[rhz]

i thought kim going to withdraw for doubles?

 

[jenglisbe]

Kim hasn't yet withdrawn...let's see what happens. I doubt she would want to play 1-2 more matches before her singles semifinal tomorrow. She did win easily today, though, so maybe she thinks she can do it??

 

[arcus]

I just cannot see it.....

She would have to play again tonight and than again tomorrow (maybe twice) before singles. That would be sooooo stupid.
kim needs to take care of singles. If she had lost tonight, I think she would have stuck with the doubles, but, of couse she won, so no more matches for kim before a semi against lindsay, if she has any sense at all.

 

[joaco]

is she even scheduled to play? I mean, I don't see her in the schedule. I'm sure Ai must want to play, since she's lost in singles...

 

[jenglisbe]

joaco - they are on the TBA list. Since Kim just finished, they have to give her rest before she would start...so we don't know if they are still on or not.

 

[AjdeNate!]

I don't know if it's accurate, but Tracy Austin said on TV that the WTA is *not* putting Kim/Ai on court tonight for doubles.

But sometimes Tracy speaks from her arse.

 

[joaco]

thanks jenglisbe! I hope they play, so Paola and Vivi can get some revenge! But, they SHOULD play two matches today night raight?

 

[Cajun Moon]

It's a walkover. Kim and Ai have withdrawn...

 

[jenglisbe]

Cajun - where did you read that?

 

[Cajun Moon]

US Open official web site under Schedule of Play...

 

[Caz]

The updated schedule on the USO site says it's a walkover for Musgrave/McShea. It's a shame, but I don't see what else Kim could have done really, given the cirumstances....7 matches in 3 days is just too much.

 

[Cajun Moon]

They had a legit chance to take three straight Slam doubles titles. I am sure Kim struggled with the decision, however, she really didn't have a choice if she wants a chance at the Singles title. Still a successful year in doubles!!

 

[Daniel]

good decision by Kim

 

[XaDavK_Kapri]

Yeah, good decision, it's really unfortunate with all the weather. If the schedule had been normal, she would have had a good chance at the two titles... And Ai lost

 

[ex hopman]

Yeah, I am sure it was a good decision... this weather's too much...
too bad Ai lost.. now she's going home...