The fastest servers of the year and overall are listed!

More tennis players are intensifying and increasing the power of their serve among the last couple of decades, and the most noticed place of increases is the serve. Take a look at the list to see the fastest servers of the year, and the fasters servers overall.

Top 15 Fastest Servers - 2008

1. Williams, Venus (129.0 mph - Wimbledon)

2. Groenefeld, Anna-Lena (128.0 mph - US Open)

3. Williams, Serena (125.0 mph - Miami)

4. Lisicki, Sabine (124.0 mph - Cincinnati)

5. Brémond, Severine (121.8 mph - Australian Open)

6. Bychkova, Ekaterina (121.2 mph - Roland Garros)
Petrova, Nadia (121.2 mph - Roland Garros)

8. Stosur, Samantha (121.0 mph - US Open)

9. Fedossova, Youlia (119.3 mph - Roland Garros)

10. Sprem, Karolina (119.0 mph - Amelia Island)

11. Ivanovic, Ana (118.1 mph - Roland Garros)

Tulyaganova, Iroda (118.1 mph - Australian Open)

13. Amanmuradova, Akgul (118.0 mph - Amelia Island)

Cavaday, Naomi (118.0 mph - Wimbledon)

Kleybanova, Alisa (118.0 mph - Wimbledon)

Top 15 Fastest Servers - all-time

1. Williams, Venus (129.0 mph - 2007 US Open, 2008 Wimbledon)

2. Groenefeld, Anna-Lena (128.0 mph - 2008 Wimbledon)

3. Williams, Serena (127.0 mph - 2006 Cincinnati)

4. Schultz-McCarthy, Brenda (126.0 mph - 2007 Indian Wells, 2007 Cincinnati)

5. Ivanovic, Ana (124.9 mph - 2007 Roland Garros)

6. Lisicki, Sabine (124.0 mph - 2008 Cincinnati)

7. Granville, Laura (123.0 mph - 2003 Memphis)

Gullickson, Carly (123.0 mph - 2003 Memphis)

Stevenson, Alexandra (123.0 mph - 2003 Memphis)

Taylor, Sarah (123.0 mph - 2003 Memphis)

11. Petrova, Nadia (122.4 mph - 2005 Australian Open)

12. Henin, Justine (122.0 mph - 2005 Charleston)

13. Brémond, Severine (121.8 mph - 2008 Australian Open)

Molik, Alicia (121.8 mph - 2005 Australian Open)

Sánchez Lorenzo, María (121.8 mph - 2004 Acapulco)

Navratilova hits the screen on " I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! "

Martina Navratilova has been having a certainly fun time at the new UK TV hit "I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!", plus, she is making heaps of new fans and friends.

The show is a TV contest, where there are 12 contestants camping in the depths of the Australian jungle, eating bugs and performing different stunts and tricks. The audience will decide, who will be left in the game and who will be kicked out. It seems like Martina is too popular to be kicked out, and the audience just don't think that she should be put onto the Bush Tucker trials, where you eat anything, from spiders to kangaroo testicles. It is Martina's great sportsmanship which has lead her through her career, life, and maybe this contest!

Jankovic meets President of home country, sees premiere of film about her career

Though she was beaten in the semifinals of the year-ending Championships, Jelena Jankovic was still excited about meeting the President of her home country, meeting a model from a fashion show, and seeing the premiere of the film that is about her career, along with receiving gifts from a designer and a bouquet of flowers from fellow Serb and Masters Cup winner Novak Djokovic.

Jankovic met Boris Tadic, received gifts from designer Roberto Cavalli, and also hit the fashion stage, presenting some new creations that she designed.

"I'm very proud of myself for all I have accomplished in 2008," said Jankovic. "I worked very hard and fulfilled the dream I had since I held a tennis racquet in my hands for the first time. I can't find the right words in this moment. I remember the time when I was 10-years-old and trained in a cold balloon on Red Star courts at 6am. Thank you all for the support; my dream came true".

Serena Williams Opens School in Kenya

Even after retiring from her round robin match with a stomach injury, Serena Williams still had a lot to look forward to, as she opened a school for children in Kenya on November 14, 2008. Located in Matooni, eastern Kenya, the official name of the school is Serena Williams Secondary School.

