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**Peretool** · 11-10-2009, 05:29 AM

Is it usually the case that the top half semi is first and then the other semi? Or is there no such fixed rule? Or is it different for the men and the women?

I really don't think there is a specific rule, Rabbit - you'll note tht when they were playing Friday, Kim/Serena were up first, but now that it's been moved to Saturday, they are the late match.

There is no set rule, usually the more competitive semi or the one featuring the bigger name is played second since the start time for the first semi is 11AM and Ashe tends to be empty and the ratings also pick up later in the day.

I believe the only reason the Serena/Kim semi was scheduled first is because of the weather. If only one match was to be played/completed during the broadcast window, CBS wanted it to be that one. Also, I'm sure the language in CBS' contract requires them to carry at least on semi live and that is why Rafa/Gonzo were originally scheduled to go up second on Ashe.

11-10-2009, 05:29 AM	#25
Peretool Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 516 Senior Member	Is it usually the case that the top half semi is first and then the other semi? Or is there no such fixed rule? Or is it different for the men and the women? I really don't think there is a specific rule, Rabbit - you'll note tht when they were playing Friday, Kim/Serena were up first, but now that it's been moved to Saturday, they are the late match. There is no set rule, usually the more competitive semi or the one featuring the bigger name is played second since the start time for the first semi is 11AM and Ashe tends to be empty and the ratings also pick up later in the day. I believe the only reason the Serena/Kim semi was scheduled first is because of the weather. If only one match was to be played/completed during the broadcast window, CBS wanted it to be that one. Also, I'm sure the language in CBS' contract requires them to carry at least on semi live and that is why Rafa/Gonzo were originally scheduled to go up second on Ashe.
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