Kuznetsova suffers quarterfinal loss against former Grand Slam champion on Day 5 in New Haven

After escaping jaws of defeat several times throughout the week, No. 1 seed Svetlana Kuznetsova was finally ousted by Amelie Mauresmo in three sets on Thursday, while the No. 2 and 3 seeds went through to the semifinals, along with Elena Vesnina.

Kuznetsova suffered a loss to the Frenchwoman after lossing the first set in a tiebreak, winning the second with ease, and losing the third with a similar score to the second set. The final score was 76(9) 26 63.

No. 2 seed Caroline Wozniacki easily won to Virginie Razzano with a score of 64 63; and No. 3 seed Flavia Pennetta beat qualifier Magdalena Rybarikova, with a score of 62 62.

The other winner of the day was Vesnina, who demolished Anna Chakvetadze with a score of 61 75.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Singles - Quarterfinals

Amelie Mauresmo (FRA) d. (1/WC) Svetlana Kuznetsova (76(9) 26 63

(2) Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) d. Virginie Razzano (FRA) 64 63

(3) Flavia Pennetta (ITA) d. (Q) Magdalena Rybarikova (SVK) 62 62

Elena Vesnina (RUS) d. Anna Chakvetadze (RUS) 61 75