The first day of action at the US Open is just one day away and the tournament website has released the order of play for Monday. Lindsay Davenport was not able to get a later start after retiring from Pilot Pen this afternoon and she is scheduled to play Monday afternoon, along with Justine Henin-Hardenne.
Key Matches:
Maria Elena Camerin vs. (2) Justine Henin-Hardenne
Laura Granville vs. (4) Elena Dementieva
Sandra Kloesel vs. (6) Svetlana Kuznetsova
Anna Smashnova vs. (7) Patty Schnyder
Chanda Rubin vs. (9) Nicole Vaidisova
Klara Zakopalova vs. (10) Lindsay Davenport
Romina Oprandi vs. (14) Francesca Schiavone
Gisela Dulko vs. (19) Jelena Jankovic
Karolina Sprem vs. Sania Mirza
Vania King vs. Alicia Molik
I think all the seeds you mentioned should make it through except possibly Schnyder… Smashnova is a tough player, and coming of a final apprearance at Forest Hills… I really hope Alicia Molik wins, it’s a shame the tour lost her last year and I think it would be good for all to see her back at the top of her games ASAP! :)
Maria Elena Camerin vs. (2) Justine Henin-Hardenne 0/2
Laura Granville vs. (4) Elena Dementieva 0/2
Sandra Kloesel vs. (6) Svetlana Kuznetsova 0/2
Anna Smashnova vs. (7) Patty Schnyder 1/2
Chanda Rubin vs. (9) Nicole Vaidisova 0/2
Klara Zakopalova vs. (10) Lindsay Davenport 0/2
Romina Oprandi vs. (14) Francesca Schiavone 1/2
Gisela Dulko vs. (19) Jelena Jankovic 1/2
Karolina Sprem vs. Sania Mirza 2/1(but I don’t wish that)
Vania King vs. Alicia Molik 1/2
If we see any big upsets tomorrow, I’m guessing that it will be either Schnyder or Schiavone. I really like Oprandi’s game and think she should have a fair shot at upseting her fellow countrywoman.
As for Schnyder, she has not been playing her best tennis lately and Brant has a good point about Smashnova reaching the final at Forest Hills.
You shouldn’t add Lindsay Davenport’s name to the upset list but let hope she walks on court for her first round match at all.