Some may have wondered why Tarpischev likes to have a downlist player (currently 151 singles) available for Fed Cup. Here's why: Whether it was rain on Sat or whatever, young Alla had to play two complete qualifying rounds at Eastbourne today. She dismissed Urzula Radwanska 61 75 and then Olga Savchuk 63 63. Despite the straight sets, she was on court a long time and the opponents were both tough girls as determined as Alla. She's got a way to go up the list, but she's got the grit.

Anyone notice when I posted this during the Ordina qualifying?

Alla deserves congrats--for one thing, there's a nice interview video on the S-E WTA site where she clearly states that Maria was not playing well. Way better and fairer than blowing off like we've heard from Serena or Agnie, etc.

I noticed it when u spoke about it, Paul, a few days ago. When i read it i was obvious this Alla was "red alert", like Rodina if i remember well. U know your classics, u sure do

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WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD

can't stand this girl. who the hell she thinks she is to declare she wanted to beat maria coz she doesn't like maria's outfit? is she tennis rookie or fashion critic?

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I'm crazy as hell.... Crazy about Maria !!!

fking_crazy:

can't stand this girl. who the hell she thinks she is to declare she wanted to beat maria coz she doesn't like maria's outfit? is she tennis rookie or fashion critic?

 

She's adorable though!

fking_crazy:

can't stand this girl. who the hell she thinks she is to declare she wanted to beat maria coz she doesn't like maria's outfit? is she tennis rookie or fashion critic?

yeah,I hate her too...hope Venus can beat her and shut her big mouth

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YOU ARE THE PERSON WHO BRINGS REASONS TO MY DAY....AND THE PERSON WHO BRINGS MAGIC TO MY NIGHTS.....YOU ARE BEST FRIEND AND PARTNER IN ALL THAT I DO.....MY SOULMATE.....

WISHING YOU HAPPINESS......

C'mon Maria,you're the best in my eyes

"Be optimistic,don't afrumpy,when the road gets bumpy just SMILE and be HAPPY"

loMASHAlo:

fking_crazy:

can't stand this girl. who the hell she thinks she is to declare she wanted to beat maria coz she doesn't like maria's outfit? is she tennis rookie or fashion critic?

yeah,I hate her too...hope Venus can beat her and shut her big mouth

I agree - I hate her as well!  Her comments after knocking Maria out of Wimbledon were ridiculous and so annoying!  She wanted to beat Maria cos she didn't like her outfit!  I think that is the most stupid thing that i have ever heard!  I really don't like Venus either, but i agree, Venus should beat her - that will shut her up!!!

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NOLE - Masters Cup 2008 CHAMPION!!!!

Yes!!!!!!!

She's out of Wimbledon!!  She got kicked out by Petrova!  Petrova won 6-1, 6-4!!!

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NOLE - Masters Cup 2008 CHAMPION!!!!

yeah,this b.... out of wimbledon

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YOU ARE THE PERSON WHO BRINGS REASONS TO MY DAY....AND THE PERSON WHO BRINGS MAGIC TO MY NIGHTS.....YOU ARE BEST FRIEND AND PARTNER IN ALL THAT I DO.....MY SOULMATE.....

WISHING YOU HAPPINESS......

C'mon Maria,you're the best in my eyes

"Be optimistic,don't afrumpy,when the road gets bumpy just SMILE and be HAPPY"

Yipeee!!  Alla Kudryavtseva just got knocked out of Montreal by Kuznetsova!!!  She retired hurt, I think, so Kuznetsova won 6-1,1-0!  Sorry that she's injured, but I am sooooo glad that she is out!!  I hate that woman!!!

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NOLE - Masters Cup 2008 CHAMPION!!!!

mashadabest:

Yipeee!!  Alla Kudryavtseva just got knocked out of Montreal by Kuznetsova!!!  She retired hurt, I think, so Kuznetsova won 6-1,1-0!  Sorry that she's injured, but I am sooooo glad that she is out!!  I hate that woman!!!

yeah ,I hate her too and soooooo happy she's out...thanks Kuzi

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YOU ARE THE PERSON WHO BRINGS REASONS TO MY DAY....AND THE PERSON WHO BRINGS MAGIC TO MY NIGHTS.....YOU ARE BEST FRIEND AND PARTNER IN ALL THAT I DO.....MY SOULMATE.....

WISHING YOU HAPPINESS......

C'mon Maria,you're the best in my eyes

"Be optimistic,don't afrumpy,when the road gets bumpy just SMILE and be HAPPY"