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package view

import (
	"encoding/xml"
	"errors"
	"fmt"
	"github.com/antonienko/goandroid/device"
	"github.com/antonienko/goandroid/display"
	"github.com/antonienko/goandroid/input"
	"strings"
	"time"
)

type DeviceView struct {
	dev  device.Device
	im   input.InputManager
	disp display.Display
}

func NewDeviceView(dev device.Device) DeviceView {
	im := input.NewInputManager(dev)
	return DeviceView{dev: dev, im: im}
}

func (devView DeviceView) GetViewes() (Views, error) {
	hierarchy, err := devView.GetHierarchy()
	if err != nil {
		return Views{}, err
	}
	return hierarchy.ConvertToViews()
}

func (devView DeviceView) GetHierarchy() (Hierarchy, error) {
	var tag = "UI hierchary dumped to:"
	retriesLeft := 10
	out, _ := devView.makeDump()
	for !strings.Contains(out, tag) {
		retriesLeft--
		if retriesLeft == 0 {
			return Hierarchy{}, errors.New(fmt.Sprintf("Unable to locate [%s] in output : %s", tag, out))
		}
		time.Sleep(100 * time.Millisecond)
		out, _ = devView.makeDump()
	}
	parts := strings.Split(out, "dumped to:")
	if len(parts) != 2 {
		return Hierarchy{}, errors.New(fmt.Sprintf("Unable to locate file location in output : %s", out))
	}
	xml_location := parts[1]
	xml_location = strings.TrimSpace(xml_location)

	xml_data, err := devView.dev.Shell("cat", xml_location)
	if err != nil {
		return Hierarchy{}, err
	}
	xml_data = strings.TrimSpace(xml_data)
	xml_hierarchy := new(Hierarchy)
	err = xml.Unmarshal([]byte(xml_data), xml_hierarchy)
	if err != nil {
		return Hierarchy{}, err
	}

	return *xml_hierarchy, nil
}

func (devView DeviceView) makeDump() (string, error) {
	out, _ := devView.dev.Shell("uiautomator dump /data/window_dump.xml")
	return out, nil
}

