S3 Week 9, Indian Wells, USA, Tier I

INDIAN WELLS


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Aussie ace Alicia Molik took the spoils last week in Bangalore, after fighting her way through from qualifying. Can she continue her good form this week? The top girls really need to start picking things up here this week, while a struggling Hingis tries to defend her title. It should be an interesting week on the OWTT Tour!


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S1 – (5) Vaidisova def. Dechy (ret.) 6-0 0-6 7-5
S2 – Hingis def. Kournikova 6-0 1-6 6-0


Points to Defend

V.Williams – 1
Craybas – 1
Benesova – 1
Larcher de Brito – 1
Wozniacki – 15
Golovin – 15
Safarova – 15
Harkleroad – 15
Malek – 15
Schnyder – 15
Hantuchova – 15
Sharapova – 15
Cornet – 15
Domachowska – 40
Vaidisova – 40
Salerni – 40
Kirilenko – 40
Ivanovic – 40
Jankovic – 90
Davenport – 90
Safina – 90
S.Williams – 90
Kuznetsova – 150
Dulko – 150
Kournikova – 225
Hingis – 350


Qualifying

Wozniacki Vs. Petrova
Chakvetadze Vs. Molik
Rubin Vs. (WC) Pennetta
Szavay Vs. Azarenka


Main Draw

(1) S.Williams Vs. Na Li
Q1 Vs. Cirstea
Tulyaganova Vs. Dulko
Cornet Vs. (8) Safarova

(6) Ivanovic Vs. Malek
Domachowska Vs. Jankovic
Sharapova Vs. Benesova
Kirilenko Vs. (3) Kournikova

(4) Hantuchova Vs. Craybas
Q2 Vs. Q3
Larcher de Brito Vs. V.Williams
Q4 Vs. (7) Golovin

(5) Vaidisova Vs. Kuznetsova
Hingis Vs. Davenport
Schnyder Vs. Salerni
Harkleroad Vs. (2) Safina


POINTS DUE THURSDAY 12PM!

MLdB in the first round :o :o

Another first round exit for MLB. Good luck Venus!!! :rolleyes:

Retirement is 3 weeks away ; Reena back with The Pussycat Dolls

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Serena Williams has made the official announcement of her retirement coming in 3 weeks this morning, she said it was a sad thing for her and for the sport, but that she had to move on to something else.

This morning she said, "Last year, what I really wanted was to be number 1 and dominate the Tour, I gave up PCDs to focus on tennis and I achieved what everyone thought I couldn't, now that's it's done, I just no longer want to play tennis."

Serena said she would still play three more weeks "There is Indian Wells and Miami coming up, even if I never did really well there, I want to play for my crowd for a last time. I hope I can stay number 1 during 3 more weeks so I can add another record to my list of records"

Serena talked about tennis not being fun for her anymore, "I've given everything I had to give on a tennis court but I had fun doing it, it wasn't just a job to me, but with time I just lost my motivation of getting better and better, I do not enjoy fighting like I did before."

Serena will go on touring with her girls, Nicole, Melody, Ashley, Jessica and Kimberley in their Doll Domination Tour, Serena said she wanted some new challegnges and dancing and singing were part of this and that she was glad PCD let her come back in the group.

Serena :ras:

I will not let you retire - I will use your points for the rest of the season :devil:

It would let the place to a new Serena coach who couldn't do worse than what I'm presently doing... :sad:

Fourth seed in R1 in a row I think :tape:

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Defending Champion Swiss Miss HINGIS to retires after Indian Wells

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This would be my last tournament!

Despite having up and down times in the last 2 seasons, Swiss Miss Hingis has collected only 1 tier I title which is at last season at Indian Wells "This is one of my favorite tournament, I always have a special feelings about this tournament!"

I have lack of motivations to compete lately, especially when you always lose at Round 2, not that good feeling at all, although I have been training so hard, discuss a slight change of strategy with my coach, still doesn't work that good.

I am hoping to retires in the good mark and hoping to win and defends my title.

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Martina Hingis?

hey can Chanda's coach be Serena;s new coach? (don't tell Rubin)

Now I have to start defending :bigcry:

When Serena retires, her name should be retired like the number 99 of Wayne Gretzky was retired in the NHL. I mean Serena will be a OWTT living legend in 3 weeks. :lol:

Martina:rolleyes:
I have lost early for 3 seasons now and have yet to retire:lol:
You actually won titles and are going to reitrE?:o

Martina and Serena..... :o :rolleyes:

Whre's Anna in draw?? She'll play in qualifying draw?
You received my points?

Martina and Serena..... :o :rolleyes:

Diva Reena can act the way she wants :ras:

Martina and Serena..... :o :rolleyes:

Diva Reena can act the way she wants :ras:

Swiss Miss Hingis too :lol:

Whre's Anna in draw?? She'll play in qualifying draw?
You received my points?

You're in...... Vs. Molok in Q draw :p

results :)

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The deadline wont be up for about eight and a half hours from now

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The deadline wont be up for about eight and a half hours from now

Yea realized that right after I posted, thanks ;)

You're in...... Vs. Molok in Q draw :p

Molok :rocker2:

results ?
Go Michelle !!!

Time up!!

