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Dec 12th, 2007, 02:58 AM
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Hong Kong- JB Group Classic 2008
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Dec 13th, 2007, 06:33 AM
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Re: Hong Kong- JB Group Classic 2008
So what's her plans after this tournament? Sydney or straight to Melbourne?
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Dec 13th, 2007, 02:03 PM
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Re: Hong Kong- JB Group Classic 2008
Yeah, she will play Sydney as usually.
As much as I don't pay attention to exos, the one in Hong Kong is clearly the most prominent of them all. Good that Ana has a tough draw (even though she's seeded #1). I hope she play Venus again and if she can play well with no pressure on it might help her in their meetings in the future in the real tournaments.
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Dec 13th, 2007, 02:25 PM
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Re: Hong Kong- JB Group Classic 2008
If we look all players against who Ana played so far more than once in her career - she never beat only three players: Henin (0-3), Venus Williams (0-4) and Dementieva (0-2). In first round she will play against Elena and in 2nd probably against Venus. EXO matches is not counted in official stats but for her confidence before AO will be very good if she beat they both in Hong Kong.
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Dec 15th, 2007, 09:26 AM
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Re: Hong Kong- JB Group Classic 2008
She's lost twice to Peer as well.
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Dec 15th, 2007, 10:56 PM
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Re: Hong Kong- JB Group Classic 2008
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She's lost twice to Peer as well.
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I never count juniors, chalengers or FED CUP matches... especially when it's bad for Ana  .
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Dec 16th, 2007, 02:28 AM
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Re: Hong Kong- JB Group Classic 2008
Has she said anything about plans of playing doubles in 2008? Obviously shes playing double in this exo, but in the real tourneys?
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Dec 16th, 2007, 06:24 AM
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Re: Hong Kong- JB Group Classic 2008
Haven't heard a word about doubles for a long time.
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Dec 16th, 2007, 09:36 AM
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Re: Hong Kong- JB Group Classic 2008
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The other thing is that I’m going to be playing less doubles. I had planned to play some tournaments with Maria Kirilenko but now I decided that I need to focus more on singles. Doubles is great fun, but it can cause problems for singles, especially when there is a rain delay, or you need extra recovery time.
The worst thing would be if I had to withdraw from the doubles competition during a Grand Slam, because I was tired and needed to rest for singles – I would feel very bad, letting down a partner like that. Actually I would play anyway out of obligation, and that would not be a good situation.
So I decided it was best not to commit to anything. Maria and I are good friends and she also thinks it’s a good decision.
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That was from her diary entry in june... http://www.anaivanovic.com/index.php...detailpage=166
but "less" doesn´t mean "no more"...
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Dec 16th, 2007, 02:57 PM
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Re: Hong Kong- JB Group Classic 2008
I don't think Venus does something special to beat Ana. I guess it's a little bit mental because Ana just does not play the way she plays usually vs. Vanus  |
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Dec 20th, 2007, 08:59 PM
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Re: Hong Kong- JB Group Classic 2008
go Ana!! :] <3  
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Dec 22nd, 2007, 12:48 AM
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Re: Hong Kong- JB Group Classic 2008
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I don't think Venus does something special to beat Ana. I guess it's a little bit mental because Ana just does not play the way she plays usually vs. Vanus |
She doesn't like the power Venus generates, not used to the balls coming back so fast and it cramps her.
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Dec 23rd, 2007, 09:11 PM
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Re: Hong Kong- JB Group Classic 2008
Hoping Ana has a fantastic start to the season
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Dec 25th, 2007, 11:05 PM
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Re: Hong Kong- JB Group Classic 2008
Is it true that Ana signed a new contract with Yonex?
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Dec 27th, 2007, 01:26 PM
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Re: Hong Kong- JB Group Classic 2008
hope there's a good tournie for ana 
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