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U.S. Accuses Soccer Officials of Decades of 'Rampant, Systemic and Deep-Rooted' Corruption
By Vivienne Walt
Updated: May 27, 2015 11:04 AM ET
In a cascading explosion of events that sent the soccer world into shock on Wednesday, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said that officials of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) — the world's most powerful and lucrative sporting body — had engaged in decades of criminal actions in which they pocketed millions of dollars in bribes over more than two decades. Unveiling charges of money laundering, racketeering and wire fraud against 14 people, including nine FIFA officials, Lynch said the charges showed "corruption that is rampant, systemic and deep-rooted both abroad and here in the United States," and that "at least two generations of soccer officials … have abused their positions of trust to acquire millions of bribes and kickbacks."
"They did this over and over, year after year, tournament after tournament," Lynch said at a press conference on Wednesday.
In a morning that left FIFA officials reeling, Swiss police stormed the Zurich hotel rooms of seven executive committee members before dawn on Wednesday, hauling them into custody in preparation for extradition to New York City, whose Eastern District Court unveiled indictments against 14 people, including two FIFA vice presidents, involving bribe taking and fraud worth millions and dating back to 1991.
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Megan Rapinoe Wins FIFA Women's Player of the Year, Calls for Players Around the World to Fight Inequality
That was not the end of the morning's stunning events. Within hours, Switzerland's Attorney General's Office announced it had raided FIFA headquarters in Zurich on Wednesday and seized hordes of documents and computer hard drives, in connection with "criminal mismanagement and money laundering." The Swiss charges relate to FIFA's decision in December 2010 to award the World Cup to Russia in 2018 and Qatar in 2022. The prospect of Qatar hosting the Cup was greeted with incredulity as it has never qualified for the tournament, it has a population of just over 2 million and its summers are too hot for outdoor sports although it one of the richest countries in the world. Qatar beat the U.S. by a single vote.
FIFA's management tried to downplay the severity of the charges on Wednesday and attempted to portray the organization as having been the victim of errant figures within its executive ranks — casting the indictments as the result of a few rotten eggs within an otherwise clean organization. "We are very happy about what is happening right now," FIFA spokesman Walter de Gregorio told a packed press conference at the organization's headquarters in Zurich, where football officials from across the world are gathered this week for FIFA's congress, and to vote on Friday for a new (or re-elected) president. "It is once again FIFA suffering under these circumstances. It is certainly a difficult moment for us."
De Gregorio did not appear to have read the Department of Justice press release published Wednesday in which acting U.S. Attorney Kelly Currie of the Eastern District of New York said that Wednesday's announcement was a message that enough was enough. "After decades of what the indictment alleges to be brazen corruption, organized international soccer needs a new start — a new chance for its governing institutions to provide honest oversight and support of a sport that is beloved across the world, increasingly so here in the United States. Let me be clear: this indictment is not the final chapter in our investigation."
FIFA's hastily arranged press conference appeared designed to quarantine the organization and its president Sepp Blatter from the turmoil raging around them, and to allow this week's meeting to go ahead as planned — as well as to try to prevent FIFA members from reopening the votes on the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. "Russia and Qatar will be played. This is what is fact today. I don't go into speculation about what will happen tomorrow," de Gregorio told reporters.
How FIFA can control the damage from Wednesday's charges and arrests, and keep the organization on track, is still unclear. But de Gregorio reminded journalists several times that it was FIFA itself that had opened the corruption investigation in Switzerland last November, which led to Wednesday's raid. He said not even Blatter had known about the impending arrests, despite the fact that he has run the organization with despotic control for 17 years, and is up for re-election for a fifth term in office.
Among those arrested in Zurich was one of Blatter's closest allies, FIFA vice president Jeffrey Webb, who heads the regional football association for North and Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF), and who many have regarded as Blatter's likely successor. Despite that, de Gregorio insisted Blatter was untouched by Wednesday's events. "The president is not involved," he told reporters, and they bombarded him with questions about the FIFA president's viability. "Of course he is the head of FIFA. But he is not involved, so how can you say he has to step down? He is the president, he is the president, and in two days he will stand for re-election."
The raids in Switzerland were preceded by the unsealing of a 47-count indictment early Wednesday morning in federal court in Brooklyn, New York City. It also emerged that four individual defendants and two corporate defendants had already pleaded guilty.
Two of the most senior officials were Webb and Jack Warner, the former president of CONCACAF, whose headquarters in Miami were also raided Wednesday.
The Department of Justice also revealed that two sons of Warner, Daryl and Daryan Warner, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and other charges in July 2013. The other men who pleaded guilty were Charles Blazer, the former CONCACAF general secretary and a former FIFA executive-committee member, and José Hawilla, the owner and founder of Traffic Group, the Brazilian sports-marketing conglomerate. Hawilla also agreed to forfeit over $151 million, $25 million of which has been paid.
Two companies, Traffic Sports USA and Traffic Sports International, also pleaded guilty to wire-fraud conspiracy.
The 1966 World Cup: When Britannia Ruled the Pitch
Not published in LIFE. Bobby Moore raises the World Cup trophy, July 30, 1966, after England defeated Germany, 4-2, in the final before 98,000 fans at Wembley Stadium, London.
Art Rickerby—Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images
Not published in LIFE. Brazil's goalkeeper, Gilmar, leaps to block a shot during World Cup practice in Liverpool, 1966.
Not published in LIFE. Brazil great Pelé enters the stadium in Liverpool, 1966.
Not published in LIFE. British soccer fans, 1966.
Not published in LIFE. Fans welcome the Brazil squad to the stadium, Liverpool, 1966.
Not published in LIFE. Pelé is tackled during Brazil's 2-0 win over Bulgaria, England, 1966.
Not published in LIFE. English fans happily swarm around the Brazilian squad's bus, 1966.
Not published in LIFE. World Cup, 1966, England.
Not published in LIFE. Wembley Stadium, World Cup, 1966.
Not published in LIFE. England scores, World Cup, 1966.
Not published in LIFE. "If I could bottle the feeling that comes with scoring a goal in a big match," says Alexi Lalas, "future generations of my family would never have to work another day in their lives."
Not published in LIFE. Jack Charlton slides hard against West Germany, World Cup, 1966.
Not published in LIFE. England's George Cohen vies with Argentina's Silvio Marzolini during a World Cup quarterfinal match, 1966.
Not published in LIFE. World Cup final, England vs. West Germany, July 1966.
Not published in LIFE. Fans, World Cup, England, July 1966.
Not published in LIFE. Players and coaches celebrate on the pitch at Wembley after England's 4-2 victory over West Germany, July 30, 1966.

