ETA 2001 Ladies Kremlin Cup and AIG Japan Open Tennis Championships
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<font size=5><font color=yellow>2001 Ladies Kremlin Cup Results<font=color><font=size><font size=2><font=size><font color=white><font=color>
Singles Semifinals<br />(1) Martina Hingis def. (4) Ola Abuzikry7-5, 6-2
(2) Tamarine Tanasugarn def. Jelena Dokic 6-3, 2-6, 7-6(0)
Doubles Semifinals<br />(7) Abuzikry/Maleeva def. (8) Graf/Manevska 6-1, 7-5
(5) Fernandez/Tanasugarn def. (6) McQuillan/Sukova 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(0)
Singles Semifinals<br />(1) Martina Hingis def. (4) Ola Abuzikry7-5, 6-2
(2) Tamarine Tanasugarn def. Jelena Dokic 6-3, 2-6, 7-6(0)
Doubles Semifinals<br />(7) Abuzikry/Maleeva def. (8) Graf/Manevska 6-1, 7-5
(5) Fernandez/Tanasugarn def. (6) McQuillan/Sukova 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(0)
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Helena, you played well! Better next time at Filderstadt <img src="smile.gif" border="0">
<font size=5><font color=pink>2001 AIG Japan Open Results<font=color><font=size><font size=2><font=size><font color=white><font-color>
Singles Semifinals<br />(1) Mary Pierce def. Anne Keothavong 0-6, 6-3, 6-2
Amanda Coetzer def. Kimiko Date 6-2, 1-6, 7-6(0)
Doubles Semifinals<br />Black/Hantuchova def. E Clijsters/Coetzer 7-5, 7-6(0)
(2) Pierce/Sabatini def. K Clijsters/Lucic 7-6(3), 5-7, 7-5
Singles Semifinals<br />(1) Mary Pierce def. Anne Keothavong 0-6, 6-3, 6-2
Amanda Coetzer def. Kimiko Date 6-2, 1-6, 7-6(0)
Doubles Semifinals<br />Black/Hantuchova def. E Clijsters/Coetzer 7-5, 7-6(0)
(2) Pierce/Sabatini def. K Clijsters/Lucic 7-6(3), 5-7, 7-5
<font size=5><font color=orange>Pierce Rallies to Stay on Track at AIG<font=color><font=size><font color=white><font=color><font size=2><font=size>
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Mary Pierce, the top seed at the AIG Japan Open, continued her bid for her first ETA title by regrouping after losing the first set to Britain's Anne Keothavong. Britain's No. 1 has been very impressive in only her second event of the season. Anne reached the Tokyo doubles final last week with doubles partner Monica Seles, qualified for the main draw of Tokyo, and this week reached the semifinals, knocking out 8th seeded Patty Schnyder in the round of 16.
Pierce, the No. 10 seed, hasn't looked dominant, struggling to get good starts. Though her and doubles partner Gabriela Sabatini are currently on a 6 match win streak and are searching for their second straight doubles title. Mary will also try to become the first player to win the double crown, talking both singles and doubles tommorrow.
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Her opponent in the finals will be suprise finalist Amanda Coetzer of South Africa. The small statured player has used her coutner attacking game to upset power players like No. 2 seeded Monicas Seles, and No. 7 seeded Mirjana Lucic. Not only that, Coetzer has shown tough mental prowess in keeping her head in nail biting tiebreaks.
Kimiko Date had her dreams dashed of winning her home tourney when she fell in three sets to Amanda Coetzer. The Japanese No. 1 though, has shown she has what it takes to compete with the top players as she reached her first ETA semifinal. The Japanese fans greatly appreciated her effort in her semifinal loss.
Mary Pierce, the top seed at the AIG Japan Open, continued her bid for her first ETA title by regrouping after losing the first set to Britain's Anne Keothavong. Britain's No. 1 has been very impressive in only her second event of the season. Anne reached the Tokyo doubles final last week with doubles partner Monica Seles, qualified for the main draw of Tokyo, and this week reached the semifinals, knocking out 8th seeded Patty Schnyder in the round of 16.
Pierce, the No. 10 seed, hasn't looked dominant, struggling to get good starts. Though her and doubles partner Gabriela Sabatini are currently on a 6 match win streak and are searching for their second straight doubles title. Mary will also try to become the first player to win the double crown, talking both singles and doubles tommorrow.