Indian Wells Qualifying


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Petrova def. Wozniacki
6-0 6-4

Indian Wells Qualifying


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Molik def. Chakvetadze
0-6 6-0 7-5*

Indian Wells Qualifying


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(WC) Pennetta def. Rubin
0-6 6-0 6-3

Indian Wells Qualifying


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Azarenka def. Szavay
6-1 6-4

Indian Wells Qualifying


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Molik def. Chakvetadze
0-6 6-0 7-5*

Congrats Alicia :hug:
Anna:sad:

so sorry Anna :sad:

Alicia :scared:

so sorry Anna :sad:

Alicia :scared:

Alicia, you are a bad girl!!:eek:
:p

Indian Wells R32


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Na Li def. (1) S.Williams
2-6 6-0 6-2

Indian Wells R32


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Cirstea def. (Q) Petrova
7-5 0-6 6-0

Indian Wells R32


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Tulyaganova def. Dulko
7-6(5) 6-0

Indian Wells R32


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(8) Safarova def. Cornet
6-0 6-4

Indian Wells R32


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(6) Ivanovic def. Malek
6-2 6-1

Indian Wells R32


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Domachowska def. Jankovic
6-4 3-6 6-3

Indian Wells R32


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Sharapova def. Benesova
0-6 7-5 6-1

Indian Wells R32


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(3) Kournikova def. Kirilenko
6-3 4-6 6-3

Indian Wells R32


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Craybas def. (4) Hantuchova
0-6 6-0 6-2

Indian Wells R32


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(Q) Molik def. (Q) Pennetta
7-5 4-6 6-4

Indian Wells R32


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V.Williams def. Larcher de Brito
0-6 6-2 6-0

Indian Wells R32


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(Q) Azarenka def. (7) Golovin
6-1 6-4

Indian Wells R32


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(5) Vaidisova def. Kuznetsova
4-6 7-5 6-3

Indian Wells R32


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Davenport def. Hingis
0-6 6-3 7-6(2)

Indian Wells R32


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Schnyder def. Salerni
0-6 6-3 7-5

Indian Wells R32


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Harkleroad def. (2) Safina
6-4 7-5

R16 Draw

Na Li Vs. Cirstea
Tulyaganova Vs. (8) Safarova
(6) Ivanovic Vs. Domachowska
Sharapova Vs. (3) Kournikova

Craybas Vs. (Q) Molik
V.Williams Vs. (Q) Azarenka
(5) Vaidisova Vs. Davenport
Schnyder Vs. Harkleroad

Finally Nikki beats Kuznetsova. :woohoo:

Nikki will probably lose to the cane swinging Davenslow :scared:

Serena :hug: Dont retire. The same thing happened to Nikki in season one. After losing in the Olympic final she had a lot of early loses and didnt rebound until Season 2 Eastbourne.

I said you Venus MLB was going to loose :rolleyes:
Michelle sucks :fiery:

Retirement decision is gettins easier to make tournament after tournament :o

Hingis : "a huge thanks to Champion88 who has been a very great tournament director, also good luck for all players!"

Indian Wells R16


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Cirstea def. Na Li
6-4 0-6 7-5

you definitely retiring Hingis?? :(

Indian Wells R16


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Tulyaganova def. (8) Safarova
7-5 1-6 6-0

Indian Wells R16


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(6) Ivanovic def. Domachowska
6-1 6-4

Indian Wells R16


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(3) Kournikova def. Sharapova
6-1 1-6 7-6(9)

Indian Wells R16


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(Q) Molik def. Craybas
6-3 5-7 7-6(8)

Indian Wells R16


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V.Williams def. (Q) Azarenka
0-6 6-3 7-5*

you definitely retiring Hingis?? :(

Yes, I don't enjoying playing this game anymore :sad:

Venus :inlove: :hearts:

Victoria :hug: :hug:

VESW:rocker:

Indian Wells R16


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(5) Vaidisova def. Davenport
6-1 2-6 6-3

Indian Wells R16


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Schnyder def. Harkleroad
2-6 6-2 6-3

QF Draw

Cirstea Vs. Tulyaganova
(6) Ivanovic Vs. (3) Kournikova
(Q) Molik Vs. V.Williams
(5) Vaidisova Vs. Schnyder

QFs now?

congrats Vee :ras:

Indian Wells QF


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Tulyaganova def. Cirstea
6-2 6-0

Indian Wells QF


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(3) Kournikova def. (6) Ivanovic
7-5 0-6 6-2

Indian Wells QF


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V.Williams def. (Q) Molik
4-6 6-4* 6-4

Indian Wells QF


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(5) Vaidisova def. Schnyder
6-1 0-6 6-4

Semis

Tulyaganova Vs. (3) Kournikova
V.Williams Vs. (5) Vaidisova

Vee won again :ras: :ras: :ras:

Indian Wells SF


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Tulyaganova def. (3) Kournikova
6-2 6-0

Indian Wells SF


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(5) Vaidisova def. V.Williams
6-0 0-6 7-6(9)

Final

Tulyaganova Vs. (5) Vaidisova

Indian Wells Final

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Set 1

1-0 Tulyaganova
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2-0
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2-1
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3-1
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4-1
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5-1
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6-1


Tulyaganova leads (5) Vaidisova
6-1

Indian Wells Final

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Set 2

1-0 Tulyaganova
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2-0
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3-0
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4-0
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5-0
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6-0


Tulyaganova def. (5) Vaidisova
6-1 6-0


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Wow!! Tulyaganova takes her first title with style, taking out Kournikova and Vaidisova back to back for the loss of just 3 games! She was really on fire here this week. Vaidisova will be furious with her performance today but she had a great week to get to the final, and is back at the top end of the game again.

Tulyaganova :eek: