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Tati is in Sydney Entry List
30th November 2006
I still don't know if Tati will play Gold Coast at the beginning of the new year but now she's surely scheduled to play Sydney starting on January 8, 2007. We'll see if she will play both tournaments or only Sydney before Australian Open!:)
Next Season
19th November 2006
Tati's next season should start the 1st of January in Gold Coast, so it means still one month and ten days without Tati!;) Always regarding next season, on November 15th the Tour announced some reforms for 2007 in order to protect player health and ensure more stars/rivalries featured on court. The reforms include the following:
- Reduction of top player minimum tournament commitment requirement from 13 to 12 events, including two events to be chosen by the Tour for each player
- New standards that will mandate that all Tour fall season events shall utilize the same surface and same ball
- Doubling of player late withdrawal fines, up to a maximum of $40,000 for third and subsequent late withdrawal offenses
- Reduction of minimum player tournament commitment requirement for players who have been on the Tour for 12 years or more by one tournament
- Option for players aged 30 years old or more (as of January 1 of the Tour year) to have their minimum tournament commitment consist of only four Tier I events
The Tour has also decided, based upon very positive feedback from fans, broadcasters, players and other key stakeholders, to continue testing of on-court coaching at all Tier I and Tier II Tour tournaments taking place following the Australian Open and up until Roland Garros in 2007. In light of the positive feedback from fans, broadcasters and others, and in recognition of the difficulty in policing coaching from the stands, the Tour also intends to put forth a proposal in the coming months to legalize coaching from the stands, subject to important parameters that would ensure no disruption or interference with play. The Tour will also continue testing of various new doubles scoring formats designed to enhance and better promote the doubles game. Other fan friendly innovations, including electronic line calling, pre-match player interviews, interviews with coaches during matches and enhanced microphones on court, will also continue in 2007.
I think that some of the reforms are really smart cause they're made to protect player's health, but I disagree with some of them, just like the one who changes score format in doubles and the on-court-coaching. But I guess all this is made to make tennis a more enjoyable and "commercial" sport.
Site Update: I know there has been a lack of updates on the site, but in this period I'm really busy at University and there isn't too much to write about Tati :) In any case next weekend a friend of mine should take me the match that Tati played in 2005 in Charleston against Venus Williams, it will be a pleasure to upload it for you guys! Stay tuned for it!
New Match
5th November 2006
I've noticed that I haven't posted before the video of the match between Tati and Nadia Petrova at this year Open Gaz de France so here it goes ;-) Unfortunately the dvd were i had it was corrupted so I have only the first two sets and the final match point in the third. If anyone has the third set complete feel free to e-mail me here and I will post it!
Golovin vs Petrova - QF Open Gaz de France 2006 - Part 1 of 7
Golovin vs Petrova - QF Open Gaz de France 2006 - Part 2 of 7
Golovin vs Petrova - QF Open Gaz de France 2006 - Part 3 of 7
Golovin vs Petrova - QF Open Gaz de France 2006 - Part 4 of 7
Golovin vs Petrova - QF Open Gaz de France 2006 - Part 5 of 7
Golovin vs Petrova - QF Open Gaz de France 2006 - Part 6 of 7
Golovin vs Petrova - QF Open Gaz de France 2006 - Part 7 of 7
Golovin vs Petrova - QF Open Gaz de France 2006 - Match Point
30th November 2006
I still don't know if Tati will play Gold Coast at the beginning of the new year but now she's surely scheduled to play Sydney starting on January 8, 2007. We'll see if she will play both tournaments or only Sydney before Australian Open!:)
Next Season
19th November 2006
Tati's next season should start the 1st of January in Gold Coast, so it means still one month and ten days without Tati!;) Always regarding next season, on November 15th the Tour announced some reforms for 2007 in order to protect player health and ensure more stars/rivalries featured on court. The reforms include the following:
- Reduction of top player minimum tournament commitment requirement from 13 to 12 events, including two events to be chosen by the Tour for each player
- New standards that will mandate that all Tour fall season events shall utilize the same surface and same ball
- Doubling of player late withdrawal fines, up to a maximum of $40,000 for third and subsequent late withdrawal offenses
- Reduction of minimum player tournament commitment requirement for players who have been on the Tour for 12 years or more by one tournament
- Option for players aged 30 years old or more (as of January 1 of the Tour year) to have their minimum tournament commitment consist of only four Tier I events
The Tour has also decided, based upon very positive feedback from fans, broadcasters, players and other key stakeholders, to continue testing of on-court coaching at all Tier I and Tier II Tour tournaments taking place following the Australian Open and up until Roland Garros in 2007. In light of the positive feedback from fans, broadcasters and others, and in recognition of the difficulty in policing coaching from the stands, the Tour also intends to put forth a proposal in the coming months to legalize coaching from the stands, subject to important parameters that would ensure no disruption or interference with play. The Tour will also continue testing of various new doubles scoring formats designed to enhance and better promote the doubles game. Other fan friendly innovations, including electronic line calling, pre-match player interviews, interviews with coaches during matches and enhanced microphones on court, will also continue in 2007.
I think that some of the reforms are really smart cause they're made to protect player's health, but I disagree with some of them, just like the one who changes score format in doubles and the on-court-coaching. But I guess all this is made to make tennis a more enjoyable and "commercial" sport.
Site Update: I know there has been a lack of updates on the site, but in this period I'm really busy at University and there isn't too much to write about Tati :) In any case next weekend a friend of mine should take me the match that Tati played in 2005 in Charleston against Venus Williams, it will be a pleasure to upload it for you guys! Stay tuned for it!
New Match
5th November 2006
I've noticed that I haven't posted before the video of the match between Tati and Nadia Petrova at this year Open Gaz de France so here it goes ;-) Unfortunately the dvd were i had it was corrupted so I have only the first two sets and the final match point in the third. If anyone has the third set complete feel free to e-mail me here and I will post it!
Golovin vs Petrova - QF Open Gaz de France 2006 - Part 1 of 7
Golovin vs Petrova - QF Open Gaz de France 2006 - Part 2 of 7
Golovin vs Petrova - QF Open Gaz de France 2006 - Part 3 of 7
Golovin vs Petrova - QF Open Gaz de France 2006 - Part 4 of 7
Golovin vs Petrova - QF Open Gaz de France 2006 - Part 5 of 7
Golovin vs Petrova - QF Open Gaz de France 2006 - Part 6 of 7
Golovin vs Petrova - QF Open Gaz de France 2006 - Part 7 of 7
Golovin vs Petrova - QF Open Gaz de France 2006 - Match Point