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Night record
The organizers of the tournament only on Monday in the afternoon announced that the match between Elena Dementyeva and Samantha Stosur, who ended in the victory of the Australian, went down in the history of the championship. Not a single match of the female category ended so late - at 1.35 local time. This is five minutes later than the previous achievement.
Elena admitted that she was already pretty pushed a few minutes before the start of the match and, apparently, this lethargy did not allow her to realize one of the four matchballs, three of which were on her submission. At the same time, Dementyeva was noticeably evil to the rival and at a press conference moved away from the norms of etiquette accepted in the female tour. “I think Stosur will lose in the next round of the tournament,” said the Russian athlete. “Kim Klisters is in excellent shape, and Samantha will not be able to stop her.”
Before the match between Maria Sharapova and Karolin Vozniatski, even experts called the chances of rivals equal. Maria approached this match solidly prepared. Even on her face, it was clear how Sharapova was focused on her game. The most interesting thing is that she showed her best tennis. Powerful blows plus diversity in combinations - this is what allowed her to win US Open several years ago.
But if earlier Sharapova was the legislator of the mod, now her style was adopted by other athletes. For example, the Danish woman, Voznyatski, who beat no less strongly and no less diverse. At the same time, Caroline had much fewer mistakes, plus she ran after any ball and pulled out even “dead” blows. As a result, 6: 3, 6: 4 in favor of Caroline, and Maria completes performances.
“I think it was just necessary to hold the meeting more evenly,” Maria said after the match. - I had too many ups and falls for one game. With such an opponent, when you are given only a minimal chance, it is unacceptable. ”
Sharapova, however, looked not very upset, said that this was just a game and she would be interested to perform in the tour and further. Probably, Maria is more happy that she, having played several good matches, did not feel the usual pain.
But what happens to Svetlana Kuznetsova, even she does not know herself. After all, Dominica Tsibulkov did not make the impression of an extra-class master. She just played evenly. But Kuznetsova managed to yield to her in two parties - 5: 7, 6: 7.
“It is very difficult to play for almost a day,” said Kuznetsova. - On the eve, I spent an evening match, and then went to the court at 11 a.m. I do not make excuses, I just describe my condition. So I had to fight not only with the rival, but primarily with myself. I was somewhat inhibited, and therefore lost. "
In the female discharge of the tournament, only Vera Zvonareva remained, who rather trained with Andrei Petkovich, which she spent a full -fledged match with her. The meeting ended with a score of 6: 1, 6: 2. And the most important thing is that the opponent for going to the semifinals of the tournament in the Russian woman is the easiest of the remaining. Estona Kanepa has already jumped above her head in New York.
On Monday, Kim Klisters looked as a spectator as a spectator. She watched the match of Maria Sharapova a little, but after half an hour she went to the hotel to prepare for the nearest game. “I do not hide that I feel almost perfect,” said the Belgian. - I really want to win, there is everything for this, the main thing is not to miss your chance. I already won the USA, and it was unforgettable. What will I say about Samantha Stosur? You know, I would not want to have such an opponent. A serious game is ahead. ”
In the male discharge, any result can be called sensational only if Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer flies out. The Swiss began the match of the evening session with the Austrian Yurgen Meltser and quickly completed it in three sets. Everything goes to the fact that the most anticipated finale will take place. True, on the way of Federer now there will be Robin containing from Sweden, who knows how to win Roger. Gael Monfis and Novak Djokovic reached the next circle, they will play in the quarter -finals with each other.
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