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Last updated :
12-May-2008 0:55 AM
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RESULTS  |
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| CH 10K Laksi, THA |
| JFC Nonthaburi, THA |
| CH 50K Fukuoka, JPN |
| CH 50K Dresden, GER |
| 25K Changwon, KOR |
| FU 15K Andijan, UZB |
| CH 25K Balikpapan, INA |
| CH 50K Gifu, JPN |
| ATP Baecelona, ESP |
| CH 50K Lanzarote, ESP |
| CH 25K Gimcheon, KOR |
| CH 35K Cremona, ITA |
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This Week on Tour for Thai Players : 12 - 18 May 2008 |
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Humburg, GER |
ATP TMS |
Sonchat, Sanchai |
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CH 10K |
Varatchaya, Sophia, Nicha, Kanyapat |
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FU 15K |
Weerapat, Kirati, Peerakiat, Peerakit |
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Final : Yonemura T.(JPN) d. 2-Tanasugarn(THA) 61 26 76(8) |
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| Tammy finishes as runners up in 50K Fukuoka |
 FUKUOKA Japan May 11, 2008
Thailand's second seed Tamarine Tanasugarn(WTA-76) sqandered three match points before losing to Japan's unseeded Tomoko Yonemura in a close match 6-1, 2-6, 7-6(8) in women's single final of the $US50,000 Fukuoka International Women's Tennis at Hakata-no-Mori Tennis Center earlier today.
Tomoko Yonemura, a surprised semifinal victory over top seed Aiko Nakamura, continued her fine run by winning the first set 6-1. Tamarine, who kept her winning streak going to 9-0 since last week, fought hard in the second set and took the contest into the decisive. The Thai second seed saved three match points when the Japanese world No.383 was serving for the match at 6-5. In the tie break it was Yonemura who wanted it more as she played more consistent and saved three match points before clinching the tie-breaker 10 points to eight.
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I was so tired and felt exhaust today. I saved three match points and fought so hard. I also had 3 match points at 6-4 and 8-7 in the tie-break but all credit to Yonemura, she played really well. She did not miss at all. I want to rest my shoulder and my legs. " said Tammy who decided to withdraw next week 50K Kurume challenger .........More
Tammy's photo album 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
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| Second straight Final for Tammy |
 FUKUOKA Japan May 10, 2008
Thailand's tennis veteran Tamarine Tanasugarn(WTA-76) and Japan’s unseeded Tomoko Yonemura set up a final showdown in the $US50,000 Fukuoka International Women's Tennis at Hakata-no-Mori Tennis Center, winning their semi-final encounters in contrasting styles earlier today.
Tamarine, a winner of last week's 50K Gifu, continued her impressive form with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Briton's fourth-seeded world No.155 Melanie South while unseeded Tomoko Yonemura(WTA-383) of Japan upset countrywomen and tournament top seed world No.78 Aiko Nakamura in three-set battle 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(0)........More
Tammy's photo album 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
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| Tammy edges past Namigata |
 FUKUOKA Japan May 09, 2008
Thailand's second seed Tamarine Tanasugarn(WTA-76) worked her way past world No.186 Junri Namigata of Japan 6-3, 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the $US50,000 Fukuoka International Women's Tennis at Hakata-no- Mori Tennis Center in Fukuoka, Japan earlier today.
The Thai 30-year-old will take on Briton's world No.155 Melanie South for a spot to the final. The Thai prodigy is 1-0 lifetime against the 22-year-old Briton fourth-seeded, with victory coming at qualifying first round of the Australian Open 2008.
Meanwhile former WTA world number 4 Kimiko Date-Krumm, who returned to the professional competitions, was ended her fine run with a 6-2, 6-2 defeat at the hands of top seed Aiko Nakamura of Japan..............More
Tammy's photo album 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
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| Montinee makes QFs at 25K Changwon |
 CHANGWON Korea May 08, 2008
Thailand's Fed Cup team Montinee Tangphong(WTA-388), the lone Thai hope in the tournament, needed three sets to overcome Ayaka Maekawa of Japan 6-0, 4-6, 6-4, in the second round of the $US25,000 Changwon Women's Challenger Tennis at Changwon Municipal Tennis Court in Korea earlier today.
