Aces
The Bondarenko sisters are blogging for the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour this week from Paris. (Sony Ericsson WTA Tour)
France’s Amelie Mauresmo had a solid start in Paris on Tuesday with a straight sets win over qualifier Julie Ditty. (Sports Network)
Justine Henin has resumed practicing. (Justine Henin’s website)
Net Cords
Shahar Peer has been accused of unsportsmanlike conduct during Israel’s Fed Cup tie with Russia. (Guardian Unlimited)
Faults
Defending champion Nadia Petrova lost in the first round of the Open Gaz de France to Katernya Bondarenko 7-6(4), 3-6, 6-4. (The Press Association)
Top Results on Tuesday
Open Gaz de France Singles First Round
Kateryna Bondarenko (UKR) d. (5) Nadia Petrova (RUS) 7-6(4) 3-6 6-4
(6) Amelie Mauresmo (FRA) d. (Q) Julie Ditty (USA) 6-1 6-2
(7) Agnes Szavay (HUN) d. Olga Govortsova (BLR) 6-1 6-1
Pattaya Women’s Open Singles First Round
(5) Angelique Kerber (GER) d. Yuan Meng (CHN) 6-3 7-5
Ekaterina Bychkova (RUS) d. (6) Yaroslava Shvedova (RUS) 3-6 7-6(4) 6-3
(7) Jill Craybas (USA) d. Olga Savchuk (UKR) 6-1 6-1
Tamarine Tanasugarn (THA) d. (8) Anastasia Rodionova (RUS) 6-2 6-1
Stars On Court Wednesday
Open Gaz de France: Obziler vs. Lertcheewakarn, A.Yonemura vs. Dellacqua, A.Radwanska vs. King
Pattaya Women’s Open Dechy vs. Peng, Kvitova vs. Dementieva, Szavay vs. Garbin
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Nadia Petrova’s getting out of the tournament was disappointing. It shows her performance is going down. However, she is still one of the popular stars of women’s tennis. Former world no. 1 Amelie Mauresmo has started the tournament very well. She needs some success in the tournament ahead of the French Open. A tour title could boost up her confidence level. Thus, she can regain her lost place in the WTA ranking.
That whole Isarel/Russia Fed Cup was a mess! That crowd was so innapporpriate! I thought Chakvedatze was going to start a riot with how she challenged the crowd. I was nervous something bad was going to happen.