. Miss J.Henin 6-4 7-5
Miss F.Pennetta def. Miss A.Ivanovic [8] 6-4 6-4 :eek:

Miss A.Chakvetadze [5] def. BYE
Miss E.Baltacha def. Miss N.Dechy 5-7 6-3 6-4
Miss M.Sharapova def. Miss J.Larsson 7-6(0) 6-2
Miss M.Kirilenko [4] def. BYE

Miss S.Jones [3] def. BYE
Miss A.Harkleroad def. Miss L.Safarova 6-0 6-0 :worship:
Mrs. E.Likhovtseva def. Miss E.Gallovits 6-4 6-3
Miss S.Williams [WC] def. Miss V.Williams [7] 6-3 4-6 7-6(7) :eek:

Miss L.A.Davenport [6] def. BYE
Miss T.Paszek def. Miss N.Li 6-3 6-3
Miss J.Cravero def. Miss K.Srebotnik 6-3 6-3
Miss A.Mauresmo [2] def. BYE

change your strategy or LOSE Venus. Your choice.

or change your strategy and still lose :eek:

Well done Baltacha, finally you perform at GS Level

ATP: Wimbledon
First Round Results


M.Baghdatis [1] def. BYE
D.Nalbandian def. G.Coria 1-6 6-3 6-2
J.Johansson def. S.Grosjean 6-3 6-4
I.Ljubicic [6] def. D.Koellerer 6-3 6-3

J.Blake [WC] def. H.Radford [5] 1-6 7-6(4) 6-1 :eek:
R.Soderling def. F.Verdasco 2-6 6-4 6-4
P.Srichaphan def. J.Chela 7-5 6-7(3) 7-6(5)
N.Davydenko [4] def. BYE

N.Healey [3] def. BYE
R.Gasquet def. T.Berdych 3-6 7-5 6-3
N.Djokovic def. G.Monfils 7-6(3) 1-6 6-1
A.Agassi def. M.Cilic [8] 7-6(5) 7-5 :eek:

R.Federer def. A.Roddick [7] def. 6-3 2-6 6-4 :eek:
M.Youzhny def. J.Tipsarevic 7-6(4) 6-1
F.Volandri def. D.Hrbaty 3-6 6-3 7-6(0)
R.Nadal [2] def. BYE

Fernando :sad:

Elena :worship:

Serena :scared:

Just a little note (after I've completed all men's and women's results):

On the men's side, all 8 quarterfinalists sent "new" points this week (or just re-sent their old points)! :eek: I guess it pays to send new points :shrug:

When are 2nd round results please?

I've decided to do 2nd round results now... That way, if I miss a day of results we'll still be on track, and if i don't, we'll just finish on Friday :D

Great, come on Baltacha and Soderling

post all the results now! yeeeee! Amelie and Rafa cannot wait this long.

WTA: Wimbledon
Second Round Results


Miss A.Radwanska def. Miss S.Bammer [1] 6-4 6-7(0) 6-4 :eek::eek:
Miss F.Pennetta def. Miss T.Tanasugarn 6-3 6-4
Miss E.Baltacha def. Miss A.Chakvetadze [5] 6-4 6-4 :eek:
Miss M.Sharapova def. Miss M.Kirilenko [4] 7-6(2) 6-3 :eek::eek:

Miss A.Harkleroad def. Miss S.Jones [3] 6-2 6-4 :eek::eek:
Mrs. E.Likhovtseva def. Miss S.Williams [WC] 7-5 7-5
Miss T.Paszek def. Miss L.A.Davenport [6] 6-4 5-7 6-4 :eek:
Miss A.Mauresmo [2] def. Miss J.Cravero 6-4 6-2

Wow. All the seeds just completely got demolished :o

Except Amelie! :angel:

Serena!!:hearts: :hearts: :hearts: :hearts:

Sorry Venus but I had 2 put you in your place. And you don't deserve your # 7 ranking. Now that I beat you you'll be kicked out of the top 10!

Love,

Your lil sis :devil: :devil: :devil:

post all the results now! yeeeee! Amelie and Rafa cannot wait this long.

I was actually thinking about creating a system where all results are done in just 1-2 days, then a whole season will only take like a month instead of 20 weeks :shrug:

That'd be sweet so we can play more seasons quicker!

