The women even have a short Israeli player named Anna Smashnova. But the inauguration of the Masters Series, with its compulsory attendance for players, did nothing to diminish the image that the Canadian event is just a quaint first step in preparation for the U.S. Open. Of course, nothing wrecks a tournament's credibility quite as neatly as tanking. And here is where the women's game comes back into the picture. The same critics assailing Ferreira for his on-court intemperance would conclude a female player was understandably overcome with emotion when she melted down over a questionable call in the shadow of match point.
Girls rule, now and for the foreseeable future because the public has spoken.
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