[Automobill]

I think if "top" is top 10, it's true for Myskina. I think she was something like No.6 when she got her foot injury, and that was 2006. I have a faulty memory, though.

I checked... Both ended two seasons in the top 10 (2003, 2004 for Myskina; 2007, 2008 for Ivanovic), but Ana has more GS finals and higher peak ranking.

[Automobill]

as for the WTA list, placing Sharapova ahead of Venus is laughable.

I imagine everyone here agrees with that.

It wouldn't even be too ridiculous to place her behind Clijsters as well.

[Karinochka]

I do think the bottom 5 of the WTA list is a bit questionable in spots. On a personal note, if on the ATP list, Roddick can be listed above Safin on the basis of "longevity in the top ten" even though he has less slams than Safin, then the same curtesy should be given to Davenport. She was year end top ten for 5 years of this decade, number one for 3 of those years. I'd consider that consistancy.

[bobibnoxx]

I checked... Both ended two seasons in the top 10 (2003, 2004 for Myskina; 2007, 2008 for Ivanovic), but Ana has more GS finals and higher peak ranking.

But Myskina finished inside top 15 five years (I was wrong about No.6 in 2006, though,but she was at top 11 before getting injured), and Ivanovic three. And Myskina has more titles (+Fed Cup)

Anyway, I hope the story ends better for Ana.

[Agehoobionibe]

It wouldn't even be too ridiculous to place her behind Clijsters as well.

I'd agree with that, but some might say I am biased

For the 2000s:

Kimmie has 2 Slams, and 32 other titles. Also has 4 Slam finals appearances. Factor in doubles, and you can give her a few more Slams as well.

Maria has 3 Slams, and 17 other titles. And 1 Slam final.

[sherrferris]

as for the WTA list, placing Sharapova ahead of Venus is laughable.

Not only is it, the writer saying "Just think of what she could have done with a modicum of interest" is ridiculous. Less we forget Venus had Serena, Capriati, Lindsay and to some extent Martina H to contend with when she was making her early runs. She also had a heap of injuries it's so funny how they quickly forget that.

I also don't know if I would have put Maria and even Kim ahead of Lindsay either but...

Foxy

[Carfanate]

As others have already commented, Sharapova should not be above Venus. I'm surprised by the #10 WTA pick.

[SannyGlow]

as for the WTA list, placing Sharapova ahead of Venus is laughable.

Yeah, she ranked at least one place too high. I think they are factoring in blondeness and legginess into the equation.

[Automobill]

Lindsay belongs to the 90-ties. Same as Mary Pierce who also won 1 GS and reached 2 finals this decade.

[smifatv]

Oh, but she's so pretty.

That really is a super hot photo of her in the article.