Her opponent in the finals will be suprise finalist Amanda Coetzer of South Africa. The small statured player has used her coutner attacking game to upset power players like No. 2 seeded Monicas Seles, and No. 7 seeded Mirjana Lucic. Not only that, Coetzer has shown tough mental prowess in keeping her head in nail biting tiebreaks.
Kimiko Date had her dreams dashed of winning her home tourney when she fell in three sets to Amanda Coetzer. The Japanese No. 1 though, has shown she has what it takes to compete with the top players as she reached her first ETA semifinal. The Japanese fans greatly appreciated her effort in her semifinal loss.
<font size=5><font color=cyan>No. 1 and No. 2 Set to Battle<font=color><font=size><font color=white><font=color><font size=2><font=size>
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Martina Hingis, the top seed but World No. 2, will attempt to capture her third title, and second over Tanasugarn. Tammy who re-captured the No. 1 last week will try to become the first No. 1 to take a title. So far there has been a curse on the No. 1, each has not been able to win a title as the No. 1.
Hingis had a tough first set in her semifinal against Ola Abuzikry of Egypt. But easily captured the second set. Hingis rebounded from her uncharacteristic second round last week, winning all her matches in straight sets. The defending champion, looks at home and will try to win her first ETA title. Hingis has a Slam and Tier II title to her credit.
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Tanasugarn had a harder time reaching the semifinals as Jelena Dokic proved to be a stiff challenge. Dokic who reached her first ETA semifinal recoverd from a slighty nervous first set and hit her form in the second, hitting a high number of winners. In the third though the No. 1 had more control of nerves and experience in the latter stages of events to propel herself to her fourth final. Tanasugarn has reached the semifinals or better of every event she has entered.
Martina Hingis, the top seed but World No. 2, will attempt to capture her third title, and second over Tanasugarn. Tammy who re-captured the No. 1 last week will try to become the first No. 1 to take a title. So far there has been a curse on the No. 1, each has not been able to win a title as the No. 1.
Hingis had a tough first set in her semifinal against Ola Abuzikry of Egypt. But easily captured the second set. Hingis rebounded from her uncharacteristic second round last week, winning all her matches in straight sets. The defending champion, looks at home and will try to win her first ETA title. Hingis has a Slam and Tier II title to her credit.
Tanasugarn had a harder time reaching the semifinals as Jelena Dokic proved to be a stiff challenge. Dokic who reached her first ETA semifinal recoverd from a slighty nervous first set and hit her form in the second, hitting a high number of winners. In the third though the No. 1 had more control of nerves and experience in the latter stages of events to propel herself to her fourth final. Tanasugarn has reached the semifinals or better of every event she has entered.
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Great week for Anne hopefully i can do a little better next week in Shanghai and win the event! <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">
oh great play by team asia!!! a doubles final for tammy and cris fernandez! <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="smile.gif" border="0">
well done tammy on yet another singles final and yet another crack at hingis! so far hingis has comfortably won both their encounters 7-5 6-3 both times! lets hope its not a repeat scoreline and if so... then its tammy's way! <img src="smile.gif" border="0">
well done tammy on yet another singles final and yet another crack at hingis! so far hingis has comfortably won both their encounters 7-5 6-3 both times! lets hope its not a repeat scoreline and if so... then its tammy's way! <img src="smile.gif" border="0">
Martina and Tammy Again??. mmmm..guess it will comedown to who tinkered with their points the best <img src="wink.gif" border="0">
Maybe Tammy and Martina should share a house at each tournament, they always seem to be in the final <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">
Congrats Tammy and best of luck <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">
Maybe Tammy and Martina should share a house at each tournament, they always seem to be in the final <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">
Congrats Tammy and best of luck <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">
<font size=5><font color=pink>2001 AIG Japan Open Championships<font=color><font=size><font color=white><font=color><font size=2><font=size>
Singles Championships<br />(1) Mary Pierce def. Amanda Coetzer 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(6)
Doubles Championships<br />Black/Hantuchova def. (2) Pierce/Sabatini 6-4, 6-3
Singles Championships<br />(1) Mary Pierce def. Amanda Coetzer 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(6)
Doubles Championships<br />Black/Hantuchova def. (2) Pierce/Sabatini 6-4, 6-3
<font size=5><font color=orange>Pierce Edges Coetzer for First ETA Title<font=color><font=size><font color=white><font=color><font size=2><font=size>
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No. 1 Mary Pierce won her first title at the AIG Japan Open Tennis Championships, but it wasn't a cake walk. The World No. 10 stuggled early in the first set of the championship match as Amanda Coetzer looked more relaxed. Pierce made lots of unforced errors and did not find her range. The South African who is made her debut here looked comfortable in just sitting back and waiting for Pierce to make the errors.
