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Dec 17th, 2004, 05:02 PM
Any other Shuai fans out there? Come here to cheer for her in 2005!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
GO PENG!!!
GO PENG!!!
Shuai Peng ThreadBероника Dec 17th, 2004, 05:02 PM Any other Shuai fans out there? Come here to cheer for her in 2005!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: GO PENG!!! Bероника Dec 17th, 2004, 05:22 PM http://www.tssonnet.com/tss2511/25110601.jpg http://users.cybercity.dk/~dsl43526/fotohtm/photo/pen1589p.jpg http://www.collegeandjuniortennis.com/PHOTOS/NanNanLiu&ShuaiPengPWI00Finalist.jpg http://www.collegeandjuniortennis.com/PHOTOS/ShuaiPengPWI00Finalist.jpg http://wfoto.tripod.com/wkopihtm/wkopi/p1589w1.jpg http://www.rediff.com/sports/2002/feb/23peng.jpg http://www.tennis.info/images/Nasdaq3/Shuiai0042.jpg http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20021231/sp3.jpg http://online.cri.com.cn/mmsource/image/2003-12-16/Peng.jpg http://image2.sina.com.cn/ty/star/peng_shuai/1_6-111-2437-320_20030823175727.jpg Bероника Dec 28th, 2004, 10:41 PM http://www.wtatour.com/global/photogallery/2004/vancouver/f_20.jpg andrewC Jan 2nd, 2005, 05:36 PM Shuai rocks! hope she does well in Sydney next week :banana: pcrtennis Jan 2nd, 2005, 10:14 PM Is Shuai in the qualies in Sydney or does she have a MD WC??? lakeway11 Jan 6th, 2005, 06:05 PM she actually understood me when I asked her 'what is your name'? in Chinese last year :) andrewC Jan 6th, 2005, 11:14 PM Peng should qualify in Sydney, looks quite an easy draw, dare i tempt fate... :S lol good luck pcrtennis Jan 9th, 2005, 09:04 PM Shuai crushed her competition in the qualifying for Sydney, especially the final round against Chladkova beating her 6-1, 6-2! On top of all this she even got 1 of the 2 best spots in the MD! She plays Mashona Washington (another qualifier) in the first round and should beat her. The she has the oppurtunity to play Myskina!!!! That should be a great experience and I even think she has a shot against her. andrewC Jan 11th, 2005, 12:18 AM According to the current rankings, Shuai has reached a new highest ranking, 67th!! She's above Li Na, who is also career best 70 at the moment, before playing 2nd round at Hobart, and Zheng Jie who is now a lowly 80/81!! pcrtennis Jan 11th, 2005, 02:01 AM Shuai demolished Myskina 6-1, 6-3!!!!!!!! AMAZING PREFORMANCE!!! She completely outcalssed Myskina!!! WHAT AN AWESOME BREAK THROUGH!!!!!!!!! andrewC Jan 11th, 2005, 10:59 AM Woohoo!! Hope the Chinese really achieve something this year :D andrewC Jan 11th, 2005, 11:05 AM Shuai has won 153.75 points already just at Sydney so far, she's now an amazing rank 52!!!!!!!!!!!!! Win a few more matches and you'll be top 50!! :banana: kfh_9118 Jan 11th, 2005, 12:08 PM Shuai :bounce: Well done :bigclap: Now, she's Chinese #1 player :cool: lakeway11 Jan 11th, 2005, 08:57 PM yippee!!!!! :bounce: lakeway11 Jan 11th, 2005, 09:00 PM Now, she's Chinese #1 player :cool: yeah, she's done soooo good I won't see her at Rockford again this year :( way to go Shuai :tennis: lakeway11 Jan 11th, 2005, 09:05 PM Shuai Bероника Jan 12th, 2005, 04:59 PM omg shuai big congrats for her win over Myskina!!!!!! Bероника Jan 12th, 2005, 05:30 PM http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/afp_photo/20050111/sge.akz36.110105072451.photo00.quicklook.default-281x384.jpg http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/afp_photo/20050111/sge.akz26.110105072434.photo00.quicklook.default-384x272.jpg pcrtennis Jan 12th, 2005, 07:48 PM Shuai looks good! BEAT PETROVA!!!!!!!!!!!!! andrewC Jan 13th, 2005, 01:08 AM She did beat petrova! Petrova retired after going down 6-3 4-2 due to her glutial injury. Or, just retiring to save "embarassment"? I'm sure she's being genuine an wants to save herself for the Australian Open, but hey just speculation lol Go Shuai!! :banana: top 50 in sight! pcrtennis Jan 13th, 2005, 01:31 AM GO SHUAI! THIS PUSHES HER WELLLL INSIDE THE TOP 50!!!!!!!!! Hope she gets to the final! beauty_is_pink Jan 13th, 2005, 01:37 AM congrats on a great match today :) :D daniela86 Jan 13th, 2005, 10:35 AM a lot of worship for shuai!!! :worship: she really stunned and impressed me this week at sydney!!! :kiss: :hug: congrats :aparty: she is my favourite chinese player!!! :kiss: :hug: :bigclap: Bероника Jan 13th, 2005, 10:46 AM :eek: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: oh wow Shuai,this is fantastic win!!!! (even if the russian retired).Way to go,sweetie!!!! http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/afp_photo/20050113/sge.bcs67.130105071151.photo00.quicklook.default-285x384.jpg Libertango Jan 13th, 2005, 11:56 AM WOW Shuai is doing so well!! Go Shuai, good luck against Alicia!! I'll actually get to watch the match!! YAY! :D andrewC Jan 14th, 2005, 01:47 PM Do you what makes Shuai's achievements even more remarkable? she's actually an amateur, not even a professional tennis player! :D Bероника Jan 14th, 2005, 07:01 PM http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/afp_photo/20050114/sge.bmm59.140105102410.photo00.quicklook.default-277x384.jpg Peng Shuai of China, reacts after losing a point during her semi-final against Alicia Molik of Australia, at the Sydney International tennis event, 14 January 2005. Molik won 6-4, 6-3. ex hopman Jan 14th, 2005, 11:24 PM Oh, she's awesome!! Among these Chinese players, I like her the best so far!! Modiac. Jan 15th, 2005, 11:39 AM Shuai Peng is a lovely girl also!~~ Her English is the best one among all the Chinese famale tennis player. Good LUcK! Jamesss Jan 15th, 2005, 12:18 PM Groundstrokes aren't a problem for Shuai Peng. She can match it powerwise with (dare I say) mostly anyone. The problem is that the double fisted on both wings is always going to limit your ability to chase down balls. Sydney would have done wonders for her confidence (duh). Peng's serve was better than I think people gave her credit for. Her 2nd serve was kicking ok. I agree that she needs more bite on her first. But this was in comparison to Nadia in that match. Nadia's serves (2nd especially) weren't doing anything. I think she is definately one to look out for. Definately no fluke! Good luck for the future Peng! seawell Jan 16th, 2005, 12:15 PM Shuai Peng is a lovely girl also!