No. 8 seed Cornet finally breaks bad losing streak on Day 1 in Linz, Austria

On Monday, the first three matches of the Generali Ladies Linz tournament took place, and no surprises took place, as the better ranked players played a better game.

No. 21 in the world Katarina Srebotnik was the first on the courts in Austria, and the first to win, as she reserved a spot in the second round after being victorious against Tamarina Tanasugarn, 61 75.

The second match of the day featured No. 28 in the world Kaia Kanepi against wildcard Melanie Klaffner, as the Estonian won in straight sets 64 60.

The last match of the day saw No. 8 seed Alize Cornet breezing past Jie Zheng of China, 63 62. The Frenchwoman has finally snapped a bad losing streak, after she lost in the first rounds of the last three tournaments she has played.


Monday, October 20, 2008

Singles - First Round
(8) Alizé Cornet (FRA) d. Zheng Jie (CHN) 63 62
Katarina Srebotnik (SLO) d. Tamarine Tanasugarn (THA) 61 75
Kaia Kanepi (EST) d. (WC) Melanie Klaffner (AUT) 64 60