Monday Recap: Sony Ericsson Open

Written by: Staff on 22nd March 2011

Monday Recap: Sony Ericsson Open |

WOMEN’S DRAW: No. 4-seeded Samantha Stosur was on hand as the 2011 Sony Ericsson Open women’s field was announced. Joining Stosur on her half of the draw, defending Sony Ericsson Open and four-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters, three-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova and 2006 Sony Ericsson Open champ Svetlana Kuznetsova. On the opposite side of the draw World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki attempts her first Sony Ericsson Open title along with 2008 Sony Ericsson Open finalist Jelena Jankovic and Vera Zvonareva.

MEN’S DRAW: Jurgen Melzer assisted with the men’s draw. Melzer, receiving the No. 10 seed is joined by World No. 1 Rafael Nadal in the top half of the draw along with defending Sony Ericsson Open champion Andy Roddick and 16-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer. 2007 Sony Ericsson Open champ Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Robin Soderling find themselves on the other half of the draw.

TWITTER: Samantha Stosur conducted the first Sony Ericsson Open TwitterView – taking questions from fans. Tennis enthusiast had the chance to ask Stosur questions ranging from what her most memorable match has been to what her favorite country is. Sony Ericsson Open fans with get the chance to ask the favorite tennis players questions throughout the tournament via Twitter. Fans can follow Sony Ericsson Open @SEOpen.

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