The school was opened in an area that has one of the highest dropout rates, and has mixed genders. The school will also be solar powered, and will have a technology partnership with Hewlett Packard, which will provide the school with computers, printers, and will facilitate teachers and students.

"I feel so honored to be here. Thanks so much for receiving me for my first time in Kenya," said Williams at the opening. "Education is the only way out of poverty – that’s what my parents taught us – so obviously building this school is really near and dear to me," she added.

"We are indeed honored to have Ms. Williams visit Kenya at this momentous time in American history when we have a new President-elect who has roots in Kenya,” said Dickson Mutaiti, the Director of Projects at Build African Schools in Kenya. "During her visit, Ms. Williams will give a chance to needy primary school students who want to pursue secondary school education."

Doubles champion Graebner dies aged 65

Former top ranked doubles ace Carole Caldwell Graebner has died from recurring cancer on November 19, 2008. She was 65.

Graebner was ranked in the top 10 in singles from 1961 to 1965, and again in 1967, and she was also ranked No. 1 in doubles, partnering Nancy Richey, after winning the 1965 US Open and the 1966 Australian Open.

Throughout her career and life, Graebner was a big supporter of the Fed Cup, helping Billie Jean King to put the tournament together in 1963. She also served as the chairwoman of the Fed Cup, vice president of Tennis Week magazine, and a radio and television commentator later in her life.

"Carole and I first met when we were both 12 years old and remained lifelong friends," said King. "More than any other person, Carole worked tirelessly behind the scenes to be the driving force and influential leader of the Fed Cup."

The 2009 season: bigger and better

The 2009 season will have some new changes made to the schedule, and it will also bring stronger rivalries, bigger prize money, and a better schedule for the players.

The changes include:

• Record prize money: For the 2009 season, the total prize money has gone up 40% to $86 million, and it will be equal at the four Grand Slams, four Premier cornerstone events (at Indian Wells, the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, the Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open, and the China Open in Beijing), Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships and the year-end Sony Ericsson Championships – Doha 2009

• Bigger matches and better rivalries: The new Premiere events will see the top players facing off against each other more often and in bigger venues, creating a new level of competition and unmissable match-ups more intense than have been seen in years

• An easy-to-follow calendar: The new Roadmap, with its four Premier cornerstone events (at Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid and Beijing), more defined 'swings' in the Premier events, with the 26 Tier I/II events changed to 20 Premier events, and more combined back-to-back events, will make the Tour much easier to track and enjoy

• A new ranking system: Best 16 results are more directly linked to the Tour's top events by awarding of "zero pointers" for any missed commitment tournament, Grand Slam or the Sony Ericsson Championships

• Record investments: The 2009 season will see $710 million in stadium facility investments, and $84 million in year-end Sony Ericsson Championships deals in Doha 2008-2010 and Istanbul 2011-2013

• 30% increase in off-season (7 to 9 weeks, with season to end in October)

"We're constantly thinking with them about ways to be more attractive to our fans and to continue to innovate," said Larry Scott, the CEO of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. "I think we're going to be sitting here at the end of next year, reflecting back on 2009, saying that the formatting of the Tour calendar in 2009 was really a milestone."

Watch tennis matches LIVE online in 2009!

Take a look at the website that will bring LIVE matches right onto your computer screen!!!

The program will be available for the tournaments listed on the front page, both men's and women's tennis!

Go to http://www.tennistv.com/ to check out the matches that will be available to watch in 2009!

A look back at the season...

The 2008 season is over, as the last tounament of the year was won by Venus Williams, and the schedule of the 2009 season is going to be changed, with some new tournaments coming in, and some unsuccessful tournaments going out.

The most popular players of the year were Ana Ivanovic, especially after winning the French Open, Maria Sharapova, after winning the Australian, Venus Williams after winning Wimbledon and the Championships in Doha, and sister Serena Williams after winning the US Open and having other success during the year, Dinara Safina who was a finalist at the French Open and beat many top players during the year, and Vera Zvonareva who won some tournaments and reach the final at Doha.

More news will be on the blog before the start of December 31, and a new season awaits!!!

Venus ousts Zvonareva to win Doha crown

Even though they were last two players to qualify, Vera Zvonareva and Venus Williams were the players to enter the final of the season ending Championships in Doha, and it was the American who advanced to win her first ever year ending Championship.

Williams roamed the court on Sunday against the Russian, and won in three sets, 67(5) 60 62.

