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**JonDopl** · 11-09-2008, 09:30 PM

(how can we possibly skip posting an article entirely about TAT Fave Grandma Jill!)

Age shall not weary her: Craybas keeps going strong
Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali

In the sports world, the term "veteran" conjures up visions of a resilient battler soldiering on even as time and younger opponents march by.

At the age of 34, Jill Craybas hears the word used a lot to describe her continuing presence on the women's tennis tour.

But the American definitely does not feel that way. She believes some good years are still ahead of her in her career.

"It feels a bit strange when I hear that because from my standpoint I'm learning something new every week about playing and being on the tour, and getting better," Craybas said Tuesday after upsetting Canadian eighth seed Aleksandra Wozniak in the first round of the Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic.

Giving up 13 years to her 21-year-old opponent, Craybas' experience told in the see-saw match. After losing the first set, she kept her cool, regrouped by mixing up the pace and watched as her younger opponent self-destructed in a flood of errors.

The 1996 NCAA champion is still getting results in singles and doubles.

After her eighth WTA Tour top 100 finish in 2007, she reached her first final in six years at Pattaya, losing a thriller to teenager Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland after holding match point.

She also won her third tour doubles title in Istanbul in May and has earnings of US$220,000 so far this year.

"On court, she is focused and persistent, and very patient," says Indonesian tennis observer Adji Soedibjo, who watched the Pattaya tournament. "Off court, she is one of the nicest and friendliest players."

Rest of article:http://old.thejakartapost.com/detail...911.V02&irec=1

**JonDopl** · 11-09-2008, 09:35 PM

The article mentions that Obziler is 35, Jill 34 and Ai 33. I'm trying to think of any other players in their age group (Lindsay's 32).

Brenda Schultz Mc Carthy's 37, though she isn't much of a regular on the Tour. Anyone else spring to mind?

**jhkjurter** · 11-09-2008, 10:47 PM

Sweet.

Ruano Pascual.
Date.

**seodiary** · 11-09-2008, 11:05 PM

How old is Greta Arn? WTA site says born in '79.

WTA pic ain't doin' her any favors:

**milfovoxapl** · 11-09-2008, 11:13 PM

Tanasugarn, Garbin - 31
De Los Rios - 33

**lopesmili** · 11-09-2008, 11:31 PM

Zuzana - 28 years, 4 months, 8 days, and 5 hours.

**seodiary** · 11-09-2008, 11:50 PM

Zuzana - 28 years, 4 months, 8 days, and 5 hours.

And I bet you didn't have to look this up, either. I bet salmon's alarm clock wakes him up with, "Good morning. it is now 9:00 am. Zuzana's current age is ..."

**QQQQQ-Trek** · 11-09-2008, 11:56 PM

AP - Jakarta. In somewhat related news, a group of paleontologists is excavating the remains of an ancient human being. The specimen is believed to be a woman and was discovered by a group of kids last week. Great expectations are awaited as she could be the "missing link".
In the meanwhile Jill Craybas, playing a tennis tournament in the nearby Bali, has pleaded that they leave her younger sister's remains alone.

**jhkjurter** · 11-10-2008, 01:03 AM

Not as old as Jill, but: Tanasugarn. Osterloh. Tu.

Is Kremer still playing?

**ArrichMer** · 11-10-2008, 01:12 AM

AP - Jakarta. In somewhat related news, a group of paleontologists is excavating the remains of an ancient human being. The specimen is believed to be a woman and was discovered by a group of kids last week. Great expectations are awaited as she could be the "missing link".
In the meanwhile Jill Craybas, playing a tennis tournament in the nearby Bali, has pleaded that they leave her younger sister's remains alone.

**JonDopl** · 11-10-2008, 02:23 AM

Sweet.

Ruano Pascual.
Date.

VRP's 34. And freaking smoking. No one is calling her Grandma Virginnie. I'd even bet JMDP, Donald Young and Cilic would toss aside anyone in their age group for a date with her.

Forgot about Date.

**JonDopl** · 11-10-2008, 02:24 AM

How old is Greta Arn? WTA site says born in '79.

WTA pic ain't doin' her any favors:

My gawd, it's Halloween on the WTA site.

I can't wait to see what Jelena is dressed as this year.

**xresultsearch** · 11-10-2008, 03:21 AM

Go Jill go!! Otherwise, we're gonna have to come up with a new punchline to our jokes...(though we do it with love, Jill

)

**teewHettive** · 11-10-2008, 06:59 AM

AP - Jakarta. In somewhat related news, a group of paleontologists is excavating the remains of an ancient human being. The specimen is believed to be a woman and was discovered by a group of kids last week. Great expectations are awaited as she could be the "missing link".
In the meanwhile Jill Craybas, playing a tennis tournament in the nearby Bali, has pleaded that they leave her younger sister's remains alone.