~~ Her English is the best one among all the Chinese famale tennis player. Good LUcK! COME ON SHUAI! Libertango Jan 17th, 2005, 11:51 AM WOW she is still only amateur?? :eek: What does this actually mean, she doesn't get as much prize money? Or limited tournaments? Also, what does she have to do to be professional?? Surely someone in the top 50 (which Shuai now is! :D) should be a professional?! :confused: Libertango Jan 17th, 2005, 11:52 AM Oh and good luck later today against Camerin, Shuai! :woohoo: andrewC Jan 17th, 2005, 12:03 PM Go Shuai! Join Li Na in the second round :banana: :D andrewC Jan 21st, 2005, 11:39 PM Well done Shuai and Janet Lee for getting into the third round of womens doubles :D keep going! Bероника Feb 2nd, 2005, 05:20 PM http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/afp_photo/20050201/sge.gop13.010205070458.photo00.quicklook.default-270x384.jpg Peng Shuai of China hits a return against Maria Kirilenko of Russia during their first round match in the Pan Pacific open tennis tournament in Tokyo, 01 Feburary 2005. Kirilenko won 6-3, 6-2. andrewC Feb 2nd, 2005, 05:26 PM :rolleyes: Silly Shuai, Kirilenko was easily beatable. Apparently, Peng's serve was atrocius. Better improve int he next tournament if you wanna break the top 40/30! Bероника Feb 2nd, 2005, 05:28 PM yeah she has to work on that serve TheNatural Feb 2nd, 2005, 09:22 PM I saw Shuai play for the first time this year, I noticed she hits one handed forehands too-good luck in her next tournament-It would be good to see her and some other chinese players get to the top. http://i2.pbase.com/u38/a425000000/upload/39327358.PENGSHUAI_01_TheNatural.jpg expires in 30days TheNatural Feb 2nd, 2005, 09:25 PM I spelt the name the wrong way around ..oops.. TheNatural Feb 2nd, 2005, 09:36 PM I fixed it now http://i2.pbase.com/u38/a425000000/upload/39327805.ShuaiPeng_01_TheNatural.jpg expires in 30 days Cheney Feb 6th, 2005, 12:13 PM Yeah~ Shuai is the best tennis player in China right now, I hope she can do well in her matches 2005! Wenicole Feb 6th, 2005, 12:29 PM She's young and strong. She is different from other players in China. But I don't like the magazines and newspapers said Peng is Chinese Sharapova. Terrible views. You know she's not beautiful. I just hope that she can get more performance on the court, not off the court. Hoho, in fact, I support her because she defeated Myskina in Sydney. I felt excited,haha. Cheney Feb 6th, 2005, 12:40 PM Shuai did said:' I'm not the second Sharapova in China, I'm Chinese Peng Shuai!' Bероника Feb 26th, 2005, 11:35 AM Thanks for these photos geneva!:kiss: Yes,Shuai looks very nice person. lakeway11 Mar 1st, 2005, 02:07 AM Thanks for these photos geneva!:kiss: Yes,Shuai looks very nice person. she is a nice person...even understood me when asking about her name speaking *Chinese* :) andrewC Mar 1st, 2005, 07:00 PM Does anyone know when Shuai will be playing next? Not played since losing 1st round at Tokyo i believe? alibaby Mar 1st, 2005, 07:05 PM yeah,that would interest me too...i have a high opinion of her!!hope,i see her soon,somewhere andrewC Mar 3rd, 2005, 08:54 AM She'll be playing in the Nasdaq-100 in Miami :banana: good luck! Bероника Mar 3rd, 2005, 02:17 PM Good luck in Miami,Shuai!!:bounce: alibaby Mar 3rd, 2005, 02:28 PM great,i hope to see her live on tv!!big future!! SARA-GOAT Mar 5th, 2005, 06:01 PM Good luck in Miami, Shuai! SARA-GOAT Mar 20th, 2005, 11:52 AM Peng withdrew from the Nasdaq Open due to an ankle injury... (supposedly) or did she withdrew because of the National Games in China? Anyways, good luck! SARA-GOAT Mar 28th, 2005, 11:13 PM Congrats, Peng, for your National Games victory! SARA-GOAT Apr 5th, 2005, 11:31 AM Good luck, Peng, for your match vs Shaughnessy! SARA-GOAT Apr 5th, 2005, 09:49 PM Congrats, Peng for defeating Meghann! And congrats for doubles victory, with Janet, over Liezel and Mashona! Now go beat Vera Z! Bероника Apr 7th, 2005, 03:53 PM http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/ap_photo/20050406/all/l1390616.jpg mercredi avril 6, 18h11 Shuai Peng, of China, serves to Vera Zvonareva (http://fr.sports.yahoo.com/te/profile/2767.html) during their match at the Bausch and Lomb Championships, Wednesday, April 6, 2005, in Amelia Island, Fl She was so close to defeating Zvonareva :sad: But I'm sure she's learned her lesson and next time she'll beat her.Good tournament though for Shuai! What's her next stop? SARA-GOAT Apr 7th, 2005, 07:56 PM She is on the entry list for Family Circle Cup Libertango Apr 8th, 2005, 10:31 PM Why do they call her Chinese Sharapova?? :confused: :confused: SARA-GOAT Apr 10th, 2005, 11:08 AM Probably because she's the youngest, the prettiest and the youngest of the Chinese girls (well, that's what some think) SARA-GOAT Apr 10th, 2005, 11:08 AM Anyways, good luck in Charleston! andrewC Apr 11th, 2005, 09:26 PM shuai beat irvin 6-2 6-4 :D keep going! Bероника Apr 11th, 2005, 11:45 PM What a good result to start!!!:D Next rival? pcrtennis Apr 12th, 2005, 12:13 AM Go Shuai! GOod luck against JHH! andrewC Apr 12th, 2005, 12:16 AM uh oh its justine next, round 2 of family circle? hope she can claim another major scalp! :banana: Uncle Jason Apr 12th, 2005, 11:12 AM well done peng shuai ,hope you can give JUJU some trouble PS: “Agatha Christie”,are u Chinese or not? I'm a huge fan of Agatha :),i've read most of her books,favorite is "Crooked House" SARA-GOAT Apr 12th, 2005, 11:48 AM well done peng shuai ,hope you can give JUJU some trouble PS: “Agatha Christie”,are u Chinese or not? I'm a huge fan of Agatha :),i've read most of her books,favorite is "Crooked House" Yes I am and I have read almost all of Agatha Christie's novels. :D Good luck, Shuai, for your match against JHH! Uncle Jason Apr 12th, 2005, 01:21 PM really? did you register in www.cnajs.com? peng shuai has a double match today,good luck Bероника Apr 12th, 2005, 01:50 PM yeah good luck Shuai.Who does she team with for doubles? Uncle Jason Apr 12th, 2005, 02:41 PM J Lee Bероника Apr 12th, 2005, 02:49 PM ok thanks ;) GO GIRLS!!! ex hopman Apr 13th, 2005, 06:48 AM good luck, shuai!! :) Pengwin Apr 13th, 2005, 08:12 PM Jia You!!! SARA-GOAT Apr 13th, 2005, 10:32 PM Shuai lost to Justine 2-6, 6-4, 4-6... Great fight, Shuai! :D andrewC Apr 13th, 2005, 11:01 PM well done peng despite losing :D mental toughness and big wins are just around the corner, this will only make you hungrier :yeah: andrewC Apr 14th, 2005, 10:45 AM And look what Justine said about Peng: "I didn't know her; but I do now. I think she's unbelievable. She is really quick and has great hands" Libertango Apr 14th, 2005, 10:54 AM Aww thanks andrewC, what a nice thing for Justine to say!! I hope Shuai can have a great year!! :D Bероника Apr 14th, 2005, 03:20 PM :hearts: I'm liking Justine's props of Shuai. The future is yours! :bounce: nouf Apr 14th, 2005, 06:14 PM one high quality picture charleston! enjoy! http://pagesperso.laposte.net/wtahq/showthread.php?p=64#post64 Bероника Apr 17th, 2005, 11:07 AM Another pic from Charleston: http://www.pressomatic.com/familycirclecup/upload/peng11a.jpg Derek. Apr 18th, 2005, 05:06 AM Good luck to Shuai. :) She's had two good clay court tournaments. :D I think she's going to be something big soon! :D SARA-GOAT Apr 18th, 2005, 12:28 PM Too bad Shuai isn't in the Chinese Fed Cup team, although the Chinese team is already strong enough and should be able to qualify for World Group II :sad: Bероника May 1st, 2005, 12:19 PM Sharapova Grönefeld - Linetskaya Jidkova - Vento Peng - Sugiyama Hénin - Benesova Zuluaga - Kirilenko Qualifier - Sucha Zvonareva Kuznetsova Maleeva - Douchevina Qualifier - Martínez Dulko - Hantuchova Clijsters - Qualifier Safina - Ivanovic Qualifier - Medina Schnyder Bovina Qualifier - Daniilidou Shaughnessy - Qualifier Randriantefy - Déchy Jankovic - Qualifier Barna - Pennetta Chladkova - Schruff Myskina Petrova Marrero - Koukalova Chakvetadze - Pierce Klösel - Likhovtseva Sprem - Razzano Craybas - Qualifier Smashnova - Kostanic Mauresmo SARA-GOAT May 1st, 2005, 12:26 PM Peng has a pretty good draw: The match vs Ai is winnable, while her second round opponent (Jidkova or Vento-Kabchi) isn't too dangerous. However, reaching the QFs will be very very, tough Bероника May 3rd, 2005, 12:07 AM Shuai Peng (CHN) d. (14) Ai Sugiyama (JPN) 75 64 Bероника May 3rd, 2005, 12:23 AM http://www.********/conpresso/_data/02052005_Peng_Shuai_002.JPG :bounce: :bounce: Bероника May 3rd, 2005, 12:26 AM http://www.