The Scoop Newsletter - October 2008

The Elite Eight With the year-end championships for the ATP and WTA tours just one month away, each week of tournament play will have a big impact on determining the final eight qualifiers for the men’s Masters Cup and the women’s Sony Ericsson Championships, respectively. Kamakshi Tandon will provide weekly updates on who’s in and who’s out. ATP: Who will qualify for Shanghai? | WTA: Who will qualify for Doha?

2008: Who’s the Best? Rafael Nadal and Jelena Jankovic are the No. 1 players in the world, but the top spots on both the men’s and women’s tours are still up for grabs heading into the final month of the season. Can Roger Federer catch Nadal? Will Serena Williams overthrow Jankovic? Robert Waltz sorts it all out. Fall Facts & Figures: 10 Questions about No. 1

Instead of Flying Overseas Two of the biggest tournaments in October are the Madrid Masters and the TENNIS.com Zurich Open. We’ll have extensive coverage of both events, including previews from Steve Tignor and Peter Bodo, video highlights, photo galleries, live scores, and updated tournament brackets. TENNIS.com – All Things Tennis, All the Time

Venturing Outside the Doubles Alley There’s more to tennis than just the matches. At Backcourt, we let you know what you’ve been missing, from fashion trends to player sightings and budding romances. Also check out our Framed video blog, where we capture clips of your favorite players both on and off the court. Backcourt – Chatter from the Sidelines

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