This year should be one for the russian tide.
Already in the australian open, Daniela Hantuchova has disposed of
defending champion Serena Williams.
Anastasia Myskina, Maria Sharapova, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Elena
Vesnina, Nadia Petrova all advanced into the 4th round, possibly an
unprecedented number of RUSSIAN players in an ATP tennis grand slam
event.
Martina Hingis is going to find the route tough, especially with
the twin belgium powerhouse of Kim Clijsters and Justine
Henin-Hardenne still in and shouting and world No.1 Lindsay
Davenport playing some excellent tennis. And let's not forget
French wildcard Amelie Mauresmo...
