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Post by Brinyi on Nov 7, 2007 15:36:46 GMT -5
Ivanovic could be a victim of in this encounter.
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Post by Brinyi on Nov 7, 2007 15:38:13 GMT -5
Always quick to take advantage of a vulnerable adversary, Hantu coughs up her opening service game.
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Post by Brinyi on Nov 7, 2007 16:02:37 GMT -5
And races to a 5-0 deficit!
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Post by Brinyi on Nov 7, 2007 16:11:05 GMT -5
Eurosport was saying Silliams has the right to stay in the tournament but it looks unlikely.
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Post by janie on Nov 7, 2007 16:12:33 GMT -5
What a shame.
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Post by :rolleyes: on Nov 7, 2007 16:26:32 GMT -5
janie
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Post by DBBN on Nov 7, 2007 16:28:30 GMT -5
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Post by Wagasi on Nov 7, 2007 17:58:55 GMT -5
Why do they say someone is "virtually" assured of a semifinal with 2 wins? It should be guaranteed considering only 2 people can have 2 or more wins in a group. wtf.
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Post by DBBN on Nov 7, 2007 17:59:26 GMT -5
A 2-1 B 2-1 C 2-1 D 0-3
A, B, or C does not advance.
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Post by Edna Krabappel on Nov 7, 2007 18:05:39 GMT -5
If Ana loses to Masha who loses to Sweata who beats Dani, the three of them will be 2-1.
Go Princess tomorrow.
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Post by janie on Nov 7, 2007 18:08:25 GMT -5
Williams hopes to play on despite knee injuryBy Mark Elkington MADRID, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Serena Williams is hoping to play on at the WTA Championships despite having to retire through injury after the first set against Russian Anna Chakvetadze on Wednesday. The 26-year-old American called for the doctor to attend a problem with her left knee when the score was 5-4. After having some strapping, she lost the set 6-4 but Williams looked short on mobility and was unable to continue her opening match as the second set got underway. "Before the match I had taping for prevention since I was feeling a little tight in both knees. I thought I was tighter in the right knee but then, once I had to increase my range of movement, the left knee got worse," Williams said in a statement. "I've had issues with my knees before especially the left knee since that's the one I had surgery on in 2003. It's unfortunate it's happened now and I can't stress how disappointed I am. "Right now it's swollen and I'm going off to have an MRI at the hospital to see exactly what the problem is. It is my intention to play on in this event."Williams's withdrawal from the match means world number one Justine Henin, who has won her first two outings in the yellow group, has automatically qualified for the semi-finals. If the 2001 winner is unable to continue, Marion Bartoli of France is on standby to step in.
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Post by sasha on Nov 7, 2007 18:25:20 GMT -5
Why do they say someone is "virtually" assured of a semifinal with 2 wins? It should be guaranteed considering only 2 people can have 2 or more wins in a group. wtf. 3 players can have 2 wins. This cost Lindsay in 2004, I believe. It's also why Round Robin is poop.
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Post by Pamela Shriver on Nov 7, 2007 18:37:34 GMT -5
Yes, Lindsay had two wins in 2004. She beat Dementieva 0 and 1, and she beat Silliams in a really great match as well. But she lost in straights to Myskina. Because Myskina lost in 3 and Serena lost in 3, they both went through.
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Post by janie on Nov 7, 2007 19:32:15 GMT -5
Myskina at the YEC! Seems like decades ago.
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Post by Denise49IQ on Nov 7, 2007 21:18:47 GMT -5
ORDER OF PLAY Revised Thursday, November 8, 2007 From 18.00hrs 1. Kuznetsova vs. Sharapova 2. Henin vs. Bartoli* (NB 20.00hrs) 3. Jankovic vs. Chakvetadze * Bartoli replaces S.Williams (left patella femoral inflammation)
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Post by Wagasi on Nov 7, 2007 21:38:27 GMT -5
whoops, should've done the math first myself.
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Post by sasha on Nov 7, 2007 21:57:07 GMT -5
Justine not at the death 6pm slot? Maria there?
I guess CAKE is very popular in Madrid, as she should be.
What happens if Marion defeats Justine and Jelena? Assuming Jelena defeats Anna.
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Post by Calico on Nov 7, 2007 22:59:46 GMT -5
Ivanovic has struggled to win her first 2 round robin matches. And a player with her fine first serve should not have so much trouble closing out matches against Kuznetsova and Hantuchova. But Ana should be in the semifinals now and she will end the year playing a big match or 2 at the 2007 YEC.
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Post by janie on Nov 8, 2007 7:38:50 GMT -5
Wouhou, Cake! Enjoy the nice payday!
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Post by sasha on Nov 8, 2007 9:25:18 GMT -5
She'll have more fun when the defeats Hardenne again today.
Then, she will have more cake!
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Post by Brinyi on Nov 8, 2007 13:52:59 GMT -5
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Post by Pamela Shriver on Nov 8, 2007 14:22:37 GMT -5
So, Maria and Ana into the semis, and they still have to play eachother. That should be a high quality matchup.
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Post by Brinyi on Nov 8, 2007 15:20:24 GMT -5
JH leads Gateau 60 30. Not even a game point for Cake so far.
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Post by Brinyi on Nov 8, 2007 15:20:56 GMT -5
Tina must unretire so we can have a Cake/Coke doubles team.
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Post by R. Black on Nov 8, 2007 15:30:31 GMT -5
Justine not at the death 6pm slot? Maria there? I guess CAKE is very popular in Madrid, as she should be. That's because they thought it would be Henin vs Silliams. Otherwise Henin vs Bartoli would have never been the 8pm match.
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Post by janie on Nov 8, 2007 15:34:36 GMT -5
Maria's injuries are Kimmyesque!
Congrats to JH on achieving the rare YEC DB in a match that didn't even count!
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Post by Brinyi on Nov 8, 2007 16:11:44 GMT -5
Better late than never!
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Post by lexpretend on Nov 8, 2007 16:16:04 GMT -5
I can't believe you're casting aspersions on Shriek's injuries, Janie. Can't you see how brave she is, fighting through them? But they're legit - just you wait, you'll see for yourself. When she next loses. Justine wanted revenge
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Post by sasha on Nov 8, 2007 16:41:40 GMT -5
Justine not at the death 6pm slot? Maria there? I guess CAKE is very popular in Madrid, as she should be. That's because they thought it would be Henin vs Silliams. Otherwise Henin vs Bartoli would have never been the 8pm match. Ah, true. Marion ate too much cake before this match in celebration. She will double bagel Jelena to reinforce her greatness and make the SF.
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Post by Traveling Man on Nov 8, 2007 16:46:11 GMT -5
The cake's gone bad.
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