Well, I had a 72% success rate in the 2nd round and predicted upsets by Black, Gagliardi, Serna, Reeves and Ruano Pascual. Here's how I think the 3rd round will go:
(1) Clijsters v (31) Schiavone - Kim didn't look that good against Zuluaga, but I don't see her losing here
(17) Farina Elia v (15) Dechy - tough match, I'm going with Nat as she's had a better year so far
(10) Maleeva v (21) Sugiyama - another close one, I have to say I think Ai will keep her winning run going
Kostanic v (8) Rubin - Jelena's had a good run but it will come to an end here
(3) Hantuchova v (27) Srebotnik - Dani was pretty impressive in her first match, this will be tougher but she should have enough to go through
(18) Raymond v (16) Coetzer - Lisa won easily when they met in the Memphis final, but something tells me Amanda will get her revenge
Black v Gagliardi - Cara is in good form and her win over Pistolesi will give her even more confidence. She'll win here
(26) Martinez v Rittner - Barbara had an excellent win over Dokic that I didn't see coming, but I don't think she'll make it 2 upsets in a row
(5) Mauresmo v (29) Tanasugarn - Amelie is my tip to win this tournament, so I'm not going to bet against her!
Serna v Widjaja - I'm going for Magui to win, but it'll be close
(13) Bovina v Reeves - Elena should have no trouble provided she keeps her concentration
(25) Likhovtseva v (4) Davenport - with the way Lindsay's been playing, Elena may think she has a good chance here, but I think Lindsay will get it together and win comfortably
Kuznetsova v Zvonareva - Sveta's marginally the better player at the moment, so I'll go with her
(23) Shaughnessy v (12) Daniilidou - I really have no idea, I'll go with Eleni but only because she's the higher ranked player!
(14) Dementieva v Ruano Pascual - Elena had all kinds of problems against Benesova. If she plays like that again here she'll lose. But I don't think she will
Chladkova v (2) Capriati - I would be shocked if Jenn lost here. She wasn't at her best against Serra Zanetti but her power will prove too much for Denisa
What does everyone else think? :)
Nicky2002
Mar 8th, 2003, 01:37 PM
Hopefully, at least 2 of your predictions are not going to happen. ;)
Kim's match agains Fabi was the worse so far.. I hope she can win this time.. Schiavone had not done that good either.. playing tight match against Golovin :o So i think Kim should win :bounce:
(17) Farina Elia v (15) Dechy
Like I've said.. I want to see Kim vs Dechy.. So Dechy shpuld win and must win :mad: lol
(10) Maleeva v (21) Sugiyama
I predicted that Maggie lost to Cohen.. and this time.. she wil llose to Ai.. (Ai is the next top 16 players...)
Kostanic v (8) Rubin
Rubin should win this time.. Kinda shock to see she is in the third round but this time Rubin will win.. Rubin vs Ai would be good ;)
(3) Hantuchova v (27) Srebotnik
Dani showed an impressive performance yesterday.. so this time she hsould win in 2!! :bounce:
(18) Raymond v (16) Coetzer
It'd going to be the match-to-watch.. Both are veteran players.. Both just played the final not so long ago.. I'll gibe edge to Coetzer to win.. Coetzer in 3
Black v Gagliardi
Manu showed a better performance when she played against Panova.. black is not bad either.. beating Anna :) But Manu needs this win to creek her rank .. so Manu in 3
(26) Martinez v Rittner
I was shocked that Rittner beat Dokic.. she was know to beat a better player.. So this time She should be able to win :o
(5) Mauresmo v (29) Tanasugarn
Momo should win.. but Tammy is my fav.. but i guess Momo can win.. sorry nick :o
Serna v Widjaja
Angie should win seeing her performance against Patty.. :D
(13) Bovina v Reeves
Reeves had done her best.. so i'd be happy if she can beat her.. but i guess she won't :o
(25) Likhovtseva v (4) Davenport
Davenport in 2... :o
Kuznetsova v Zvonareva -
I like both players :o.. It could go either way.. But i'd give Sveta the edge since she beat Myskina :p
(23) Shaughnessy v (12) Daniilidou
I reall had no idea bout this one.. both agains are my fav players.. but i would give Meghann the edge simple she American :o
(14) Dementieva v Ruano Pascual -
Vivi could make an upset here.. watch out...
Chladkova v (2) Capriati -
No doubt.. Jenny in 2
Harju.
Mar 8th, 2003, 01:53 PM
QF pradiction ;)
Clijsters vs Dechy
Sugiyama vs Rubin
Hantuchova vs Coetzer
Gagliardi vs Rittner
Mauresmo vs Widjaja
Bovina vs Davenport
Kuznetsova vs Shaughnessy
Ruano Pascual vs Capriati
Harju.
Mar 8th, 2003, 01:55 PM
sorry. but i need to do this :sad: :p
QF Prediction
Clijsters vs Rubin
Hantuchova vs Gagliardi
Mauresmo vs vs Davenport
Shaughnessy vs Capriati
SF
Rubin vs Hantuchova
Mauresmo (or Davenport) vs Capriati
Nicky2002
Mar 8th, 2003, 02:06 PM
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(3) Hantuchova v (27) Srebotnik
(5) Mauresmo v (29) Tanasugarn
Momo should win.. but Tammy is my fav.. but i guess Momo can win.. sorry nick :o
That's alright, 'b3acH 6uy'. No worries!
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Well, what I think I should say is 2-6, 1-6 for Tammy does sound stupid to me. LOL .... Is she going to play with broken racket for that score? I hope not!
Go Tammy! :bounce: Kick out de ass!
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Yeah, I love Tim "Tam"
atlantic50
Mar 8th, 2003, 02:14 PM
Do you best Tammy!!!
bis2806
Mar 8th, 2003, 02:18 PM
4th round (predictions)
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Clijsters vs Farina-Elia:)
Sugiyama vs Rubin
Hantuchova vs Raymond
Black vs Martinez
Mauresmo vs Widjaja:D
Bovina vs Davenport:D
Kuznetsova vs Danilidou
Ruano Pascual:) vs Capriati
Harju.
Mar 8th, 2003, 02:23 PM
4th round (predictions)
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Clijsters vs Farina-Elia:)
Sugiyama vs Rubin
Hantuchova vs Raymond
Black vs Martinez
Mauresmo vs Widjaja:D
Bovina vs Davenport:D
Kuznetsova vs Danilidou
Ruano Pascual:) vs Capriati
almost the same as mine except the meghann, rittner and farina elia