The last race to Istanbul!

[ozza]

I can update it daily if you like.

1 Williams 11120 (Beijing R2)
2 Azarenka 7676
3 Sharapova 5891
4 Radwanska 5520 (Beijing R2)
5 Li 4950 (Beijing R2)
6 Errani 4130 (Beijing R2)
7 Kvitova 3925 (Beijing R2)
8 Kerber 3260 (Beijing R2)
9 Jankovic 3240 (Beijing R2)
10 Bartoli 3172
11 Stephens 3125 (Beijing R2)
12 Vinci 3110 (Beijing R2)
13 Wozniacki 3055 (Beijing R2)
14 Lisicki 2770 (Beijing R2)
15 Halep 2685

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

That would be really really appreciated.
It's only a half a week left, and I am really really interested to see who will be the last 2 and the alternates.
For now it seems like Kvitova and Kerber have the best shot at #7 and #8, JJ is right at their tail though!


There are other interesting things that can happen...
Aggie can get past Maria if she wins Beijing, right?

 

[ozza]

Radwanska is guaranteed to go above Sharapova the Monday before Istanbul begins if she makes the final of Beijing.

Player schedules after Beijing:
Errani - Moscow
Kvitova - Linz, Moscow
Kerber - Moscow
Jankovic - Osaka, Moscow
Stephens - Linz, Luxembourg
Vinci - Moscow
Wozniacki - Luxembourg
Lisicki - Osaka, Luxembourg
Halep - Linz, Moscow

 

[ozza]

Looking at the Beijing draw you'd have to heavily favour Kerber or Jankovic for the 8th spot (or both if Sharapova doesn't play).

 

[ozza]

As of 1st October 2013:
1 Williams 11180 (Beijing R3)
2 Azarenka 7676
3 Sharapova 5891
4 Radwanska 5520 (Beijing R2)
5 Li 5010 (Beijing R3)
6 Errani 4190 (Beijing R3)
7 Kvitova 4060 (Beijing R3)
8 Kerber 3395 (Beijing R3)
9 Jankovic 3240 (Beijing R2)
10 Wozniacki 3190 (Beijing R3)
11 Stephens 3185 (Beijing R3)
12 Bartoli 3172
13 Vinci 3170 (Beijing R3)
14 Lisicki 2830 (Beijing R3)
15 Halep 2685

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

It's a horse race folks, here they come to the last turn!

And Caro gets past Sloane, looking ahead to catching JJ?
50 points...

Lets go Ladies!

 

[Omair]

Vinci plays Kerber, while Stephens plays Wozniacki. The losers will have a huge set-back. Keeping fingers crossed for Vinci, though. Kvitova and Errani should be safe.

 

[Omair]

Can't remember the race getting that interesting

 

[10isfan]

Woz's FH to Sliane's FH? I would have to pick Sloane to win unless she has a mental collapse.

 

[kskate2]

They both have mad defensive skills. It'll be interesting to see, but I would think Sloane's FH and serve will hold up better than Caro's.

 

[tossip]

Woz's FH to Sliane's FH? I would have to pick Sloane to win unless she has a mental collapse.

Wozniacki is the ultimate pusher and gets to every ball ...that will frustrate Scone.:celeb:

 

[Hoergren]

Two best friends at the players party - cool

In Pole position :lolz:

 

[rugged]

Why do some -- some -- Serena fans go after Sharapova so harshly? It strikes me as ridiculously over-the-top.

I would get it if it were a situation like Federer fans getting angry at Rafa, since Nadal has a 2-1 winning record over Roger. But Serena owns Maria. There's no other way to put it.

The amount of time and energy some fans put into tearing down Maria is the message board equivalent of killing a fly with a cannon ball.

Probably the same reason non-Serena fans go after her, they just don't like her. Obviously everyone makes a decision regarding how to use their energy.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Why do some -- some -- Serena fans go after Sharapova so harshly? It strikes me as ridiculously over-the-top.

I would get it if it were a situation like Federer fans getting angry at Rafa, since Nadal has a 2-1 winning record over Roger. But Serena owns Maria. There's no other way to put it.

The amount of time and energy some fans put into tearing down Maria is the message board equivalent of killing a fly with a cannon ball.

Probably the same reason non-Serena fans go after her, they just don't like her. Obviously everyone makes a decision regarding how to use their energy.

Lots of us around here respect Serena, not many Serena fans respect Masha!

 

[tossip]

Why do some -- some -- Serena fans go after Sharapova so harshly? It strikes me as ridiculously over-the-top.

I would get it if it were a situation like Federer fans getting angry at Rafa, since Nadal has a 2-1 winning record over Roger. But Serena owns Maria. There's no other way to put it.

The amount of time and energy some fans put into tearing down Maria is the message board equivalent of killing a fly with a cannon ball.

Probably the same reason non-Serena fans go after her, they just don't like her. Obviously everyone makes a decision regarding how to use their energy.

Lots of us around here respect Serena, not many Serena fans respect Masha!

there is nothing to respect..things like cakewalk draws,grunting,prayers before every point and that smug look on her face is a no no.:lolz:

 

[ozza]

As of 2nd October 2013:
1 Williams 11180 (Beijing R3)
2 Azarenka 7676
3 Sharapova 5891
4 Radwanska 5580 (Beijing R3)
5 Li 5120 (Beijing QF)
6 Errani 4190
7 Kvitova 4170 (Beijing QF)
8 Kerber 3395 (Beijing R3)
9 Jankovic 3300 (Beijing R3)
10 Wozniacki 3190 (Beijing R3)
11 Stephens 3185 (Beijing R3)
12 Bartoli 3172
13 Vinci 3170 (Beijing R3)

Lisicki and Halep have been eliminated from contention.

 

[Correspondent Kiu]

Petra took Sara out of Beijing and is now poised to overtake her late in the season. Only trailing by 20 points, she has a difficult path ahead.

 

[RJD11]

Why do some -- some -- Serena fans go after Sharapova so harshly? It strikes me as ridiculously over-the-top.

I would get it if it were a situation like Federer fans getting angry at Rafa, since Nadal has a 2-1 winning record over Roger. But Serena owns Maria. There's no other way to put it.

The amount of time and energy some fans put into tearing down Maria is the message board equivalent of killing a fly with a cannon ball.

Probably the same reason non-Serena fans go after her, they just don't like her. Obviously everyone makes a decision regarding how to use their energy.

Lots of us around here respect Serena, not many Serena fans respect Masha!

there is nothing to respect..things like cakewalk draws,grunting,prayers before every point and that smug look on her face is a no no.:lolz:

I think one of the main reasons is the never ending Media

hype. Listen to them and She is the face of tennis and the

greatest thing since Ding Dongs.

Also some of her over the top fans keep putting her in the

conversation with Serena.

 

[ozza]

As of 3rd October 2013:
1 Williams 11290 (Beijing QF)
2 Azarenka 7676
3 Sharapova 5891
4 Radwanska 5690 (Beijing QF)
5 Li 5120 (Beijing QF)
6 Errani 4190
7 Kvitova 4170 (Beijing QF)
8 Kerber 3505 (Beijing QF)
9 Jankovic 3410 (Beijing QF)
10 Wozniacki 3300 (Beijing QF)
11 Stephens 3185
12 Bartoli 3172
13 Vinci 3170

 

[10isfan]

With this loss, it will be tough for Sloane to get to Istanbul. She paid the price for not avoiding Woz's backhand. If Woz were to beat Serena again, this tournament would be a good opportunity. Serena seems unhappy and could decide she wants to go home.