The top ten player Pierce though got things together in the second set as Mary blasted big first serves which handcuffed Coezter. The 2000 Roland Garros Champion was too much as the No. 1 seed cruised. Pierce jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the third, but Amanda started to move the ball around better, hitting behind Pierce and preventing her from setting up powerful winners. Coetzer evened the match at 4-4 and held serve to go up 5-4, but a case of short balls saw Pierce break to level at 5-5. The French No. 1 had a chance to take the match when she broke Coetzer to go up 6-5, but nerves sent the match to a tiebreak.
The seesaw battle continued into the tiebreak, but some strong service from Pierce sealed the deal. Mary becomes the first player to own a singles title and a doubles title! The World No. 10 will rise two spots to No. 8. Amanda Coetzer who came in ranked at No. 43 will shoot up tp No. 24.
[ December 01, 2001: Message edited by: Tennisace ]</p>
No. 1 Mary Pierce won her first title at the AIG Japan Open Tennis Championships, but it wasn't a cake walk. The World No. 10 stuggled early in the first set of the championship match as Amanda Coetzer looked more relaxed. Pierce made lots of unforced errors and did not find her range. The South African who is made her debut here looked comfortable in just sitting back and waiting for Pierce to make the errors.
The top ten player Pierce though got things together in the second set as Mary blasted big first serves which handcuffed Coezter. The 2000 Roland Garros Champion was too much as the No. 1 seed cruised. Pierce jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the third, but Amanda started to move the ball around better, hitting behind Pierce and preventing her from setting up powerful winners. Coetzer evened the match at 4-4 and held serve to go up 5-4, but a case of short balls saw Pierce break to level at 5-5. The French No. 1 had a chance to take the match when she broke Coetzer to go up 6-5, but nerves sent the match to a tiebreak.
The seesaw battle continued into the tiebreak, but some strong service from Pierce sealed the deal. Mary becomes the first player to own a singles title and a doubles title! The World No. 10 will rise two spots to No. 8. Amanda Coetzer who came in ranked at No. 43 will shoot up tp No. 24.
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<font size=5><font color=orange>Unseeded Pair Sails to Doubles Crown<font=color><font=size><font color=white><font=color><font size=2><font=size>
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The unseeded team of Cara Black and Daniela Hantuchova upset No. 2 seeds Mary Pierce and Gabriela Sabatini. The duo who played together for the first time this week showed off their great net play and prowess as they easily dismantled a tired looking Pierce and Sabatini. Pierce who returned to Ariake Colisseum hours after her singles win looked a bit winded while Black and Hantuchova served well and volleyed perfectly. Pierce/Sabatini were looking for their second straight ETA doubles title, but Black/Hantuchova were too determined.
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Mary Pierce and Gabriela Sabatini will reamain ranked No. 3 but have narrowed the gap to No. 2. Cara Black and Daniela Hantuchova will debut at No. 14.
The unseeded team of Cara Black and Daniela Hantuchova upset No. 2 seeds Mary Pierce and Gabriela Sabatini. The duo who played together for the first time this week showed off their great net play and prowess as they easily dismantled a tired looking Pierce and Sabatini. Pierce who returned to Ariake Colisseum hours after her singles win looked a bit winded while Black and Hantuchova served well and volleyed perfectly. Pierce/Sabatini were looking for their second straight ETA doubles title, but Black/Hantuchova were too determined.
Mary Pierce and Gabriela Sabatini will reamain ranked No. 3 but have narrowed the gap to No. 2. Cara Black and Daniela Hantuchova will debut at No. 14.
