No seeds in action on Day 1 in Moscow; Vaidisova among first round losers

Although no seeded players were in action, all of the favorites in Moscow, Russia were taken out.

Amelie Mauresmo was the first of the three players to advance. She ousted countrywoman Alize Cornet in three sets, 67(3) 63 64, in a 2 hour and 39 minute match.

Marion Bartoli had the same fate as Cornet, a she suffered a toe injury in her loss against Dominika Cibulkova, while the Slovak was leading 64 41.

As Vera Dushevina was celebrating her 22nd birthday, she got herself a nice birthday present, as she took out Nicole Vaidisova in three sets, 61 36 63.




Results

Monday, October 6, 2008

Singles - First Round
Dominika Cibulkova (SVK) d. Marion Bartoli (FRA) 61 41 ret. (left toe injury)
Amélie Mauresmo (FRA) d. Alizé Cornet (FRA) 67(3) 63 64
(WC) Vera Dushevina (RUS) d. Nicole Vaidisova (CZE) 61 36 63