Today’s Women’s News: Paris and Pattaya City Update

Written by: Staff on 11th February 2012

Today's Women's News: Paris and Pattaya City Update

Czech Republic's Klara Zakopalova hits a return to Russia's Vera Zvonareva during their women's singles tennis match at the China Open tennis tournament held at the National Stadium court in Beijing, China on 04 October 2011. EPA/HOW HWEE YOUNG |

Paris

Singles – Semifinal: (2) Marion Bartoli def. Klara Zakopalova 7-6(7-3) 6-0

No real surprise here, except for the way Klara Zakopalova fell apart, but it moves Marion Bartoli a little closer to the Top Five. It won’t matter this week, but it might matter next. Klara Zakopalova will probably be #45.

Singles – Semifinal: (9) Angelique Kerber def. Yanina Wickmayer 6-7(2-7) 6-3 6-4

This looks like yet another breakthrough for Angelique Kerber. Friday, she posted her first Top Five win. Saturday, she clinched a career high — she will rise from #27 to #23. It could be as high as #21 if she wins the title. Yanina Wickmayer ends up at #27.

Doubles – Semifinal: Groenefeld/Martic def. Craybas/Zahlavova Strycova 7-6(9-7) 6-3

Pattaya City

Singles – Semifinal: (3) Daniela Hantuchova def. (Q) Hsieh Su-Wei 6-4 6-1

Daniela Hantuchova just loves this place — she is in her second straight final. If she can defend the title, she should stay at #20. Otherwise, she will fall to #21.

Singles – Semifinal: (4) Maria Kirilenko def. (7) Sorana Cirstea 6-2 5-7 6-4

Maria Kirilenko keeps struggling but somehow keeps on winning. She has now assured her Top 25 ranking. Sorana Cirstea will be just above #50.

Doubles – Semifinals: (1) Mirza/Rodionova def. (3) Amanmuradova/Date-Krumm 6-4 6-4

In this very weak field, it’s obviously no surprise to see the only team with a combined ranking above #50 (indeed, the only team with a combined ranking above #135!) in the final.