Serena :(

Well done Baltacha, i want to get into the top 10 after this tournament, it will be tough against Sharapova though

ATP: Wimbledon
Second Round Results


M.Baghdatis [1] def. D.Nalbandian 6-4 2-6 6-4
J.Johansson def. I.Ljubicic [6] 7-5 7-5 :eek:
R.Soderling def. J.Blake [WC] 6-3 3-6 7-5
P.Srichaphan def. N.Davydenko [4] 6-1 1-6 7-6(3) :eek::eek:

R.Gasquet def. N.Healey [3] 7-6(7) 6-4 :eek::eek:
N.Djokovic def. A.Agassi 6-0 0-6 7-5
M.Youzhny def. R.Federer 6-3 6-2
R.Nadal [2] def. F.Volandri 6-4 4-6 7-6(2)


This is certainly not a "seeds" Wimbledon :o:tape:

^yep, sounds like a good idea. especially for this tournament. i want to know how Amelie and Rafa are going to do so much.

this tour just seems to work well that way. I think it is because it is so well organised and relaxed. It is weird, like on some other tours you could never put a tournament into 1/2 days but here it just seems right.

hard to explain. :shrug:

well Rafa will lose next round. :rolls:

Allez Amelie!:armed:

I think the 1/2 day idea is great

2 players into quarter-finals, i think that's the 1st time for me

Okay, fine, you guys convinced me :lol: I'm going to do quarterfinal results right now as well :tape: :angel:

Then I'm going to post a poll later and see what people think. We could make it a regular thing here on the WMFT!

ATP Wimbledon- Quarterfinal

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J.Johansson def. M.Baghdatis [1] 6-2 6-4 :eek::eek:

ATP Wimbledon- Quarterfinal

http://www.daviscup.com/shared/medialibrary/image/gallery/DC_7607_gallery.JPG

R.Soderling def. P.Srichaphan 2-6 6-4 6-4 :worship:

ATP Wimbledon- Quarterfinal

http://images.sportinglife.com/07/07/330/gasquetwinsday112_461246.jpg

R.Soderling def. P.Srichaphan 2-6 6-4 6-4 :worship:

ATP Wimbledon- Quarterfinal

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42466000/jpg/_42466622_youz416.jpg

M.Youzhny def. R.Nadal [2] 6-3 6-3 :eek::eek:

I don't know why I decided to do men's first :shrug: :o

Women's in a minute :D

wooo! Allez!

WOW, Soderling's 1st Semi-final. This is great

God Im Bad :tape:

Promise Il be a better player in harcourt :angel:

Win the title Momo :bounce:

thanks Patch!

Win the title Momo :bounce:

:ras:

WTA Wimbledon- Quarterfinal

http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.i1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/empics/4245627

F.Pennetta def. A.Radwanska 5-7 6-4 6-3

Larsson :(

WTA Wimbledon- Quarterfinal

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M.Sharapova def. E.Baltacha 7-5 6-1

WTA Wimbledon- Quarterfinal

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E.Likhovtseva def. A.Harkleroad 6-4 3-6 6-4

WTA Wimbledon- Quarterfinal

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A.Mauresmo [2] def. T.Paszek 7-5 4-6 7-5

:ras:

I didnt know you were still in sorry :tape: I said Momo because she is a seed :p

Allllezzzz!!!!

I can't wait for the showdown between me and Elena

Masha in semis :woohoo:
SF and Final also today? :lol:

Well, on the women's side, I predicted 3/4 semifinalists and they were expected to be there! However, the "weak" quarter also did what was expected, produced a bit of a surprise! And, Elena finally got her Likhovtseva v. Mauresmo showdown! :cool:

As for the men.. well, I don't think anyone would have guessed these 4 would be our semifinalists :shrug: But good luck to all of you!!!



Updated draws are attached :)

woo Semi-Finals.