"I played some bad shots and it went from bad to worse; before I knew it, the set was over," Williams said. "She just kept running everything down and hitting incredible shots. I realized the match wasn't over, though. I was just starting to get my rhythm, and after that I started playing better. I got a lot more consistent and was also controlling the points more. The tables started turning a little bit.

"I had to go out there and win the match, because she wasn't giving it away."

"It was a very tough set; I was able to play my game in the first set a lot better," Zvonareva said. "In the second and third sets she started dictating. I didn't use the shots that helped me win the first set, and that gave her opportunities to start dictating. And she started coming up with some great serves when she needed them. I tried my best today. That's the way it goes sometimes."

"It's a fantastic feeling to end the season this way; I haven't had the opportunity to play this tournament very often, so it's really awesome to have the opportunity to play here and play well, too," Williams said. "I haven't thought too much about next year yet, but I have high and wonderful hopes for it, and at the appropriate time I'll start working hard again and try to take this momentum forward."

"It's the first time I've played Top 10 players five matches in a row, and I was able to come up with four wins, so of course it has been a good week for me," Zvonareva said. "I could have done a lot better today, but it was still lots of fun, even though I lost the match. I think there are many, many things for me to work on, and I'm going to try and improve those things in my game for next year."

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Singles - Final

(7) Venus Williams (USA) d. (8) Vera Zvonareva (RUS) 67(5) 60 62

Williams will face Zvonareva for Doha crown

The final of the Championships in Doha has been set up, and this year's Wimbledon champion will face one of the best Russian players in the Top 10 for the year-ending crown.

Venus Williams has being on fire since the start of the week, winning all of her round robin matches, and in the semifinals, she ousted the top seed Jelena Jankovic in three sets, 62 26 63.

"What got me through the match was just being consistent at the right times," Williams said. "My game is about being aggressive and taking chances, but what I really needed to do today was put a lot more balls in play and be a little smarter. I played a little more defensively that I usually do, but it was worth it."

The American will face Vera Zvonareva, who also didn't lose a single match in her round robin play, and after Zvonareva won her semifinal match to Elena Dementieva, 76(7) 36 63.

"I've always had tough matches against Elena; she's a great fighter, so I knew I had to fight until the last point," Zvonareva said. "I've been playing against Top 10 players every day here. In every match I've had to play my best from start to finish. It's a great achievement for me to win all of my matches so far."

"I've been in a bunch of pressure situations, so it won't faze me," said Williams, who lost her first career meeting with Zvonareva but has won their five matches since, all in straight sets. "I'll just focus on what I'm doing when I play Vera. That's all I can do. We've played a number of times and I guess I have a little bit of an advantage. Hopefully that will help me in the final tomorrow."

"It's very exciting just to be here at the Championships, and now to play on the last day it's even more special," Zvonareva said. "I didn't have any expectations. I felt confident about my game coming here, but I didn't know what was going to happen. I'm really happy with the way things have turned out so far. It's not every day you can play in the finals of the Championships; no matter what, I'm going to give 100% and we'll see what happens."

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Singles - Semifinal

(8) Vera Zvonareva (RUS) d. (5) Elena Dementieva (RUS) 76(7) 36 63

(7) Venus Williams (USA) d. (1) Jelena Jankovic (SRB) 62 26 63

Zvonareva has 3-0 record; Ivanovic, Serena pull out, replaced by Radwanska and Petrova

The round robin at the year ending Championships in Doha came to a close on after the matches on Friday were completed, as the some players were already in the semis, having a 2-0 lead.

Vera Zvonareva was up first, as she was going for a 3-0 record and a $100,000 bonus for winning all of her matches, and she beat top seed Jelena Jankovic in three sets, 26 63 64.

"I was playing very well in the first set, but then I completely let my opponent play her game," Jankovic said. "I didn't serve very well and I didn't return very well, and Vera can rally all day long without making many mistakes. If you get involved in her game, you're done, and that's what I did today. I let her come back into the match."

"It feels great, of course," said Zvonareva, who only secured her berth at Doha two weeks ago, but has undoubtedly been one of the form players of the week. "I worked hard to get into these Championships, and I'm really happy to be here and to play against the eight best players in the world. And it's great that I was able to come up with some good tennis."

