31.   No Chinese women even reached the final this year in middle and long distance events.

32.   Raymond had early leads in finals this year at Chicago and San Diego only to lose to Magdalena Maleeva and Martinez, respectively.

33.   Seles has lost all three of her previous matches to Hingis, including in finals this year in Key Biscyane and Hilton Head.

34.   She has lost all her three finals this year to the top-ranked American, twice forcing three sets.

35.   The Belgian has reached four finals this year.

36.   The Netherlands, which failed to qualify for this years finals in South Korea and Japan, dominated most of a messy game distorted by numerous substitutions.

37.   The two Americans have battled in three major finals this year in a rivalry that has become one of the best individual duels in sports.

38.   The third qualifier to reach a final this year, Hewitt won the first tour semifinal between natives of Adelaide, Australia.

39.   The two have met in three finals this year.

40.   They defeated the Red Wings in six games in the finals that year.