********/conpresso/Galerie/02052005/MS_02052005_Peng_Shuai_004.jpg andrewC May 3rd, 2005, 02:39 AM hope she meets sharapova and beats her! Shuai does well against Russians! :banana: SARA-GOAT May 3rd, 2005, 10:53 AM Good win in the first round, now go beat the 2 Maria's (Vento-Kabchi and Sharapova)! :bounce: Bероника May 3rd, 2005, 01:23 PM China's Peng edges past Sugiyama in Berlin http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/images/clear.gif BERLIN, May 2 (Reuters) - Chinese teenager Shuai Peng won a baseline battle with Japan's Ai Sugiyama 7-5 6-4 to reach the second round of the German Open at the Steffi Graf stadium on Monday. Peng took 100 minutes to squeeze past world number 22 Sugiyama, who is 10 years her senior. The Chinese 19-year-old caused a stir when she beat world number six Anastasia Myskina in Sydney in January. Seven-times grand slam champion Serena Williams pulled out of the German Open last week with an ankle injury but the field for the $1.3 million clay-court tournament is still strong. Russian grand slam champions Maria Sharapova, Svetlana Kuznetsova and Anastasia Myskina are taking part alongside former world number ones Justine Henin-Hardenne and Kim Clijsters, who play on Tuesday. France's Mary Pierce and Spain's Conchita Martinez play first-round matches later on Monday. Bероника May 3rd, 2005, 01:24 PM I also hope she beats Sharapova and they show her match on tv.I enjoy very much watching Shuai play. Bероника May 4th, 2005, 12:02 AM Shuai Peng (CHN) d. Maria Vento-Kabchi (VEN) 61 62 Libertango May 4th, 2005, 08:57 AM Well done Shuai!! Now go beat the other Maria!!! ;) :yeah: Bероника May 4th, 2005, 10:46 PM http://www.********/conpresso/Galerie/playersnight/MS_pengIMG_0692.jpg Shuai at player's party SARA-GOAT May 4th, 2005, 11:07 PM Thanks for the pic, Veronika! ex hopman May 5th, 2005, 04:17 AM Good luck on the next round, Shuai! Bероника May 5th, 2005, 08:36 PM She could not win more than 3 games against Sharapova :sad: http://www.********/conpresso/Galerie/05052005/MS_IMG_1389.jpg http://www.********/conpresso/Galerie/05052005/MS_IMG_1409.jpg Bероника May 5th, 2005, 08:43 PM Well she's still alive in doubles. :D Kostanic/Peng (CRO/CHN) d. (6) Medina Garrigues/Safina (ESP/RUS) 61 75 andrewC May 6th, 2005, 01:48 AM woohoo :banana: SARA-GOAT May 6th, 2005, 01:57 PM Likhovtseva/Zvonareva defeated Kostanic/Peng 62 61 :sad: Still, great tournament, Shuai, both in singles and doubles! :bounce: Bероника May 6th, 2005, 02:50 PM Oh damn :sad: Bероника May 6th, 2005, 05:22 PM http://akstra.de/pics/galerien/germanopen/donnerstag/images/IMG_1483.jpg Shuai in Berlin Bероника May 11th, 2005, 12:09 AM Rome: Mary Pierce (FRA) d. Peng Shuai (CHN) 61 75 SARA-GOAT May 11th, 2005, 11:24 AM Shuai lost to Mary... :sad: Bероника May 15th, 2005, 03:32 PM Shuai playing in Strasbourg this week: Peng vs. Tanasugarn ex hopman May 16th, 2005, 02:38 AM Shuai, Good luck!!! :) Bероника May 18th, 2005, 12:45 AM She's already out in doubles Schaul/Srebotnik (LUX/SLO) d. (4) Lee/Peng (TPE/CHN) 75 64 andrewC May 18th, 2005, 06:36 PM She beat Golovin in Strasbourg though :D Bероника May 19th, 2005, 01:03 AM http://www.internationaux-tennis-strasbourg.com/gallerie/albums/Mercredi/normal_Peng_01.jpg (javascript:;) http://www.internationaux-tennis-strasbourg.com/gallerie/albums/Mercredi/normal_Peng_02.jpg (javascript:;) http://www.internationaux-tennis-strasbourg.com/gallerie/albums/Mercredi/normal_Peng_03.jpg (javascript:;) Bероника May 19th, 2005, 07:49 PM Quarterfinals Marta Domachowska (POL) d. Shuai Peng (CHN) 46 75 62 Bероника May 20th, 2005, 01:15 PM Peng Shuai Fails to Reach Semifinals http://en.chinabroadcast.cn/mmsource/image/2005-5-20/pengshuai.jpg (File photo) The polish rallied past Peng Shuai 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 and will meet Dally Randriantefy of Madagascar, who ousted sixth-seeded Karolina Sprem of Croatia in three sets. Top-seeded Nathalie Dechy outscored French countrywoman Stephanie Cohen-Aloro 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. Dechy next plays Spain's Anabel Medina Garrigues in this clay-court tournament leading to the French Open, which begins Monday. Bероника May 20th, 2005, 01:32 PM Shuai starts against Marilyne Andrieux,a french WC. Bероника May 20th, 2005, 02:30 PM Some photos of Shuai from her lost match: http://www.internationaux-tennis-strasbourg.com/gallerie/albums/Jeudi/normal_peng_01.jpg (javascript:;) http://www.internationaux-tennis-strasbourg.com/gallerie/albums/Jeudi/normal_peng_02.jpg (javascript:;) SARA-GOAT May 20th, 2005, 07:53 PM Good luck in RG, Shuai! tennisrox May 22nd, 2005, 04:54 AM nice pics of shuai:) Bероника May 24th, 2005, 04:15 PM Shuai won her first round match 6-1 6-0 http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/reuters_ids/20050523/10/752952268.jpg Next up is Davenport.Best of luck!!!! SARA-GOAT May 24th, 2005, 08:07 PM Good luck against Lindsay, Shuai! Cheney May 25th, 2005, 02:58 PM C'mon Shuai!! Bероника May 25th, 2005, 03:04 PM She won the first set 6-3 :bounce: Cheney May 25th, 2005, 03:30 PM Yeah,it's amazing! Bероника May 25th, 2005, 06:28 PM She might have gotten nervous and lost.But she had the match on her hand. :sad: I can only expect good things from her.Shuai is really gifted girl and what's more she's a fighter.With a little more experience under her belt she 'll be winning these matches in the future.Despite I'm sad cause I saw Shuai's victory so close,I'm very proud of her and how she challenged the world number 1 player in the world in her first Roland Garros participation. Good luck for your next tourney! (1) Lindsay Davenport (USA) d. Shuai Peng (CHN) 36 76(4) 60 Bероника May 25th, 2005, 06:35 PM http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20050525/capt.rog17905251620.france_tennis_french_open_rog1 79.jpg http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20050525/capt.rog17805251610.france_tennis_french_open_rog1 78.jpg Bероника May 25th, 2005, 06:42 PM http://www.rolandgarros.com/images/pics/thumbs/t_v_peng_25_gal08.jpg (http://www.rolandgarros.com/fr_FR/news/photos/imagepages/2005-05-25/200505251117044728164.html) http://www.rolandgarros.com/images/pics/large/b_v_peng_25_gal08.jpg Bероника May 25th, 2005, 06:55 PM ???? why does my avatar not work? I have a Shuai one ;) SARA-GOAT May 25th, 2005, 08:39 PM Unlucky Shuai :sad: I am really proud of you, you did a great job, Shuai! :D Better luck next time! Bероника May 28th, 2005, 11:26 AM Olympics: Spur for Chinese, Says Peng 2005-5-27 21:31:19 CRIENGLISH.com The dream of winning an Olympic gold in Beijing in three years' time has fuelled the growing number of Chinese women stars, according to Peng Shuai. Li Ting and Sun Tian Tian won the women's Olympic tennis doubles gold medal for China in Athens and this has helped raise the profile of the game, says 19-year-old Peng, who fell in the second round of the French Open on Wednesday to top-seeded American Lindsay Davenport. "Now tennis in China is very popular after the Olympic doubles gold, many people have become interested and want to do the same," she said. While women's tennis is booming in China the men's sport is slower to break through. "China has a lot of boys playing but it seems to be slower to come through," she added. Competing in her