Elena Dementieva was featured in the second match of the day, winning to Nadia Petrova, a fill-in for Serena Williams, in three sets, 64 46 64, and she has now a record of 2-1 in Doha.

"I expected a very tough match today against Serena, because it was an exciting match for both of us and I was ready to play her," Dementieva said. "I just feel sorry for her that she's injured and couldn't come on the court. I mean, it's not the way I wanted to get to the semifinals. I know how it feels to be injured."

"For me, emotionally, it was difficult to refocus and play against Nadia, knowing already that I was in the semifinals," she added. "But I didn't want to lose the momentum. I mean, Nadia's a Top 10 player. I think she came on the court very relaxed, enjoying the moment, enjoying the chance to play in the Championships. So it was a tough match."

The last matche of the day involved an alternative, as Agnieszka Radwanska was playing for Ana Ivanovic, who pulled out with a virus, and won to Svetlana Kuznetsova, 62 75.


Friday, November 7, 2008

WHITE GROUP
(8) Vera Zvonareva (RUS) d. (1) Jelena Jankovic (SRB) 26 63 64
(Alt) Agnieszka Radwanska (POL)* d. (6) Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) 62 75

MAROON GROUP
(5) Elena Dementieva (RUS) d. (Alt) Nadia Petrova (RUS)** 64 46 64

* First Alternate Radwanska replaced Ivanovic (viral illness) for her final round robin match
** Second Alternate Petrova replaced S.Williams (stomach muscle injury) for her final round robin match

Serena evens record in round robin; Venus, Jelena improve record

As Day 3 of the year ending Champiomships finished, and Venus Williams' and Jelena Jankovic's record got even better, while Serena Williams' record got even after she lost her match to her sister in three sets.

The older Williams sister got a win over her younger sister Serena, 57 61 60.

"I think I started playing well in the second set," observed Venus, the seventh seed this week. "Serving a lot better, and then that first game in the third was really long. But after that, I think she started to get a little more impatient, a little more upset with her performance. She just started to play faster and faster; when the other person keeps bringing it back, it just starts a domino effect with her."

Wearing her sister-hat, Venus added: "There's nothing I can do. I think she just has to go through it, and figure out in her head what went wrong in the match - just like all the other matches, even though it was against me. I think she'll take some time and come out even stronger tomorrow."

"I wasn't playing my best in the first set, but at least I was able to get some serves in," she said. "After that it just kind of fell apart and I couldn't keep more than two balls over the net before I made an error. I've never been in a situation where I just feel like I can’t do anything - usually if I’m not serving well, I can hit a backhand.

"This is definitely the worst match I've played this year by far," added the 27-year-old, who must now defeat Elena Dementieva if she is to qualify for the semis, after the Russian beat Safina on Thursday. "I don't know why. I didn't even look like a Top 8 player today.

Jankovic also had a tough win, against Svetlana Kuznetsova , who is going home after losing two matches already, 76(6) 64.

"In the beginning for a couple of games I played very well, but then I kind of stopped," said Jankovic, who hurt her back midway during the match. "In the second set I took a lot of pace off my ball, which allowed her to step in the court and start hitting some of her shots. But then at the end of the second set I was able to focus a little bit more and push myself, and finish in two sets."

"I'm more positive after this match, definitely than after the first match," offered Kuznetsova, who lost to Zvonareva in straight sets on Tuesday and has now failed to progress past the round robin stage at four Tour Championships. "I think I had many chances. First set, second set. But I played better, and this is the most important thing. I think I missed some determination in the important moments, but I'll work on it."

Elena Dementieva was also playing on Wednesday, and won in to Dinara Safina, 62 64.

"Dinara's a really competitive player, and every time she's on the court she's fighting, so it's never easy to play her," Dementieva said. "Even though I beat her the last time we played at the Olympics, I was expecting a tough match. I never expect an easy match against her. We had a big fight in the second set."

Thursday, November 6, 2008

ROUND ROBIN

White Group

(1) Jelena Jankovic (SRB) d. (6) Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) 76(6) 64

Maroon Group

(7) Venus Williams (USA) d. (3) Serena Williams (USA) 57 61 60

(5) Elena Dementieva (RUS) d. (2) Dinara Safina (RUS) 62 64

Ivanovic, Safina lose second time in round robin; Serena makes debut on Day 2

On Tuesday, the Sony Ericsson year ending Championships saw two sisters and a Day 1 victor ended up in the winners list on Day 2, as two out of the three players won their matches in three sets.

