The first time ending the year as number one is Jelena Jankovic. Jelena debuted at number one in August between the French Open and the US Open. Jankovic did not win a major, she reached one major final, the US Open and won just four tournaments all year. Three of the tournament wins came in the post season when there is less money on the line. Jankovic is 23, has played a ton of matches this season, more than the average bear. This is the angle for coming in the backdoor through the rankings. On the other hand, Nadal had to overcome the Great Fed winning the French, and Wimbledon (Olympic Gold) and getting deep into the Australian and US Open. The two end the year at number one, yet come from completely different angles. Jankovics ranking is still the number one ranking but it does not feel real. Its like when I played juniors or even some of the kids who play the pro circuit in futures. The kids who play more and more tournaments tend to get better rankings but its only because they are playing more tournaments. I dont know if there is a flaw in the ranking system but I would sure like to interview the Ranking and Prize Money Coordinator for the ATP and WTA and ask where the system could be improved.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Fools Gold
The first time ending the year as number one is Jelena Jankovic. Jelena debuted at number one in August between the French Open and the US Open. Jankovic did not win a major, she reached one major final, the US Open and won just four tournaments all year. Three of the tournament wins came in the post season when there is less money on the line. Jankovic is 23, has played a ton of matches this season, more than the average bear. This is the angle for coming in the backdoor through the rankings. On the other hand, Nadal had to overcome the Great Fed winning the French, and Wimbledon (Olympic Gold) and getting deep into the Australian and US Open. The two end the year at number one, yet come from completely different angles. Jankovics ranking is still the number one ranking but it does not feel real. Its like when I played juniors or even some of the kids who play the pro circuit in futures. The kids who play more and more tournaments tend to get better rankings but its only because they are playing more tournaments. I dont know if there is a flaw in the ranking system but I would sure like to interview the Ranking and Prize Money Coordinator for the ATP and WTA and ask where the system could be improved.
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