WMFT: Women's & Men's Fantasy Tour
Week #17
WTA: Stanford


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Welcome to North America for the US Open Series! It's the first hard court event, and that's means it's also your first of 4 chances to gain points toward you US Open Series Ranking. Keep in mind that at the end of the hardcourt season, the top 3 finishers get RACE ranking points, toward qualifying for the YEC! For more information on that, go here: http://www.wtaworld.com/showthread.php?t=324366

The women will kick off the hardcourts in Stanford for the Bank of the West Classic. Although it's only a tier IV, this week is important because it will count toward your US Open Series standing! The last 2 weeks of the grass season, we saw new World #1 Amelie Mauresmo prevail, making her triumphant "return" to the top of the women's game, winning her 2nd grand slam of the year. Aside from that though, we saw players like Flavia Pennetta, Elena Likhovtseva, and Maria Sharapova take their (rightful?) places at the top of the game, and show just how strong of competitors they can be!


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WMFT: Women's & Men's Fantasy Tour
Week #17
ATP: Indianapolis


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On the men's side last week, we saw Joachim Johansson win only his 2nd match ever on the WMFT Tour, then run on to take home the Wimbledon title, beating yet another surprise, Richard Gasquet, in the final. This prove that anything, especially on the men's side, can happen! Will Johansson and Gasquet prevail again this week, and continue their run up the rankings? Will a top player finally win an event? Or will someone completely knew establish themselves as a champion? Find out now here at the RCA Championships!

Information

Sending Points

Send HARD points to I<3Lindsay.
Points due Monday, November 26th at 5:00 PM EST
*IT'S A NEW SURFACE, SO EVERYONE MUST SEND NEW, HARDCOURT, 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 Radwanska - 205
Amelie Mauresmo - 205
Ana Ivanovic - 210
Anna Chakvetadze - 215
Ashley Harkleroad - 215
Edina Gallovits - 210
Elena Baltacha - 215
Elena Likhovtseva - 205
Flavia Pennetta - 205
Johanna Larson - 210
Jorgelina Cravero - 205
Justine Henin - 210
Katarina Srebotnik - 205
Lindsay Davenport - 210
Lucie Safarova - 210
Maria Kirilenko - 205
Maria Sharapova - 210
Na Li - 215
Nathalie Dechy - 210
Nicole Vaidisova - 205
Sacha Jones - 210
Serena Williams - 215
Sybille Bammer - 210
Tamarine Tanasugarn - 210
Tamira Paszek - 215
Venus Williams - 210



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

DRAWS ARE UP! Start sending points! Everyone MUST send new HARD points before the deadline, or you will LOSE BY WALKOVER!

SEND NEW POINTS!

I've only got 1 player's points! :angel: :ras:

Points due in 22 1/2 hours!!! Don't forget to send! :angel:

Blake ready for Hardcourts!
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James Blake is READY for the RCA Championships. He faces a TOUGH draw if he can get past Frenchmen Richard Gasquet and then could face muscular world # 2 Rafa Nadal in the next round. James has got muscles of his own, and plans on using them this week. Lets see some action Blake!

Mauresmo will be back.

Come on Nathalie dechy and Gael MOnfils:)

Kirilenko and Davydenko withdraw

I will be back with new points next week promise and my PDF problem will be sorted at the weekend ;)

:wavey:

Deadline has passed, and I've calculated all the results :)

They will hopefully be out tomorrow morning, if not tomorrow afternoon.

I predict that Sacha will win this week

Mauresmo will be back.
:scratch: So Momo and Nadal are resting for a week after FO?;)

I predict that Sacha will win this week
Go Sacha!Go!:hearts:

Kirilenko and Davydenko withdraw

I will be back with new points next week promise and my PDF problem will be sorted at the weekend ;)

:wavey:

:awww:

That means Sybille is the only top seed left?:scared:

WTA: Stanford
First Round Results


A.Mauresmo [1] def. BYE
J.Larsson def. T.Tanasugarn 6-2 6-4
A.Ivanovic def. L.Davenport 6-4 5-7 6-3
F.Pennetta [6] def. BYE

E.Likhovtseva [5] def. BYE
L.Safarova def. E.Gallovits w/o
E.Baltacha def. A.Chakvetadze 6-4 6-4
S.Jones [3] def. BYE

M.Kirilenko [4] def. BYE
S.Williams def. A.Radwanska w/o
T.Paszek def. K.Srebotnik w/o
M.Sharapova [8] def. V.Williams 6-2 7-5

A.Harkleroad [7] def. J.Henin w/o
N.Dechy def. J.Cravoer w/o
N.Li def. N.Vaidisova 7-5 7-5
S.Bammer [2] def. BYE


Congrats to all first round winners :worship:

Please nominate me for the 2007 Wtaworld Popularity Competition - I need a wildcard which means nominations for the wildcard meaning right now :eek:

http://www.wtaworld.com/showthread.php?t=324591&page=16

:hug:

ATP: Indianapolis
First Round Results


M.Baghdatis [1] def. BYE
G.Coria def. D.Nalbandian w/o
P.Srichaphan def. A.Agassi 6-0 0-6 7-5
J.Johansson [8] def. T.Berdych 6-4 6-4

R.Soderling def. N.Djokovic [7] 6-4 2-6 6-4 :eek:
J.Tipsarevic def. F.Volandri w/o
J.Chela def. D.Hrbaty w/o
N.Healey [3] def. BYE

N.Davydenko [4] def. BYE
F.Verdasco def. M.Youzhny w/o
G.Monfils def. S.Grosjean w/o
H.Radford [5] def. M.Cilic w/o

R.Federer def I.Ljubicic [6] 6-3 2-6 7-5 :eek:
A.Roddick def. D.Koellerer w/o
R.Gasquet def. J.Blake 6-1 1-6 7-6(2)
R.Nadal [2] def. BYE
Congrats to all first round winners :worship:[/QUOTE]

WTA: Stanford
Second Round Results


A.Mauresmo [1] def. J.Larsson 6-4 5-7 6-0
A.Ivanovic def. F.Pennetta [6] w/o :o
E.Likhovtseva [5] def. L.Safarova 6-4 6-7(7) 6-4
E.Baltacha def. S.Jones [3] 6-4 6-4 :eek:

S.Williams def. M.Kirilenko [4] w/o
M.Sharapova [8] def. T.Paszek w/o
N.Dechy def. A.Harkleroad [7] 6-3 6-2
S.Bammer [2] def. N.Li 6-3 6-7(2) 6-4



Congrats to women's quarterfinalists :hug:

ATP: Indianapolis
Second Round Results


M.Baghdatis [1] def. G.Coria 6-2 2-6 7-6(7)
P.Srichaphan def. J.Johansson [8] 7-6(1) 1-6 6-1
R.Soderling def. J.Tipsarevic 7-6(4) 2-6 6-2
N.Healey [3] def. J.Chela w/o

F.Verdasco def. N.Davydenko [4] w/o
H.Radford [5] def. G.Monfils 0-6 7-5 6-1
R.Federer def. A.Roddick 6-2 2-6 7-6(4)
R.Nadal [2] def. R.Gasquet 3-6 6-4 7-6(0)


Congrats to ATP quarterfinalists :worship:

WTA: Stanford
Second Round Results


A.Mauresmo [1] def. J.Larsson 6-4 5-7 6-0
A.Ivanovic def. F.Pennetta [6] w/o :o
E.Likhovtseva [5] def. L.Safarova 6-4 6-7(7) 6-4
E.Baltacha def. S.Jones [3] 6-4 6-4 :eek:

S.Williams def. M.Kirilenko [4] w/o
M.Sharapova [8] def. T.Paszek w/o
N.Dechy def. A.Harkleroad [7] 6-3 6-2
S.Bammer [2] def. N.Li 6-3 6-7(2) 6-4

Congrats to women's quarterfinalists :hug:

WTF? Was it a toss of the coin again???

Elena makes life difficult for herself :o

Fernando into QF without hitting a ball :lol:

WTF? Was it a toss of the coin again???

No, she just straight up stomped you. Your strategy isn't very original, and it's too simple to really do any damage.

Whenever one of my players is unseeded I do well and then when I'm seeded I suck :o Ana :yeah: Linds :hug:

Serena Williams walks through QF
Serena spotted partying
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Serena Williams poses for photographers at a local college bar for Stanford students. Serena didnt step onto court once as she got two byes into this weeks' quarterfinals. Williams faces Maria Sharapova in the next round, a person who upset her older sister Venus Williams in the first round. Serena is going to try her best by not giving Maria a chance to beat both Williams sisters in one event.