The first winner of the day was again Vera Zvonareva in the White Group, who won her second round robin match in three sets to Ana Ivanovic, 63 67(5) 64.

"Ana is a fighter, she never gives up," said Zvonareva, who now owns two wins from two matches in the round robin stage of the event. "So I had to concentrate on myself at the end of that match, think about my game and not think about what was going on on the other side. I did that well."

"I gave my hundred percent today, but she played well," said Ivanovic, who was reluctant to complain about her health but admitted a sore throat and its side effects were a factor. "It gives me some confidence, feeling like this but almost coming back, it's a positive thing.

The second match of the day was between Venus Williams and Elena Dementieva in the Maroon Group, as the American continued to impress the crowd in Doha after winning, 64 46 63.

"I was not satisfied with the way I was playing today," said Dementieva in the wake of the loss. "I think I was a little bit too nervous playing my first match here at the Championships. It's very tough to play your first match against such a big champion. I think she played really well yesterday, and she was in good shape today. I feel I had so many chances, and couldn't make it."

Dinara Safina was featured in the third and last day of the match, against Serena Williams in the Maroon Group, and the Russian lost in two easy sets to this year's Wimbledon finalist, 64 61.

"It was definitely a very fast-paced match; there were lots of winners and not too many long rallies," Williams said. "To win in straight sets will definitely help me in my match tomorrow against Venus. She obviously wants to win every match."

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

MAROON GROUP
(7) Venus Williams (USA) d. (5) Elena Dementieva (RUS) 64 46 63
(3) Serena Williams (USA) d. (2) Dinara Safina (RUS) 64 61

WHITE GROUP
(8) Vera Zvonareva (RUS) d. (4) Ana Ivanovic (SRB) 63 67(5) 64

Russian, Serb, and American prevail on Day 1 of season ending Championships in Doha

As the season-ending Championships at Doha kicked off, a Russian and a Serb prevailed in the White Group in the first matches of the day, while a Russian lost to this year's Wimbledon champion in the Maroon Group.

Vera Zvonareva was the last player to qualify, but she was the first player to roam the courts on Monday, after she won her match against Svetlana Kuznetsova in easy straight sets, 62 63.

Next up were the two Serbs, Jelena Jankovic and Ana Ivanovic. Jankovic, the No. 1 in the world, beat countrywoman Ivanovic easily, 63 64.

The last match of the day featured Venus Williams and Dinara Safina. Safina held a great lead in the first set at 4-1 up, but wasn't strong enough to close the set out, and she lost the second set easily to the American, 75 63.

"When I was down 5-2 I thought, 'If I lose this set, it's got to be at least 6-4,'" Williams said. "Itook it from there that I don't give any set away easily. I took the attitude of trying to get some more balls in play but still be aggressive. I just started playing better tennis - playing the ball and enjoying myself. There were some tough games, but they kept going my way. I was very excited about that."

"This is my first time playing a round robin," Williams added. "I'm definitely taking it one match at a time. I have a ton of experience playing big matches though, so I'm really looking forward to the rest of my round robin matches."


Tuesday, November 4, 2008

ROUND ROBIN
White Group
(8) Vera Zvonareva (RUS) d. (6) Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) 62 63
(1) Jelena Jankovic (SRB) d. (4) Ana Ivanovic (SRB) 63 64

Maroon Group
(7) Venus Williams (USA) d. (2) Dinara Safina (RUS) 75 63

Petrova dismisses American in Quebec City final; captures second title of season

Nadia Petrova was on fire all week, winning all of her previous matches in straight sets, but she prevailed in three on Sunday's final, gaining her second title of the year against an American, who was going fo her fist ever Tour title.

Petrova was obviously comfortable winning all of her matches before the final in two sets, but she had to win three to beat No. 6 seed Bethanie Mattek to achieve the title at the Bell Challenge, 46 64 61.

"Bethanie made it so difficult for me today," Petrova said. "I really had to work hard. The 4-all game in the second set was probably the key moment of the match; it was important I won it. I'm happy how I finished in the third set.

It was really wonderful to win this event. To finish off the season like this is wonderful. Now I have a long journey ahead of me to Doha, but it'll definitely be worth it. And then it'll be really nice to put the racquets aside for a few weeks!"

