this really does not make sense as our Queen Karolina / SEOUL MM CHAMP is ranked #11 and is the undisputed #1 qualifer to Sophia
the only possibility I can think of is Serena already told SEWTA she won't play Istanbul, which means Karolina becomes an alternate in Istanbul, which means she does not have to show up to Sophia
Re: Conspiracy - SEWTA Not Announcing Karo In Sophia - Means Serena Withdrew Istanbul
You are not an alternate if you enter the tournament after withdrawals BEFORE the tournament begins. You would then not be able to enter Sofia (notice the spelling - thank you). You are an entrant. That's why Wozniacki is not announced. Kanepi is more than 8 places out.
You are not an alternate if you enter the tournament after withdrawals BEFORE the tournament begins. You would then not be able to enter Sofia (notice the spelling - thank you). You are an entrant. That's why Wozniacki is not announced. Kanepi is more than 8 places out.
Re: Conspiracy - SEWTA Not Announcing Karo In Sophia - Means Serena Withdrew Istanbul
the only way Karolina officially enters Istanbul is if 3 of the top 8 withdraw ... I don't see any reason not to announce her as qualifying for Sophia :shrug:
the only way Karolina officially enters Istanbul is if 3 of the top 8 withdraw ... I don't see any reason not to announce her as qualifying for Sophia :shrug:
Re: Conspiracy - SEWTA Not Announcing Karo In Sophia - Means Serena Withdrew Istanbul
There's no point in announcing her if she can ALT in Istanbul and decides not to participate in Sofia. It will all become clear by Monday of next week. Chill.
Re: Conspiracy - SEWTA Not Announcing Karo In Sophia - Means Serena Withdrew Istanbul
As much as I think Serena will not play ! Maybe they're just not promoting Caroline because her participation is unsure (any YEC player may withdraw giving Caroline a spot). You can't tell the Sofia crowd they'll see one particular player if in the end they end up not having this player BECAUSE OF WTA RULES.
That rule being one player can't play Yec AND Sofia.
Promoting a tournament with players that end up withdrawing is one thing (players to blame). Promoting a tournament with a player that may not be ALLOWED to play is another (WTA to blame).
Re: Conspiracy - SEWTA Not Announcing Karo In Sophia - Means Serena Withdrew Istanbul
I thought Istanbul alternates still had to play Sofia? Or is that only if they don't get to play at Istanbul?
These rules are a serious mess. Vinci (and probably Petrova too) plays Istanbul doubles and still has to show up in Sofia. But an alternate who may not even play does not?
I thought Istanbul alternates still had to play Sofia? Or is that only if they don't get to play at Istanbul?
These rules are a serious mess. Vinci (and probably Petrova too) plays Istanbul doubles and still has to show up in Sofia. But an alternate who may not even play does not?
Final two singles alternates in the Premier WTA Championships might play Sofia, but are allowed to withdraw without penalty. Just like players competing in the Fed Cup Final.
Doubles players who qualify for the Premier WTA Championships must play in Sofia (if they qualify) or they will get zero pointer.
Re: Conspiracy - SEWTA Not Announcing Karo In Sophia - Means Serena Withdrew Istanbul
From the past experiences, Serena clearly doesn't care YEC,
Right now, she only focus on Slam.
She doesn't care being Year end No.1 and she has no chance this year.
I think there is 95% Serena will withdraw before the YEC,
Btw, possibly there is only Serena would withdraw,
so either Stosur or Bartoli would play
Caro no matter how, she still at most be the alternate.
She still can play in Sofia