Bartoli through to quarters; Pennetta makes surprise exit on Day 4 in Monterrey

No. 2 seed Marion Bartoli was still the highest remaining seed after her second round match, as she ousted her opponent in straight sets, and will now face Vania King, who came all the way from the qualifications.

Bartoli got past Magdalena Rybarikova to get to the quarterfinals, 64 60; while No. 108 in the world King battled against No. 27 in the world and No. 5 seed Agnes Szavay to win in three sets, 36 64 63.

No. 3 seed Flavia Pennetta was surprisingly ousted by Barbora Zahlavova Strycova in three sets, 76(4) 26 64, and she will face No. 6 seed Iveta Benesova, who crushed Roberta Vinci, 76(4) 62.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Singles - Second Round

(2) Marion Bartoli (FRA) d. (WC) Magdalena Rybarikova (SVK) 64 60

Barbora Zahlavova Strycova (CZE) d. (3) Flavia Pennetta (ITA) 76(4) 26 64

(Q) Vania King (USA) d. (5) Agnes Szavay (HUN) 36 64 63

(6) Iveta Benesova (CZE) d. Roberta Vinci (ITA) 76(4) 62