first French Open, 43rd-ranked Peng pushed world number one Davenport before falling 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-0 in an hour and 37 minutes. Peng admitted she had succumbed to nerves, while serving for the match in the 10th game of the second set. "In the second set when I was serving at 5-4 and I was 30-15 up I was thinking `if it goes down the line I have two match points'. She was the number one seed and I had this chance. "Afterwards I kept thinking about this point. Lindsay is a very good player, and she got some really good points in the tie-break, and maybe I got a little tired." Cheney May 29th, 2005, 06:06 AM What a pity! But she really did her best and from this match we can see Shuai has got great improvement! Goodluck next time! alibaby Jun 1st, 2005, 05:13 PM What a pity! But she really did her best and from this match we can see Shuai has got great improvement! Goodluck next time! right!once again,we saw,what a rough diamond she is!!she will definitely improve!!ill stay with you,pengi-baby!! :hearts: Derek. Jun 5th, 2005, 01:24 AM Good luck Shuai in the Chinese games! :D alibaby Jun 25th, 2005, 03:54 PM Good luck Shuai in the Chinese games! :D i thought,she is the only one,who does NOT compete at the CG??did i get something wrong?i thought,from the chinese girls,she is the only one,who competes at the "normal"tournaments throughout the season!!can someone give me some information? thx Rising Sun Jun 25th, 2005, 04:49 PM It seemed so as she was the only one to enter Wimby, but then withdrew. :sad: alibaby Jun 25th, 2005, 07:08 PM It seemed so as she was the only one to enter Wimby, but then withdrew. :sad: aha.but at least,she entered..that means,she could well turn up in one of the upcoming tournaments,right?i hope so!i like that girl! :hearts: Zeng Jun 27th, 2005, 08:39 AM i thought,she is the only one,who does NOT compete at the CG??did i get something wrong?i thought,from the chinese girls,she is the only one,who competes at the "normal"tournaments throughout the season!!can someone give me some information? thx She will compete at the China Game( hold on October).. almost all the chinese good players will join that competition except Yuan Meng :shrug: Riot Poof Jun 27th, 2005, 10:53 AM She will compete at the China Game( hold on October).. almost all the chinese good players will join that competition except Yuan Meng :shrug: I thought the China Games were the reason why the chinese players did not play wimbledon.. but if they are in october, why no chinese player played the championships? Zeng Jun 27th, 2005, 11:30 AM they are playing the group preliminary match these 2 weeks and offical said they have found this problem but it's useless for these girls, they have missed the championships what a pity alibaby Jun 27th, 2005, 03:07 PM they are playing the group preliminary match these 2 weeks and offical said they have found this problem but it's useless for these girls, they have missed the championships what a pity yes,a real pity!!i think,they are really good for the sport!! :hearts: :) Rising Sun Jun 28th, 2005, 09:01 AM She will compete at the China Game( hold on October).. almost all the chinese good players will join that competition except Yuan Meng :shrug: Do you know the dates for the Games in October (when it starts and finishes)? :confused: Also, any idea where they'll play next after Fed Cup? I'm hoping those ranked below 100 will play Challengers in the US. Yan Zi had the right idea by entering a $50K but she withdrew. :( Libertango Jun 28th, 2005, 09:33 AM Does that mean they'll miss the US Open aswell?!?! Confused.......:scratch: :confused: Modiac. Jun 28th, 2005, 10:53 AM One thing that I comfirmed is they will play in US open~~ Modiac. Jun 28th, 2005, 11:00 AM Do you know the dates for the Games in October (when it starts and finishes)? :confused: :( From the official site:China National Games (Oct.9---Oct.21) ~ Zeng Jun 28th, 2005, 11:46 AM Do you know the dates for the Games in October (when it starts and finishes)? :confused: Also, any idea where they'll play next after Fed Cup? I'm hoping those ranked below 100 will play Challengers in the US. Yan Zi had the right idea by entering a $50K but she withdrew. :( Tennis game will start on Oct 5 and finish on Oct 20. Chinese National team(contains Li Na,Zheng Jie, Yan Zi, Li Ting, Sun Tiantian,etc.) said they will play in August, we don't know whether they will play in July. Peng Shuai plays by herself, i think maybe she'll appear earlier than the others. SARA-GOAT Jun 28th, 2005, 05:38 PM I really hope Shuai can play the Fed Cup play-offs for China. Na is apparently still injured, so she probably won't be able to play. In this case, who will play singles for China, other than Jie? :confused: Zeng Jun 29th, 2005, 09:45 AM I hope Peng Shuai can play for China. If Na and Shuai can't play, maybe Zheng Jie and Sun Tiantian will play Singles. then the game will be not easy for China. In this situation I still believe China will win, :bounce: only Srebotnik is not enough for Slovenia, Pisnik was out of her game, it's a problem whether she can win Tiantian. :cool: njnetswill Jul 1st, 2005, 12:55 AM Can someone explain to me why shaui peng seems to do her own thing while the rest of the Chinese group tends to travel together? Is it the coaching? chewy Jul 7th, 2005, 01:47 AM After lindsay davenport, China's shuai peng is my second fav player, i think her game is very interesting and its good to see players from this country make it to the top. hope she have higher goals and that she'll continue fighting for it. :bounce: i'm also interest in knowing what the previous poster "njnetswill" have ask. can somebody answer it? Experimentee Jul 10th, 2005, 05:34 PM Shuai is based and trains in the US, so I dont think she is under the Chinese Federation. She doesnt depend on them for funding, while the others do. alibaby Jul 10th, 2005, 05:45 PM Shuai is based and trains in the US, so I dont think she is under the Chinese Federation. She doesnt depend on them for funding, while the others do. yeah,thats what i heard,too!i hope,it has some good effect on her!! :kiss: shuai-baby!! :kiss: tennisrox Jul 11th, 2005, 05:44 AM How come shaui is still listed as an amateur on the WTA site?? njnetswill Jul 11th, 2005, 09:36 PM Shaui is on the main draw entry list for Toronto. :yeah: alibaby Jul 12th, 2005, 05:28 PM Shaui is on the main draw entry list for Toronto. :yeah: great,hope,she gets a good draw!!! :kiss: njnetswill Jul 13th, 2005, 10:03 PM Shaui is also on the entry list for the Acura Classic (Tier 1) in San Diego. If she makes it to QF I might get to see her. *crosses fingers* :p alibaby Jul 23rd, 2005, 07:05 PM Shaui is also on the entry list for the Acura Classic (Tier 1) in San Diego. If she makes it to QF I might get to see her. *crosses fingers* :p hey,i just discovered her picture on wta-tour!!!shes so lovely and sweet!! :kiss: :kiss: :hearts: :hearts: tell me what you think,guys! Bероника Jul 24th, 2005, 05:15 PM Shuai is back in action this week for The Bank of the West classic. She faces Iveta Benesova in the first round.GO SHUAI!!!! alibaby Jul 25th, 2005, 08:26 AM [QUOTE=veronika]Shuai is back in action this week for The Bank of the West classic. She faces Iveta Benesova in the first round.GO SHUAI!!!![/Q yes,i hope she gets a flying start!!go,my chinese