The US Open is run by the ITF. They maintain they can seed anyway they like. In reality,they usually go exactly by the seeds. Keep an eye on where Monica gets seeded if she plays.
This one's a freebie is they want to seed Serena #1. Kim suffers no actual harm, and since Serena's American and it's the US Open, that sort of thing isn't unexpected. Moving her from #3 to #2 would have been a much bigger deal, since the #2 ranked player would now possibly have to play the #1 and #2 seeds, something she previous would not face.
If the same company that televises the US Open also owns whatever TV outfit does 'Streettime', then Serena will be #1 seed for sure.
This one's a freebie is they want to seed Serena #1. Kim suffers no actual harm, and since Serena's American and it's the US Open, that sort of thing isn't unexpected. Moving her from #3 to #2 would have been a much bigger deal, since the #2 ranked player would now possibly have to play the #1 and #2 seeds, something she previous would not face.
If the same company that televises the US Open also owns whatever TV outfit does 'Streettime', then Serena will be #1 seed for sure.
