Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2014

[Si Si Simona]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-inlo2KY21c#t=61

The two pinguins just came and sat besides Caro

 

[Si Si Simona]

some very good matches tomorrow. kerbi v anna will also be good after Simo (please lose and rest! uzzled) and Caro, and it ends with Serena. not bad

 

[10isfan]

This is the best site to track match start times and live scores. You can set to your local time.

http://www.scorespro.com/tennis/

 

[Hoergren]

Finally on WTA's site the schedule for Tuesday

Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - local times
Centre Court

14:00 - Alize Cornet (FRA) V [7] Simona Halep (ROU) 61 11 ret.
16:00 - [8] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) V Sabine Lisicki (GER) 26 63 63
19:00 - [6] Angelique Kerber (GER) V Ana Ivanovic (SRB)
21:00 - [1] Serena Williams (USA) V Ekaterina Makarova (RUS)

Court 1

14:00 - Maryna Zanevska (UKR) V [5] Jelena Jankovic (SRB) 64 63
16:00 - Samantha Stosur (AUS) V Annika Beck (GER) 61 16 46
18:00 - Kaia Kanepi (EST) V Flavia Pennetta (ITA)
20:00 - Kirsten Flipkens (BEL) V Karolina Pliskova (CZE)

There is TV from both courts

Results from today on page 1

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

This is a very exclusive event, 470 points but $471,841 goes to the winner.

I don't understand all the arguments about ladies missing this to do that...
That does not make sense, the Ladies are suppose to work as this is their job, this is a very exclusive event, Genie had to play qualifying! Anyone missing it other than a valid reason, would be unwise!

 

[RJD11]

Just saw Ree's interview and she said

She and Venus were also playing doubles.

 

[RJD11]

This is a very exclusive event, 470 points but $471,841 goes to the winner.

I don't understand all the arguments about ladies missing this to do that...
That does not make sense, the Ladies are suppose to work as this is their job, this is a very exclusive event, Genie had to play qualifying! Anyone missing it other than a valid reason, would be unwise!

Any body know why a player in the top 20 had to qualify?

I don't think I've ever seen that before.

 

[RJD11]

Sloane Stephens lost to Lucie Safarova 6-3, 7-5 in the first round of the Dubai Championships on Monday. Stephens says she’s still struggling with the spotlight.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

'Stephens says she is struggling with the spotlight'

Hey? what spotlight?.........

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

This is a very exclusive event, 470 points but $471,841 goes to the winner.

I don't understand all the arguments about ladies missing this to do that...
That does not make sense, the Ladies are suppose to work as this is their job, this is a very exclusive event, Genie had to play qualifying! Anyone missing it other than a valid reason, would be unwise!

Any body know why a player in the top 20 had to qualify?

I don't think I've ever seen that before.

You should see the qualifying draw:
http://www.wtatennis.com/SEWTATour-Archive/posting/2014/718/QS.pdf

It was tougher than the main draw in Rio

As for why Genie had to play qualifying, the last direct acceptance was Lucie who was ranked 27th.
So, I don't know, wish ozza was here to answer that.

 

[special700]

This is a very exclusive event, 470 points but $471,841 goes to the winner.

I don't understand all the arguments about ladies missing this to do that...
That does not make sense, the Ladies are suppose to work as this is their job, this is a very exclusive event, Genie had to play qualifying! Anyone missing it other than a valid reason, would be unwise!

Any body know why a player in the top 20 had to qualify?

I don't think I've ever seen that before.

Because it's a very strong field.

 

[special700]

Sloane Stephens lost to Lucie Safarova 6-3, 7-5 in the first round of the Dubai Championships on Monday. Stephens says she’s still struggling with the spotlight.

Are you kidding me "what spotlight"?...:laydownlaughing:laydownlaughing:laydownlaughing

 

[Si Si Simona]

Any body know why a player in the top 20 had to qualify?

I don't think I've ever seen that before.

I can only guess that Genie signed up too late for the event after other players were promised a place in R1. She is ranked 18 and had priority on i.e. Kanepi.

 

[Si Si Simona]

This is a very exclusive event, 470 points but $471,841 goes to the winner.

I don't understand all the arguments about ladies missing this to do that...
That does not make sense, the Ladies are suppose to work as this is their job, this is a very exclusive event, Genie had to play qualifying! Anyone missing it other than a valid reason, would be unwise!