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Lead Data Analyst, Team Manager
23.12.2022 Data Science & Analytics Permanent Open position Apply here
We are looking for a passionate Lead Data Analyst to join our Puzzle Studio in Helsinki, Finland and help us strengthen the analytics craft at Rovio by heading a growing team of game analysts. We at Rovio's Puzzle Studio have our sights set on becoming the most successful casual puzzle game studio in the world. Exploring new and emerging trends in puzzle games, we have built a deep understanding of the puzzle genre and its players since our founding in 2014. We have introduced innovations in puzzle game core with the free-flowing Angry Birds Dream Blast, and provided players with exciting new content and events in fan-favourite games such as Angry Birds Friends. With our games, we aim to create a true emotional connection that stays with players even when they're not playing.
Coming into this role will give you a key position in contributing to Rovio's future. In this role you will have a chance to work full-time on one of our games providing it with critical game analytics and ensuring that the game team receives valuable insights to propel the game forward. This role also entails leadership duties. As a team manager, you will be supervising a few Data Analysts and providing them with support and guidance they need to grow in Rovio and elevate their careers. You will nourish an inspiring team culture and mentor your team members to develop professionally.
We expect you to be a gamer at heart with return of investment on the top of your mind. You are an excellent individual contributor who leads by example. To thrive in this position it is imperative to have well-developed communication skills as you will work with people from different expertise and will at times need to explain complex subjects. Communication is the key to make data actionable. Additionally, you should be able to clearly define suggestions and work with your team to accomplish their goals.
What your days will look like:
You will spend most of your time as a senior analyst in a game project building new features and growing the game together with your team
Understanding changes in key metrics and long-term trends
Supporting the studio analytics craft lead in portfolio level analysis and roadmap planning
Driving decision making through presentation of work and spreading best practises to analytics and game teams
Developing models of player behaviour for analysis and automated experience optimisation
Designing and evaluating experiments
Creating dashboards and reports
Building data sets and automating data processing using SQL
Drafting and assessing gameplay tracking events
In addition you will have an opportunity to grow your leadership skills and support a few data analysts in the department as their direct supervisor
Coaching team members to improve their performance and help them advance in their career development
Who we think will do great in this role has:
Passion for casual gaming and problem solving
Genuine interest in people leadership
Several years experience as an analyst, data scientist or product manager, preferably in the gaming industry
Track record in mentoring data analysts
Ability to turn analysis into valuable action
Data literacy and quantitative analysis skills
Experience in A/B testing design, implementation and decision making
High level of proficiency in relevant scripting language(s), e.g. SQL and Python/R
Understanding of statistical methods and machine learning
Recruitment process:
Introduction: you will have a first call with our talent acquisition partner and discuss how you see your next step and what you would like to bring to Rovio.
First meeting: you will get a chance to explore one of our games and meet the hiring manager. We want to know who you are and what motivates you. This is also an opportunity for you to learn more about Rovio and the specifics of the role. We will also talk about your technical skills and go over some practical problem solving case studies.
Take home test
Team meeting: You will be invited to meet the game team lead and other team member(s). Our aim is to get a clear overview of your skills, how you would fit with our working culture, your ambitions and where we can help you develop.
Final round: You will meet your future manager and our HR specialist. The goal is to explain the people processes here and discuss your views on people leadership. If you would like to meet your future team, we will be happy to organise a meet-and-greet with the team.
Data is at the heart of everything we do at Rovio. It enables us to continually improve our games and provide incredible experiences for the millions of users who play our games every day. All of this data is only valuable if it can be used to guide our day to day operations. It is the job of Rovio data craft to turn that raw data into actionable insights for Rovio's games teams and other business units. The data craft aims to empower Rovio's teams with insightful data, and also with relevant tools and models that support decision making.
We welcome applicants to use the name they want to be addressed by in the application form, regardless of whether it is their legal name.
What to expect when you join us
Meet the Rovians
About Rovio
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I have a big six month post coming after we have our doctor's visit next Tuesday, but I wanted to compare my girls to each other at six months (I know that I shouldn't compare them, but it's always fun to see how different/similar they are). In some pictures they look alike, but in these, I really don't think that they look all that similar. I can see a resemblance in their faces, but their little 6 month old bodies are SO different!
This is my chunky little Lila Boo on her half-birthday. She is/was always in the 50th percentile for height and weight (even though she has tiny parents!). She has always looked so much bigger to me than Alli does, and she really is so much bigger than Alli!
This is little Alli on her half-birthday (today). She is so much more petite than Lila, and started out like that from day 1. She has been in the 5-10th percentile for height and 25th for weight, so she definitely is a little thing, and I love that about her. We'll see on Tuesday how she fares in the percentile range at this stage in her life!
It goes by so fast doesn't it? Your girls are beautiful!


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World Trade Center bomber suing federal prison system over religious rights
Pamela Geller August 30, 2018
His bombing was in the cause of Islam. His incarceration is a violation of his Islamic rights.
Ahmed Ajaj is refusing all options, instead insisting all animals be fed, raised and slaughtered in accordance with Islamic law. Authorities said it is almost impossible to find a vendor who meets all his criteria. Ajaj complains the imam assigned to him does not share his exact views. While it remains unclear how much money the man is seeking, he asked to be awarded $130,000 back in 2014 as compensation for dietary issues related to Ramadan.
Convicted terrorist suing federal prison system over religious rights
OAN NEWSROOM, AUGUST 29, 2018
An Islamic terrorist is suing the federal prison system for allegedly violating his religious freedom. The trial came to a close Tuesday in Denver, Colorado with a ruling expected to be issued in the coming days.
Ahmed Ajaj is effectively serving a life sentence for his role in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing that killed six people and injured a thousand others.
"A number of innocent people lost their lives. Hundreds were injured and thousands were struck with fear in their hearts when an explosion rocked the basement of the World Trade Center. To their families, you're in the thoughts and prayers of my family." — former President Bill Clinton
Reports show Ajaj attended terrorist training camps in both Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia to learn bomb making before coming to the U.S. as an asylum seeker.
In this 1991 file photo shows Ahmad Ajaj. (RICK BOWMER / AP, FILE)
He is now accusing a super-max prison in Colorado of failing to meet his long list of dietary and religious demands.
Court records show the man snubbed vegetarian and kosher options, instead insisting all animals be fed, raised and slaughtered in accordance with Islamic law. Authorities said it is almost impossible to find a vendor who meets all his criteria.
Ajaj is also complaining that the Imam assigned to him does not share his exact views, because he is of a different denomination of Islam.
While it remains unclear how much money the man is seeking, he asked to be awarded $130,000 back in 2014 as compensation for dietary issues related to Ramadan — the Islamic holy month of fasting. This latest lawsuit was filed a year later in 2015.
Ajaj has since been moved to a prison in Indiana, where authorities were able to get in contact with a supplier to begin serving meals that Ajaj finds "acceptable."
Courtesy of The Geller Report
Pamela Geller is the President of the American Freedom Defense Initiative (AFDI), editor-in-chief of Geller Report and Amazon best selling author of the here FATWA: Hunted in America , The Post-American Presidency: The Obama Administration's War on America and Stop the Islamization of America: A Practical Guide to the Resistance.
Follow Pamela Geller on Facebook here and Twitter here.


