Thanks Brian 
What was the reason Stevenson got one? She made wimbledon semis, harkleroad has come nowhere near that yetTennisace said:I made this post because I was curious as to which of the Top 3 players (Clijsters, Henin-Hardenne, Serena) would play the Tier I Tokyo event after the Australian Open. Because its a Tier I the Tour is obligated so send at least one of the Top 3.
I feel that Harkleroad might get a WC for the same reason that Stevenson has been a Gold Exempt since her Wimbledon run.
that's easy, where are most of the tournaments held?....that's rightTennisace said:Oh I just realized I forgot to say she was AmericanStevenson was a 2003 Gold Exempt player despite the fact that her Wimbledon run was how long ago? Eeeep I had to look it up since its been so long, 1999
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Tennisace said:Oh I just realized I forgot to say she was AmericanStevenson was a 2003 Gold Exempt player despite the fact that her Wimbledon run was how long ago? Eeeep I had to look it up since its been so long, 1999
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Actually to be considered for one of the 4 WC's the following is required:Tennisacea. said:NOTE: A Player must be ranked in the Top 50 singles of the singles rankings immediately following the previous years US Open in order to be considered for Gold Exempt status the following year.
very simple reason - she is fucking hot! the wta needs marketable players, especially in the usa. harkleroad has everything going for her (ie looks and game) and the wta should know it if they are an astute corporation.kim&lleytonrule said:What was the reason Stevenson got one? She made wimbledon semis, harkleroad has come nowhere near that yet
Monica will get on the list no doubt. How do you figure Anna will get on it? She doesn't fullfill any of the "requirements" that you listed unless I am reading them wrong.ajayares said:Actually to be considered for one of the 4 WC's the following is required:
(the 4 WC's are chosen solely by the Worldwide Tournment Directors)
A Player must be ranked in the Top 50 singles of the singles rankings immediately following the previous years US Open, or must be ranked in the top 10 WTA Singles Ranking in prior year end rankings or must have won a Singles Grand Slam Tournament to be considered for Gold Exempt Status for the following year
Source: http://www.wtatour.com/assets/story_pdf/Official_2003_WTA_Tour_Rules.pdf (page 15)
Now that we all know the rules: the 4 players will be IMO
1. Anna Kournikova
2. Monica Seles
3. Jelena Dokic
4. Mary pierce/ Lina Krasnouroskaya (since she was on the list 2 years ago but was injured most of the year)
Note: Mary doesn't have to be on the list to recieve unlimited WC's (All former GS winner have unlimited WC's, of course depends on the Tournament directors, but they are eligible to recieve them), same goes for Monica but Monica will be on it anyway.
Prior year end rankings. Umm as you stated she ended the year 2000 in the top 10, that in my book meets the "requirements" I don't think that is to hard to understand. I mean prior year end rankings, means any of the previous years on the tour.Jarrett said:Monica will get on the list no doubt. How do you figure Anna will get on it? She doesn't fullfill any of the "requirements" that you listed unless I am reading them wrong.
1. Anna won't be ranked in the top 50 after this US Open.
2. Wasn't ranking in the top 10 since what.. 2000?
3. Hasn't won a slam... or even a tournament ever.
If not, then Anna will solely represent The Diamond Exempt List.Jarrett said:Monica will get on the list no doubt. How do you figure Anna will get on it? She doesn't fullfill any of the "requirements" that you listed unless I am reading them wrong.
1. Anna won't be ranked in the top 50 after this US Open.
2. Wasn't ranking in the top 10 since what.. 2000?
3. Hasn't won a slam... or even a tournament ever.