Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Main Draw - First and Second Rounds
Maria Sharapova of
Russia beat Tatiana
Panovaof Russia
6-1 6-1
Gisela Dulko of
Argentina beat Maria
Vento-Kabchiof Venezuela
6-4 6-4 (and the coach got a 'thank you')
Nadia Petrova of
Russia beat Jie
Zheng
of China 6-2 6-2
Jelena Jankovic of
Serbia beat Shinobu
Asagoeof Japan
4-6 6-2 7-6(5)
At 5-all in the third
set tie-break, Jankovic fell to the ground complaining of a
twisted ankle.
After a lengthy delay while the trainer was located (and a nap
was taken by Jankovic)
strapping was applied and play resumed
Jankovic served and won the point. At this point - 6-5 - Asagoe
collapsed with apparent leg cramps
Fortunately the trainer had stayed at the Court and treatment
was swift.
One more point and it was all over - with the last two points
taking over 20 minutes...!
Serena Williams of
the USA beat Dinara
Safinaof Russia 6-4 3-6 6-3
Anabel Medina-Garrigues of
Spain beat Tamarine
Tanasugarnof Thailand 6-4 6-4
Taylor Dent played
mixed doubles with Jennifer Hopkins
