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I was wondering what you guys believe is the strongest ever top 10. I haven't been around tennis a long time, but I think that this is a pretty strong top 10 this year.
1. Lindsay Davenport - Didn't win a slam in 2001, but edged out Jennifer Capriati by 11 points, to capture a suprising #1 ranking. Also lead the world with 7 titles.
2. Jennifer Capriati - Completed an amazing comeback, winning 2 grand Slams, and finishing off with the most consistant slam record.
3. Venus Williams - Dominated the end of the 2001 season, defending both Wimbledon and US Open Championships. Regarded as many to be the "true" #1 one.
4. Martina Hingis - Despite winning 0 Slams, consistancy proved to be helpful, as she held the top rank for the majority of the year.
5. Kim Clijsters - Had Capriati on the ropes in the French Final. Hard to believe she is so young.
6. Serena Williams - played only 10 tournaments, but reached the Historic Open Final, and won the season ending Chase.
7. Justine Henin - Used pretty shots and a no die attitude to reach the Wimby finals, and won three tournaments.
8. Jelena Dokic - Ending the season strongly, reaching a career best. Also won three tournaments.
9. Amelie Mauresmo - Quietly won four tournaments this year. Can beat any one on a good day.
10. Monica Seles - Improved fitness at the end of the year, helped Monica four tournaments, compiling a 40-10 record.
In the top ten alone, there 6 Grand Slam champions, all multiple champs, excluding Serena Williams. Mauresmo, Henin, Clijsters are all Grand Slam finalists, with Jelena being a Semifinalist at best.
No one seems to be safe when they face eachother. It seems that anyone can beat anyone, even inside the top 20. No one truly dominated the tour such as Martina N or Chris Evert, or even Martina Hingis a few years back. What do you think? Could this be one of the strongest Top 10?
1. Lindsay Davenport - Didn't win a slam in 2001, but edged out Jennifer Capriati by 11 points, to capture a suprising #1 ranking. Also lead the world with 7 titles.
2. Jennifer Capriati - Completed an amazing comeback, winning 2 grand Slams, and finishing off with the most consistant slam record.
3. Venus Williams - Dominated the end of the 2001 season, defending both Wimbledon and US Open Championships. Regarded as many to be the "true" #1 one.
4. Martina Hingis - Despite winning 0 Slams, consistancy proved to be helpful, as she held the top rank for the majority of the year.
5. Kim Clijsters - Had Capriati on the ropes in the French Final. Hard to believe she is so young.
6. Serena Williams - played only 10 tournaments, but reached the Historic Open Final, and won the season ending Chase.
7. Justine Henin - Used pretty shots and a no die attitude to reach the Wimby finals, and won three tournaments.
8. Jelena Dokic - Ending the season strongly, reaching a career best. Also won three tournaments.
9. Amelie Mauresmo - Quietly won four tournaments this year. Can beat any one on a good day.
10. Monica Seles - Improved fitness at the end of the year, helped Monica four tournaments, compiling a 40-10 record.
In the top ten alone, there 6 Grand Slam champions, all multiple champs, excluding Serena Williams. Mauresmo, Henin, Clijsters are all Grand Slam finalists, with Jelena being a Semifinalist at best.
No one seems to be safe when they face eachother. It seems that anyone can beat anyone, even inside the top 20. No one truly dominated the tour such as Martina N or Chris Evert, or even Martina Hingis a few years back. What do you think? Could this be one of the strongest Top 10?