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Wozniacki, Dementieva, Jankovic reach Indian Wells QFs

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:31:41 GMT

Wozniacki, the runner-up in last year's U.S. Open, recovered from a lackluster second set against No. 16 Nadia Petrova to cruise in the third for a 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 victory over the Russian.

The 2006 Indian Wells runner-up Dementieva drubbed 19th-seeded Frenchwoman Aravane Rezai 6-3, 6-3 on the hardcourts at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Jankovic moves on; Azarenka, Clijsters exit at Indian Wells

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:40:48 GMT

Spaniard Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez, the 28th seed, took down Azarenka of Belarus 7-6 (7-4), 6-2 at the beautiful Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Another upset came when 23rd-seeded Russian Alisa Kleybanova upended former world No. 1 Clijsters 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7-4) in two hours, 36 minutes.

Wozniacki cruises, Sharapova bows out at Indian Wells

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:55:03 GMT

Wozniacki blew past Russian Maria Kirilenko, the 32nd seed, 6-0, 6-3, at the beautiful Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

In a mild upset, 18th-seeded Zheng Jie of China outlasted 10th-seeded Russian Sharapova 6-3, 2-6, 6-3. Sharapova titled here in 2006.

Kuznetsova falls at Indian Wells

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:50:45 GMT

Navarro's victory was the only significant upset so far Saturday at the beautiful Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Third-seeded Victoria Azarenka of Belarus rolled to a 6-1, 7-5 win over Sybille Bammer of Austria; No. 9 Flavia Pennetta of Italy dropped Czech Petra Kvitova, 6-3, 6-3; and No.

Wozniacki, Sharapova advance at Indian Wells; Henin slips

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:04:49 GMT

The second-seeded Wozniacki, of Denmark, came from behind to beat American Vania King 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 at the beautiful Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Sharapova, seeded 10th, also rallied from a set down to post a 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 victory over fellow Russian Vera Dushevina. Sharapova titled here in 2006.

Belgian Justine Henin came up short in her second-round match as the 31st seed, Gisela Dulko of Argentina, topped the 2004 Indian Wells champ 6-2, 1-6, 6-4.

Henin cruises into second round at Indian Wells

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:37:30 GMT

Henin drilled Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia 6-2, 6-2 at the beautiful Indian Wells Tennis Garden. The Belgian was playing her first tennis since losing to Serena Williams in the Aussie Open final.

The 27-year-old Henin titled here in 2004.

BNP Paribas Open Women's Tennis Update - Mar 10

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:04:08 GMT

Indian Wells, California

Total Prize Money: $4,500,000

WEDNESDAY'S FIRST ROUND MATCHES

Anna Chakvetadze vs. Anne Keothavong Magdalena Rybarikova vs. Justine Henin Jill Craybas vs. Eleni Daniilidou Ioana Raluca Olaru vs. Polona Hercog Melinda Czink vs. Kimiko Date Krumm Tamarine Tanasugarn vs. Edina Gallovits Timea Bacsinszky vs. Kirsten Flipkens Olga Govortsova vs. Iveta Benesova Alexa Glatch vs. Elena Baltacha Alicia Molik vs. Tatjana Malek Sorana Cirstea vs. Kaia Kanepi Jelena Dokic vs. Vera Dushevina Patty Schnyder vs. Tathiana Garbin Peng Shuai vs. Ekaterina Makarova Virginie Razzano vs. Kristina Barrois Vania King vs. Christina McHale

Notes

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ce at 2:00 PM ET.

WTA renews partnership with Sony

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:12:43 GMT

The deal will now keep Sony as the lead global sponsor for the tour through to the end of 2012.

"We are very pleased that Sony Ericsson will remain our partner and we look forward to continuing to deliver to fans and taking women's tennis and Sony Ericsson to new heights through our joint vision for the future of the sport," said Stacey Allaster, chairman and CEO of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour.

Pavlyuchenkova downs Hantuchova to win at Monterrey

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:04:29 GMT

Pavlyuchenkova rallied from a first-set loss to take down second-seeded Slovakian Daniela Hantuchova 1-6, 6-1, 6-0 on the hardcourts at Sierra Madre Country Club.

The 18-year-old Pavlyuchenkova won her first WTA title in her first-ever final match on the WTA Tour.

Pavlyuchenkova sets up Monterrey final showdown with Hantuchova

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:18:53 GMT

This will mark the 18-year-old Pavlyuchenkova's first-ever final on the WTA Tour.

Pavlyuchenkova-Sevastova was rained out here on Saturday, forcing Sunday's winner into double duty on Day 6. The world No. 28 Pavlyuchenkova prevailed 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 to set-up the final clash with the former Top-10 star Hantuchova.

Hantuchova moves into final at rainy Monterrey Open

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:31:05 GMT

Hantuchova of Slovakia battled from a set down to beat fellow countrywoman Cibulkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 on the hardcourts at Sierra Madre Tennis Club.

This will be Hantuchova's first title match since 2007, a year in which she went 2-2 in finals. The 26-year-old Hantuchova is 3-6 lifetime title bouts.

