[ChrisGermany]

It´s a fact that I stated at the beginning of the week, Venus is in danger to become 9th in the race before Advanta takes place and that her Advanta-points might not allow her to play if the others are too far away - in this case even an Advanta-start won´t make much sense if not reaching the top8 field one week later in the more prestigious event

Now, I calculated that reaching semis in Zurich, both Mauresmo and Dementiewa will overtake Jenn and push her to no7 in the race and in spite of the fact Myskina rests this week, with 2 more weeks to come and Linz/Luxemburg and Quebec/Advanta to play, Rubin and Myskina could both make it as well

It´s a fact that Lindsay is in doubt now and that this is an "off"-topic as soon as Lindsay steps back from playing again 2003, but it´s interesting Jenn´s pushed to no7 maybe next week and the race, especially regarding the group play, gets more interesting

I would LOVE to see an overcrowded 2nd group

Justine
Dementiewa
Mauresmo
Venus

Kim
Serena
Jennifer
Myskina

There´d would be great matches in each of the groups

 

[Cybelle Darkholme]

How are the top eight players split? who plays for which group?

 

[AjdeNate!]

I've seen it written as split:
1 4 5 8 + 2 3 6 7

I've also seen it where they will only seed #1 and #2 and the rest is a draw.

So, I have no idea.

 

[Leo_DFP]

If it's like the ATP Masters Cup, then 1 and 2 are placed in separate groups, 3 and 4 are separated, and the rest are spread out randomly.

 

[Chance]

if Venus qualifies and decides to play, PLEASE let Jennifer and Venus be on the same side.. it's been like 2 years since their last match.

 

[Leo_DFP]

I've seen it written as split:
1 4 5 8 + 2 3 6 7

Or you might be right. I dunno.

 

[JennyS]

It looks kind of doubtful that the top 8 players in the race will all play. I think Lindsay is a major question mark and Serena might not play either.

 

[Jen'sFan]

if Venus qualifies and decides to play, PLEASE let Jennifer and Venus be on the same side.. it's been like 2 years since their last match.

Yes its been a long time! Too long

 

[JennyS]

BTW- does anyone know how players will be seeded? I know the Champions Race determines the field. Are they using race position or entry ranking to determine the groups?

 

[KoOlMaNsEaN]

Jenn must play Linz in my mind to make it!

 

[JennyS]

I don't think Jennifer is going to play LInz. There is a chance she'll play Philadelphia.

As a Jen fan, I think she might be better off to call it a year now. But she could also gain some momentum if she can play the Championships and do well.

 

[hinquit]

if Venus qualifies and decides to play, PLEASE let Jennifer and Venus be on the same side.. it's been like 2 years since their last match.

Two years are short. How about three years when Jen. capriati could
not still beat Venus. Capriati who was beaten by someone she
bageled in French open last year(Mary Pierce). Don't ask for trouble
or more frustration for Jen. She had enough from Venus over the four
times they have played already.

 

[esquímaux]

What would Chanda have to do to qualify? Is it possible

 

[bandabou]

Two years are short. How about three years when Jen. capriati could
not still beat Venus. Capriati who was beaten by someone she
bageled in French open last year(Mary Pierce). Don't ask for trouble
or more frustration for Jen. She had enough from Venus over the four
times they have played already.

:lol:

 

[aNYthing]

this is how the mens qualify i believe:
1,6,7,8
2,3,4,5

 

[Trish101]

Well you can look at it that way, or you can look at it in the way i do, Venus hasnt played in 5 months and Jennifer wants to kill her. so i doubt Jen would even loose a game, Pierce and Bovina, she simply didnt care/try...we all know this, she even said so...but i bet you 1 million dollars Jen will not only play her BEST tennis against Venus, shed also have (i dare say!) an ADVANTAGE!

Jennifer beats Venus...2 sets 7-6 6-4

 

[Trish101]

But i seriouslyy doubt Venus will even qualify, she just was not GOOD enough to make the top 8, Jenny will though, cause shes just the better player, period.

 

[Trish101]

Jennifer: pure class

Venus: Bavarian sausage

 

[Sanneriet]

I am actually looking forward to the YEC this year, with the new format. I am not really that concerned with who makes it in. I have always like the ATP version better.

 

[pReUrBrIyN]

Jennifer: pure class

Venus: Bavarian sausage

:haha:

Poor, Trish, so uninformed!

:haha: