U.S. Open Results Sep 2, 2009
Patty Schnyder (19), Switzerland, def. Lucie Safarova, Czech Republic, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (6). (MSNBC -- Sports)
US Open update Sep 2, 2009
Virginie Razzano (16), 6-4, 6-3; Patty Schnyder (19) def. Lucie Safarova, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (8-6); Alona Bondarenko (30) def. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Second seeded Murray, Sharapova win first-round at US Open Sep 2, 2009
WOMEN'S SEEDED WINNERS: No. 1 Dinara Safina, No. 4 Elena Dementieva, No. 5 Jelena Jankovic, No. 6 Svetlana Kuznetsova, No. 9 Caroline Wozniacki, No. 13 Nadia Petrova, No. 19 Patty Schnyder, No. 21 Zheng Jie, No. 23 Sabine Lisicki, No. 24 Sorana Cirstea, No. 29 Maria Sharapova and No. 30 Alona Bondarenko. WOMEN'S SEEDED LOSERS: No. 11 Ana Ivanovic, No. 16 Virginie Razzano, No. 27 Alisa Kleybanova, and No. 32 Agnes Szavay. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Austin: Sister semi could decide U.S. Open Aug 30, 2009
She beat top-20 players Marion Bartoli (who will be her first-round opponent at Flushing Meadows), Patty Schnyder and Svetlana Kuznetova before falling in the quarterfinals to Safina in Cincinnati, and she beat Victoria Azarenka in Toronto before bowing out in three sets against Jelena Jankovic. Clijsters' draw is a generous one for a wildcard player of her talent. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Contenders line up for shot at Fed Aug 30, 2009
The wildcard is Kim Clijsters, the mother of 18-month-old Jada and the winner here in 2005, who toppled Marion Bartoli, Patty Schnyder and Roland Garros champion Svetlana Kuznetsova in her comeback event in Cincinnati this month, then backed up with a second quarter-final in Toronto a week later. Clijsters will consider her future after this, her third tournament. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Winning starts for Kuznetsova and Mauresmo Aug 26, 2009
Frances Virginie Razzano followed Mauresmo into the second round by beating Switzerlands Patty Schnyder 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. In other womens matches, fifth-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland rallied to beat Italian qualifier Roberta Vinci 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-5) and Czech Iveta Benesova overcame American lucky-loser Varvara Lepchenko 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kuznetsova tops Jie; Mauresmo beats Sugiyama Aug 25, 2009
Patty Schnyder, Switzerland, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. Amelie Mauresmo (8), France, def. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Safina crashes, Williams and Sharapova roll on Aug 21, 2009
Clijsters will next face fifth seed Jankovic, who defeated Swiss Patty Schnyder 7-5, 6-4. Sharapova, making a shoulder injury comeback, struggled but advanced by ousting Germanys Sybille Bammer, 6-3, 7-6 (7-5). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Top four all advance, but No. 5 Roddick is defeated by Querrey Aug 21, 2009
Fifth seed Jelena Jankovic also advanced with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Swiss Patty Schnyder, while 11th-seeded Ana Ivanovic fell to Czech qualifier Lucie Safarova 3-6, 7-5, 6-3. This story has been viewed 172 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Safina ousted in second round of Rogers Cup Aug 20, 2009
" Also advancing were No. 4 Elena Dementieva, who cruised past Japan's Ai Sugiyama 6-3, 6-2, No. 5 Jelena Jankovic, who topped Switzerland's Patty Schnyder 7-5, 6-4, and No. 7 Vera Zvonareva, who downed Italy's Roberta Vinci 6-3, 6-3.Zvonareva will next meet unseeded Sharapova, who was on the comeback trail from surgery to her serving shoulder. Sharapova has reached at least the quarterfinals in four of her five events since returning in May."I'm actually having a competition with myself to see... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tennis: Serena, Clijsters, Sharapova advance while Safina falls Aug 20, 2009
Clijsters will next face fifth seed Jankovic, who defeated Swiss Patty Schnyder 7-5, 6-4. Sharapova, making a shoulder injury comeback, struggled but advanced by ousting Germany's Sybille Bammer, 6-3, 7-6 (7/5). (Channelnewsasia.com)
Safina ousted by unseeded Rezai at Rogers Cup Aug 20, 2009
" Six of the top 10 seeds have been eliminated over the first three days, including No. 6 Svetlana Kuznetsova and No. 8 Caroline Wozniacki. Wozniacki fell 7-5, 6-3 to China's Zheng Jie. Wozniacki was broken seven times in the match, and saved just one of four break points in the second set. No. 12 Flavia Pennetta of Italy was also beaten, 6-3, 6-1 by Virginie Razzano of France. Seeded players to advancing included: No. 4 Elena Dementieva of Russia, who cruised past Japan's Ai Sugiyama 6-3, 6-2;... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Eight's A Crowd Aug 19, 2009
She knocked off No. 13 Marion Bartoli (who'd just beaten Venus Williams for the Stanford title) and No. 20 Patty Schnyder in straight sets before winning a three-setter against sixth-ranked Svetlana Kuznetsova, the French Open champion. She also spared the women's game a heap of embarrassment by losing to No. 1-ranked Dinara Safina in the quarterfinals Friday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Sharapova triumphs, Mauresmo out in Toronto Aug 18, 2009
In other matches, Ai Sugiyama defeated Iveta Benesova 6-3, 6-4; Aravane Rezai beat Alize Cornet 6-4, 7-5; Kateryna Bondarenko topped Yanina Wickmayer 7-6 (4) 6-2; Sybille Bammer eliminated Anna Chakvetadze 3-6, 6-4, 6-2; Agnieszka Radwanska knocked off Carla Suarez Navarro 6-3, 6-3; and Patty Schnyder defeated Anabel Medina Garrigues 6-2, 6-1. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Tennis: Sharapova cruises into WTA Toronto 2nd round Aug 18, 2009
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Mauresmo and Petrova upset losers at Toronto Aug 18, 2009
In other matches, Ai Sugiyama defeated Iveta Benesova 6-3, 6-4; Aravane Rezai beat Alize Cornet 6-4, 7-5; Kateryna Bondarenko topped Yanina Wickmayer 7-6 (4) 6-2; Sybille Bammer eliminated Anna Chakvetadze 3-6, 6-4, 6-2; Agnieszka Radwanska knocked off Carla Suarez Navarro 6-3, 6-3; and Patty Schnyder defeated Anabel Medina Garrigues 6-2, 6-1. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Safina ends Clijsters brilliant tour comeback Aug 16, 2009
The 26-year-old, unseeded and without a world ranking, launched her second career by beating Marion Bartoli, Patty Schnyder and French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova on the way to the quarter-finals. I kind of feel like I want to go out there right now and do it all over again, and try to figure out a few things out there, Clijsters said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Comeback mum Clijsters guns for Safinas top spot Aug 15, 2009
Kuznetsova went the same way as 13th-ranked former Wimbledon runner-up Marion Bartoli and world No. 20 Patty Schnyder as Clijsters maintained her outstanding form to reach the quarter-finals. Yesterdays match with Safina will be another step up, but Clijsters said she felt in the kind of form and shape that will allow her to perform well against the worlds top-ranked player. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Nadal has it easy Aug 14, 2009
Clijsters, back after a two-year absence, kept her comeback on course with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over Switzerlands Patty Schnyder. Hungarys Melinda Czink notched the upset of the day, toppling 11th-seeded Serb Ana Ivanovic 7-6 (8-6), 7-5. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Zimmermann may miss next season Aug 13, 2009
Clijsters, the 2005 Rogers Cup champion, returned to action this week in Cincinnati, advancing to the third round with a 6-2, 7-5 win over Patty Schnyder. Stephanie Dubois and Valerie Tetreault were also awarded wild cards. (Boston Globe)
Clijsters rolls in Cincy Aug 13, 2009
MASON, Ohio (AP) -- Playing her second competitive match in more than two years, Kim Clijsters reached the third round of the Cincinnati Open with a 6-2, 7-5 win over Patty Schnyder on Wednesday. Clijsters who retired in May 2007 and gave birth to a daughter in February 2008, knocked 12th-seeded Marion Bartoli in straight sets on Monday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Clijsters Comeback On Track Aug 13, 2009
Kim Clijsters, from Belgium, hits a forehand return against Patty Schnyder, from Switzerland, during the Western ern Financial Group Women's Open tennis tournament, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, in Mason, Ohio ... Clijsters advanced to the third round in Cincinnati on Wednesday with a 6-2, 7-5 win over Patty Schnyder. (CBS News)
Given Rogers wild card Aug 13, 2009
Clijsters advanced to the third round in Cincinnati on Wednesday with a 6-2, 7-5 win over Patty Schnyder. Stephanie Dubois and Valerie Tetreault were also awarded wild cards for the main draw, which begins Monday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Clijsters comeback continues with another win Aug 13, 2009
Kim Clijsters beats Patty Schnyder to advance to Cincinnati Open third round - ESPN. Updated: August 12, 2009, 9:15 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Clijsters makes winning start in comeback Aug 12, 2009
The ebullient Belgian advanced to a second-round clash against Switzerland s Patty Schnyder, a 6-4, 6-0 winner over Argentina s Gisela Dulko. American Serena Williams, seeded second here behind world number one Dinara Safina, said she was impressed with Clijsters even before the Belgian hit a ball in anger. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Clijsters wins first game in two years Aug 12, 2009
