Kuznetsova qualifies for the Year-End Championships

The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour announced today that Svetalana Kuznetsova has become the third woman to qualify for the Year-End Championships in Madrid. Kuznetsova, who will be number 2 in the world next week, follows Justine Henin and Jelena Jankovic in qualifying.

2 down, 6 to go

Justine Henin and Jelena Jankovic have qualified for the Sony Ericsson WTA Year-End Championships in Madrid. There are six more slots available. Here's a look at the race as of right now:

1. Justine Henin
2. Jelena Jankovic
3. Ana Ivanovic
4. Svetalana Kuznetsova
5. Serena Williams
6. Anna Chakvetadze
7. Maria Sharapova
8. Venus Williams

Waiting in the wings are Marion Bartoli, Nicole Vaidisova and Amelie Mauresmo.

Doha to host Year-End Championships

Doha has won the competition to host the 2008 Sony Ericsson WTA Year-End Championships. The even will be held in Doha 2008-2010, and will feature $4.45 million in prize money.