Ordina Open top seed Elena Dementieva won her opening match to Italian Sara Errani in a straight-setter, 63 75. Dutch No. 1 Michaella Krajicek continued her season well with a straight set win against Indian Sania Mirza, 62 62.
"I think I played solidly," Krajicek said. "I've played against her a few times already and every time I seem to be the winner of the match, and that gave me a lot of confidence. It was pretty windy and I think I handled the conditions a little bit better and served well. There weren't many long rallies, but I was able to break her a few times and finish in two sets."
Krajicek could be looking at becoming the Ordina Open champion, after she held the title in 2006. Krajicek has needed a bit of Dutch courage for this tournament, which holds history for her. In 2006 she faced stiff opposition, beating Jankovic, Dementieva and then finally Safina to hold the trophy. Last year Krajicek was defeated in the second round by a revengeful Safina, but she is hopeful after Wednesday's win against India's Mirza.
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