Clijsters, who retired in May 2007 and gave birth to a daughter in February last year, will meet Switzerlands Patty Schnyder in the second round. Schnyder defeated Gisela Dulko of Argentina 6-4, 6-0. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Stosur's finals malaise is just a hiccup, not a choke Aug 11, 2009
Stosur had won the first set in each of her four previous finals - against Maria Kirilenko (Seoul, 2008), Shahar Peer (Prague, 2006), Alicia Molik (Sydney, 2005) and Patty Schnyder (Gold Coast, 2005) - but against the solid Pennetta her serve was not the weapon she needed it to be and Stosur trailed for most of the 81-minute match. Taylor said she had played too passively, but disputed any suggestion the mounting number of finals defeats was becoming a burden. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tennis: Clijsters makes triumphant return Aug 11, 2009
Clijsters, who got married soon after retiring and gave birth to a baby daughter in February 2008, will next play old rival Patty Schnyder. Don't Miss. (CNN -- International)
Azarenka, Schnyder into Cincinnati 2nd round Aug 11, 2009
Victoria Azarenka, Patty Schnyderinto Cincinnati second round - Tennis - SI.com ... In other matches, 16th-seeded Virginie Razzano fell to Anna-Lena Groenefeld, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4; Patty Schnyder defeated Gisela Dulko 6-4, 6-0; Lucie Safarova outlasted Iveta Benesova 6-3, 7-6 (7); Aleksandra Wozniak beat Carla Suarez Navarro 6-0, 6-3; and Melinda Czink handled Alize Cornet 6-3, 6-2. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Clijsters wins in return from two-year retirement Aug 11, 2009
"I've been training since the start of February, and I've always been focused on Cincinnati. Winning my first match feels good.'' Clijsters, who retired in May 2007 and gave birth to a daughter in February 2008, will meet Patty Schnyder in the second round. Schnyder defeated Gisela Dulko 6-4, 6-0. Clijsters looked good even before she started playing, according to Serena Williams. "I look like I had a kid more than she does,'' Williams said earlier in the day. "She looks amazing.'' Bartoli would... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Former world No.1 Clijsters makes stunning return Aug 11, 2009
She will meet Patty Schnyder in the second round. Schnyder defeated Gisela Dulko 6-4, 6-0. (Xinhuanet, China)
Dushevina sweeps Hradecka for Istanbul Cup Aug 3, 2009
Top-seeded Vera Zvonareva and No. 2 Patty Schnyder were knocked out in the first round. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Top two seeds upset in Istanbul Cup first round Jul 29, 2009
Top seed Vera Zvonareva, second seed Patty Schnyder upset at Istanbul Cup - ESPN. Updated: July 28, 2009, 2:30 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
ROADMAP: US Open Series schedule Jul 20, 2009
US Open Series: Hitting the road to New York's grand slam - USATODAY.com. (From left to right) Andy Roddick, Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova should be contenders in the tournaments that comprise the US Open Series. (USA Today -- Sports)
US Open Series: Hitting the road to New York's grand slam Jul 20, 2009
(From left to right) Andy Roddick, Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova should be contenders in the tournaments that comprise the US Open Series. By Paul Gilham, Getty Images; Steve Bardens, Offside Sports via US Presswire; Ian Kington, AFP/Getty Images; Adrian Dennis, AFP/Getty Images. (USA Today -- Sports)
* Robredo to face Monaco after Verdasco retires Jul 19, 2009
Anna-Lena Groenefeld of Germany reached the final four when second-seeded Patty Schnyder retired with a left hip flexor strain while trailing 4-3. In the semi-finals, Errani will play Groenefeld, while Garbin will face Pennetta. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Fernando Verdasco reaches Swedish Open quarter-finals Jul 18, 2009
Former champions Patty Schnyder and Sara Errani advanced to the Palermo Open quarter--finals with straight-sets wins on Thursday. Second-seeded Schnyder of Switzerland, the champ on her last appearance in 1998, beat Nuria Llagostera Vives of Spain 6-2, 6-2 in a second-round match. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Ousted Safin tired of tour Jul 17, 2009
Second-seeded Patty Schnyder, making her first appearance at Palermo since she won on debut as the top seed in 1998, defeated Russian teenager Anastasia Pivovarova 6-4, 6-0 to open her account. The Swiss veteran was coming off the final at Budapest. (Xinhuanet, China)
Schnyder, Errani move into Palermo Open qtrs Jul 17, 2009
