The Quest for the No. 1 Ranking in Paris
Posted by Aaress Lawless on Jun 1, 2008 | Print | Email | Bookmark | Free Subscription
While the race is still on for the 2008 Roland Garros women’s title, another important chase is taking place at the French Open.
Four players–Maria Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic, Jelena Jankovic, and Svetlana Kuznetsova–each have an opportunity to leave Paris as the best player in the world.
The scenarios are complicated, but the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour has determined what needs to happen for each player to clinch the top spot.
(1) Maria Sharapova
If Maria Sharapova reaches the final, she will remain the No. 1 player on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour.
Sharapova can also stay No. 1 if she…
- Loses in the fourth round and neither Ivanovic, Jankovic or Kuznetsova reach the final.
- Loses in the quarterfinals, Kuznetsova does not win the title and neither Ivanovic nor Jankovic reach the final.
- Loses in the semifinals and neither Ivanovic nor Jankovic win the title.
(2) Ana Ivanovic
Ana Ivanovic will become No. 1 if she reaches the final, Sharapova does not reach the semifinals, Jankovic does not reach the final and Kuznetsova does not win the title.
Ivanovic can also clinch the No. 1 ranking if she wins the title and Sharapova does not reach the final.
(3) Jelena Jankovic
Jelena Jankovic will become No. 1 if she reaches the semifinals, Sharapova does not reach the third round and neither Ivanovic nor Kuznetsova reach the final.
Alternately, Jelena will still get the No. 1 ranking if she finishes as the runner-up, Sharapova does not reach the semifinals and Kuznetsova does not win the title.
Jankovic will also become No. 1 if she wins the title in Paris and Sharapova does not reach the final.
(4) Svetlana Kuznetsova
Svetlana Kuznetsova will become No. 1 if she reaches the final, Sharapova does not reach the quarterfinals and neither Ivanovic nor Jankovic reach the final.
Kuznetsova will also take the No. 1 ranking if she wins the title, as long as Maria Sharapova did not reach the semifinals.
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