Aces
Justine Henin has advanced into the quarterfinals of Sydney after her scheduled opponent, Lucie Safarova, withdrew because of a muscle strain. (Fox Sports)
The ATP, WTA, International Tennis Federation (ITF), and the four grand slam tournaments have come together to launch an anti-corruption review, which will be led by former Metropolitan Police officers Jeffrey Rees and Ben Gunn. (AFP)
Nick Bollettieri believes Michelle Larcher de Brito will become one of his most successful students. (St. Petersburg Times)
Many of the biggest names in women’s tennis have already arrived at Melbourne Park for the upcoming Australian Open. (Herald Sun)
Net Cords
Jelena Dokic may not be able to compete at the Australian Open because she is still alive in the draw of the Moorilla Hobart International, keeping her from competing in the qualifying event at Melbourne. (ABC News)
Faults
Sania Mirza’s doctor has received threatening letters from religious fanatics. (Tennis Grandstand)
Stars On Court Tuesday
Medibank International: Hantuchova vs. Vaidisova, Golovin vs. Jankovic, Ivanovic vs. Razzano, Peer vs. Kuznetsova
Moorilla Hobart International: Kudryavtseva vs. Mirza, A.Bondarenko vs. Daniilidou, Olaru vs. Zvonareva, Pennetta vs. Dokic
Early Results on Tuesday
For more results throughout the day, visit the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour’s website.
Medibank International Second Round
(2) Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) d. Shahar Peer (ISR) 6-3 6-4
(4) Ana Ivanovic (SRB) d. Virginie Razzano (FRA) 6-1 2-6 7-5
Francesca Schiavone (ITA) d. (7) Marion Bartoli (FRA) 2-6 6-3 6-2
Katarina Srebotnik (SLO) d. Sybille Bammer (AUT) 4-6 6-1 6-2
Moorilla Hobart International First Round
(1) Alona Bondarenko (UKR) d. (WC) Jessica Moore (AUS) 7-5 6-2
(2) Vera Zvonareva (RUS) d. Olga Poutchkova (RUS) 6-3 6-0
Flavia Pennetta (ITA) d. (4) Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) 6-4 1-6 6-2
Olga Govortsova (BLR) d. (5) Victoria Azarenka (BLR) 1-3 ret. (right abductor injury)
(6) Sania Mirza (IND) d. (Q) Lourdes DomÃnguez Lino (ESP) 6-4 6-0