Patty Schnyder, Sara Errani into Palermo Open quarterfinals - Tennis - SI.com ... PALERMO, Italy (AP) -- Former champions Patty Schnyder and Sara Errani advanced to the Palermo Open quarterfinals with straight-set victories on Thursday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Schnyder, Errani reach Palermo Open quarters Jul 17, 2009
Former champions Sara Errani, Patty Schnyder reach Palermo Open quarterfinals - ESPN. Updated: July 16, 2009, 6:07 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Pennetta, Rezai, Garbin into Palermo quarters Jul 16, 2009
Second-seeded Patty Schnyder, making her first appearance at Palermo 00001560 since she won on debut as the top seed in 1998, defeated Russian teenager Anastasia Pivovarova 6-4, 6-0 to open her account. The Swiss veteran was coming off the final at Budapest. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pennetta wins all-Italian showdown at Palermo Jul 16, 2009
Second-seeded Patty Schnyder, making her first appearance at Palermo since she won as the top seed in 1998, defeated Russian teenager Anastasia Pivovarova 6-4, 6-0. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
* Lucky loser Ram beats Querrey to win first ATP title Jul 14, 2009
Hungarys Agnes Szavay brought joy for the home fans as she claimed victory at the Budapest WTA event on Sunday, beating Switzerlands top seed Patty Schnyder 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, in a final that lasted almost two hours. Still, it was Schnyder who carried the first set on Sunday, taking the lead while fourth-seeded 21-year-old Szavay struggled with her serve. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Szavay rallies past Schnyder for Budapest title Jul 13, 2009
Agnes Szavay rallies past Patty Schnyder for Budapest Grand Prix title - ESPN. Updated: July 12, 2009, 1:30 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
U.S. is ousted in Davis Cup Jul 13, 2009
Budapest Grand Prix: Agnes Szavay of Hungary won the championship Sunday, rallying to beat Patty Schnyder of Switzerland 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the final for her third WTA Tour singles title. Heat doesn't waste time calling Wade. (News & Observer -- Sports)
* Holder Santoro loses, Querrey and Ram in final Jul 13, 2009
Top-seeded Patty Schnyder of Switzerland and No. 4 Agnes Szavay of Hungary advanced to the final of the Budapest Grand Prix on Saturday. Schnyder beat Edina Gallovits of Romania 6-2, 6-4 in the semi-finals, while Szavay defeated sixth-seeded Alona Bondarenko of Ukraine 6-1, 6-2. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Szavay Captures Home Tournament Jul 13, 2009
(Sports Network) - Hungarian native Agnes Szavay rallied from a set down to beat Switzerland's Patty Schnyder for the title at the GDF Suez Grand Prix tennis tournament. The fourth-seeded Szavay posted a 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory for her third career WTA singles title in five finals. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Croatia singles out U.S. in Cup quarters Jul 12, 2009
Edina Gallovits of Romania advanced by beating Petra Martic of Croatia 6-3, 7-6 (6), while the quarterfinal between top-seeded Patty Schnyder of Switzerland and fifth-seeded Alisa Kleybanova of Russia was suspended because of rain with Schnyder leading 4-3 in the first set. SWEDISH OPEN. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Schnyder, Szavay to face off in Budapest finals Jul 12, 2009
Patty Schnyder, Agnes Szavay to face off in Budapest Grand Prix finals - ESPN. Updated: July 11, 2009, 3:18 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Results worldwide Jul 12, 2009
Quarter-finals: Alona Bondarenko (Ukr) bt Shahar Peer (Isr) 7-5, 6-1; Edina Gallovits (Rom) bt Petra Martic (Cro) 6-3, 7-6 (8-6); Agnes Szavay (Hun) bt Timea Bacsinszky (Swi) 6-2, 6-3; Patty Schnyder (Swi) leading Alisa Kleybanova (Rus) 4-3 (stopped by rain). Davis Cup. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Schnyder, Szavay advance to Budapest GP final Jul 12, 2009
Patty Schnyder,Agnes Szavay advance toBudapest final - Tennis - SI.com ... BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) -- Top-seeded Patty Schnyder of Switzerland and No. 4 Agnes Szavay of Hungary advanced to the final of the Budapest Grand Prix on Saturday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
* Frances Santoro wins rain-delayed match on third day Jul 11, 2009
Top-seeded Patty Schnyder of Switzerland eased into the Budapest Grand Prix quarter-finals by defeating Maria Elena Camerin 6-3, 6-2 on Thursday. Schnyder, a wild-card entry, broke Camerin at 4-3 in the first set, and rolled through the second in a bid for a 12th career title. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Szavay, Bondarenko reach Budapest semifinals Jul 11, 2009