sweety!! :kiss: :hearts: tennisrox Jul 26th, 2005, 08:07 AM How come shaui is the only chinese player back in action??what happened to the others? alibaby Jul 26th, 2005, 08:29 AM How come shaui is the only chinese player back in action??what happened to the others? what i heard is that they have some kind of national games,and the reason,she is not there,is that shes the only one,who works on her own.that has at least been posted a few times here... i hope,she can clear the first round!!all the best wishes,shuai-baby!!i blelieve in you!! :kiss: :hearts: Zeng Jul 26th, 2005, 09:41 AM How come shaui is the only chinese player back in action??what happened to the others? the others keep on training in China now, they will be back to their WTA journey from JPMorgan or Rogers Cup tennisrox Jul 30th, 2005, 05:23 AM Pity about her loss.I guess she was rusty.Hope she gets back to form soon.Best of luck for her next tourney:) alibaby Jul 30th, 2005, 12:17 PM Pity about her loss.I guess she was rusty.Hope she gets back to form soon.Best of luck for her next tourney:) dont worry,roxter,she will be back!she has so much potential,if all fits together in the future,she will make some heads turn,for sure!! :kiss: :hearts: i hope,she gets off to a good start in san diego! Bероника Jul 30th, 2005, 12:57 PM Who does she face in San DIego? I didn't look for the draw yet... njnetswill Jul 31st, 2005, 12:47 AM Shaui gets a Q/LL first round. If she wins, she will play Davenport. Boss monkey Jul 31st, 2005, 02:57 AM Shaui gets a Q/LL first round. If she wins, she will play Davenport. A rematch of the French Open second round but not quite :p because it is not on clay :sad: . alibaby Jul 31st, 2005, 12:56 PM A rematch of the French Open second round but not quite :p because it is not on clay :sad: . oh,not easy..but as it looks,linny will not play.if shuai gets a good start she could have quite a nice week! :kiss: :hearts: Boss monkey Aug 1st, 2005, 04:23 AM oh,not easy..but as it looks,linny will not play.if shuai gets a good start she could have quite a nice week! :kiss: :hearts: I just read in general messages that Davenport withdrew from san diego, with is good news for pung :D . alibaby Aug 1st, 2005, 08:32 AM I just read in general messages that Davenport withdrew from san diego, with is good news for pung :D . yes,i read that too.do you know,who she is playing then?and already today??i hope so much for her,that one day,she can explode her talent outthere!!good luck,my shuai-baby!! :kiss: :hearts: andrewC Aug 1st, 2005, 09:09 PM Peng beat Salerni 7-5 6-1 :D 4 games in a row to win the 1st set, good fighting! njnetswill Aug 2nd, 2005, 03:29 AM Dementieva will be very tough tomorrow, best of luck to Shaui! tennisrox Aug 2nd, 2005, 06:08 AM Hopefully Lena D's serve will be as awesome as ever;) Libertango Aug 2nd, 2005, 07:36 AM Go Shuai!! :hearts: alibaby Aug 2nd, 2005, 10:36 AM Go Shuai!! :hearts: WONDERFUL START,MY SHUAI-BABY!! :kiss: :kiss: :hearts: keep it coming!! :kiss: SARA-GOAT Aug 2nd, 2005, 01:06 PM Good luck against Lena, Shuai! :D Bероника Aug 2nd, 2005, 07:48 PM Go Shuai Go!!! Boss monkey Aug 2nd, 2005, 09:37 PM Peng def Dementieva 7-5 6-4 :woohoo: i knew Peng could do it! Zeng Aug 3rd, 2005, 03:09 AM That's amazing!! keep going, shuai ! chewy Aug 3rd, 2005, 04:28 AM yaaaaaaaaaaay!! im impress..once again. :rocker2: very happy for her, keep it up! tennisrox Aug 3rd, 2005, 05:14 AM I knew this would happen;) Bероника Aug 3rd, 2005, 06:28 AM yeS!!!!! Wonderful!!! dania Aug 3rd, 2005, 08:54 AM :bounce: :bounce: :kiss: :kiss: :worship: :worship: Excellent Shuai!Good luck! Libertango Aug 3rd, 2005, 09:59 AM YESSSSSSSSS!! Well done Shuai!! She finally got a big win after coming close a few times (esp. against Lindsay and Justine earlier this year) and didn't choke. Well done Shuai!! :hearts: Bероника Aug 3rd, 2005, 07:26 PM http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/ap_photo/20050802/all/l1510473.jpg http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/ap_photo/20050802/all/l1510496.jpg http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/ap_photo/20050802/all/l1510497.jpg I want Shuai to go far to watch her on tv in the big rounds!!! Who does she play next? Boss monkey Aug 3rd, 2005, 07:56 PM Who does she play next? Dinara Safina is next, i think that Shuai will be able to win this match. Zeng Aug 4th, 2005, 01:33 AM Go Shuai!! I hope you can play with kim dania Aug 4th, 2005, 09:49 AM Go Shuai! :) alibaby Aug 4th, 2005, 11:32 AM http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/ap_photo/20050802/all/l1510473.jpg http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/ap_photo/20050802/all/l1510496.jpg http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/ap_photo/20050802/all/l1510497.jpg I want Shuai to go far to watch her on tv in the big rounds!!! Who does she play next? she is soo SWEET!!! :kiss: :hearts: big "hug-factor"!!i knew all along,these results would be coming!!now just keep focused and go as far as you can,shuai-baby!!! :kiss: :kiss: :hearts: :hearts: i believe in you!! HAOCHEN-GOAT Aug 4th, 2005, 11:59 AM A question plz Will Shuai playi in LA ? :O Thx :) alibaby Aug 4th, 2005, 12:00 PM A question plz Will Shuai playi in LA ? :O Thx :) sorry,i dont know,but you can look at the entry list,maybe there is something.just an idea.. :) SARA-GOAT Aug 4th, 2005, 12:02 PM A question plz Will Shuai playi in LA ? :O Thx :) Although I am not sure, I believe that Shuai, along with Na, Jie, Tiantian and Ting, will all play in Los Angeles. :D alibaby Aug 4th, 2005, 01:21 PM Although I am not sure, I believe that Shuai, along with Na, Jie, Tiantian and Ting, will all play in Los Angeles. :D would be great,yeah!!i want to see this girl more often play live!!! :kiss: :hearts: if someone knows a bit more on her(besides the things from WTAtour)just keep me informed,ok? thx njnetswill Aug 4th, 2005, 04:56 PM I'm going to the Acura Classic tomorrow...so hoping Shaui can win today's match so I can see her tomorrow. Bероника Aug 4th, 2005, 07:04 PM Aggressive Peng in shock triumph over Dementieva http://www.thestandard.com.hk/stdn/std/res/spacer.gif http://www.thestandard.com.hk/stdn/std/res/spacer.gif August 4, 2005 http://www.thestandard.com.hk/stdn/std/res/spacer.gif http://www.thestandard.com.hk/stdn/std/Sports/images/pa0804.jpg China's Peng Shuai gained her third career win - and second this season - over a top-10 opponent.STEPHEN DUNN/GETTY IMAGES Chinese teenager Peng Shuai upset third-seeded Elena Dementieva 7-5, 6-4 in the second round of the Acura Classic in Carlsbad, California. Peng took advantage of Dementieva's weak serve to break the Russian seven times in 11 games for her third career win - and second this season - over a top-10 opponent. Dementieva is ranked number six by the WTA Tour. ``I'm happy, but I have to keep going,'' said Peng, playing in just her second tournament in more than two months. ``The focus is to get comfortable out on the court.'' The 19-year-old player from Hunan, who resides in Boca Raton, Florida, said she has learned a lot from playing in a number of tough matches this season. Her biggest career victory came against another Russian, then third-ranked Anastasia Myskina, whom she beat 6-1, 6-3 in the Sydney event in January. She also upset top 10-ranked Nadia Petrova in the same event. Peng nearly upset