Two Czechs will battle it out in the final of Hobart

In the final of the Moorilla Hobart International, two Czech's will battle for the title, as they both won their semifinal matches in straight sets.

Iveta benesova was one of two players to make it to the final, as she defeated Magdalena Rybarikova in easy straight sets, 61 63.

The other semifinal featured Virginie Razzano and Petra Kvitova, where Kvitova won also in straight sets, 64 61.

The last time that two Czech played eachother in the final was in 2005, when Klara Koukalova (now Zakopalova) beat Lucie Safarova to win the Ordina Open, but finals between Czechs were much more known in the times of Navratilova, Novotna, Mandlikova and Sukova.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Singles - Semifinals

Iveta Benesova (CZE) d. Magdalena Rybarikova (SVK) 61 63

Petra Kvitova (CZE) d. Virginie Razzano (FRA) 64 61