Ljubo :rolleyes:

Bammer :D

OMG!

kittyking.:tape:

Dechy 2 match won:)

Monfils:(

WTA Stanford- Quarterfinal

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A.Ivanovic def. A.Mauresmo [1] 6-3 6-4 :eek::eek:

WTA Stanford- Quarterfinal

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E.Baltacha def. E.Likhovtseva [5] 5-7 6-4 6-4 :eek::eek:

WTA Stanford- Quarterfinal

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S.Williams def. M.Sharapova [8] 6-4 2-6 6-4 :eek:

WTA Stanford- Quarterfinal

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S.Bammer [2] def. N.Dechy 5-7 6-4 6-4

ATP Indianapolis- Quarterfinal

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M.Baghdatis [1] def. P.Srichaphan 4-6 6-4 7-6(4)

ATP Indianapolis- Quarterfinal

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N.Healey [3] def. R.Soderling 6-1 6-4

ATP Indianapolis- Quarterfinal

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H.Radford [5] def. F.Verdasco 0-6 6-1 7-5

ATP Indianapolis- Quarterfinal

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R.Federer def. R.Nadal [2] 7-5 7-6(5) :eek::eek:

Ana :D Only a Tier IV though :ras:

Congrats to all of our semifinalists :hug:

Updated draws are attached :)

horrible day for me - thank god its just a tier 4 :o

How could I lose to Serena? :eek:
Roger :yeah:

Well done Baltacha, unlucky Soderling. Good run for both players though

Mauresmo will not compete in any tournaments until the one PRIOR to the US Open! Thanks!

Mauresmo will not compete in any tournaments until the one PRIOR to the US Open! Thanks!

:sad: Okay :) Not even in the tier I, 2 weeks before the USO???

When are results tonight please?

Serena stops Sharapova
Williams wins in 3
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SERENA WILLIAMS has stopped Maria Sharapova from trying to become the first women in WMFT history to defeat both Williams sisters in one tournament. Serena used blistering serves to help starve off the 8th seed by winning 6-4,2-6,6-4 and advancing to her first career semifinal. Williams is excited to face tour top player Syblle Bammer and wants to see where her game is at. Serena to soar!

results in about 11 hours (maybe). Otherwise, 20 hours or so from now.

Oh come on, why not now :hehehe:

Well done Harley :)

Nathalie Dechy:(

Mauresmo will not compete in any tournaments until the one PRIOR to the US Open! Thanks!
Copycat of Sybille.:p
:lol: Momo being too tired heh?:p
Have a good rest mate!Sybille will help Momo when she's absent,including winning the titles.:haha: :p


Nathalie Dechy:(
:awww: Great match though.

:woohoo: Bam Bam back to winning ways!:D

And congrats Harley!;)

:sad: Okay :) Not even in the tier I, 2 weeks before the USO???

I am sure Momo will play the Tier I,just like Sybille during the grass season.;)

Ok, Amelie will play the Tier I and the US Open only. :)

WTA Stanford- Semifinal

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E.Baltacha def. A.Ivanovic 6-7(4) 6-3 6-4

WTA Stanford- Semifinal

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S.Bammer [2] def. S.Williams 7-6(7) 6-2 :worship:

ATP Indianapolis- Semifinal

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N.Healey [3] def. M.Baghdatis [1] 6-3 6-3 :eek::worship:

ATP Indianapolis- Semifinal

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R.Federer def. H.Radford [5] 6-2 2-6 7-5 :eek::worship:

:(

Congrats Elena :)

Sorry for the lack of live scores.. I'm a little pissed off right now :lol:

Updated draws are attached :) Congratulations to our finalists!!! Final results in a little over 24 hours :D

:eek: Sybille in finals!:eek: :D
After a disappointing grass season,at least I'm in a final once more.:D
Sorry Serena!:hug: tough luck!

Btw,Thomas,who would win if I didn't win the CT in the first set?

Harley :sad:

but now,kittyking,you made a promise to something in a thread a few days ago?
Do you still remember?:hehehe: :haha:

:p

:eek: Sybille in finals!:eek: :D
After a disappointing grass season,at least I'm in a final once more.:D
Sorry Serena!:hug: tough luck!

Btw,Thomas,who would win if I didn't win the CT in the first set?

Serena :eek: I didn't even realize it :shrug:

Well done Baltacha, 2nd final of the season, a bit frustrating that they've both been tier 4

Good job Syblle, I lost to one of the games greatest. Good luck in the final!

