PierreC
08-13-2007, 07:48 AM
Results - Sunday, August 12, 2007
Singles - Final
(3/WC) Ana Ivanovic (SRB) d. (4) Nadia Petrova (RUS) 75 64
Doubles - Final
(2) Peschke/Stubbs (CZE/AUS) d. (1) Molik/Santangelo (AUS/ITA) 60 61
Final Facts
- Ivanovic wins her fourth career Sony Ericsson WTA Tour singles title, having already won at Auckland in 2005 (Tier V), Montréal in 2006 (Tier I) and Berlin earlier this year (Tier I); she is now 2-2 this year in Tour singles finals and 4-2 lifetime.
- By virtue of her performance this week, Ivanovic is projected to rise from No.5 to No.4 on the new Tour Singles Rankings, a new career-high.
- Ivanovic had her toughest match of the tournament in the semifinals, rallying back from a 4-1 third set deficit and two match points whilst down 5-4 to defeat No.2 seed Jelena Jankovic, 46 63 75.
- Petrova is now 1-2 this year in Tour singles finals (having won Paris [Indoors] and finished runner-up at Amelia Island) and 7-8 lifetime.
- Both Peschke and Stubbs won their first Tour doubles titles of the year (ninth and 56th overall, respectively); Stubbs is No.12 on the all-time list of Tour doubles title winners (Lisa Raymond is currently No.11 with 65 career Tour doubles titles).
Quotes
Ana Ivanovic, 2007 East West Bank Classic presented by Herbalife singles champion:
"Coming here I tried to take it step by step and that is how I got the best results. At the moment in women's tennis, anyone can beat anyone. This is probably the best time in my career to get the most out of it. I am trying to enjoy myself and I'm having lots of fun on the court."
Nadia Petrova, 2007 East West Bank Classic presented by Herbalife singles runner-up:
"I would say she just rips it without even thinking; compared with any other players, it is the best forehand by far on the Tour. Her fitness coach did a great job with her. She is in good condition and lost some weight."
Singles - Final
(3/WC) Ana Ivanovic (SRB) d. (4) Nadia Petrova (RUS) 75 64
Doubles - Final
(2) Peschke/Stubbs (CZE/AUS) d. (1) Molik/Santangelo (AUS/ITA) 60 61
Final Facts
- Ivanovic wins her fourth career Sony Ericsson WTA Tour singles title, having already won at Auckland in 2005 (Tier V), Montréal in 2006 (Tier I) and Berlin earlier this year (Tier I); she is now 2-2 this year in Tour singles finals and 4-2 lifetime.
- By virtue of her performance this week, Ivanovic is projected to rise from No.5 to No.4 on the new Tour Singles Rankings, a new career-high.
- Ivanovic had her toughest match of the tournament in the semifinals, rallying back from a 4-1 third set deficit and two match points whilst down 5-4 to defeat No.2 seed Jelena Jankovic, 46 63 75.
- Petrova is now 1-2 this year in Tour singles finals (having won Paris [Indoors] and finished runner-up at Amelia Island) and 7-8 lifetime.
- Both Peschke and Stubbs won their first Tour doubles titles of the year (ninth and 56th overall, respectively); Stubbs is No.12 on the all-time list of Tour doubles title winners (Lisa Raymond is currently No.11 with 65 career Tour doubles titles).
Quotes
Ana Ivanovic, 2007 East West Bank Classic presented by Herbalife singles champion:
"Coming here I tried to take it step by step and that is how I got the best results. At the moment in women's tennis, anyone can beat anyone. This is probably the best time in my career to get the most out of it. I am trying to enjoy myself and I'm having lots of fun on the court."
Nadia Petrova, 2007 East West Bank Classic presented by Herbalife singles runner-up:
"I would say she just rips it without even thinking; compared with any other players, it is the best forehand by far on the Tour. Her fitness coach did a great job with her. She is in good condition and lost some weight."