top-ranked Lindsay Davenport at the French Open. She had a 6-3, 5-4 lead, and was ahead 30-15 before succumbing in three sets. ``It was a tough first-round match,'' Dementieva said. ``She has a pretty solid game, the whole package. She's very aggressive from the baseline. She's playing at a high level.'' Second seed Svetlana Kuznetsova, the top player left after the top-seeded Davenport withdrew with an injury on the eve of the tournament, struggled in her first match before pulling out a 7-5, 6-3 second-round win over Klara Koukalova of the Czech Republic. US OPen champion Kuznetsova, ranked fourth in the world, received a big break when Koukalova double-faulted to end the first set. Koukalova then committed double faults in the sixth and eighth games of the second set as Kuznetsova took a 5-3 lead before wrapping up the match when Koukalova hit a backhand long. Kuznetsova, playing her first match since Wimbledon, is one of eight Russians left in the field. Flavia Pennetta was the only other seeded player to lose. The 15th seed from Italy lost 6-1, 7-5 to Japan's Akiko Morigami in a second-round match. In first-round matches, 10th-seeded Nathalie Dechy of France defeated Puerto Rico's Kristina Brandi 6-2, 6-2, and 11th-seed Jelena Jankovic of Serbia and Montenegro was a 7-5, 6-0 winner over America's Amy Frazier. ASSOCIATED PRESS Boss monkey Aug 4th, 2005, 07:34 PM Shuai Peng def. Dinara Safina 76 60 next stop San Diego QF :woohoo: SARA-GOAT Aug 4th, 2005, 07:38 PM Yes! Very nice win over Dinara today! :woohoo: :woohoo: :dance: Good luck in the quarterfinals! :kiss: Bероника Aug 4th, 2005, 07:44 PM oh wow great win,Shuai!!! I'm delighted with these results! Keep going,baby!!! Derek. Aug 4th, 2005, 10:54 PM Shuai is doing great! :woohoo: Zeng Aug 5th, 2005, 06:25 AM well done, shuai! good luck with kim :) just do your best plz now I change my avatar with Shuai's photo :angel: chewy Aug 5th, 2005, 08:46 AM this is exciting stuff :yeah: ...not only that shes in the QF in tier 1 tornament, but the good players shes beaten so far to get there and her next match up is with kim!! QF:shuai peng VS kim C whats more amazing, shes still alive in doubles with janet lee, playin against no.2 seed in nxt match.wooooaaaah :devil: pengs on fire, GO SHuaI!!! too bad i dont hav cable tv, love to watch this match... alibaby Aug 5th, 2005, 09:18 AM this is exciting stuff :yeah: ...not only that shes in the QF in tier 1 tornament, but the good players shes beaten so far to get there and her next match up is with kim!! QF:shuai peng VS kim C whats more amazing, shes still alive in doubles with janet lee, playin against no.2 seed in nxt match.wooooaaaah :devil: pengs on fire, GO SHuaI!!! too bad i dont hav cable tv, love to watch this match... yeah,its like a dream!! :kiss: :kiss: :hearts: i already said months ago,this girl will be very,very big in time!!!and,what can i say:i think,i was right!! :) shes so sweet!and so talented!!make kimmie run,shuai-baby!! :kiss: :hearts: for your cable-problem:although i cant give you real live results(you know,different time and so on),but i can watch it on tv,and will write here tomorrow,as soon as i am here!!is that alright with you??greetz,stefan from germany GrassClay Aug 5th, 2005, 12:09 PM yeah,its like a dream!! :kiss: :kiss: :hearts: i already said months ago,this girl will be very,very big in time!!!and,what can i say:i think,i was right!! :) shes so sweet!and so talented!!make kimmie run,shuai-baby!! :kiss: :hearts: for your cable-problem:although i cant give you real live results(you know,different time and so on),but i can watch it on tv,and will write here tomorrow,as soon as i am here!!is that alright with you??greetz,stefan from germany I am proud of her, she trains in U.S.A, and is a little different from other Chinese girls ;) It's great to see her beat E.Dementieva and Safina. :bounce: :bounce: By the way, how can you see her on tv?? Which tv station? Although I am in China, I want to know it. :wavey: Pengwin Aug 5th, 2005, 04:07 PM Peng a rising star for Chinese team http://www.miami.com/images/common/spacer.gif BY MICHELLE KAUFMAN http://www.miami.com/images/common/spacer.gif mkaufman@herald.com http://www.miami.com/images/common/spacer.gif Lost among the headlines of Venus Williams' rebirth and Maria Sharapova's latest endorsement is one of the most intriguing stories in women's tennis this year. It is the story of 19-year-old Shuai Peng of China, who lives and trains in Delray Beach and has leaped from No. 220 to No. 46 since last summer. With the Beijing Olympics three years away, the Chinese Olympic Committee and other Chinese sports federations have been on the lookout for potential stars. Peng is surely one of them. On Tuesday, she upset No. 6 Elena Dementieva 7-5, 6-4 in the second round of the Acura Classic in San Diego. Earlier this year, she beat top 10 players Anastasia Myskina and Nadia Petrova in Sydney, was two points from knocking No. 1 Lindsay Davenport out of the French Open, and took former No. 1 Justine Henin-Hardenne to three sets at the Family Circle Cup in Charleston, S.C. She started the season No. 80, and continues to rise. She would probably be ranked even higher if she had not been required by the Chinese Tennis Federation to miss 10 weeks from May to July so that she could compete in the Chinese National Olympics, which overlapped with Wimbledon. ''I really wanted to play Wimbledon,'' Peng said. ``But my team needed me. It was a difficult decision.'' Peng's coach, Alan Ma, a former Davis Cup player for Chinese Taipei, said: ``Chinese players had to miss Wimbledon because these are events that affect two billion people.'' Peng and the rest of China's players also will miss all the tournaments in October, including the Guangzhou Open, because it is mandatory for them to compete in the final stages of the Chinese National Olympics. Dementieva often practices with Peng and is impressed by her power. ''She's very aggressive and hits a heavy ball,'' Dementieva said. Peng trains at the International Tennis Academy in Delray Beach, which was established in 1996 and has helped other pros such as Sebastian Grosjean and Cyril Saulnier of France. Peng's success, combined with that of Li Na (No. 40) and Zheng Jie (No. 78), give Chinese tennis fans reason to be hopeful for a medal in Beijing alibaby Aug 5th, 2005, 04:40 PM thx for the report!!go on and create history tonight,shuai-baby!! :kiss: :kiss: :hearts: :hearts: i know,you can do it!! chewy Aug 5th, 2005, 10:05 PM for your cable-problem:although i cant give you real live results(you know,different time and so on),but i can watch it on tv,and will write here tomorrow,as soon as i am here!!is that alright with you??greetz,stefan from germany I hope its good tennis from both players, Stefan thankz in advance 4 d score updates n enjoy the match!! i sometimes pop into this site to check live scores, so i might help post updates aswell. livescore.com/tennis N thankz Hautbois for d article abt speng, does anyone know how often the chinese national games are held? chewy Aug 6th, 2005, 02:52 AM a quick update... SHUAI took the first set 6-4!!! :bounce: Boss monkey Aug 6th, 2005, 03:32 AM Shuai Peng def. Kim Clijsters 6-4 6-4 :woohoo: i knew you could beat kim :bounce: chewy Aug 6th, 2005, 03:46 AM mannnnn, shes got me hooked, even just watching d livescore was exciting!! ><i