The seeds had a mixed day on Wednesday, as this year's Roland Garros champion Ana Ivanovic went down in flames to Czech Dominika Cibulkova in three tough sets.
Ivanovic has had a tough time after winning her first Grand Slam, suffering a thumb injury before the Olympics, and making early exits everywhere ever since, she made another one her in Moscow, losing to Cibulkova 36 62 76(4).
"I really enjoyed playing out there; the crowd was really supportive, and I hope to be out there again next year," Ivanovic said. "I'm healthy, enjoying my time on the court and just happy to be back competing. I'm just trying to get as many matches as I can; it'll take take to get back to my best."
"I knew she was a tough opponent coming in; she played really well when it counted," Ivanovic said. "I felt like I was playing better and better as the match was going on, but she played some great shots when I had match points. I'm taking the positives from this match, though, so I can't be disappointed."
In other second round matches, No. 3 seed Elena Dementieva dismissed Katarina Srebotnik, 63 46 76(2); and No. 5 seed Svetlana Kuznetsova ousted Sara Errani, 76(0) 61.
The night match on Day 3 featured No. 2 seed Dinara Safina and Amelie Mauresmo. Safina has been performing greatly recently, and she continued to do that against the Frenchwoman, as she won 67(2) 64 64.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Singles - Second Round
(2) Dinara Safina (RUS) d. Amélie Mauresmo (FRA) 67(2) 64 64
(3) Elena Dementieva (RUS) d. (Q) Katarina Srebotnik (SLO) 63 46 76(2)
Dominika Cibulkova (SVK) d. (4) Ana Ivanovic (SRB) 36 62 76(4)
(5) Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) d. (Q) Sara Errani (ITA) 76(0) 61
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