Garanti Koza WTA Tournament Of Champions

[Hoergren]

Last tournament of 2014

SERDIKA GROUP

MUGURUZA, Garbiñe [ESP]
CORNET, Alizé [FRA]
MAKAROVA, Ekaterina [RUS]
PENNETTA, Flavia [ITA]

SREDETS GROUP

PIRONKOVA, Tsvetana [BUL]
CIBULKOVA, Dominika [SVK]
PETKOVIC, Andrea [GER]
SUÁREZ NAVARRO, Carla [ESP]

 

[Hoergren]

That's what they are fighting about:


Champion RR + 190,000 - RR + 195
Runner-up RR + 65,000 - RR + 75
Semifinalist RR + 10,000 - RR

Round Robin (3 wins) 80,000 - 180
Round Robin (2 wins) 65,000 - 145
Round Robin (1 win) 50,000 - 110
Round Robin (0 wins) 35,000 - 75

Alternate 7,500 - 0

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I think it would be in the best interests of women's tennis, if WTA gets rid of this event.
Having this kind of events devalues WTAF and the whole business.

 

[Hoergren]

I think it would be in the best interests of women's tennis, if WTA gets rid of this event.
Having this kind of events devalues WTAF and the whole business.

Try to mail your suggestions to WTA. In respect of our tennisplayers in second row I'll continue covering this event - I think they deserve it.

TV all week

Here is a picture of the stadium

Multifunctional Sports Hall Arena Armeec Sofia is one of the most modern in Europe, designed and constructed in full compliance with international standards.

The main function of "Arena Armeec Sofia" is to provide the Bulgarian athletes with the best conditions for development of sports and competitive activities. It meets all requirements of the international sports federations and their standards for the conduct of World and European championships and tournaments in the prestigious category "Grand Prix".

The capacity of the hall is 12,373 seats, including 206 VIP and 96 specially equipped places for journalists.

Over 25 different types of sport can be practiced in "Arena Armeec Sofia." The Hall also offers very good opportunities for a wide range of cultural events: concerts, exhibitions, congresses, symposia, seminars, etc.

 

[Hoergren]

Order of play Tuesday, October 28, 2014 - local time

Arena Armeec
18:00 - [2] Dominika Cibulkova (SVK) V [8] Tsvetana Pironkova (BUL) 63 76
20:00 - [4] Andrea Petkovic (GER) V [5] Carla Suárez Navarro (ESP) 06 46
22:00 - [3] Flavia Pennetta (ITA) V [6] Alizé Cornet (FRA) 61 62

Tennis Tv Coverage

 

[tossip]

where is Venus..she won Dubai

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

How about some pix from the party?

http://sofia-tennis.bg/en/gallery/The-Players-party-102

 

[kskate2]

Who is that w/ Petko?

 

[Hoergren]

Who is that w/ Petko?

It's Pironkova - luvly lady

And Tossip - Dubai is not an international tournament, that's why Venus is not there.

 

[kskate2]

Looks completely different. She must have colored her hair or something.

 

[Hoergren]

Looks completely different. She must have colored her hair or something.

Yeah you're right - different lady - sorry.

 

[golds girl]

^Is this a player in the tourney? I think I've identified everyone in the initial picture but this person next to Petkovic isn't in that initial pic, I don't think.

On another note, KSK just got back from Chi-Town! It was for work but it was great

 

[kskate2]

^Is this a player in the tourney? I think I've identified everyone in the initial picture but this person next to Petkovic isn't in that initial pic, I don't think.

On another note, KSK just got back from Chi-Town! It was for work but it was great

I'm glad you had fun. I was in Tampa and just got back Sun. You have to let me know the next time you come. We can do lunch if you are working downtown.

 

[golds girl]

^I was downtown. I'm pretty sure my next time will be in the spring. The window for Chicago trips is fast closing with your winter. I feel like only locals can handle Chicago winter

 

[kskate2]

^ You're right. And even the locals sometimes struggle. :snigger

 

[Hoergren]

The party is on Cibulkova vs Pironkova - first match Cibu up 20

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Domi wasted 4 match points, Piro evens the second set tie breaker 6-6 only to lose it on her serve 8-6
Domi has the first win in Sofia.

 

[Hoergren]

Cibu takes the first step 63 76

Next match anout to begin Petkovic vs Navarro - can be a splendid match.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I am interested to see how Petko performs in this tournament,she has been struggling with a niggling wrist injury,also she will be representing Germany in the Fed Cup final against Czech.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Not good so far M
Carla hands a nice glazed donut to Petko to start things off.