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Best in Show/Funny
< Best in Show
Parker Posey's character freaking out over losing a dog toy named "Busy Bee".
The scene where Christopher Guest's character lists all the different types of nuts: "Peanut, cashew nut, pine nut, pistachio nut, red pistachio nut, all-natural white pistachio nut..."
Stefan and Scott's Shih Tzu Calender.
Stefan Vanderhoof: [discussing the calendar] We're not gonna sell, just give it out to friends.
Scott Donlan: I think we should try to sell it.
Stefan Vanderhoof: Really?
Scott Donlan: Yeah.
Stefan Vanderhoof: Well, if we could give the money to Shih Tzu rescue.
Scott Donlan: They have plenty of money.
Stefan Vanderhoof: Well so do we.
Scott Donlan: What Shih Tzus need rescuing anyway? You don't see Shih Tzus straggling around the streets in an old coat "help, alms for the poor".
Stefan Vanderhoof: Like the little match girl.
Announcer Buck Laughlin: "To think in some countries, these animals are eaten!"
Larry Miller's character describing the gory details of his job as a hostage negotiator during dinner.
They all jump.
Retrieved from "https://allthetropes.org/w/index.php?title=Best_in_Show/Funny&oldid=1057992"
Film/Funny


Established in 1983, the CFGB is a partnership of Canadian churches and church-based agencies working to end hunger in developing countries. On behalf of its fifteen member agencies, including ADRA Canada, the Foodgrains Bank collects grain and cash donations, provides funds and expert advice for projects submitted by member agencies and their partners. Learn more about ADRA Canada's partnership with CFGB by watching this video.
Established in 1996, the Colin Glassco Foundation for Children, supports vulnerable children in Canada and Zambia. ADRA Canada has been Glassco Foundation's partner in supporting children in Zambia, particularly in the Gwembe Valley.
Global Affairs supports sustainable development through its partnerships with private and public sectors in Canada and in developing nations. Global Affairs has been ADRA Canada's partner in the implementation of humanitarian interventions globally for over 20 years.
ADRA Canada works with GlobalMedic in providing emergency water and relief to survivors of disasters, as well as building local capacity to deliver relief operations in developing nations.
The Hinks-Dellcrest Centre is a community affiliate of the University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine (Department of Psychiatry) and Faculty of Social Work dedicated to promoting optimal social, emotional, and behavioural well-being in infants, children, youth, and their families. ADRA Canada works with Hinks-Dellcrest Centre in implementing learning through play among children in Cambodia.
The IGNITE Program was created to provide energy-efficient and sustainable infrastructure capabilities to the government, First Nations, education and healthcare sectors. The IGNITE ASPIRE Initiative is focused on bringing sustainable change to Canadian First Nations communities by addressing a variety of humanitarian issues.
The University of Guelph is a comprehensive public research university in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It is consistently ranked as a top comprehensive university in Canada, and has established three other regional campuses. The UoG provides technical support to ADRA in minimizing post-harvest losses among vulnerable households in Rwanda.
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an independent, not-for-profit policy research institute based in Winnipeg, with over a decade of experience in the field of climate change adaptation. IISD works with ADRA in strengthening community-level climate change resilience among vulnerable families in Rwanda.


