The top world ranking is ripe for the picking following Ana Ivanovic's early departure from Flushing Meadows. 4 other women including Jelena Jankovic, Elena Dementieva, Dinara Safina and Serena Williams could grab the top spot should they win out at the Open. But the woman looking the most on her game in this first week is not even on the list of those slated to take over the world's top spot. Venus Williams has been utterly dominant, easily reaching the round of 16. She is on a crash course to meet none other than the last American woman to win in Flushing, her little sis Serena. They will potentially meet in the quarterfinals this week, but Venus has a victory in their last meeting ( the Finals of Wimbledon) on her side. And it looks like she too is feeling some momentum.
"I was young and didn't listen well. I'd like to think I'm wiser now. The Wimbledon win [her fifth Big W] helped me a lot to change my mentality, to realize not everything had to be perfect all the time. If I don't have a perfect practice, I know I can play, and don't really get upset about the whole tournament. I think that helps me relax and had a lot to do with playing well at Wimbledon."
Venus still out of this world [Boston Globe]Serena, Venus stroll into round of 16 at the Open [The Sports Network]
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