At
the Apia Sydney International two
players have already moved into the semi finals. Second seed Petra
Kvitova continued her good form with a
satisfying 76 (7-4) 62 win over Lucie Safarova. The Czech is the
highest ranked player left in the draw after Radwanska's loss. This
win marks Kvitova's 300th
match win. In the next stage she will face former Wimbledon shock
semi finalist Tsvetana Pironkova
after battling to a 76 26 63 win over Sara Errani. The two have
played each other four times before (counting Hopman Cup 2012) and
the Czech 2nd
seed has a commanding 4-0 lead.When the Bulgarian was asked about her
losing streak she responded by saying the following according to SBS
Austrailia.
"This is sport; it's
tennis; everything can happen,"
"All of the players who are participating
here deserve to win. We all work very hard, and we show it out there.
"Petra is a very tough opponent definitely.”
"I've played with her a few times and I still
don't have a victory, so I'm hoping for that."
Meanwhile in Hobart the top two seed were
made to fight in order for a place into the quarter-finals. Top seed
Sam Stosur was forced to take it into a deciding tie break
against Kristina Mladenovic. In the two hours and 35 minuets
match the top seed was forced to save two match points before taking
it 64 26 76 (9-7). Kirsten Flipkens didn't have it much
eassier following her extremely close 46 76 76 win over Australian
youngster Storm Saunders. Saunders played some inspired tennis saving
four match points before the Belgian could finally see her off. Other
wins from the second round include Zakopalova and
Monica Niculescu who has a surprised 76 61 win over 6th
seed Mona Barthel.
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