:D :lol:

I'm WAY ahead of schedule this week... Rankings are already done :eek:

I think cause it's a grand slam, I'm extra-excited :lol:

^ditto, regarding excitement.

at least you can have a nice long week or so, however long you want, off after this:D

Allez!:armed:

I'm please with my week, Baltacha got a quarter-final and Soderling is in the semi-finals. I hope both my players can get in to top 10 now

dont do semis until I have written an article :p

Mrs Likhovtseva Into SW19 Semis!



http://www.promi-media.de/tennisgalerien/likhovtseva/images/MU9A5361.jpg



Mrs Elena Likhovtseva def Miss Ashley Harkleroad 6-4 3-6 6-4



'I really expected to make the semis here. I have had a great grass court season and knew coming into the event that I was one of the favourites. I have had a nice draw and Ashley fought hard but I knew when I had to step it up and I am pleased with the way I finished the match. Next up is the match we have all been waiting for. Too be honest, its the final. Everyone knows that and both of us are going to be given 100%. Flavia and Maria are playing well but they arent in our class. I really believe that I can take Amelie, I have won more matches than anyone else on grass this season and am determined to continue it here.'

does anyone object to doing the semis right now??? Are Amelie and Elena both here? And possibly Maria/Flavia?

im here and i would love it!

DO IT! :devil:

Elena is right to beat down Amelie!

^.pusher.

WTA Wimbledon- Semifinal



Miss Flavia Pennetta vs. Miss Maria Sharapova



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Miss F.Pennetta leads Miss M.Sharapova 6-2

^.pusher.

The pusher is in the other half of the draw :o ;) :lol:

WTA Wimbledon- Semifinal



Miss Flavia Pennetta leads Miss Maria Sharapova 6-2



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Miss F.Pennetta tied w/ Miss M.Sharapova 6-2 4-6

there is still a pusher left?! Who, Flavia? OMG.

^.pusher.

Why would you say that??? Just because I dont put more than 35 doesnt make me a pusher :ras: :ras: :ras:

Maria coach wont push

well I can't see why you would be SO sure that you are going to beat me.

I think you will, aswell, but I can't see why you are SO confident unless you are pushing. :)

WTA Wimbledon- Semifinal



Miss Flavia Pennetta tied w/ Miss Maria Sharapova 6-2 4-6



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http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.i1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/empics/4245627


Miss F.Pennetta def. Miss M.Sharapova 6-2 4-6 6-4 :worship::eek:

Maria coach wont push

Not Maria ;)

well I can't see why you would be SO sure that you are going to beat me.

I think you will, aswell, but I can't see why you are SO confident unless you are pushing. :)

I really think on grass I can beat everyone apart from Venus :o Elena is just playing so well at the moment


and I seem to match up pretty well with you in games :shrug:

no you don't. we match up equally probably. so it should be close.

WTA Wimbledon- Semifinal



Mrs. Elena Likhovtseva vs. Miss Amelie Mauresmo [2]



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Miss A.Mauresmo [2] leads Mrs. E.Likhovtseva 7-6(4)

no you don't. we match up equally probably. so it should be close.

I will never forget Alina beating Amelie in one of the other games with a HUGE points difference :lol:


but I think WGTA record is pretty close

fight back Elena :mad: :fiery:

WTA Wimbledon- Semifinal



Mrs. Elena Likhovtseva trails Miss Amelie Mauresmo [2] 6-7(4)



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Mrs. E.Likhovtseva tied w/ Miss A.Mauresmo [2] 6-7(4) 6-4

it is incredibly close.

and you won on a CT. :sad:

Amelie has the third :o

you have the third, evidently.

WTA Wimbledon- Semifinal



Mrs. Elena Likhovtseva tied w/ Miss Amelie Mauresmo [2] 6-7(4) 6-4



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http://msnbcmedia3.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060708/060708_mauresmo_jubo_vlrg_9a.widec.jpg


Miss A.Mauresmo [2] def. Mrs. E.Likhovtseva 7-6(4) 4-6 6-4 :worship::bowdown::clap2::eek:




:clap2:What a great match! :worship:

there you go G.

Allllllleeezzz!

:sad: :sad: :sad:


Well done Amelie, great fight there and go on to win the title please


Elena - missed chance there of a slam, if I hadnt prepared for Venus, I think I could have taken that :o

did the CTs matter?

you have the third, evidently.

told you :ras: :p

ATP Wimbledon- Semifinal

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40060000/jpg/_40060762_face_getty300.jpg

J.Johansson def. R.Soderling 6-3 6-3 :bowdown:

did the CTs matter?