The Thai 23-year-old from Samutsakorn will next challenge last week 25K Gimcheon runner-up Jing-Jing Lu of China for a place to the last four.
In doubles, Montinee, teaming up with Taiwan's Yi Chen advanced to the semifinals with a 6-3, 7-5 upset win over second seed pair of Remi Tezuka and Seiko Okamoto of Japan..............More
Montinee's photo album 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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| Tammy storms to QFs at 50K Fukuoka |
 FUKUOKA Japan May 08, 2008
Last week 50K Gifu champion and second seed Tamarine Tanasugarn(WTA-76) of Thailand advanced to the quarterfinals of the $US50,000 Fukuoka International Women's Tennis at Hakata-no-Mori Tennis Center in Fukuoka, Japan earlier today.
Fresh from winning her previous tournament in Gifu, Tamarine keep her winning streak going to 7-0 as she moved past Kiwi 19-year-old world No.280 Ellen Barry in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the second round. The Thai 30-year-old who will celebrate her birth day on 24th May, sets up quarterfinal clash with Japanese 25-year-old Junri Namigata(WTA-186), a 6-1, 6-0 winner over compatriot Erika Takao..............More
Tammy's photo album 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
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| Awesome Noppawan wins maiden 25K Title |
 BALIKPAPAN Indonesia May 04, 2008
Thailand rising stars Noppawan Lertcheewakarn(WTA-691) became the first Thai junior to win a 25,000-dollar ITF challenger title after defeating India's second-seeded Isha Lakhani(ITF-335) in the singles final of the US$25,000 BPD Kaltim International Open at Balikpapan Tennis Stadium in Indonesia earlier today.
The Thai 16-year-old from Chiangmai overwhelmed Indian second seed in staright sets 6-3, 6-2, to claim her maiden career title.
Currently ranked WTA world No.691, Noppawan, who will not celebrate her 17th birthday until November, extended her winning streak going to 21-0 after playing four tournaments in two month.
In less than ten pro circuit events entered since 2007, the Chiangmai teenager has already won two doubles titles, finished runner-up two time in singles last year at the 10K Jakarta and Bangkok.
In junior, Noppawan
became the first Thai women after Montinee Tangphong(career-high at No.20th in 19 May 2003), to reach a career-high at No.4 on the ITF World Junior rankings after capturing three consecutive ITF junior titles. The first and second title came at G1 Sarawak and G1 Manila in March 2008 and captured the third trophy in GB1 India in April 2008.
" This is the biggest win for me. My next goal is to win a US$50,000 event or bigger. But I won't hurry and will take one step at a time. " said The Thai junior world No.4 who is now working with her new temporary coach Khun Rung-rit Takong..............More
Noppawan's photo album 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 |
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| Tammy beats Date-Krumm to win Gifu Title |
 GIFU Japan May 04, 2008
Thailand No. 1 and second seed Tamarine Tanasugarn registered her victory over former WTA world number 4 Kimiko Date-Krumm of Japan with a 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 in the final, to claim the ITF circuit singles title in the $US50,000 Kangaroo Cup International Ladies Open at Gifu Memorial Tennis Center in Japan earlier today.
The Thai 30-year-old world No.86 came from a set down to defeat Japanese 37-year-old from Kyoto in three gruelling sets 4-6, 7-5, 6-2.
It was Tammy's eleventh career ITF circuit singles title since 1993, and the third on Japan soil following her first and second win at $US25,000 Saga in 1999 and $US50,000 Gifu in 2000 respectively.
" I fight so hard today and I'm happy to win this event again. It was a good match as Date is my idol and she hit angle shots well. '' said Tammy who won the tournament in 2000.
Former WTA world number 4 Kimiko Date-Krumm has reached Wimbledon semifinal in 1996 before retiring her career in the same year. The Japanese tennis vetrean awarded a wildcard for the qualifying event in $US50,000 Gifu and extended her winning streak going to 10-0 by reaching singles and doubles final...........More
Tammy's photo album 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
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| Noppawan upsets top seed to reach first-career 25K final |
 BALIKPAPAN Indonesia May 03, 2008
Thailand's 16-year-old Noppawan Lertcheewakarn(WTA-691) advanced to her first-career final on the 25,000-dollar challenger tournament when she shocked Indonesia top seed Sandy Gumulya(WTA-242) in the semifinal of the US$25,000 BPD Kaltim International Open at Balikpapan Tennis Stadium in Indonesia earlier today.
