Wozniacki through to semis; No. 2 seed ousted in three sets on Day 4 in Bastad

Top seed Caroline Wozniacki had a very tough time against Maria Kirilenko, as the Dane won in close straight sets, while No. 2 seed Dominika Cibulkova didn't reserve a spot in the semifinals in Bastad after losing in three sets.

Wozniacki was struggling against her Russian opponent, but managed to advance to the semis after winning with a score of 75 76(4).

Cibulkova was crushed by Gisela Dulko after Dulko won the first set, lost the second set, and won the third set with a tough score. The final score was 67(5) 63 76(6).

No. 3 seed Flavia Pennetta's results were unlike Cibulkova's, as the Italian ousted Alla Kudryavtseva, 64 62.

No. 7 seed Carla Suarez Navarro was on the loser's list on Thursday, as the Spaniard was demolished by compatriot Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez, 46 63 60.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Singles - Quarterfinals

(1) Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) d. Maria Kirilenko (RUS) 75 76

(4)Gisela Dulko (ARG) d. (2) Dominika Cibulkova (SVK) 67(5) 63 76(6)

(3) Flavia Pennetta (ITA) d. Alla Kudryavtseva (RUS) 64 62

María José Martínez Sánchez (ESP) d. (7) Carla Suárez Navarro (ESP)46 63 60