tucker1989
Oct 10th, 2008, 12:27 PM
PYW Moscow
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Welcome to Moscow, Russia! After some problems with organization in 2006, the Kremlin Cup returned to its former glory last year with hometown wildcard Elena Vesnina shocking top-ranked Elena Dementieva (http://www.tennisforum.com/showthread.php?t=358943#) in a three set final. As usual, the field here promises to be strong, featuring PYW grand slam winners Dementieva, Jelena Jankovic (http://www.tennisforum.com/showthread.php?t=359374#), Daniela Hantuchova, and Ana Ivanovic. Who will take the title? Vote now as the event continues with the main draw!
Ranking Points:
TIER I (32, $1,340,000):
W - 430
F - 300
SF - 195
QF - 110
R16 - 60
R32 - 1
Qualifier - 20 *
Q3 - 15
Q2 - 10
Q1 - 1
* If a qualifier loses in the first round, no first round points are awarded on top of the qualifyingpoints.
Previous Finals:
2004: Elena Dementieva RUS [5] beat Vera Zvonareva RUS [6] | 6-3 6-3
2004: Flavia Pennetta ITA lost to Elena Dementieva RUS [4] | 3-6 1-6
2006: Not Played
2007: Elena Vesnina RUS [WC] beat Elena Dementieva RUS | 7-6 1-6 6-3
The Favourites:
OUT OF COMPETITION
First Quarter: Jelena Jankovic SRB [1]
OUT OF COMPETITION
Second Quarter: Elena Dementieva RUS [3]
OUT OF COMPETITION
Third Quarter: Dominika Cibulkova SVK
http://www.sonyericssonwtatour.com/3/global/photos/150x200/312001.jpg
Fourth Quarter: Victoria Azarenka BLR
Semifinals:
Elena Vesnina RUS [WC] vs Caroline Wozniacki DEN
Vera Zvonareva RUS [7] vs Victoria Azarenka BLR
http://www.newspapers24.com/images/cities/moscow.jpg
http://www.sonyericssonwtatour.com/3/global/graphics/logos/moscow.jpg
Welcome to Moscow, Russia! After some problems with organization in 2006, the Kremlin Cup returned to its former glory last year with hometown wildcard Elena Vesnina shocking top-ranked Elena Dementieva (http://www.tennisforum.com/showthread.php?t=358943#) in a three set final. As usual, the field here promises to be strong, featuring PYW grand slam winners Dementieva, Jelena Jankovic (http://www.tennisforum.com/showthread.php?t=359374#), Daniela Hantuchova, and Ana Ivanovic. Who will take the title? Vote now as the event continues with the main draw!
Ranking Points:
TIER I (32, $1,340,000):
W - 430
F - 300
SF - 195
QF - 110
R16 - 60
R32 - 1
Qualifier - 20 *
Q3 - 15
Q2 - 10
Q1 - 1
* If a qualifier loses in the first round, no first round points are awarded on top of the qualifyingpoints.
Previous Finals:
2004: Elena Dementieva RUS [5] beat Vera Zvonareva RUS [6] | 6-3 6-3
2004: Flavia Pennetta ITA lost to Elena Dementieva RUS [4] | 3-6 1-6
2006: Not Played
2007: Elena Vesnina RUS [WC] beat Elena Dementieva RUS | 7-6 1-6 6-3
The Favourites:
OUT OF COMPETITION
First Quarter: Jelena Jankovic SRB [1]
OUT OF COMPETITION
Second Quarter: Elena Dementieva RUS [3]
OUT OF COMPETITION
Third Quarter: Dominika Cibulkova SVK
http://www.sonyericssonwtatour.com/3/global/photos/150x200/312001.jpg
Fourth Quarter: Victoria Azarenka BLR
Semifinals:
Elena Vesnina RUS [WC] vs Caroline Wozniacki DEN
Vera Zvonareva RUS [7] vs Victoria Azarenka BLR