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11-09-2008, 09:30 PM	#1
JonDopl Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 446 Senior Member	Craybas: "Age Shall Not Weary Her" (how can we possibly skip posting an article entirely about TAT Fave Grandma Jill!) Age shall not weary her: Craybas keeps going strong Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali In the sports world, the term "veteran" conjures up visions of a resilient battler soldiering on even as time and younger opponents march by. At the age of 34, Jill Craybas hears the word used a lot to describe her continuing presence on the women's tennis tour. But the American definitely does not feel that way. She believes some good years are still ahead of her in her career. "It feels a bit strange when I hear that because from my standpoint I'm learning something new every week about playing and being on the tour, and getting better," Craybas said Tuesday after upsetting Canadian eighth seed Aleksandra Wozniak in the first round of the Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic. Giving up 13 years to her 21-year-old opponent, Craybas' experience told in the see-saw match. After losing the first set, she kept her cool, regrouped by mixing up the pace and watched as her younger opponent self-destructed in a flood of errors. The 1996 NCAA champion is still getting results in singles and doubles. After her eighth WTA Tour top 100 finish in 2007, she reached her first final in six years at Pattaya, losing a thriller to teenager Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland after holding match point. She also won her third tour doubles title in Istanbul in May and has earnings of US$220,000 so far this year. "On court, she is focused and persistent, and very patient," says Indonesian tennis observer Adji Soedibjo, who watched the Pattaya tournament. "Off court, she is one of the nicest and friendliest players." Rest of article:http://old.thejakartapost.com/detail...911.V02&irec=1 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-09-2008, 09:35 PM	#2
JonDopl Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 446 Senior Member	The article mentions that Obziler is 35, Jill 34 and Ai 33. I'm trying to think of any other players in their age group (Lindsay's 32). Brenda Schultz Mc Carthy's 37, though she isn't much of a regular on the Tour. Anyone else spring to mind? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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jhkjurter Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 512 Senior Member	Sweet. Ruano Pascual. Date. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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seodiary Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 488 Senior Member	How old is Greta Arn? WTA site says born in '79. WTA pic ain't doin' her any favors: Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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milfovoxapl Join Date Dec 2005 Posts 563 Senior Member	Tanasugarn, Garbin - 31 De Los Rios - 33 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-09-2008, 11:50 PM	#7
seodiary Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 488 Senior Member	Zuzana - 28 years, 4 months, 8 days, and 5 hours. And I bet you didn't have to look this up, either. I bet salmon's alarm clock wakes him up with, "Good morning. it is now 9:00 am. Zuzana's current age is ..." Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-09-2008, 11:56 PM	#8
QQQQQ-Trek Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 659 Senior Member	AP - Jakarta. In somewhat related news, a group of paleontologists is excavating the remains of an ancient human being. The specimen is believed to be a woman and was discovered by a group of kids last week. Great expectations are awaited as she could be the "missing link". In the meanwhile Jill Craybas, playing a tennis tournament in the nearby Bali, has pleaded that they leave her younger sister's remains alone. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-10-2008, 01:03 AM	#9
jhkjurter Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 512 Senior Member	Not as old as Jill, but: Tanasugarn. Osterloh. Tu. Is Kremer still playing? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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ArrichMer Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 570 Senior Member	AP - Jakarta. In somewhat related news, a group of paleontologists is excavating the remains of an ancient human being. The specimen is believed to be a woman and was discovered by a group of kids last week. Great expectations are awaited as she could be the "missing link". In the meanwhile Jill Craybas, playing a tennis tournament in the nearby Bali, has pleaded that they leave her younger sister's remains alone. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-10-2008, 02:23 AM	#11
JonDopl Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 446 Senior Member	Sweet. Ruano Pascual. Date. VRP's 34. And freaking smoking. No one is calling her Grandma Virginnie. I'd even bet JMDP, Donald Young and Cilic would toss aside anyone in their age group for a date with her. Forgot about Date. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-10-2008, 02:24 AM	#12
JonDopl Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 446 Senior Member	How old is Greta Arn? WTA site says born in '79. WTA pic ain't doin' her any favors: My gawd, it's Halloween on the WTA site. I can't wait to see what Jelena is dressed as this year. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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xresultsearch Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	Go Jill go!! Otherwise, we're gonna have to come up with a new punchline to our jokes...(though we do it with love, Jill ) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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teewHettive Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 525 Senior Member	AP - Jakarta. In somewhat related news, a group of paleontologists is excavating the remains of an ancient human being. The specimen is believed to be a woman and was discovered by a group of kids last week. Great expectations are awaited as she could be the "missing link". In the meanwhile Jill Craybas, playing a tennis tournament in the nearby Bali, has pleaded that they leave her younger sister's remains alone. Post of the day Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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