Archive: petra-cetkovska
The lack of preparation and niggling injuries as we approach the last few months of the season yet again takes its toll, as Caroline Wozniacki was bundled out of the tournament.
Starting off Day 3 was Madison Keys, playing on Arthur Ashe for the first time. Fair to say there were no nerves as she dominated Tereza Smitkova in the first set.
Still no significant wins for Vera Zvonareva in her comeback (she did beat one wildcard ranked #357). At least she gets the showing-up points, which will help a little; she should go from #634 to around #580.
Petra Cetkovska is a genuine upset artist, but she doesn't often beat Top Five players. Especially not players who are about to take the #2 ranking, and who had yet to lose a match this year! Did Li Na get nervous contemplating a career high?
Qualifying Wildcards Awarded to 2011 New Haven Open Finalist Petra Cetkovska,
Americans Alexandra Mueller, Connie Hsu and Nadia Echeverria
Victoria Azarenka def. Shahar Peer 6-1 6-2
Victoria Azarenka remains #1; Shahar Peer remains below #50.
Oddly enough, after this extremely efficient win, Azarenka pulled out of the event, citing a shoulder injury. Presumably it's precautionary....
Maria Kirilenko's Top Twenty spot is safe; if she can make it to the semifinal, she should rise to #16. But it seems that she is hurting
Stuttgart Singles – First Round: (6) Caroline Wozniacki def. Jelena Jankovic 6-3 1-0, retired (back) Retirements were to be the
Add Peng Shuai to the list of players who could have played Fed Cup for all it matters. This leaves her Top 25 ranking in some danger after Stosur takes her out
No sooner did Polona Hercog seem to be coming out of her slump than she got sick.... This costs her her chance to rise above #35.
Barcelona (Mon): Defending Champ Roberta Vinci Victorious In Opener
Maria Sharapova has already clinched the #2 ranking, but the more points she earns here, the less she has to worry after her Rome title comes off.