want to see d match>< :worship: Shuai's gonna make alot of headlines, would love to read her postmatch interview. KEEP FIGHTIN SHAUI, U DESERVE UR 1ST TITLE MORE THAN EVER NOW!! Derek. Aug 6th, 2005, 03:52 AM Shuai is amazing!!!!!!!! :D Win this title baby! :woohoo: Zeng Aug 6th, 2005, 04:17 AM Shuai played so good this week Go, get your first WTA title! chewy Aug 6th, 2005, 05:11 AM shuai's victories so far in this tornament have all came off well respected players, i think her confidence must have sky rocketed... but two more matches awaits her before she can grab that big title. :drool: One thing concerns me is that she might let her guard down just a tiny bit after this huge win over kim clijsters, n that could cost her big time since her nxt opponent is mary pierce, a great player n has recently hit great form. so definitely not a walk in the park for peng! hope she keeps d momentum going. :bounce: SF: Shuai peng VS Mary Pierce dania Aug 6th, 2005, 05:43 AM Bravo Shuai!I bet 100 vcash on you.The girl beat Elena D,Safina and Kimmy C,she`s going places. tennisrox Aug 6th, 2005, 05:48 AM Asian tennis has arrived!!!!! chewy Aug 6th, 2005, 06:08 AM Peng Shocks Clijsters in Quarterfinal Match Fans at the 2005 Acura Classic have seen a new star emerge in women’s professional tennis. Remember the name Shuai Peng because you will definitely be hearing more of her in the future. Earlier this year Peng, who hails from China, showed flashes of brilliance as she defeated the former number three player in the world, Anastasia Myskina of Russia. Peng also had near upsets against the likes of Maria Sharapova, Lindsay Davenport and Justine Henin-Hardenne, but in each instance she fell in defeat. On Friday night in her quarterfinal against seventh-seeded Kim Clijsters there was no mistaking who the better player was during the night as Peng scored a convincing 6-4, 6-4, win to advance to the semifinals. “She’s probably one of the hardest hitters I’ve played,” Clijsters said. “She hits the ball incredibly clean, especially on her backhand side. She played good today, unbelievable.” In the first set of the match, Peng matched Clijsters stroke for stroke and at 4-4, it was Peng who scored the first break of serve. In the ninth game which lasted 12 points, Clijsters fought off three break points but on the third deuce point, Peng hit a down the line forehand, which Clijsters failed to return. On the fourth break point, Clijsters lost the game when she sent a forehand wide. Serving for the first set at 5-4, Peng jumped out to a 40-0 lead but squandered two set points. At 40-30 she stroked a down the line backhand winner to put the set away. Peng opened the second set with a service break as Clijsters’ forehand clipped the tape on break point. Later in the set, Peng increased her lead to 4-1 as she broke Clijsters for the third time in the match when the Belgian double faulted on break point. Despite losing three of the next four games as Clijsters got one service break back and held serve at love, Peng kept the pressure on her and served out the match at 5-4. On the first match point of the evening, Clijsters slice backhand found the net. “I gave everything I had and it wasn’t good enough,” Clijsters said. “On a short cross court, she can flick it and there aren’t too many girls that can do that. She’s a great player.” Clijsters praised Peng during her post-match conference. “I think she has a great future ahead of her. She’s been the best player I’ve played in a long time. I think she can definitely become top three.” article from http://www.acuraclassic.com/PressBox/Summaries/Peng_vs_Clijsters.html credit to kim for such kind words n praises even after a tough lost, she didnt make any excuse unlike some top players when they get beaten. :) seawell Aug 6th, 2005, 06:32 AM Well done peng! Zeng Aug 6th, 2005, 08:52 AM Tomorrow's match will be hard for Shuai because of the damn schedule She has very few time to have a rest, good luck , my girl Libertango Aug 6th, 2005, 09:24 AM From what I saw of the match Peng was brilliant. I'm so pleased for her and hope she can continue her form. Regardless, she's had a great tournie!! Go Shuai!!!!!!!!! :hearts: yes_sir Aug 6th, 2005, 10:11 AM Great win today Shaui... You were magnificent. Good Luck against Pierce. yes_sir Aug 6th, 2005, 10:20 AM She must have been nervous at *4-3 with Clijsters applying the pressure, that point at *4-3 & 40-30 could be a defining moment in her career. Bероника Aug 6th, 2005, 10:20 AM OMG I just read the result! wow,wonderful win!!! Now let's keep it that way against Pierce also! GOOOOO SHUAI!!!!! monica87914 Aug 6th, 2005, 12:00 PM Yeah.....keep fighting Peng Shuai!!!!!!!!!u should win !!!!Go and get ur first WTA title!!!!!!!!!!! Bероника Aug 6th, 2005, 05:17 PM http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/ap_photo/20050806/all/l1513743.jpg http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/ap_photo/20050806/all/l1513739.jpg http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/ap_photo/20050806/all/l1513736.jpg Boss monkey Aug 6th, 2005, 06:46 PM http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/ap_photo/20050806/all/l1513743.jpg Did anyone else notice that Shuai is hiting a one handded forhand :unsure: :p . Bероника Aug 6th, 2005, 07:04 PM I think I read somewhere she was throwing some balls to the crowd after the match in that photo.She still plays 2 handed.I hope Eurosport will show her tonight 'cause I've not seen her in action since the FO match vs Lindsay D. Best of luck today Shuai!!!! SARA-GOAT Aug 6th, 2005, 09:22 PM Shuai lost to Mary 2-6, 2-6 :sad: Still, fantastic tournament, Shuai! :hug: yes_sir Aug 6th, 2005, 09:29 PM http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/ap_photo/20050806/all/l1513743.jpg LOL ^^^ btw - bad luck, you did a good job yesterday... Mary was too good pcrtennis Aug 7th, 2005, 01:55 AM Shuai was awesome against Kim, looked tired today but great result after only two tournaments! Great job Shuai! chewy Aug 7th, 2005, 01:57 AM I think I read somewhere she was throwing some balls to the crowd after the match in that photo.She still plays 2 handed.I hope Eurosport will show her tonight 'cause I've not seen her in action since the FO match vs Lindsay D. Best of luck today Shuai!!!! Thankz veronika for the pics, i think shuai looks great in orange :P I hope u get to see shuai's matches because i definitely miss seeing her play :explode: I havnt seen shuai in action since d AO, aust tv skiped d FO this year...n only showed half an hour highlights last year >< Full coverage of wimbledon BUT shuai couldnt enter this yr :smash: Sad her run hav ended, but glad she gone so far(so close to her first wta title><!!), but she must hav learn so much n now she's well prepared for US Open!! Bероника Aug 7th, 2005, 12:39 PM Well,I'm also sad she lost to Pierce (a player that I don't appreciate at all),but that's tennis:sometimes you win,sometimes not.Still her improvement since the beginning of the year is enormous,and I'm very satisfied about it. I found another interesting article about her after her victory over Clijsters: http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/20050806-9999-1s6acura.html I have one question.At the beginning of the year I remember she was still listed as an amateur player.Is it still the case? GO SHUAI!!!!! Bероника