Currently WTA ranked No.691 and junior world No.4, Noppawan rallied from a set down to eliminate Indonesian 22-year-old world No.242 in three-set battle 4-6, 6-2, 6-2. The Chiangmai teenager had allowed the quality of her game to dip against the Indonesian top seed, the Thai girl played consistently well, smacking winners all over the court. The talented girl from Chiangmai moves into the championship match against second seed world No.335 Isha Lakhani of India.
It was a sweet revenge for Noppawan as she had lost to Gumulya in the quarterfinals of the 10K Jakarta in 2006 and again in the semis of the 24th SEA Games in Thailand in 2007.
" Today I served well and played very good. I should have won the first set if I did not miss a couple of shots. My serves help me a lot in the second and third set. I tried to move her around and hit the winner whenever I had chances. I don't want to have long rallies because she run so fast and cover court so well. " said The Thai junior world No.4. Noppawan's game is now improved a lot since February after working with her new temporary coach Khun Rung-rit Takong who tried to improve Noppawan's service motion..............More
Noppawan's photo album 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 |
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| Tammy sets up Date-Krumm clash in Gifu Final |
 GIFU Japan May 03, 2008
Thailand'sTamarine Tanasugarn(WTA-86) maintained her winning run, scoring an easy 6-3, 6-1 win over 18-year-old world No.556 Ana Savic of Croatia to advance to the final of the $US50,000 Kangaroo Cup International Ladies Open at Gifu Memorial Tennis Center in Japan earlier today.
The Thai 30-year-old, who won the tournament in 2000, sets up the title clash with 37-year-old Kyoto native Kimiko Date-Krumm, a 7-6(5), 6-3 winner over Briton third-seeded Melanie South in the other semifinals. Kimiko Date-Krumm has reached her WTA career-best at No.4 and reached Wimbledon semifinal in 1996 before retiring her career in the same year............More
Tammy's photo album 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
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| Noppawan books semifinal berth |
 BALIKPAPAN Indonesia May 02, 2008
Thailand rising star Noppawan Lertcheewakarn(WTA-691) made her semifinal debut on the 25,000-dollar challenger tournament with a 7-6(1), 6-3 win over Chinese 24-year-old Jie Hao(WTA-655) in the quarterfinal of the US$25,000 BPD Kaltim International Open at Balikpapan Tennis Stadium in Indonesia earlier today.
The Thai junior world No.4 and ranked No.691 in WTA rankings, who has become the highest-ever Thai player to be ranked on the ITF World Junior Circuit, will next challenge top seed Sandy Gumulya of Indonesia, a 6-1, 6-0 winner over eighth-seeded Chen Liang of China.
Sandy Gumulya is 2-0 lifetime against the 16-year-old Chiangmai native, with victories coming at the quarterfinals of the 10K Jakarta in 2006 and again in the semis of the 24th SEA Games in Thailand in 2007..............More
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| Tammy fights to final four |
 GIFU Japan May 02, 2008
Thai second seed Tamarine Tanasugarn(WTA-86) survived a real scare against Japanese Akiko Yonemura(WTA-220) to edge into the semifinal of the $US50,000 Kangaroo Cup International Ladies Open at Gifu Memorial Tennis Center in Japan earlier today.
Tammy, who won the tournament in 2000, rallied from a set down and saved two match points before defeating world No.220 and seventh-seeded Akiko Yonemura of Japan 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-0. The Thai 30-year-old will take on 18-year-old world No.556 Ana Savic of Croatia for a place to the final.
