31.   The Brazilians stumbled through the Cup qualifying and nearly missed the tournament altogether for the first time in history.

32.   That was also the last time he missed a tournament.

33.   The Swedes missed the tournament four years ago.

34.   They stumbled through Cup qualifying and nearly missed the tournament for the first time in history.

35.   Tomas Brolin, who impressed against Iceland, will miss the tournament because he must play for his club, Parma, in the Italian league and cup final.

36.   Wimbledon champion Richard Krajicek of the Netherlands, Australian Jason Stoltenberg, American Todd Martin and Jana Novotna of the Czech Republic also will miss the tournament.

37.   Hingis will miss tournaments in Hamburg, Rome, and Berlin scheduled during the next three weeks.

38.   Almost missed the tournament with a broken jaw.

39.   Boksic missed the tournament in France after having a knee operation.

40.   The WTA plans to award points for all events without taking into consideration top players missing the tournament as the current format does.