Aug 7th, 2005, 12:51 PM http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/ap_photo/20050806/all/l1514513.jpg http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/ap_photo/20050806/all/l1514487.jpg Bероника Aug 7th, 2005, 12:55 PM Pierce Shuts Down Peng to Reach Final Coming into her Saturday morning semifinal match against unseeded Shuai Peng of China, sixth-seeded Mary Pierce knew she would have to play aggressively and hit the ball hard if she was to advance to Sunday’s final. She executed her strategy to near perfection as she routed Peng, 6-2, 6-2, in 65 minutes on Stadium Court. “I’m happy with the way I started out the match,” Pierce said. “I was playing well. She’s a dangerous player.” Things did not begin well for Peng as she opened the match with a double fault and lost the first game at love. With Pierce leading 2-1, she lost a total of three points in the next three games to open up a 5-1 lead. Peng, who dictated play in her semifinal win over Kim Clijsters, did not have the spring in her step that she had the night before as Pierce kept her on the defensive. “I definitely had to stay on top of things and stay aggressive,” Pierce said. At 5-2, Pierce served for the match, but fell behind 40-0. She fought off six break points and on the third deuce of the game, she fired two consecutive aces to clinch the set. Peng dropped her serve to open the second set as she double faulted on break point. Peng proceeded to lose four of the next five games to fall behind 5-1. Pierce did not drop serve the entire match and lost only five service points in the second set. At 5-2, she hit an ace and served out the match at love. When asked what it would mean to her to win the Acura Classic, Pierce said, “It would be really special. I love this tournament. I love playing here and I’ve never won it.” Pierce advances to her second career Acura Classic final. She will play the winner of the Ai Sugiyama / Akiko Morigami Pierce is now 2-0 in head-to-head meetings with Peng. Pierce is ranked 14th in the world. Pierce improves her 2005 match record to 27-10. Pierce is playing in her ninth Acura Classic appearance. Peng, who was making her Acura Classic debut, played in her first Tier I semifinal. Peng’s 2005 match record is now 18-11. Peng is ranked 46 in the world Zeng Aug 7th, 2005, 01:09 PM Shuai was too tired :( if she can have enough time to have a rest, maybe Pierce could not win the match so easy like this... but from this match, Shuai still need some improvement with her forehand, she need to play more clever in the court... go, Shuai! give us more surprise :) JIA YOU!!!:) :) chewy Aug 7th, 2005, 01:17 PM I have one question.At the beginning of the year I remember she was still listed as an amateur player.Is it still the case? GO SHUAI!!!!! thats a funny thing u mention abt peng listed as amature because ive noticed that since i first search for pengs profile years ago, n yes she is still listed as 'amature' in wta.com. i dont know exactly the process of turning pro, but i would think its an error that they just havnt fix up. i read d article n i was surprised that kim actually complimented peng's serve, i guess she has improved this area of her game. i always though her serves and her volleys was d weakess part of her game. Keep up d good work shaui! ;) chewy Aug 7th, 2005, 01:25 PM Shuai was too tired :( if she can have enough time to have a rest, maybe Pierce could not win the match so easy like this... but from this match, Shuai still need some improvement with her forehand, she need to play more clever in the court... go, Shuai! give us more surprise :) JIA YOU!!!:) :) i would think so that fatigue played a part in her loss, but i wonder if she was mentally exhaust aswell after knockin off a couple of top players in a row and being in the semifinal of a tier 1 tornament for the first time. Derek. Aug 7th, 2005, 03:21 PM Shuai plays Maria Vento-Kabchi in the 1st round of L.A. Good luck Shuai!!!!!! :D SARA-GOAT Aug 7th, 2005, 04:22 PM Nice draw for Shuai at LA. Good luck! :D alibaby Aug 8th, 2005, 11:11 AM yeah,shes getting better and better! :bounce: :kiss: lets rock L.A.,shuai-baby!! :kiss: :hearts: Bероника Aug 8th, 2005, 01:56 PM I just hope she's not too tired after such a brilliant week.GO SHUAI!!!! Beat VEnto!!! alibaby Aug 9th, 2005, 11:29 AM I just hope she's not too tired after such a brilliant week.GO SHUAI!!!! Beat VEnto!!! keep up the good form,shuai-baby!! :kiss: :hearts: Libertango Aug 10th, 2005, 08:59 AM Shuai won 7-6 6-0!!! :worship: Now she plays Schiavone! It will be tough, but in her current form Shuai can win! Go baby!!!! :yeah: alibaby Aug 10th, 2005, 09:25 AM Shuai won 7-6 6-0!!! :worship: Now she plays Schiavone! It will be tough, but in her current form Shuai can win! Go baby!!!! :yeah: this will surely become a big fight!!francesca is a real tough cookie!!but,as you said,shuai-baby is in the form of her life at the moment,so big chance!! :kiss: :hearts: Bероника Aug 10th, 2005, 12:14 PM http://mishami.image.pbase.com/v3/85/320085/2/46708804.webIMG_0691copy.jpg http://mishuna.image.pbase.com/v3/85/320085/2/47221260._MG_2049pbase.jpg alibaby Aug 10th, 2005, 02:01 PM http://mishami.image.pbase.com/v3/85/320085/2/46708804.webIMG_0691copy.jpg http://mishuna.image.pbase.com/v3/85/320085/2/47221260._MG_2049pbase.jpg is nt she lovely??? :kiss: :hearts: Bероника Aug 10th, 2005, 02:06 PM lol yeah she is,specially when she wins and has that sweet smile on her face... Derek. Aug 11th, 2005, 03:39 AM Shuai lost a close one.. 6-4 6-7(1) 4-6. :sobbing: tennisrox Aug 11th, 2005, 03:48 AM :sad: .Did anyone see the match?how did Shaui play? alibaby Aug 11th, 2005, 11:48 AM i knew it would be tough...but hey,next week,next chance,right?most important for the moment is,that she can keep up her level of form,no matter how far she gets,but she plays constantly well!!thats the main thing.so rest a few days,then rumble canada,shuai-baby!! :kiss: :hearts: your biggest german fan! Bероника Aug 11th, 2005, 08:45 PM I guess you can't always win :sad: http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/ap_photo/20050811/all/l1518868.jpg jeudi aout 11, 03h03 Shuai Peng, from China, tosses the ball as she serves against Francesca Schiavone (http://fr.sports.yahoo.com/te/profile/2027.html), from Italy, during the second round of JP Morgan Chase Open Wednesday, Aug. chewy Aug 13th, 2005, 10:51 AM shuai withdraw from her qtf doubles match...hope she's not seriously hurt. :awww: A bit of extra rest should help before she plays us open. Dementieva/Pennetta (RUS/ITA) d. Lee/Peng (TPE/CHN) w/o (Peng: lower back strain) Derek. Aug 13th, 2005, 04:49 PM I think Shuai is a bit fatigued after her long week in San Diego. Heal fast Shuai! :hug: SARA-GOAT Aug 13th, 2005, 07:24 PM Shuai isn't in the Toronto draw, so I guess she withdrew :sad: alibaby Aug 14th, 2005, 02:32 PM Shuai isn't in the Toronto draw, so I guess she withdrew :sad: yeah,it seems so...and i read that she wont play any tournament in autumn either,because of their olympics.but get well soon,shuai-baby!!! :kiss: :hearts: Bероника Aug 14th, 2005, 07:42 PM Well it's maybe better like this...you know,arriving fresh and hungry for victories at the USO alibaby Aug 14th, 2005, 08:16 PM Well it's maybe better like this...you know,arriving fresh and hungry for victories at the USO very true,yeah! | |