No. If you had lost the 1st cointoss, you'd have lost the match 7-6(4) 7-6(4).

ATP Wimbledon- Semifinal

http://images.sportinglife.com/07/07/330/gasquetwinsday112_461246.jpg

R.Gasquet def. M.Youzhny 0-6 7-6(5) 6-0 :worship:

ALLEZ! Amelie! So pleased.

Am I the only person who doesn't really like all of the results being posted so quickly?

I know it's nice to find out how you did without having to wait days until the final rounds, but by doing each round so soon after the previous one it doesn't give everybody satisfactory time to check how they've done and, if they want to, write articles, post comments, etc.

:shrug:

Am I the only person who doesn't really like all of the results being posted so quickly?

I know it's nice to find out how you did without having to wait days until the final rounds, but by doing each round so soon after the previous one it doesn't give everybody satisfactory time to check how they've done and, if they want to, write articles, post comments, etc.

:shrug:

I agree :yeah:

^you lost really early anyway, so I suppose it doesn't effect you massively. But Thomas did say he was going to make a POLL, voice your opinion there. :yeah:

Amelie is going to lose the Final, if Flav is pushing. :armed:

Amelie is going to lose the Final, if Flav is pushing. :armed:



:fiery: :fiery: :fiery: :fiery: :fiery: :fiery: :fiery:


I think I would be ok with a pusher :shrug:

Am I the only person who doesn't really like all of the results being posted so quickly?

I know it's nice to find out how you did without having to wait days until the final rounds, but by doing each round so soon after the previous one it doesn't give everybody satisfactory time to check how they've done and, if they want to, write articles, post comments, etc.

:shrug:

Like Amelie said, I'm going to make a poll to ask people's opinions. This was just a one tournament thing, to see how people felt. I decided that since only 1 person wrote articles the last few weeks (venus) that no one really wanted to write them :shrug: But, I'll definitely take your opinion and everyone else's into account before I do this again :angel:

I wish I had some sort of award to give Maria :sad: Her points were definitely the best out of anyone's in the tournament. She would have won the tournament without losing a set (including to Mauresmo) if she hadn't run into Flavia in the semis :shrug:

I wish I had some sort of award to give Maria :sad: Her points were definitely the best out of anyone's in the tournament. She would have won the tournament without losing a set (including to Mauresmo) if she hadn't run into Flavia in the semis :shrug:

Could I have beaten her :angel:

Like Amelie said, I'm going to make a poll to ask people's opinions. This was just a one tournament thing, to see how people felt. I decided that since only 1 person wrote articles the last few weeks (venus) that no one really wanted to write them :shrug: But, I'll definitely take your opinion and everyone else's into account before I do this again :angel:

Cool. :)

The finals will be played Tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10:00 AM EST.

If you made the final, I've sent you a PM with this information ;)

Maria's points are not better than mine. I got to the Final, she got to the Semi. You have to play to the draw. :)

Maria's points are not better than mine. I got to the Final, she got to the Semi. You have to play to the draw. :)

Obviously :ras: But you said it yourself-- it's hard to beat pushers, even with the best strategy. There's no way Maria could have predicted herself playing a pusher, especially not in the semis

Serena Beats Venus
Loses in second round
http://www.wtnphotos.com/data/506/21236830537.jpg
Serena Williams reacts after defeating older sister and 7th seeded Venus Williams 6-3,4-6,7-6(9-7) in the first round of Wimbledon.

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Serena Williams consoles Venus Williams after defeating her in a tight match. Venus left the court in tears as Serena left the court a winner.

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Serena Williams yells at Elena Likhoveseva's parents after calling out during a point amongst her 5-7,5-7 loss to the Wimbledon semifinalist.

i like it! Youzhny sf of a slam

Justine as predicted Bombs out first round :o hopefully i can go better on HC

she is really pushing? that is so patbhetic. I am going to lose either 6-4, 6-4 or 7-5, 7-5.

she is really pushing? that is so patbhetic. I am going to lose either 6-4, 6-4 or 7-5, 7-5.

thats harsh, its a tactic and fair play to Flavia if she wins because its not easy to push and win titles but its like what you said last week to everyone about Venus, it happens sometimes that the basic plans work

I thought everyone knew Flavia was pushing :help:

Sorry for giving away your strategy :shrug: We're changing points next week anyway, so it doesn't really matter :angel:

But, yeah, Flavia is pretty much the definition of a pusher :shrug:

I can't believe you did virtually the whole Slam in a few hours :lol: Nole :sad:

OMG Richie :eek: :woohoo:

Seventh Seed Venus Shocked by Serena
Wimbledon favourite loses in 1st round
http://www.tennisrulz.com/players/vwilliams/gallery03/265.jpg
Venus Williams reacts after missing a shot late in the third set against sister Serena Williams on Centre Court in round one of Wimbledon.

