I only hope that Shinobu can better or defend her points from last year's grass season. She has so much potential to reach the top 20, but it's her crappy schedule and lack of pro-match play that's been bringing her down 
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I know I'm being pessimistic, but I reckon Dani will win this time. She'll want revenge and poor Shinobu hasn't played much clay tournies in the lead-up to RG.
But anyway, GO SHINNI!!!
But anyway, GO SHINNI!!!
Go Shinobu!!! Good win over Patty And on clay as well!
Does anyone know what Ai's doubles ranking will be after RG? She won it last year with Kim.....so much for "playing less doubles to improve on her singles:
And on clay as well!Does anyone know what Ai's doubles ranking will be after RG? She won it last year with Kim.....so much for "playing less doubles to improve on her singles:
YAY! Shino won 7-5, 4-6, 6-4...from 1-4 down in the 3rd
Ganbatte, ganbatte!!!
Ganbatte, ganbatte!!!
Thanks for the pic!
I'm really proud of Shinobu. She fought so hard and completely took everyone by surprise when she beat players whom she weren't expected to beat - especially on clay, her least favourite surface.
Now, if only Shinobu can take a hint from her great week and start playing more tournaments...imagine how high she can really go up in the rankings! I can smell a top 20 position just waiting to be filled by Shino
I'm really proud of Shinobu. She fought so hard and completely took everyone by surprise when she beat players whom she weren't expected to beat - especially on clay, her least favourite surface.
Now, if only Shinobu can take a hint from her great week and start playing more tournaments...imagine how high she can really go up in the rankings! I can smell a top 20 position just waiting to be filled by Shino
I don't think it's up on the netpcrtennis said:
Sorry to hear about your anklei_love_chanda said:YAY, Shin beat Nadia, 6-4 2-6 6-4!!!
And yes, good luck for Shinobu in her round 3 match today!!!
Shinobu lost 4 and 0 to Golovin
Maybe she was too tired after her match against Nadia...but still, I did think she had a strong chance to take her first pro title
Anyway, get better soon Shinobu! I wish her luck in the tourny that really matters (i.e. Wimbledon)
I hope Shinobu manages to beat Paola today! She's mentioned before that hardcourt is her favourite surface.
Good luck Shinobu!
Good luck Shinobu!
Go Shinobu! Ganbatte!
I am proud of Shinobu! I was really surprised that she made it through to the 4th round here. I didn't expect her to beat Paola, whom she lost in straight sets to earlier this year.
And I didn't expect her to beat Eleni as well!!! Shinobu's lost both her previous encounters against Eleni, and for her to pull off this victory and make it through to the QF stage is very impressive!
Well done Shinobu!
Here's a transcript of her interview after her 4th round victory:
Copied from: http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/interviews/2004-09-06/200409061094503067190.html
And I didn't expect her to beat Eleni as well!!! Shinobu's lost both her previous encounters against Eleni, and for her to pull off this victory and make it through to the QF stage is very impressive!
Well done Shinobu!
Here's a transcript of her interview after her 4th round victory:
Copied from: http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/interviews/2004-09-06/200409061094503067190.html
Shinobu is indeed totemo kawaii desu yo! 
^^^
Only $8000 for winning the doubles?
Here's hoping that Shinobu will win more Tier I trophies in the future :yeah:
Only $8000 for winning the doubles?
Here's hoping that Shinobu will win more Tier I trophies in the future :yeah:
Nochi said:
Yeah, I hope she can get better results next year. Shinobu is very talented and it'd be great to see her show some of that off
I think Shinobu's been putting too much pressure on herself lately as well. The loss against Sesil was just unfortunate, since Sesil is a strong up-and-coming player and has beaten Shinobu before.
Anyway, she'll probably pull herself together later in the North American hardcourt season and surprise us all. Shinobu's had bad losses, but she's also had amazing wins before
Anyway, she'll probably pull herself together later in the North American hardcourt season and surprise us all. Shinobu's had bad losses, but she's also had amazing wins before
Shinobu looks as if she's tired. I thought her bigger schedule would be good for her ranking, but it looks as if she's not used to that amount of travelling
Does anyone know what the next tournament she'll be competing at?
Does anyone know what the next tournament she'll be competing at?
Shinobu lost against Katrina recently 
And it's the second loss this year to her doubles partner as well.
I hope Shinobu can pick up some momentum soon. She played well at Beijing not long ago, so maybe withdrawing from Seoul wasn't a good move on her part.
Anyway, good luck to Shinobu for the rest of the season
I hope Shinobu can pick up some momentum soon. She played well at Beijing not long ago, so maybe withdrawing from Seoul wasn't a good move on her part.
Anyway, good luck to Shinobu for the rest of the season
I'll definitely make it a priority to head off to the Aussie Open this January. And I'll be sure to bring along a digi camera so I can take a couple of Shino pics as well
Btw guys, do any of you have an idea of which part of Shino's game needs some major tweaking? I haven't seen her play yet (if we don't count the "hot shots" and replays seen on TV), but it looks like her forehand's the weakest part of her game.
Btw guys, do any of you have an idea of which part of Shino's game needs some major tweaking? I haven't seen her play yet (if we don't count the "hot shots" and replays seen on TV), but it looks like her forehand's the weakest part of her game.
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