<font size=5><font color=yellow>2001 Ladies Kremlin Cup Championships<font=color><font=size><font size=2><font=size><font color=white><font=color>
Singles Championships<br />(2) Tamarine Tanasugarn def. (1) Martina Hingis 7-6(6), 2-6, 6-2
Doubles Championships<br />(7) Abuzikry/Maleeva def. (5) Fernandez/Tanasugarn 7-5, 6-1
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Singles Championships<br />(2) Tamarine Tanasugarn def. (1) Martina Hingis 7-6(6), 2-6, 6-2
Doubles Championships<br />(7) Abuzikry/Maleeva def. (5) Fernandez/Tanasugarn 7-5, 6-1
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<font color=cyan><font size=5>Three Times a Charm for Tanasugarn<font=size><font=color><font color=white><font=color><font size=2><font=size>
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No. 1 ranked Tamarine Tanasguarn finally broke two curses. The first being breaking the curse of the No. 1 player not being able to win a tournament and the second winning her first title in three previous finals, this being her fourth. Plus, Tanasugarn finally beat Hingis in their third meeting this season. The first set was a real nail bitter as both players got into gear right away. The Thai player held tough despite some tough places where break points. Hingis could not convert though and eventually Tanasugarn's bazooka like blasts won her the first set.
Hingis though turned around her game, adopting a serve and volley game in the second set. The carpet surface enhanced Hingis' tactics and easily saw her force the championship match into a third set. Tanasugarn though in the third set beefed up her hitting power, fireballing forehands and backhand bombs. The power was too much for Hingis to handle and could not find an answer for Tammy's consistent winners from both sides.
Tanasugarn holds onto No. 1 while Hingis remains at No. 2. The two will not be able to meet next week as both players will act as the top seeds in next week's events. Hingis will defend her Porsche Tennis Grand Prix title, while Tanasugarn will travel to China to play in Asia.
No. 1 ranked Tamarine Tanasguarn finally broke two curses. The first being breaking the curse of the No. 1 player not being able to win a tournament and the second winning her first title in three previous finals, this being her fourth. Plus, Tanasugarn finally beat Hingis in their third meeting this season. The first set was a real nail bitter as both players got into gear right away. The Thai player held tough despite some tough places where break points. Hingis could not convert though and eventually Tanasugarn's bazooka like blasts won her the first set.
Hingis though turned around her game, adopting a serve and volley game in the second set. The carpet surface enhanced Hingis' tactics and easily saw her force the championship match into a third set. Tanasugarn though in the third set beefed up her hitting power, fireballing forehands and backhand bombs. The power was too much for Hingis to handle and could not find an answer for Tammy's consistent winners from both sides.
Tanasugarn holds onto No. 1 while Hingis remains at No. 2. The two will not be able to meet next week as both players will act as the top seeds in next week's events. Hingis will defend her Porsche Tennis Grand Prix title, while Tanasugarn will travel to China to play in Asia.
<font color=cyan><font size=5>Abuzikry/Maleeva Stroll to Doubles Crown<font=size><font=color><font size=2><font=size><font color=white><font=color>
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The No. 7 seeded team of Ola Abuzikry and Magdalena Maleeva defeated No. 5 seeded team of Cris Fernandez and Tamarine Tanasugarn. Abuzikry/Maleeva have cruised throughout this whole week winning every match in straight sets. For the first time in the year Ola and Maggie showed off their potential that everyone has seen them capable of. Their crisp volleys, fade volleys, drop volleys, and cunning at the net were just too much for the Asian duo. Fernandez and Tanasugarn looked a bit tired, especially Tanasugarn who just came off of a singles crown.
Abuzikry/Maleeva will move up to the No. 8 ranked team while Fernandez/Tanasugarn will sit pretty at No. 4.
The No. 7 seeded team of Ola Abuzikry and Magdalena Maleeva defeated No. 5 seeded team of Cris Fernandez and Tamarine Tanasugarn. Abuzikry/Maleeva have cruised throughout this whole week winning every match in straight sets. For the first time in the year Ola and Maggie showed off their potential that everyone has seen them capable of. Their crisp volleys, fade volleys, drop volleys, and cunning at the net were just too much for the Asian duo. Fernandez and Tanasugarn looked a bit tired, especially Tanasugarn who just came off of a singles crown.
Abuzikry/Maleeva will move up to the No. 8 ranked team while Fernandez/Tanasugarn will sit pretty at No. 4.
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