MISS S.WILLIAMS/Miss V.Williams 6-3,4-6,7-6(9-7)

Miss V.Williams - Just two questions please

MODERATOR - What happened in the tiebreak on match point?

Miss V.Williams - When I was up 6-5?

MODERATOR - Yes, that beautiful leap when Serena wrongfooted you, are you ok?

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/en/doc/2003-07/04/xinsrc_08b71948adfc11d795100004230fa5ee_Williams.j pg

Miss V.Williams - My leg hurts a little, and no I am not OK with this loss. One more question please.

MODERATOR - Are you upset you did not get a real glimpse at the title?

Miss V.Williams - Of course. Who wouldn't be. I was playing so great this past week, but I guess this event has been full of upsets. Thank you.

ATP Wimbledon- Quarterfinal

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40060000/jpg/_40060762_face_getty300.jpg

J.Johansson def. R.Soderling 6-3 6-3 :bowdown:

Is this a semi final ?

Joachim :banana:
Robin :hug:

I wish I had some sort of award to give Maria :sad: Her points were definitely the best out of anyone's in the tournament. She would have won the tournament without losing a set (including to Mauresmo) if she hadn't run into Flavia in the semis :shrug:

:sad:
Still without any GS win in any game :sobbing:

Sybille :o
Ivan :(

Congrats winners!:)
Momo vs Flavia final!:unsure:
Go Momo!:p I'd rather be Momo's b:)ch.;)

and congrats Momo for being the #1 again.:worship:

Thanks Sybille, right now it is my rightful place but I think that is at least partly due to the fact that, if not completely due to the fact that, you chose not to play any grass tournaments prior to Eastbourne.

Flavia Penetta defeats Amelie Mauresmo 6-3, 6-3.

NAthalie Dechy and MOnfils first round:(

Final right NOW! :)

:armed:

go Momo!
I don't want Flavia to win.

ATP Wimbledon- FINAL

http://www.yonex.co.jp/img/player/tennis/2006/12.jpg

J.Johansson def. R.Gasquet 6-1 7-6(4) :worship:



Congratulations Joachim! :worship::worship: What a terrific tournament!
Congrats to Richard as well, a Wimbledon final is amazing :hearts::bowdown:

WTA Wimbledon- FINAL



Miss Flavia Pennetta vs. Miss Amelie Mauresmo [2]



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Miss A.Mauresmo [2] leads Miss F.Pennetta 7-5

:d

WTA Wimbledon- FINAL



Miss Flavia Pennetta trails Miss Amelie Mauresmo [2] 5-7



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Miss Amelie Mauresmo! :bowdown:


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Miss A.Mauresmo [2] def. Miss F.Pennetta 7-5 7-6(0) :eek::worship:





Congratulations Amelie on an amazing tournament, and on your 2nd grand slam of the year :eek::hearts::worship:
Congrats to Flavia on a great tournament as well :yeah:

Alllezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!

The absolute triumphant return of Amelie Mauresmo!

Undoubtedly, now, the best player in the world. x2 Grand Slam champion.

Congrats again to our winners :bowdown: and to everyone on a great week :yeah:

Finalized draws are attached :) I'm going to post rankings and stats right now :D

Johansson :bolt: :bolt:

Johansson :bolt: :bolt:

Congrats :hug:

You've won only 1 match before this tournament, right? :lol: Good job :bowdown:

Congrats :hug:

You've won only 1 match before this tournament, right? :lol: Good job :bowdown:

:lol:

Well done Momo!:yeah: :worship:
Congrats to Joachim too!:worship:

Flavia in the final of Wimbledon is a great dream, Thnx :worship: