Venus was leading the match with a score of 61 01, when the Serbian could play no more.
"I don't know the last time I won in these circumstances - I don't think ever in a Slam. She was in a lot of pain," Williams said. "I'm one of those players who only pays attention to what's going on on their side of the net, but today I felt really sad for her. She was really upset. This is the last place you want to have an injury you can't overcome. I wish her a lot of luck in her recovery."
"When I was serving 30-40 down in that first game, after my first serve, I felt a sharp pain on my inner thigh when I landed," Ivanovic said. "I couldn't step on my leg ever since. It was really disappointing, especially since I felt my form was getting better. I'll just have to look forward to my next tournament."
Venus' sister Serena, the No. 2 seed, was in perfect form, and demolished Daniela Hantuchova, 63 61.
Safina was struggling against her French opponent, but managed to take control and won 46 63 64.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Singles - Fourth Round
(1) Dinara Safina (RUS) d. (17) Amélie Mauresmo (FRA) 46 63 64
(2) Serena Williams (USA) d. Daniela Hantuchova (SVK) 63 61
(3) Venus Williams (USA) d. (13) Ana Ivanovic (SRB) 61 01 ret. (left thigh injury)
(4) Elena Dementieva (RUS) d. Elena Vesnina (RUS) 61 63
(8) Victoria Azarenka (BLR) d. (10) Nadia Petrova (RUS) 76(5) 26 63
Sabine Lisicki (GER) d. (9) Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 64 64
(11) Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) d. (Q) Melanie Oudin (USA) 64 75
Francesca Schiavone (ITA) d. (26) Virginie Razzano (FRA) 62 76(1)
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