Former WTA world number 4 Kimiko Date-Krumm continued her giant-killing spree by defeating compatriot top-seeded Aiko Nakamura in three-set battle 7-6(7), 4-6, 6-3 to set up semifinal clash with Briton third-seeded Melanie South, a 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 winner over Ellen Barry of New Zealand.............More
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| Tammy in QFs at 50K Gifu |
 GIFU Japan May 01, 2008
Thailand tennis ace Tamarine Tanasugarn(WTA-86) advanced to the quarterfinals when she moved past Japanese 21-year-old world No.380 Mari Tanaka in straight sets 6-1, 6-1 in the $US50,000 Kangaroo Cup International Ladies Open at Gifu Memorial Tennis Center in Japan earlier today.
The Thai 30-year-old will take on Japanese seventh-seeded Akiko Yonemura(WTA-220) for a place to the semifinals.
Meanwhile former WTA world number 4
Kimiko Date-Krumm, who awarded a wildcard for the qualifying event, made an incredible career return by winning through to the maindraw event. She advanced to the quarterfinal after eliminating fifth-seeded Rika Fujiwara in the first round and defeated wildcard entrant Aki Yamasoto in staright sets 7-6(8), 6-2 in the second round.............More
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| Nudnida stuns Sema to reach QFs in 25K Gimcheon |
 GIMCHEON Korea May 01, 2008
Thailand's Nudnida Luangnam(WTA-346) pulled off the upset on day thee of the $US25,000 Gimcheon Women's Challenger after she knocked out fifth-seeded Yurika Sema of Japan 7-6(2), 6-4 in the second round at Gimcheon Total Sports Town Tennis Courts in Korea earlier today.
The Thai 21-year-old from Sukhothai sets up quarterfinal clash with Chinese teenager Jing-Jing Lu(WTA-295) who recorded a 2-6, 6-1, 6-1 victory over Thai qualifier Suchanan Viratprasert(WTA-564) in the other second round.
In doubles, third-seeded Thai duo of Varatchaya Wongteanchai and Sophis Mulsap failed to make the semifinal after losing 6-3, 6-1 to Taiwan's Yi Chen and Natsumi Hamamura of Japan..............More
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| Noppawan edges past Tananta at 25K Balikpapan |
 BALIKPAPAN Indonesia May 01, 2008
Thailand 16-year-old Noppawan Lertcheewakarn(WTA-691) displayed improved maturity to secure a place in the quarterfinal round of the US$25,000 BPD Kaltim International Open at Balikpapan Tennis Stadium in Indonesia earlier today.
Currently world junior No.4 and ranked No.691 in WTA rankings, Noppawan defeated Indonesia's Lavinia Tananta(WTA-624) 6-3, 6-3, to extend her winning streak going to 18-0 after playing four tournaments since last month. She will take on Chinese 24-year-old Jie Hao(WTA-655) for a spot to the semifinals.
The chiangmai teenager became the first Thai women after Montinee Tangphong(career-high at No.20th in 19 May 2003), to reach a career-high at No.4 on the ITF World Junior rankings after capturing three consecutive ITF junior titles since last month. The first and second title came at G1 Sarawak and G1 Manila in March 2008 and captured the third trophy in GB1 India in April 2008. In fact, Noppawan has made an incredible leap from a year-end WTA Ranking of No. 1196 in 2006 to No. 568 by the end of last year, a jump of more than 600 places. The junior from Chiangmai, who plays with two-handed both sides, will not celebrate her 17th birthday until November..............More
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| Suchanan storms to round 2 at 25K Gimcheon |
 GIMCHEON Korea April 30, 2008
Thai qualifier Suchanan Viratprasert(WTA-564) easily saw off 490th-ranked Jin-Hee Kim of Korea to progress to the second round of the $US25,000 Gimcheon Women's Challenger Tennis tournament at Gimcheon Total Sports Town Tennis Courts in Korea earlier today.
The Thai 25-year-old, who reached her career best at No.172 in August 2004, defeated Korean qualifier Jin-Hee Kim in straight sets 6-2, 6-1. She will face Chinese teenager Jing-Jing Lu, a 6-2, 7-5 winner over fourth-seeded Natsumi Hamamura of Japan, for a place to the quarterfinals. The other Thai qualifier Varatchaya Wongteanchai(WTA-583) did not get past the first round, losing to fifth-seeded Chin-Wei Chan of Taiwan in three-set battle 4-6, 6-3, 6-2...............More
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Next Week on Tour for Thai Players : 19 - 25 May 2008 |
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