Serena :eek: I didn't even realize it :shrug:
Ok.I knew it actually.;)

Well done Baltacha, 2nd final of the season, a bit frustrating that they've both been tier 4
I forgot that my opponent in the final is you!:eek: :scared:
I think I never beat your players before.So I kind of know what's the outcome already.:o

Good job Syblle, I lost to one of the games greatest. Good luck in the final!
Thanks.:awww: :hug:
:secret: I'm not that great actually.:o :angel:

WTA Stanford- Final

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S.Bammer [2] def. E.Baltacha 6-3 6-0 :eek::worship::worship:


Congratulations Sybille on another title :worship: Congrats to Elena as well on a great week :hug:

ATP Indianapolis- Final

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N.Healey [3] def. R.Federer 6-3 6-4 :worship::eek::worship:


Congratulations to Nathan on another title :worship::yeah: and to Roger on a great week, another final! :bowdown:

Congrats to everyone on a great week :hug: Remember, if you didn't send points this week you MUST send next week!

Finalized draws are attached :) Rankings, etc. will be out tomorrow :)

:eek:
What a beatdown!:o

Sorry Bally.:hug:

Sybille :yeah:

Well done Nathan too!:worship:

wow. Sybille is back.

Bammer Demolishes Baltacha
To Win Fourth Title

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After a rather disappointing season,WMTF #2 Sybille Bammer claimed her fourth title of the season in Stanford after thrashing #10 ranked British player,Elena Baltacha 6-3,6-0 in the final.

The Austrian player played brilliantly throughout the match while her opponent looked rather tired from her previous match.Baltacha was simply outplayed by the #2 ranked player and she just couldn't reply Bammer's shots.Bammer eventually cruised to her victory after she bagelled the British player in the second set and has a total of 28 winners compared to her opponent's 8 winners.

"Wow!A pretty strange week for me.I was on the verge of losing my first match on hardcourt,but I somehow found my way to win this title.It's a really amazing week for me,especially my last couple of matches,in which I won in straight sets.Elena(Baltacha) didn't play badly,perhaps she was just tired from her previous matches.At the moment,I'm very very satisfied with another title and hopefully it's a sign for more good things to come."said Bammer after the match.

She started off the event with a first round bye as the second seed.She then faced Chinese player,Na Li which Bammer won the match 6-3,6-7(2),6-4.Another unseeded oppoent,Nathalie Dechy awaited her in the quarterfinal and she battled past the Frenchwoman with a 5-7,6-4,6-4 win over her.Next,she met American player,Serena Williams,who had upset fourth seed Maria Kirilenko and eighth seeded Maria Sharapova, in the semifinals.Bammer was too much for the inexperienced American as Bammer defeated the African-American 7-6(2),6-2.She finally beat Baltacha,who also upset third ranked Sacha Jones of New Zealand and 5th seeded Russian Elena Likhovtseva en route to the final,to lift up the trophy on the American soil.

With the victory,Bammer has won $23,700 and gained 115 ranking points.As the winner of the event,she is also in contention to win the US Open Series,which offers race points and $1,000,000 for the winner of the series.

wow. Sybille is back.

:)

I'm actually pretty surprised with Sybille's performance this week.;)
But it's still just a Tier IV and things will happen drastically before USO.You'll see.:o

Well done Sybille, you were too good for me

If you go HERE (http://www.wtaworld.com/showthread.php?p=12062176#post12062176) you will find the updated US Open series standings :)

Rankings and stats are being updated now. The next draw probably won't be out until tomorrow!

Venus loses early
"Maybe it's the (nasty) corset dress?"
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Venus Williams burys her face in herself as she hits another unforced error during her first round loss against Maria Sharapova. Williams has lost in the first round for two executive events.

Venus Williams lost earlier in the week to 8th seeded Maria Sharapova 2-6,5-7 in the Bank of the West Classic. Williams made 39 unforced errors to only 12 winners in the match against the blonde Russian. Venus was upset because this has been the second week in a-row that she has lost in the first round. Williams was a top pick to win Wimbledon last week, but fell to sister Serena, who is making quite an entrance onto the tour.

"Yeah, losing to Serena last week was hard and how this week I lose to Maria, I have got to do something. Maybe I should lose the corset dress. Serena is definatly the better Williams right now, but I am still ranked higher" said Williams, wooingly.

Venus should lose more than the corset dress. First off she hit 92 unforced errors in both of her first round losses combined. Next, she better show up with a new weave 'cause the one she has is not working so well. Venus, get your act together. NOW.

:woohoo: Another title :bounce: