WTA Championships-Doha 2010: Draw Preview and Analysis

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Published: October 24, 2010

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Tournament Preview:

The culminating event on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour is set to take place in Doha this week. Featuring eight of the best players in the world, the WTA Championships will be highlighted by Caroline Wozniacki, Vera Zvonareva, Kim Clijsters, Francesca Schiavone, Sam Stosur, Jelena Jankovic, Elena Dementieva and Victoria Azarenka.

Divided into two round robin sections, the eight combatants will form the Maroon and White groups (the colors of the Qatari flag), while attempting to win at least two matches and advance to the semifinals. Playing for an unbeaten first prize check of $1,550,000, the action in Doha should reach the standard of a deserving season finale.

With Serena Williams and Venus Williams not present at the event, it will be interesting to observe the Slam-less journey of world No. 1 Wozniacki. Earning her way to the top—regardless of what the naysayers say—Wozniacki will have a great opportunity to add valuable ranking points to her total for next season.

However, the two Slam winners in the field, Clijsters and Schiavone, may just have what it takes to spoil Wozniacki's title run. Capturing her third US Open title in mid September, Clijsters has been sidelined from the Tour with a foot infection. Traveling to Doha without her husband and daughter, Clijsters sent a clear message to the field that she wants to leave the Middle East with the trophy.

Schiavone's competent quarterfinal showing in New York left her as a contender on hard-courts, but there's no question that the clay of Europe remains her most suitable surface. The fiery Italian will undoubtedly dazzle the crowd with her serve and volley game, but I'm not convinced that it will be good enough to take home the hardware.

Zvonareva's two Slam finals this season have catapulted her to becoming a formidable force during the marquee events. Finding the common ground between her...
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