31.   Fresh from her first career tournament title in Filderstadt, Sunday, Hingis appeared self-confident and in superb form.

32.   Goetzke-Ackerman is trying to become the fourth player this year to get her first career title.

33.   Haarhuis, a semifinalist last year, is looking for his first career singles title.

34.   He captured his second career title at Sydney in January, but this is his first berth in a Tennis Masters Series final.

35.   He has five career titles.

36.   He is a heavy favorite to surpass such greats as Scott Hamilton, Brian Boitano, Hayes Jenkins and David Jenkins for career titles.

37.   He is looking for his first career title.

38.   He is seeking his fourth career title and his second this year after his win at Doha.

39.   He won his third career title in June in the Netherlands.

40.   He won his first career title this year in Nottingham, England, on grass courts.