The J&S Cup is nearing it's end and there have been many upsets throughout Firstly Mara Santanglo beat Nadia Petrova in straight sets and then Kim Clijsters losing to Julia Vakulenko, both were expected to reach the latter stages. Most amazing of all is that Alona Bondarenko reaches the final against Justine Henin. Though not as much of a shock I was dissapointed that Venus Williams could not get to the final. But I am estactic that Henin is to play Bondarenko as I like them both, though I hope Henin wins in straight sets!
In the ATP Kohlschreiber won the BMW Open. Though I would have liked Youzhny to win I am happy he got to the final. Also I am greatful that Baghdatis did not get to the final, thank God!
And then we have the Estoril Open and the best possible final has occured where Richard gasquet is against Novak Djokovic. I am so pleased! I hope Gasquet wins so he can rise up the rankings as Djokovic is already 5th.
It's going to be action packed this week with most of the top 10 in both ATP and WTA coming out to the Tier I opens. First of these are The Qatar Telecom German Open on Clay. The First Quartet we have Justine Henin, Na Li, Daniela Hantuchova & Jelena Jankovic as the seeds. I really hope Na Li will get to play Justine Henin and I know she is capable of getting there as well. Then we have Shuai Peng. I think it is impossible for Jelena Jankovic not to get to play Justine Henin so I hope Shuai Peng will be able to play Jelena.
First Quartet:
Justine Henin Vs. Na Li
Shuai Peng Vs. Aravane Rezai
The second quartet doesn't have as much favourites in it. I am only routing for Anna Lena Groenefeld and Elena Dementieva, but it'sm very slim that they will get to the Quarters. Also Sybille Bammer because she is on my fantasy tennis team. Though Svetlana will dominate this group
Second Quartet:
Sybille Bammer Vs. Anna-Lena Groenefeld
Elena Dementieva Vs. Severine Bremond
The Third Quartet is another favourite with Nicole , Alona, Ana and Martina in there. I hope Nicole will get to the semis and she is capable of that to and Martina has a very easy group as Patty is not doing so well currently so the possibilty is Nicole will play Martina.
Third Quartet:
Nicole Vaidisova Vs. Ana Ivanovic
Roberta Vinci Vs. Martina Hingis
the last quartet yet again isn't as pleasing with most of my faviourites not seeded.I hope Meilen Tu and Flavia Pennetta will do well as well as Dinara Safina.
Fourth Quartet:
Dinara Safina Vs. Samantha Stosur
Flavia Pennetta Vs. Amelie Mauresmo
What I want
Justine Henin Vs. Na Li
Shuai Peng Vs. Aravane Rezai
Sybille Bammer Vs. Anna-Lena Groenefeld
Elena Dementieva Vs. Severine Bremond
Nicole Vaidisova Vs. Ana Ivanovic
Roberta Vinci Vs. Martina Hingis
Dinara Safina Vs. Samantha Stosur
Flavia Pennetta Vs. Amelie Mauresmo
Others: Meilen Tu (4) Alona Bondarenko (3) Daniela Hantuchova (1) Jie Zheng (1)
Quarters
Justine Vs. Shuai
Sybille Vs. Elena
Nicole Vs. Martina
Dinara Vs. Flavia
Semis
Justine Vs. Elena
Nicole Vs. Flavia
Finals
Justine Vs. Nicole
Sadly the Williams sisters aren't playing or it would be much more exciting. However I don't see why the top 8 seeds will not get to the Quarters so I'd expect 5 out of 8 top 8 seeds will get to the Quarters.
In the ECM Prague I am routing for (possible quater final line up)
Sandra Kloesel
Tiantian Sun
Michaella Krajicek (especially)
Gisela Dulko
On the Male side of things IBD hosts one of the strongest line up of male players. First quartet we have Roger Federer yet again but to spice things up Richard Gasquet is yet again in his quartet. Whilst Tim Henman also (have to cheer him on he is British)
First Quartet:
Tim Henman(!!!!!!!!!!) Vs. Richard Gasquet
Anyone Vs. Ivan Ljubicic
In the second quartet we have Andy Roddick, James Blake, Gael Monfils and Dmitry Tursunov who I like and as long as Fernando Gonzalez is nowhere near me I am happy.
Second Quartet
Andy Roddick Vs. Marc Giquel
James Blake Vs. Dmitry Tursunov
Another nice quartet is the third one where Lleyton Hewitt, Andy Roddick and Marat Safin lies. This is a great time for Marat to find his game back as recently he's not been doing so well. He has the possiblity of playing Nikolay Davydenko in the second round if he can beat the Qualifier but I have a lot of confidence for him and Nikolay isn't on the best of seasons currently.
Third Quartet:
Lleyton Hewitt Vs. Andy Murray
Dominik Hrbaty Vs. Marat Safin
The final quartet is also nicely spaces out with Novak Djokovic, Tommy Haas, Mikhail Youzhny there though there is also the killer Rafael Nadal who has his eyes on the title though he will have to face some strong opposition before doing so. Also the menace Marcos baghdatis is here but Tommy Haas should be Ok with him.
Fourth Quartet:
Novak Djokovic Vs. Tommy Haas
Mikhail Youzhny Vs. Robby Ginepri
I am so excited this is what I want to happen
Tim Henman(!!!!!!!!!!) Vs. Richard Gasquet
Anyone Vs. Ivan Ljubicic
Andy Roddick Vs. Marc Giquel
James Blake Vs. Dmitry Tursunov
Lleyton Hewitt Vs. Andy Murray
Dominik Hrbaty Vs. Marat Safin
Novak Djokovic Vs. Tommy Haas
Mikhail Youzhny Vs. Robby Ginepri
Quarters
Gasquet Vs. Ljubicic (if only Haas was here then this would be my perfect line up)
Roddick Vs. Blake
Murray Vs. Safin
Djokovic Vs. Youzhny
Semis
(so difficult all my favourites)
Gasquet Vs. Roddick
Safin Vs. Djokovic
Finals
Roddick Vs. Safin
As long as 4 out of the eight i have chosen are in the Quarters I will be happy. Most possibly Novak, Andy M, Andy R and James Blake will be the four as Richard will face roger, Marat isn't a seed,Tommy will be against Novak and Mikhail has Rafael there.
I can't wait for what's to happen
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