Coverage of the 2006 JPMorgan Chase Open
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Carson, CA - After two hours and three sets, fourth seed Lindsay Davenport
fell to Australian’s Samantha Stosur in the second round of the JP
Morgan Classic 6-7(4),6-4, 6-3. This is Davenport’s
first tournament back after suffering from a back
injury. “ My body felt drained as the match went on; I
tried getting serves over 100mphs,” Davenport made it
clear that having three and a half weeks of break isn’t
enough time to recuperate. Stosur will face Jelena Jankovic.
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Samantha
Stosur
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Serena
Williams |
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After
defeating Ashley Harkleroad in straight sets 6-3,6-2 Serena
Williams showed the crowd that rankings don’t scare her.
Williams had 21 winners to Harkleroad’s six. Williams faces
Daniela Hantuchov in the third round of the JP Morgan Chase Open
Ashley Harklerod |
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After a few days rest
and winning the Acura Classic in San Diego last week, Maria
Sharapova demonstrated that not having a lot of rest doesn’t always
have an affect on playing ability. Sharapova cruised through fellow
Russian Anastassia Rodionova in straight sets 6-3, 6-1 in the second
round of the JP Morgan Chase Open tournament. After struggling for a
few games and getting used to the playing surface, Sharapova took
control of the match without a problem. “She(Rodionova) swung
freely, so flat…she ripped her forehand like its her last one ever,”
said Sharapova. After breezing through the second round she faces
Marion Bartoli of France. |
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Maria Sharapova |
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Maria Sharapova |
Adam Davis can be reached at
adamdavis@californiatennis.com |
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