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Jan 25th, 2006, 03:45 PM
PYW Australian Open
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Welcome to Melbourne, Australia! This is what the past two weeks have all been revolving around: the Australian Open is here! Players will need their good preparation to get them far into the draw of the first Grand Slam of the year. Last year's final was a shocker, with surprise finalist Shinobu Asagoe beating Anastasia Myskina in three sets, but few think she can successfully defend her title. Who will be the second PYW Australian Open champion? Only your votes can determine this!
Ranking Points:
Grand Slam:
W - 650
F - 456
SF - 292
QF - 162
R16 - 90
R32 - 56
R64 - 32
R128 - 5
Qualifier - 10 *
Q3 - 5
Q2 - 2
Q1 - 1
* If a qualifier loses in the first round, no first round points are awarded on top of the qualifying points.
2005 Final:
Shinobu Asagoe JPN [28] beat Anastasia Myskina RUS [3] | 6-1 1-6 7-6
The Favourites:
OUT OF COMPETITION
1/16: Karolina Sprem CRO
OUT OF COMPETITION
2/16: Tatiana Golovin FRA [24]
OUT OF COMPETITION
3/16: Venus Williams USA [10]
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4/16: Jelena Dokic AUS [WC]
OUT OF COMPETITION
5/16: Ashley Harkleroad USA [Q]
OUT OF COMPETITION
6/16: Daniela Hantuchova SVK [17]
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7/16: Elena Dementieva RUS [9]
OUT OF COMPETITION
8/16: Nadia Petrova RUS [6]
OUT OF COMPETITION
9/16: Gisela Dulko ARG [31]
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10/16: Anastasia Myskina RUS [12]
OUT OF COMPETITION
11/16: Flavia Pennetta ITA [20]
OUT OF COMPETITION
12/16: Michaëlla Krajicek NED
OUT OF COMPETITION
13/16: Martina Hingis SUI [WC]
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14/16: Ana Ivanovic SCG [21]
OUT OF COMPETITION
15/16: Lucie Safarova CZE
OUT OF COMPETITION
16/16: Kim Clijsters BEL [2]
Semi Final:
Jelena Dokic AUS [WC] v. Elena Dementieva RUS [9]
The other semi final [Myskina v. Ivanovic] will be held later!
http://tennis.sport.com.ua/images/reviews/images5015.jpg
Welcome to Melbourne, Australia! This is what the past two weeks have all been revolving around: the Australian Open is here! Players will need their good preparation to get them far into the draw of the first Grand Slam of the year. Last year's final was a shocker, with surprise finalist Shinobu Asagoe beating Anastasia Myskina in three sets, but few think she can successfully defend her title. Who will be the second PYW Australian Open champion? Only your votes can determine this!
Ranking Points:
Grand Slam:
W - 650
F - 456
SF - 292
QF - 162
R16 - 90
R32 - 56
R64 - 32
R128 - 5
Qualifier - 10 *
Q3 - 5
Q2 - 2
Q1 - 1
* If a qualifier loses in the first round, no first round points are awarded on top of the qualifying points.
2005 Final:
Shinobu Asagoe JPN [28] beat Anastasia Myskina RUS [3] | 6-1 1-6 7-6
The Favourites:
OUT OF COMPETITION
1/16: Karolina Sprem CRO
OUT OF COMPETITION
2/16: Tatiana Golovin FRA [24]
OUT OF COMPETITION
3/16: Venus Williams USA [10]
http://www.wtatour.com/global/photos/150x200/40344.jpg
4/16: Jelena Dokic AUS [WC]
OUT OF COMPETITION
5/16: Ashley Harkleroad USA [Q]
OUT OF COMPETITION
6/16: Daniela Hantuchova SVK [17]
http://www.wtatour.com/global/photos/150x200/40289.jpg
7/16: Elena Dementieva RUS [9]
OUT OF COMPETITION
8/16: Nadia Petrova RUS [6]
OUT OF COMPETITION
9/16: Gisela Dulko ARG [31]
http://www.wtatour.com/global/photos/150x200/130533.jpg
10/16: Anastasia Myskina RUS [12]
OUT OF COMPETITION
11/16: Flavia Pennetta ITA [20]
OUT OF COMPETITION
12/16: Michaëlla Krajicek NED
OUT OF COMPETITION
13/16: Martina Hingis SUI [WC]
http://www.wtatour.com/global/photos/150x200/311710.jpg
14/16: Ana Ivanovic SCG [21]
OUT OF COMPETITION
15/16: Lucie Safarova CZE
OUT OF COMPETITION
16/16: Kim Clijsters BEL [2]
Semi Final:
Jelena Dokic AUS [WC] v. Elena Dementieva RUS [9]
The other semi final [Myskina v. Ivanovic] will be held later!