Oh, its really simple.
Simona can only add 190 ranking points in this event and only if she wins it. Even losing the final will not give her worthy points. She also has to beat Serena to do that...
So, only the money is worth playing for, but is it really?... She earned enough so far and she can allow herself to see the "big picture". In the big picture, if she misses IW, Miami, rest of season uzzled because of an injury then she lost money just because she played too much tennis in Dubai. She played 8 hard matches in only 12 days. Its too much. In the long run, an injury will cost her money. She doesn't starve at the moment...
So... imo she should not play in Dubai. Simona is like a shark now but sharks can get injured too.
Allez Alize ! Save Simona from herself

 

[RJD11]

Sloane Stephens lost to Lucie Safarova 6-3, 7-5 in the first round of the Dubai Championships on Monday. Stephens says she’s still struggling with the spotlight.

Are you kidding me "what spotlight"?...:laydownlaughing:laydownlaughing:laydownlaughing

If she is talking about the hype directed towards her since

her injury win vs Serena, all she has to do is keep playing

like she is. The " spotlight " will go out soon

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

This is a very exclusive event, 470 points but $471,841 goes to the winner.

I don't understand all the arguments about ladies missing this to do that...
That does not make sense, the Ladies are suppose to work as this is their job, this is a very exclusive event, Genie had to play qualifying! Anyone missing it other than a valid reason, would be unwise!

Oh, its really simple.
Simona can only add 190 ranking points in this event and only if she wins it. Even losing the final will not give her worthy points. She also has to beat Serena to do that...
So, only the money is worth playing for, but is it really?... She earned enough so far and she can allow herself to see the "big picture". In the big picture, if she misses IW, Miami, rest of season uzzled because of an injury then she lost money just because she played too much tennis in Dubai. She played 8 hard matches in only 12 days. Its too much. In the long run, an injury will cost her money. She doesn't starve at the moment...
So... imo she should not play in Dubai. Simona is like a shark now but sharks can get injured too.
Allez Alize ! Save Simona from herself

Si,
Winning two premier level events of this magnitude in 2 weeks is as good as winning a slam, me thinks, may be even tougher.
It would sure give Simona bragging rights.
This is the kinda event the top seed rarely wins! But of course it would be unwise to bet against Serena.... Makarova will be after her tomorrow.

 

[Si Si Simona]

Sloane Stephens lost to Lucie Safarova 6-3, 7-5 in the first round of the Dubai Championships on Monday. Stephens says she’s still struggling with the spotlight.

Are you kidding me "what spotlight"?...:laydownlaughing:laydownlaughing:laydownlaughing

If she is talking about the hype directed towards her since

her injury win vs Serena, all she has to do is keep playing

like she is. The " spotlight " will go out soon

Yea, when she goes past this mental phase I will have to respect her as a player even if I don't want to

 

[Si Si Simona]

This is a very exclusive event, 470 points but $471,841 goes to the winner.

I don't understand all the arguments about ladies missing this to do that...
That does not make sense, the Ladies are suppose to work as this is their job, this is a very exclusive event, Genie had to play qualifying! Anyone missing it other than a valid reason, would be unwise!

Oh, its really simple.
Simona can only add 190 ranking points in this event and only if she wins it. Even losing the final will not give her worthy points. She also has to beat Serena to do that...
So, only the money is worth playing for, but is it really?... She earned enough so far and she can allow herself to see the "big picture". In the big picture, if she misses IW, Miami, rest of season uzzled because of an injury then she lost money just because she played too much tennis in Dubai. She played 8 hard matches in only 12 days. Its too much. In the long run, an injury will cost her money. She doesn't starve at the moment...
So... imo she should not play in Dubai. Simona is like a shark now but sharks can get injured too.
Allez Alize ! Save Simona from herself

Si,
Winning two premier level events of this magnitude in 2 weeks is as good as winning a slam, me thinks, may be even tougher.
It would sure give Simona bragging rights.
This is the kinda event the top seed rarely wins! But of course it would be unwise to bet against Serena.... Makarova will be after her tomorrow.

I don't care about this event. As a fan I want to keep my player HEALTHY.
Injury now before two mandatory events is a disaster.
If she is doing well in IW and/or Miami she may pass sugarova in the rankings !
Simona has only 50 and 80 points to defend in the USA events! She should "destroy" that field, not the Dubai field...
I get your point of view as a neutral fan but I am not neutral

 

[Si Si Simona]

2-0 Alize 1st set. Comn Alize, finish her off for her own good.
I don't want to see Simo until next month. She is nuts for playing this event.

Simo breaks back... stop playing well Simo! just lose and REST.
Damn, Simo gets back into the match. What am I supposed to do?...

 

[Si Si Simona]

4-1 down, Physio called. medical timeout. Simo, quit now and prepare for IW !
Rest a week and then work with Wim

She will quit only when she cant play. I know her