The Internet empowers individuals to play a more active role in the political process, as Obama's campaign has manifested.
Today we're dumping 70 million tons of global-warming pollution into the environment, and tomorrow we will dump more, and there is no effective worldwide response. Until we start sharply reducing global-warming pollution, I will feel that I have failed.
The first less is this: take it from me, every vote counts.
Airplane travel is nature's way of making you look like your passport photo.
CO2 is the exhaling breath of our civilization, literally... Changing that pattern requires a scope, a scale, a speed of change that is beyond what we have done in the past.
Civil disobedience has an honourable history, and when the urgency and moral clarity cross a certain threshold, then I think that civil disobedience is quite understandable, and it has a role to play.
A zebra does not change its spots.
I think that more diversity is a good thing, and fresh points of view articulated by people who are committed to excellence in journalism is a beneficial change in the American media landscape.
If you want your energy bills to go up, you should support an ever greater dependence on foreign oil, because the rate of new discoveries is declining as demand in China and India is growing, and the price of oil and thus the price of coal will go sky high.
I do genuinely believe that the political system is not linear. When it reaches a tipping point fashioned by a critical mass of opinion, the slow pace of change we're used to will no longer be the norm. I see a lot of signs every day that we're moving closer and closer to that tipping point.
I did very extensive diligence on Al Jazeera English, the network from which Al Jazeera America is going to be derived, and it's really very clear that they have long since established a reputation for excellence and integrity and objectivity.
Winston Churchill aroused this nation in heroic fashion to save civilisation in World War Two. We have everything we need except political will, but political will is a renewable resource.
If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure.
The day I made that statement, about the inventing the internet, I was tired because I'd been up all night inventing the Camcorder.


