Aces
Justine Henin needed just one hour and eleven minutes to defeat Anna Chakvetadze 6-2, 6-3 yesterday. (Miami 07 – Ruling Class)
Serena Williams joined Justine Henin in the final round late last night after a 7-6(4), 6-1 victory over Shahar Peer.
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Net Cords
China’s Tennis Federation believes that their players must compete in two Fed Cup ties in order to be eligible at the Olympics next season. I’ve not yet delved into the rule book, but I have heard that players only need to make themselves available to the squad to receive Olympic eligibility. Either way, China has decided to keep Na Li and Jie Zheng on the sidelines for Fed Cup next month so that they can give some of their younger players a chance to compete. (Li, Zheng rested for Fed Cup)
Faults
None today!
Stars On Court Today
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MIAMI: Cara Black/Liezel Huber vs. Daniela Hantuchova/Martina Hingis, Lisa Raymond/Samantha Stosur vs. Yung-Jan Chan/Chia-Jung Chuang
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Thanks Aaress! I like how you laid down the law yesterday!
Let me give you example of why I think televising the coaching coversations is a bad idea: During last night’s broadcast of the Williams v. Peer match after the first set, we could hear Serena tell Richard that her knees where hurting. I think this is an disadvantage for Serena, because she never admits to an injury 100%. Sure it gave me and the commentators in the booth some enlightenment on why she was playing at such a low level, but I think it leaves her vulnerable for the final, and I believe the Henin camp is gonna use this in their game plan on Saturday and try to wear her knees down.
I think Serena kinda forgot that they were being taped, but Richard remembered and ignored her statement (which was a smart move). I just feel that listening in on your opponets personal conversations with a coach isn’t noble, and feels like cheating.
My pick to win the final on Saturday is Justine, because she is the best player on the tour and if she just get into long rallies with Serena, the championship is in the bag!
I have no problem in listening to the conversation between the coach and player, but what I absolutely do not like about listening, is not being able to translate what another player and coach is saying, especially if you are like me. “Speak Only English”
I am picking SERENA to win the Sony Ericsson Championship. After having a full-day off, she will be back to herself on Saturday, which is being a true fighter, and I truly admire her for that.