Aces and Faults: Justine Henin Battles Ivanovic, Reaches Sydney Final
Article by Aaress Lawless on Jan 10, 2008 | Print |
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Aces
Justine Henin defeated Ana Ivanovic on Thursday to reach the final of the Medibank International. (Tennis Australia)
Tickets for the USA’s Fed Cup quarterfinal against Germany are now on sale. (Fed Cup)
Christina Wheeler (Play-off winner), Jessica Moore (discretionary), Monique Adamczak (discretionary), Sophie Ferguson (discretionary), Jarmila Gadjasova (discretionary), Mathilde Johannson, and Madison Brengle have received wild cards into the main draw of the Australian Open. (Australian Open)
The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour has relaunched its video content. (Sony Ericsson WTA Tour)
Jelena Jankovic is now using a Prince O3 Speedport White tennis racquet. (Tennis News)
The Australian Open has increased security to prevent crowd violence. (Reuters)
Jelena Dokic will contest the 2008 Australian Open qualifying draw. (Tennis Australia)
Net Cords
All seeds at the Moorilla Hobart International have been defeated with the exception of Vera Zvonareva. (Sony Ericsson WTA Tour)
Faults
None today!
Stars On Court Thursday
Medibank International: Henin vs. Ivanovic, Vaidisova vs. Kuznetsova
Moorilla Hobart International: Daniilidou vs. Pennetta, Harkleroad vs. Zvonareva
Early Results on Thursday
Medibank International Semifinals
(1) Justine Henin (BEL) d. (4) Ana Ivanovic (SRB) 6-2 2-6 6-4
Moorilla Hobart International Semifinals
Eleni Daniilidou (GRE) d. Flavia Pennetta (ITA) 6-4 6-3
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