Aces and Faults: Justine Henin Launches Tennis Academy
Posted by Aaress Lawless on Aug 9, 2007 | Print |
Aces
World number one Justine Henin and her coach Carlos Rodriguez have started a tennis academy. (The JUST iN TEAM Search Continues)
Daniela Hantuchova may be known for her tennis, but she also enjoys golf. (Hantuchova loves L.A. — for golf)
Marion Bartoli is scheduled to compete at next month’s Kolkata Open. (Bartoli to play in Kolkata Open)
The US Open Shop is offering shipping for $1.99. (Official 2007 US Open Shop)
Netcords
Grand Slam winners Amelie Mauresmo and Venus Williams have withdrawn from the upcoming Rogers Cup. (No reason given as Venus pulls out of Rogers Cup)
Martina Hingis is thinking about pulling out of Toronto as well. (Mirza stuns Hingis, another early exit for Bartoli)
Faults
None today!
Top Results on Wednesday
East West Bank Classic Second Round:
(1) Maria Sharapova (RUS) d. Eleni Daniilidou (GRE) 7-6(5), 3-1 ret. (difficulty breathing)
(2) Jelena Jankovic (SRB) d. Shuai Peng (CHN) 6-1 6-1
(3) Ana Ivanovic (SRB) d. (Q) Ashley Harkleroad (USA) 6-4 6-2
(4) Nadia Petrova (RUS) d. Lillia Osterloh (USA) 7-5 6-3
(5) Daniela Hantuchova (SVK) d. Jill Craybas (USA) 7-5 6-3
(9) Elena Dementieva (RUS) d. (W) Madison Brengle (USA) 6-2 6-0
Virginie Razzano (FRA) d. (10) Shahar Peer (ISR) 6-1 4-6 7-6(6)
Stars On Court Today
East West Bank Classic: Petrova vs. Srebotnik, Dementieva vs. Hantuchova, Sharapova vs. Krajicek, Safarova vs. Ivanovic, Bammer vs. Jankovic
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