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Week One at U.S. Open: Wozniacki Living Up to Seeding, Jankovic Makes Early Departure
With Serena Williams out of the running, one established truism at this year's U.S. Open was that the list of potential champions had expanded. Yet, Caroline Wozniacki's form the first three rounds is giving many room for pause as she is invariably validating her top billing. With the initial week of competition concluded, here's a recapitulation of the event thus far and a peak at what's ahead.
Wozniacki has permitted her opponents only three games on her way to booking her spot into the round of 16. Although Maria Sharapova needed three sets in the first round against Jarmila Groth, since then she has also been stingy. Sharapova allowed Beatrice Capra, the 18 year old American who upended 18th seed Aravane Rezai, just one game in their third round match. As a result, the much anticipated fourth round match between Sharapova and Wozniacki will take place on Monday.
After scraping by to reach the third round, Jelena Jankovic, the 4th seed, had her progress halted by Kaia Kanepi, the 31st seed. Therefore, for Jankovic, the disappointment at the majors go on. Kanepi will face Yanina Wickmayer, the 15th seed and 2009 U.S. Open semifinalist, in the round of 16.
Vera Zvonareva, the 7th seed, has been keeping a low profile while calmly taking care of business. Without dropping a set, Zvonareva is now in the fourth round where she will battle Andrea Petkovic. Zvonareva is clearly the favorite in that clash and with Jankovic ousted, she has a great chance to earn a berth in the semifinals.
Na Li, the 8th seed, and Agnieszka Radwanska, the 9th seed, were booted in the first and second round respectively. With Li sent packing, Dominika Cibulkova was the beneficiary. Cibulkova is alive for the first time in the fourth round at the U.S. Open and will face Svetlana Kuznetsova. Since falling under the tutelage of Amelie Mauresmo's former coach, Kuznetsova has rediscovered the road to success. Kuznetsova should have no trouble punching her ticket to the quarterfinals for a date with either Sharapova or Wozniacki.
In the bottom half of the draw, Melanie Oudin, last year's American darling, was bounced in the second round. Franscesca Schiavone, the 6th seed and reigning French Open champion, has finally found her game on hardcourt. The Italian heads to the round of 16 having yet to surrender a set. Schiavone's next obstacle will be 19 year old Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. The Russian's third round showdown with one of the favorites for the title Victoria Azarenka never came to fruition. In her second round match, Azarenka collapsed and was forced to retire. Initially, the problem was ascribed to the scorching temperatures. Later on, the news was released that Azarenka had suffered a mild concussion prior to taking the court which was the culprit for her abrupt egress. With Pavlyuchenkova dominant on hardcourt this season, it will be fascinating to see whether teenage fearlessness or experience wins out.
Tags: Agnieszka Radwanska, Azarenka, Clijsters, Dementieva, Jankovic, Kanepi, Kirilenko, Kleybanova, Kuznetsova, Li, Pavlyuchenkova, Peer, Pennetta, Petrova, Pironkova, Rezai, Schiavone, Serena, Sharapova, Stosur, U.S. Open, Venus, Vesnina, Wickmayer, Wozniacki, Zvonareva
Which Woman Can Rise to the Occasion? Long Lists of Contenders at the U.S. Open
This week, the U.S. Open draw was disclosed. Caroline Wozniacki, the world number two and 2009 finalist, and Kim Clijsters, the defending champion and world number three, are the top seeds. Yet to fully recover from foot surgery, Serena Williams, the world number one, pulled out a few days ago. In the absence of such a fierce competitor, this presents a sweeping opportunity for Elena Dementieva, Jelena Jankovic, Victoria Azarenka or Wozniacki to emerge as a first time champion at a major. Whether one of these women realizes her potential will be contingent on the performance of those who have previously hoisted this trophy such as Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams, Svetlana Kuznetsova and Clijsters. Here's a look at how the draw shapes up.
With the biggest title of her career at the Rogers Cup earlier this week, Wozniacki heads into New York with a wealth of confidence. But, being the top seed at a major is an unfamiliar status for the Dane, how she handles the pressure will be key. Wozniacki may need every ounce of mental fortitude to get through the round of 16 where 2007 U.S. Open winner Sharapova will be her likely adversary. In Cincinnati, Sharapova suffered a foot injury. If Sharapova is at full capacity, Wozniacki could find her claim to her first major postponed another year.
After a difficult few months whereby her ranking dropped outside the top 10, Kuznetsova's game appears to be clicking again as evidenced by a recent title in San Diego. As a potential quarterfinal opponent for Sharapova or Wozniacki, the 2004 U.S. Open champion is someone to keep an eye on in the top half of the draw.
The same applies for 2010 Australian Open semifinalist Na Li who will be searching to go one step further at the U.S. Open. For that to happen, Li may have to knock out Kuznetsova in the round of 16 and stop either Sharapova or Wozniacki in the quarterfinals. Also, Maria Kirilenko and Aravane Rezai are two dangerous competitors who may prevent any of these players from advancing to the quarterfinals.
In the bottom part of the top half of the draw, if the script follows the seeding, Vera Zvonareva and Jankovic will face off in the quarterfinals. Lately though, Jankovic has been plagued by a myriad of injuries resulting in her downfall in the early rounds at the warm-up events. Thus, the Serbian could be ousted in the primary stages by 2009 U.S. Open semifinalist Yanina Wickmayer or 2010 Wimbledon quarterfinalist Kaia Kanepi.
Being a Wimbledon finalist in Zvonareva's case could be a blessing or a curse. In light of that experience, the Russian should have the belief to foil any potential upset in the round of 16 by rivals such as Nadia Petrova or Agnieszka Radwanska. Conversely, Zvonareva's desire to erase that disappointment could lead to additional pressure and open the door for her counterparts.
If the results of the recent tournaments are any indication, it will be a Wozniacki versus Zvonareva semifinal or an all Russian affair, Zvonareva versus Sharapova. Since Wozniacki defeated Zvonareva in Montreal, the Dane would have the edge. If it comes down to a test of wills between Sharapova and Zvonareva, the former would have the upper hand.
Tags: Agnieszka Radwanska, Azarenka, Bartoli, Clijsters, Dulgheru, Dushevina, Groth, Henin, Ivanovic, Jankovic, Kanepi, Kuznetsova, Kvitova, Li, Oudin, Pennetta, Petrova, Pironkova, Rezai, Schiavone, Serena, Sharapova, Stosur, Venus, Wimbledon, Wozniacki, Zakopalova, Zheng, Zvonareva