"I didn't play for a month after the US Open because I hurt my hip there, and I was playing outdoors in Arizona ever since then," the 23-year-old Mattek"So I was trying to get more and more comfortable with each match here in Québec City. I had a great week this week. It was my first time here, and now I can tell why it's one of the players' favorite tournaments. Congratulations to Nadia - she played really well all week, and I wish her luck this week in Doha."

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Singles - Final
(1) Nadia Petrova (RUS) d. (6) Bethanie Mattek (USA) 46 64 61

Petrova one step closer to winning title; will face American

Nadia Petrova has just gotten one step closer to winning her second title of the year, after winning her semifinal match in straight sets, and she will face an American, who is looking to win her first Tour title of the year.

Petrova, top seeded this week in Quebec City, who her match to Angela Haynes, who had never gotten further than the second round in her career, 61 63.

"I beat a lot of tough opponents this week, but Nadia was just too tough today," Haynes said. "I felt like everything was just off from the very beginning. Against a great player like her that's not good enough. She didn't give me any chances to get into the match. But I'm proud of myself. I got into the draw as a lucky loser, and I feel like I really took advantage of that opportunity."

"Getting into the final is what we're all here for, so I'm very happy," Petrova said. "I felt I was very consistent from beginning to end. I just wanted to do everything right. She was cracking the ball really well. When she sets up for the shots she plays really well. And she has a good serve too. There aren't many lefties on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour right now, so she's dangerous."

Bethanie Mattek, seeded sixth, is the one who will face Petrova, after winning to Canadian favourite No. 5 seed Aleksandra Wozniak, 76(4) 63.

"She's ranked ahead of me and was the crowd favorite, so it's a very good win for me," Mattek said. "I just went out there and played my game. She's really good when she's on the offense, so I had to try and keep her from taking control. She hit a lot of good passing shots when I came to the net but the goal was to stay aggressive, and I think I accomplished that against her today."

"I've never played her; I've seen her play a few times though," Petrova said about Mattek. "I know she's aggressive and likes coming into the net. And she's confident this year. She'll be tough to beat tomorrow."

"Nadia has had a great season and is the No.1 seed, so I'm looking forward to playing her," Mattek said. "I'll go out there, enjoy myself and play my game."


Saturday, November 1, 2008

Singles - Semifinals
(1) Nadia Petrova (RUS) d. (LL) Angela Haynes (USA) 61 63
(6) Bethanie Mattek (USA) d. (5) Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN) 76(4) 63

Petrova captures semifinal berth, along with fill-in spot in Doha

Nadia Petrova earned a semifinal spot on Saturday at the Bell Challenge, as well as a ticket to the year ending Championships in Doha, where she will act as a fill in, if anyone retires or withdraws.

Petrova, seeded 1st, easily dismissed unseeded Melinda Czink in straight sets, 61 64.

"It's great to be in the semifinals," Petrova said. "I was trying not to think about Doha. I was just trying to concentrate on the match. I had to give it my best, especially in the second set, so that she wouldn't come back in the match. It's great to be finishing the season like this, and I'm thrilled to go to Doha."

Next up for the Russian in Angela Haynes, who is playing a WTA semifinal for the first time in her career, and who beat Nathalie Dechy in the quarters, 26 76(2) 63.

"I've had a good week... I don't want to go home!" Haynes said. "The court is beginning to like me. I'm just glad to be here and continue to play well. I have a very tough match tomorrow - Petrova's very tough, and I have never played her before - but I'll just go out there and have fun. I always try to have fun out there. I won't stress out, I always try to stay relaxed. That's when I play my best."

The other semifinalists of the day were No. 6 seed Bethanie Mattek, who ousted Melanie Oudin 76(7) 61, and No. 5 seed Aleksandra Wozniak, who cruised past Galina Voskoboeva, 62 62.

Friday, October 31, 2008

Singles - Quarterfinals

(1) Nadia Petrova (RUS) d. Melinda Czink (HUN) 61 64

(5) Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN) d. Galina Voskoboeva (KAZ) 62 62

(6) Bethanie Mattek (USA) d. Melanie Oudin (USA) 76(7) 61

(LL) Angela Haynes (USA) d. Nathalie Dechy (FRA) 26 76(2) 63