Mauresmo stuns Ivanovic in easy straight sets

On Thursday, there was a battle of two former world No. 1's. Amelie Mauresmo was the one who succeeded in easy straight sets to Ana Ivanovic, and that makes her part of the semifinal action at the Brisbane International.

Fifth seeded Mauresmo was indeed the better player on court, winning to the Serb 63 62. She will now face No. 3 seed Marion Bartoli, who defeated Tathiana Garbin 63 63.

"It feels great," said world No.24 Mauresmo after what qualified as her first win over a Top 10 player in nearly two years. "I'm very proud of the way I played today from the first one to the last."

No. 2 seed Victoria Azarenka had a better time on court than Ivanovic, as she won her match toughly to Lucie Safarova, 76(5) 64.

Sara Errani was the only unseeded winner of Day 5, beating Olga Govortsova 63 63.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Singles - Quarterfinals

(5) Amélie Mauresmo (FRA) d. (1) Ana Ivanovic (SRB) 63 62

(2) Victoria Azarenka (BLR) d. Lucie Safarova (CZE) 76(5) 64

(3) Marion Bartoli (FRA) d. Tathiana Garbin (ITA) 63 63

Sara Errani (ITA) d. Olga Govortsova (BLR) 63 63