Blockbuster Showdown in the Fourth Round: Sharapova v Serena and Henin v Clijsters
For the most part, the first week at Wimbledon has gone according to plan on the ladies' side. As a result, defending champion Serena Williams will square off in the round of 16 against the woman who beat her in the 2004 final, Maria Sharapova. Similarly, the projected clash between Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters has come to fruition. This means that tomorrow, two individuals will be disappointed. Let's analyze how we arrived at this point and what lies ahead in the second week.
Top seed Serena Williams has simply run through her opponents. Likewise, Sharapova has had little difficulty getting to this stage, sending her adversaries home in straight sets. Serena and Sharapova have played seven times with the former winning five of those meetings. Curiously, since the 2004 championship, the two have never battled on grass. In essence, this will be their rematch. A significant factor will be how well Sharapova serves. If the Russian does well in that department, Serena could be in trouble.
Na Li and Agniezska Radwanska who face each other in the fourth round have yet to drop a set in getting this far. Radwanska holds a 2-1 record against Li and both victories have been on grass. But for both Li and Radwanska, the quarterfinals will be a tough ask with either Sharapova or Serena as a rival.
A definite stunner was the dismissal of French Open finalist Samantha Stosur in the first round by Kaia Kanepi. Previously ranked as high as 18 in 2009, Kanepi's placement dipped to 80. After ousting another seed Alexandra Dulgheru in the third round, the talented Estonian is in the round of 16 . Another surprise is Kanepi's opponent in the fourth round, Klara Zakopalova. The 28 year old had not gone pass the third round at a major previously. Zakopalova advanced by bouncing 18th seed Aravane Rezai in the second round and trouncing 10th seed Flavia Pennetta in the third.
Caroline Wozniacki, the third seed, has been splendid on grass as she attempts to better her fourth round result from last year. Jie Zheng, the 23rd seed, and Victoria Azarenka, the 14th seed, fell victim to Petra Kvitova in the second and third round respectively. Thus, Wozniacki takes on Kvitova in the round of 16. The Dane carried their prior two matches. Furthermore, with Kanepi or Zakopalova as a quarterfinal match-up, Wozniacki truly has a green light to the semifinals.
This was a disastrous week for the French Open winners. The reigning champion Francesca Schiavone went out in the first round. Last year's title holder and 19th seed Svetlana Kuznetsova crashed out in the second round. Ana Ivanovic, the 2008 victor, bowed out in the first round. Hence, Ivanovic's ranking of 45 will continue to head toward the cellar.
Tags: Agnieszka Radwanska, Azarenka, Bartoli, Date Krumm, Dementieva, Dulgheru, dulko, French Open, Groth, Hantuchova, Henin, Jankovic, Kirilenko, Kuznetsova, Martinez Sanchez, Pavlyuchenkova, Peer, Pennetta, Petkovic, Petrova, Rezai, Scheepers, Schiavone, Serena, Sharapova, Shvedova, Sony Ericsson Open, Stosur, Venus, Wozniacki, Wozniak
Henin and Serena Homing In On A Quarterfinal Clash
The sun has set on a the first week at the French Open. As usual there were upsets, many of them expected. However, Serena Williams and Justine Henin, two pre-tournament favorites, have not disappointed. As such, the much touted quarterfinal encounter between these rivals is one round away. Here is a synopsis of the main developments of the initial days.
A bunch of big names took a tumble in the bottom section of the draw. Leading the pack was Svetlana Kuznetsova, the defending champion. After a miserable tune-up, Kuznetsova looked every bit the champion in the first round. Moreover, with her back against the wall in the second round, Kuznetsova salvaged four match points against Andrea Petkovic to advance. But, by the third round, Kuznetsova had utilized all her life lines. She was taken down in three sets by Maria Kirilenko.
Victoria Azarenka, the 9th seed, has had a tough year. The 2009 Sony Ericsson champ was schooled by Gisela Dulko, exiting in the first round. But, in the next round, Dulko was herself stunned by South African qualifier Channelle Scheepers. Scheepers reached the fourth round where she was stopped by Elena Dementieva. Another surprise was Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez, the winner in Rome, also going out in the first round.
As the newly re-minted number two and a finalist in Madrid, expectations were high that Venus Williams would at least make the semifinals. In the first three rounds, Venus forged a statement not only with her attire, but with her play by bouncing her adversaries in straight sets. Yet, in the round of 16, Venus' game went through a transformation. Although this was their first meeting on clay, Venus had a 4-0 record against Nadia Petrova. Still, Petrova, a 2005 semifinalist, pulled off a straight sets victory. As such, for the fourth consecutive year, Venus was booted prior to the quarterfinals.
A combination of rain and obscurity resulted in a few matches being played over two days. When Aravane Rezai and Petrova resumed their third round with the third set leveled at 7, the French crowd was disenchanted as Petrova walked away with the win. Later that day, France's last hope, Marion Bartoli, in the top half of the draw, was eliminated in the fourth round by Shahar Peer.
After fighting through Aleksandra Wozniak in the third round and an easy fourth round win, 2004 finalist Dementieva is unquestionably a contender for the finals. Caroline Wozniacki, the third seed, is another. Following two uncomplicated rounds, Wozniacki was severely tested by Alexandra Dulgheru and still captured her third match in straight sets. Then, in the round of 16, warrior Wozniacki bested Flavia Pennetta in a three hour duel to move on to her first quarterfinal in Paris. Bothered by an ankle injury, as Wozniacki faces scrappy Fransceca Schiavone, who booted Kirilenko, she may need to duplicated her last performance
Tags: Agnieszka Radwanska, Azarenka, Bartoli, Cibulkova, Cirstea, Dementieva, Dulgheru, French Open, Henin, Ivanovic, Jankovic, Kirilenko, Kuznetsova, Li, Martinez Sanchez, Noah, Pennetta, Petrova, Rezai, Roland Garros, Safarova, Safina, Schiavone, Schynder, Serena, Sharapova, Stosur, Venus, Wickmayer, Wozniacki, Zvonareva
Serena and Venus Head the Field at 2010 French Open
Today, the French Open draw was revealed. Because Serena and Venus Williams are the top two seeds, the possibility of an all Williams final exists. However, with Justine Henin, a four time champion, a potential quarterfinal rival for Serena and Venus perhaps seeing Aravane Rezai or Nadia Petrova in the round of 16, the list of spoilers is extensive. Here's a snapshot of the likely key match-ups which may eventually determine the victor.
