MMB

Anyone else looking forward to the Olympic Tennis Tournament?
I read that the participants will be able to gain ranking points.

PastyHusty

Greg Rusedski has had a positive start to the year. He defeated Wawrinka of Switzerland 6-4, 6-2 in Adelaide to progress into the second round. His chances of winning that tournament were dramatically increased earlier today as the #1, #3 and #4 seeds were all dumped out by unseeded opposition. The #2 seed Vincent Spadea still remains and is through to the third round. Rusedski is up against Cyril Saulnier in the second round.

Tim Henman has also started 2004 in a positive way with a 6-4, 6-0 win over David Sanchez in the Qatar Open. He now faces Chela of Argentina in the next round.

Interesting. That could be a nice insentive for some big names to join in the tournament. I'll definitely be checking out the Olympic tennis this summer.

MMB

Henin already confirmed


I hope Clijsters won't play much anymore before the Australian Open, that ankle needs rest.

DrTagnian

#1 seed Andy Roddick lost his second round match in Doha. Jonas Bjorkmann defeated the American with 6-3 and 6-4.

ForeverInLoveWithJus

I couldnt believe Roddick lost.

DrTagnian

Kim Clijsters got injuried in her match in the Hopman Cup. There's a scan to be made and the outcome will decide whether Clijsters will participate at the Austrlian Open 2004 or not ....

Bad start for the new season.

MMB

Yes, just like I posted before. If she wants to keep her slightest chance intact to play at the Open, she'll need to cancel any pre-tournament ...

ForeverInLoveWithJus

Oh my God Rusedski failed a drugs test! I couldnt believe that when I heard that.

MMB

Serena's knee and her condition aren't ready yet to participate in the Australian Open. With Serena out and Clijsters doubtful, the chances of Venus and Henin on a first Grand Slam victory of the season only get bigger.

DrTagnian

But not more exciting.