Hantuchova into semis at Monterrey Open

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:30:04 GMT

The second-seeded Hantuchova bested the American King, 6-2, 2-6, 6-1 on the hardcourts at Sierra Madre Tennis Club.

Hantuchova will next meet fellow Slovakian and No. 4 seed Dominika Cibulkova, a 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 winner over fifth-seeded Agnes Szavay of Hungary.

Hantuchova, Cibulkova into QFs in Monterrey

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:36:02 GMT

The second-seeded Hantuchova took out Estonia's Kaia Kanepi in straight sets 6-1, 6-3 and a fourth-seeded Cibulkova rallied for a 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 triumph over Italian Sara Errani on the hardcourts at Sierra Madre Tennis Club.

Hantuchova set up a quarterfinal match against American Vania King, while Cibulkova is set to face Hungarian fifth seed Agnes Szavay, who notched a 6-1, 6-7 (4-7), 6-1 victory against German Anna-Lena Groenefeld in Day 4's other seeded match.

Pavlyuchenkova advances to quarters, Wozniak falls in Mexico

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:30:31 GMT

Aleksandra Wozniak was not as fortunate in her second-round match on Wednesday.

The seventh-seeded Canadian was tripped up by France's Alize Cornet, 6-2, 6-3, on the hardcourts at Sierra Madre Tennis Club.

Safina withdraws from Indian Wells

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:20:32 GMT

The tournament starts next Wednesday in California.

"Unfortunately, I will not be able to play in Indian Wells this year because of the back injury that's been bothering me since the end of last season," Safina said on her official website.

Jankovic knocked out in first round in Mexico

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:43:55 GMT

Jankovic took the first set against the 19-year-old Sevastova, but then dropped the next two in a 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 loss on the hardcourts at Sierra Madre Tennis Club.

Jankovic had eight double faults and just one ace, compared to four aces for Sevastova and just two double faults.

Wozniak reaches second round; Medina Garrigues bows out in Mexico

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:43:56 GMT

Czech Klara Zakopalova snuck past Medina Garrigues of Spain 7-5, 7-5 on the hardcourts at Sierra Madre Tennis Club.

The Canadian Wozniak was tied with Laura Granville at 3-3 in the first set on Day 1 when the American retired with a left wrist injury.

Woodies, Fernandez-Zvereva elected to Tennis HOF

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:52:24 GMT

The Australian Woodbridge and Woodforde, nicknamed "The Woodies," piled up a record61 doubles titles on the ATP, including a whopping 11 major championships, which is second only to fellow Aussies John Newcombe and Tony Roche's record of 12. Woodbridge and Woodforde also enjoyed stays inside the Top 20 in singles.

The Woodies were the first tandem to corral five straight Wimbledon titles and are the only team in the Open Era to win at least one major title in six straight years.

Monterrey Open Women's Tennis Update - Mar 1

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:34:07 GMT

Monterrey, Mexico

Total Prize Money: $220,000

MONDAY'S FIRST ROUND MATCHES

Anabel Medina Garrigues (6) vs. Klara Zakopalova Aleksandra Wozniak (7) vs. Laura Granville Lucie Safarova (8) vs. Julie Coin Vania King vs. Sandra Zahlavova

Kleybanova overpowers Dementieva to claim first title

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:16:21 GMT

The 20-year-old Kleybanova, playing in her first career singles final, collected $37,000 for the win. She was a semifinalist three times last year.

Dementieva, meanwhile, was bidding for her third title of 2010 and 17th of her career.

Malaysian Open Women's Tennis Update - Feb 28

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:04:07 GMT

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Total Prize Money: $220,000

SUNDAY'S FINAL MATCH

Elena Dementieva (1) vs. Alisa Kleybanova (4), 1-1

Venus wins Mexican Open

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:00:27 GMT

Williams bounced back from a first-set loss to take the final two sets against the 19-year-old Hercog, winning by a 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 score.

Fresh off her title in Dubai last week, Williams successfully defended her title here, recording her 43rd career singles title.

Venus, Hercog to meet in Mexican Open final

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:44:15 GMT

Williams, who needed to rally from a 5-1 deficit in the third set to upend Spain's Laura Pous Tio in the quarterfinals, broke Gallovits' serve to win the first set and rebounded from a lackluster second to win the deciding set convincingly on the red clay at The Fairmont Acapulco Princess on Friday.

The reigning Acapulco titlist Williams is fresh off her title in Dubai last week.

Malaysian Open Women's Tennis Update - Feb 27

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:34:06 GMT

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Total Prize Money: $220,000

SATURDAY'S SEMIFINAL MATCHES

Elena Dementieva (1) vs. Sybille Bammer (6) Alisa Kleybanova (4) vs. Ayumi Morita, 2-2

Dementieva cruises in Malaysian quarterfinals

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:25:26 GMT

Dementieva dismantled the seventh-seeded Rybarikova in a mere 62 minutes with a 6-0, 6-3 rout. She has dropped just 11 games in three matches this week.

The seventh-ranked player in the world has already won a pair of titles in 2010, beating Serena Williams for the Sydney crown in January and toppling Lucie Safarova for the Paris Indoors championship two weeks ago.