Edina Gallovits of Romania also advanced by beating Petra Martic of Croatia, 6-3, 7-6 (6), while the last quarterfinal between top-seeded Patty Schnyder of Switzerland and fifth-seeded Alisa Kleybanova of Russia was suspended because of rain with Schnyder leading 4-3 in the first set. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Top seed Schnyder rolls into Budapest quarters Jul 10, 2009
Top-seeded Patty Schnyder cruises into Budapest GP quarterfinals - Tennis - SI.com ... BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) -- Top-seeded Patty Schnyder reached the Budapest Grand Prix quarterfinals by defeating Maria Elena Camerin 6-3, 6-2 on Thursday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
* Surprised Bogomolov Jr finds himself in spotlight Jul 10, 2009
In the only first round match played on Wednesday, top-seeded Patty Schnyder of Switzerland defeated Andrea Petkovic of Germany 7-6 (7/3), 6-1. Schnyders next opponent will be Italys Maria Elena Camerin. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Schnyder advances to Budapest GP quarters Jul 10, 2009
Top seed Patty Schnyder advances to Budapest Grand Prix quarterfinals - ESPN. Updated: July 9, 2009, 5:11 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
* Cornet ousts Voskoboeva in first round at Budapest Jul 9, 2009
Top-seeded Patty Schnyder of Switzerland was set to play her first-round match yesterday. SWEDISH OPEN. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Bondarenko Wins Budapest Opener Jul 7, 2009
This week's top seeds are Swiss Patty Schnyder and defending champion Alize Cornet of France. Cornet bested Slovenian Andreja Klepac in last year's finale here. (ABC 7 News, DC)
* THE WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONSHIPS: Sharapova ousted, Federer strolls on Jun 26, 2009
Japans 33-year-old Ai Sugiyama flew the flag for the older generation, backing up her opening day win over Patty Schnyder with a 7-6, 6-3 defeat of Spains Arantxa Parra Santonja to set up a third-round clash with doubles partner Hantuchova. French Open quarter--finalist Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, seeded eight, blew away Raluca Olaru 6-0, 6-0 and now faces another Romanian, 28th seed Sorana Cirstea. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Federer aims to fall in 15 love Jun 24, 2009
In the women's competition, Serena Williams is just ahead of her sister Venus as favourite, with Switzerland's top player Patty Schnyder, seeded 21, being offered at 200-1 ... Patty Schnyder (21) vs. Ai Sugiyama (38) of Japan. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Federer begins march Jun 24, 2009
Otherwise, No. 21 Feliciano Lopez was beaten by Karol Beck 10-8 in the fifth set, while two seeded women lost, No. 21 Patty Schnyder and No. 23 Aleksandra Wozniak. Past Wimbledon champions Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova reached the second round, as did No. 4 Novak Djokovic. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Federer wins in style, Sharapova survives Jun 23, 2009
Otherwise, No. 21 Feliciano Lopez was beaten by Karol Beck 10-8 in the fifth set, while two seeded women lost - No. 21 Patty Schnyder and No. 23 Aleksandra Wozniak ... Women's seeded losers: No. 21 Patty Schnyder, No. 23 Aleksandra Wozniak. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Federer begins tourney in style Jun 23, 2009
Otherwise, No. 21 Feliciano Lopez was beaten by Karol Beck 10-8 in the fifth set, while two seeded women lost, No. 21 Patty Schnyder and No. 23 Aleksandra Wozniak. Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova reached the second round, as did No. 4 Novak Djokovic, No. 7 Fernando Verdasco, No. 9 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and French Open runner-up Robin Soderling. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Federer cruises at Wimbledon Jun 23, 2009
"It's been my worst slam and I just don't understand why.'' Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, the French ninth seed who could present Federer's first real threat if both men advance to the last eight, had to battle hard to overcome Kazakhstan's Andrey Golubev 6-3 5-7 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-5). Robin Soderling, Nadal's conqueror at the French Open, also went through, the 13th seed accounting for Luxembourg's Gilles Muller 6-7 (4-7) 7-5 6-1 6-2. Two women's seeds were beaten, and No.21 Patty Schnyder and No.23... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
For the Record Jun 1, 2009
Anna-Lena Groenefeld, Germany, and Patty Schnyder (11), Switzerland, and Maria Kirilenko, Russia, and Flavia Pennetta (8), Italy, 7-6 (4), 6-4. Cara Black, Zimbabwe, and Liezel Huber (1), United States, def. (Honolulu Advertiser)
