[theFIRMbss]

Did you notice that
the Japanese use nicknames [!]
for the two women --

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Greeting Message for Toray Pan Pacific Tennis 2006

Tennis fans in all over the world had been waiting the dream match. It will be realized in the Semi final of Toray PPO tennis tournament on Feb.4th(Sat). When M.Hingis proclaimed to come back everybody in the world dreamed the match M.Hingis VS M.Sharapova.

"Fairy on the court" and "Genius girl" will play the match for the first time in the world. The match is in the spotlight and will be held here in Japan. We truly hope you to come and see it or enjoy it on TV.

Toshio Noji
Tournament Director
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[beyond the sea]

"Fairy on the court" and "Genius girl"

I can only assume Martina is the Genius (girl).

Maria seems to be having a hard time being as tall as she is. I think she gained three inches in the past year and a half. She's still a little awkward moving around the court.

I'd really like to see the video of that match.

[theFIRMbss]

I think the final
is 1pm Japan time.
I believe that is

the previous day
11pm New York.
TV won't have it,

so check the live score
at the tournament web site.
Should be a great match!