Jelena Jankovic and Svetlana Kuznetsova both survived their second round tests, although Vera Zvonareva didn't, as she fell to a Ukranian in straight sets.
Svetlana Kuznetsova, seeded third, made it through to the third round, beating Sorana Cirstea in tough straight sets, 76(3) 61. In the first set, Cirstea took a 4-2 lead quickly, but the Russian regrouped herself and came back to battle the first set out in a tiebreak. After winning the first set, thing were easy for Svetlana, as she won it 6-1.
"I knew she had been to the academy where I train, but I never really saw her play," Kuznetsova said. "She hits the ball really flat and fast. For me, it was all about the first set. When I was in danger I realized I had to play more to her forehand, because her backhand was making so many good shots. I was very surprised with her level. It was a tough match for me."
Jelena Jankovic, seeded second, was in danger against Sofia Arvidsson, but the Serb managed to close it out in a long, tight three-setter, 63 67(5) 75.
Elena Dementieva had no trouble at all, gaining easy victory against Pauline Parmentier, 62 61.
"I don't think she was playing at her best level today," Dementieva said about Parmentier. "Maybe she was a little bit nervous. It was quite difficult because of the wind and the sun. So I'm satisfied I was able to finish in two sets."
Vera Zvonareva was the stunned player on Wednesday, falling to Ukrainian Tatiana Perebiynis, 63 63. It was Tatiana's first career Top 10 win.
Lindsay Davenport, champion here in 1998, was featured in the first night match, against Alisa Kleybanova, winning 75 63.
"I pride myself in trying to give my opponent no rhythm, and I felt I was getting the same tonight," Davenport said. "I'd get a couple of big serves, some winners, missed balls... so it was tough to get on a good roll. I'm happy I was able to pull it out in both sets and just get through this match, because I didn't feel like it was very pretty tennis. Some days you have to just make it through."
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