After months of being a spectator, Serena rejoined the tour in Rome where she reached the semifinals. Despite an early exit in singles in Madrid, Serena got reacquainted with the surface by prevailing in doubles along with Venus. Serena's first obstacle would come in the form of Marion Bartoli in the round of 16 since she would play a denizen. Still, Serena's biggest hindrance lies in the quarters. Serena lost to Henin, the eventual champion, in 2003 and 2007. On the other hand, that match may not materialize as Henin could battle Maria Sharapova in the third round. Samantha Stosur, a semifinalist in 2009 and the titlist in Charleston this year, is another potential tough quarterfinal opponent for Serena.
Following Serena, Jelena Jankovic is the next highest seed in the top half of the draw. With players such as Dinara Safina, Yanina Wickmayer and Vera Zvonareva returning from injury on Jankovic's side of the draw, she should have an uneven full path to the quarters. Agnieszka Radwanska or Ana Ivanovic could be Jankovic's quarterfinal adversary. Since her glorious days at Roland Garros in 2008, Ivanovic has slipped. For the first time in months, Ivanovic showed true signs of life with a semifinal posting in Rome. Perhaps it will take Paris to completely get Ivanovic out of her slump.
Venus Williams and defending champion Svetlana Kuznetsova flank the bottom half of the draw. So far this year, Kuznetsova's results have been mediocre. Consequently, for Kuznetsova, it is safe to deduce that a replay of 2009 is a long shot. In the first round, Kuznetsova faces a difficult opponent, Sorana Cirstea. Should she move on, Maria Kirilenko could upset her in the third round. Li Na and Francesca Schiavone could trouble Kuznetsova in the round of 16. Moreover, legitimate stumbling blocks in the quarters for Kuznetsova include Flavia Pennetta, Lucie Safarova, Alexandra Dulgheru and Caroline Wozniacki.
On the other hand, Wozniacki, the third seed, has been hampered by an ankle injury since Charleston. For that reason, Wozniacki has failed to make an impact after winning in Ponte Vedra Beach. In the third round, Wozniacki may see Dulgheru and Pennetta or Safarova in the fourth round. Considering the caliber of those rivals, it's doubtful that Wozniacki has lasting power.
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Quelle Surprise: Rezai Ambushes Venus in Madrid Final
For the second consecutive week, an unseeded player rules at a premier clay event. In the finals of the Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open, Frenchwoman Aravane Rezai stunned world number three Venus Williams. Rezai prevailed 6-2, 7-5 over Williams to capture the grandest title of her blooming career.
After breezing through her initial game, at 1 all, Venus made an error on game point leading to deuce. Later, by sending a forehand out of play, Venus gave Rezai a second break point. When Williams netted a backhand, Rezai took a 2-1 lead. Subsequent to a double fault, Rezai provoked four straight miscues from Williams and consolidated for 3-1. Then, with Venus serving at 2-4, she produced her second double fault of the game to hand Aravane double break point. With a crosscourt forehand return winner, Rezai extended her lead to 5-2. Thereafter, with a love game, Rezai grabbed the first set.
The previous set, Rezai won 100% of her first serve points. If Williams intended to turn this match around, she would need the Frenchwoman to cool off. After Venus held, in a game that included a double fault, Rezai had a backhand go long permitting Williams her initial break chance of the match. With an ace, the Frenchwoman erased that deficit. By converting a forehand crosscourt winner, Williams had a fourth break point opportunity. Venus cashed in when Aravane's backhand crosscourt misfired. However, the next game, a lack of first serves allowed Rezai to break back. Subsequently, a backhand up the winner handed Venus another break point. Williams took a 3-1 edge when Rezai's forehand traveled long.
Despite dealing with a break point, Williams consolidated for 4-1. Soon, Venus had two chances to get a double break lead, yet, Rezai hung tough to keep the margin to one break. Serving at 2-5, with an error, Rezai gifted Williams her first set point. Once more, the Frenchwoman goaded the miscues from her opponent to remain in the set. With a string of mistakes by Venus, Aravane manufactured two break points and by connecting on a forehand down the line winner got back on serve at 4-5. Following, Rezai wiped out five additional set points by Williams to level things at 5 all. That ultimate game proved a back breaker for Williams. After a backhand pass winner by Rezai, Williams made two backhand errors to face 0-40. With another backhand miscue by Venus, Rezai secured a 6-5 advantage. As the backhand continued to leak, Rezai obtained double championship point. Finally, by provoking a forehand mistake by Williams, Rezai pocketed the trophy.
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Dementieva Plasters Serena in Sydney
Last year, defending champion Elena Dementieva defeated Serena Williams in the semifinals at the Medibank International Sydney. This time around the two battled each other in the finals. Once again, Dementieva beat the world number one 6-3,6-2 to capture the trophy.
As a result of a wayward dropshot from Serena, Dementieva had double break point. When Williams' forehand traveled wide, Dementieva took a 2-1 lead. Although Serena broke right back, later, because of a multitude of errors she lost control of a 40-15 game permitting Elena go back in front 4-3. After Dementieva had no trouble consolidating, she forced Serena into two backhand errors for double set point. Elena converted with a backhand down the line winner.
In the opening game of the second set, after shaking off a couple of double faults to hold serve, Dementieva pressured Serena with defense. After Elena erased a few game points by Serena, she manufactured a string of break points. Dementieva cashed in when Williams netted a backhand shot. Subsequent to Dementieva sprinting to a 3-0 advantage, Williams, somewhat hampered by a left knee problem, rubbed away a break point to finally get on the board. However, Serena's play continued to deteriorate. Serving to stay in the match at 2-5, Serena made three straight unforced errors gifting Dementieva triple championship point. The next point, Elena obliged by hitting a backhand crosscourt return winner.
Williams did not look in optimum form this week. In the semifinals, Serena was four points from being ousted by Aravane Rezai. On the other hand, for the second season in a row, Dementieva has roared out of the gates. In the quarters, Dementieva leveled Dinara Safina and duplicated that result in the semis against Victoria Azarenka. Following such a great tournament, in Dementieva's case, the usual conundrum is whether she can replicate her performance in Melbourne to ultimately grasp that elusive major.


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