Australian Open 2011 Day 2 wins for Kim Clijsters and Sam Stosur

1st round selected results

Vera Zvonareva (2) beat Sybille Bammer 6-2 6-1
Samantha Stosur (5) beat Lauren Davis 6-1 6-1
Kim Clijsters (3) beat Dinara Safina 6-0 6-0
Jelena Jankovic (7) beat Alla Kudryavtseva 6-0 7-6(7-5)
Ekaterina Makarova beat Ana Ivanovic (19) 3-6 6-4 10-8
Agnieszka Radwanska (12) beat Kimiko Date-Krumm 6-4 4-6 7-5
Sorana Cirstea beat Mirjana Lucic 6-4 6-2

Australian Open 2011 – Kim Clijsters Destroys Dinara Safina 6-0, 6 ...
Kim Clijsters came into the Australian Open as many analysts' sexy pick to win the tournament and after she devastated former No. 1 Dinara Safina 6-0, 6-0 in the first round, she cemented herself as preeminent favorite. ...
Publish Date: 01/18/2011 12:15
http://www.newspostindia.com/2011-01-18-australian-open-2011-kim-clijsters-destroys-dinara-safina-6-0-6-0

Kim Clijsters Vanquishes Dinara Safina With 'Double Bagel' | UK News
For former world number one Dinara Safina, her showdown with Kim Clijsters during the on-going Australian Open is an experience that she would surely like to forget. The Russian tennis ace had to endure the dreaded 'double bagel' from ...
Publish Date: 01/18/2011 10:22
http://printwords.co.uk/kim-clijsters-vanquishes-dinara-safina-double-bagel/

Overpowering: Clijsters shuts out Safina - Tennis- NBC Sports
U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters did nothing to dent her growing status as tournament favorite by routing fellow former No. 1 Dinara Safina 6-0, 6-0 in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday. ... "Give her a game?" Clijsters said . "No, I mean, I do feel bad. I even caught myself like at 5-Love, she hit those couple backhands down the line, 'Yeah, that's it!'" she said, smiling. "But I wouldn't give her a game." © 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. ...
Publish Date: 01/18/2011 18:20
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/41126416/ns/sports-tennis/

Australian Open Day 2: Clijsters Obliterates Safina; Zvonareva ...
Also getting her Australian Open off to a flying start, albeit against a player with far less credentials than Safina, was top Australian hopeful Samantha Stosur. She gave a lesson to 17-year old American prospect Lauren Davis 6-1 6-1. Everything was working for Stosur; forehand, kick serve, return game. Davis is young and said to have a bright future, but on this day she was simply overmatched. Jelena Jankovic. Another former #1 making through to the second round is ...
Publish Date: 01/18/2011 13:57
http://bangkokbobbysports.wordpress.com/2011/01/18/australian-open-day-2-clijsters-obliterates-safina-zvonareva-stosur-jankovic-advance-ivanovic-upset-in-heartbreaker/

It's down to four Aussies | Sport | BigPond News
Bernard Tomic, Samantha Stosur and Alicia Molik remain strong on day three of the Australian Open. ... Stosur, the beaten finalist at the French Open last year, barely raised a sweat in sweeping aside Davis, who had said prior to this match that she felt comfortable against the Australian's famous kick-serve. But she never looked like making any inroads, winning just five points on the Stosur serve and lasting just 53 minutes against the 26-year-old. ...
Publish Date: 01/18/2011 17:57
http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2011/01/19/Its_down_to_four_Aussies_566119.html

2011 Australian Open – Nick's Picks – Women's Singles 2nd Round ...
2011 Australian Open – Nick's Picks – Women's Singles 2nd Round. Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) vs. Vania King (USA). There have been a lot of questions about Wozniacki heading into the tournament (new racket, didn't play well in lead-up ...
Publish Date: 01/18/2011 13:28
http://nickstennispicks.com/2011/01/18/2011-australian-open-nicks-picks-womens-singles-2nd-round/

Aegon International Eastbourne News

The Easbourne tournament has been going for a few days now and the women are down to the quarter finals stage.

The top 8 seeds are;
1. Caroline Wozniacki
2. Francesca Schiavone
3. Samantha Stosur
4. Agnieszka Radwanska
5. Kim Clijsters
6. Flavia Pennetta
7. Li Na
8. Marion Bartoli

Only 3 of them survived the first round, they were Samantha Stosur, Kim Clijsters and Marion Bartoli. All 3 are through to the quarter finals.

Stosur, Azarenka advance to quarters of Eastbourne | Tennis
EASTBOURNE, England (AP)—Australia's Samantha Stosur has beaten Daniela Hantuchova 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 to record her 300th career victory and reach the quarterfinals of the Eastbourne International. Third-seeded Stosur needed three match ...
Publish Date: 06/16/2010 17:40
http://www.tennis.fm/2010/06/stosur-azarenka-advance-to-quarters-of-eastbourne/

Stosur records 300th victory to reach Eastbourne quarterfinals ...
World No.7 and third seed Samantha Stosur worked hard to defeat Daniela Hantuchova 6-3 3-6 6-4 and advance to the quarterfinals of the AEGON International.
Publish Date: 06/16/2010 17:02
http://www.womenstennisblog.com/2010/06/16/stosur-records-300th-victory-to-reach-eastbourne-quarterfinals-clijsters-wins-in-38-minutes/

Samantha Stosur, Kim Clijsters reach quarterfinals at Eastbourne ...
Samantha Stosur defeated Ana Ivanovic 6-3, 6-2, in the third round of the LA Women's Tennis Championships on Thursday. Paul-Henri Mathieu, Andreas Seppi make early exits from Eastbourne tournament. June 14th, 2009 Mathieu, ...
Publish Date: 06/16/2010 16:52
http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/06/16/samantha-stosur-kim-clijsters-reach-quarterfinals-at-eastbourne-grass-court-tournament-112042/

Clijsters cruises into Eastbourne quarter-finals; Stosur is made ...
Kim Clijsters is catching fire at just about the right time and her preparations for Wimbledon began to gather pace at the Devonshire Tennis Park in Eastbourne.
“It was a good one. Quick and perfect,” said Clijsters, who is playing her first grass court tournament in four years. “Yesterday was my first match in a while on grass, and today was even better. That’s a good sign. I’m playing good tennis and that’s the most important thing for me. I’ve always liked playing on grass.”
Publish Date: 06/17/2010 7:30
http://www.topfeedsnews.com/2010/06/17/clijsters-cruises-into-eastbourne-quarter-finals-stosur-is-made-to-toil/

Schiavone wins the French Open Final

I watched the faces of the two players as they were waiting to come onto court for the final and you could see who was the more relaxed. Francesca Schiavone looked to embrace the occasion but Sam Stosur was tense. It was a tension she never really lost apart from 3 games early in the second set when she took a 4 - 1 lead. That was the only time we saw the woman who had beaten both Justine Henin and Serena Williams in earlier rounds. On the other hand, it was a great display by Schiavone who played to her full potential and got her tactics spot on.


Women's Views on News: Schiavone wins French Open final
Francesca Schiavone has become the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam title with a superb victory over Australia's Sam Stosur in the French Open final. The 29-year-old from Milan ignored her underdog status as she won a ...
Publish Date: 06/05/2010 17:28
http://alisonclarke.typepad.com/womens_news/2010/06/schiavone-wins-french-open-final.html

Schiavone takes French Open crown - NashuaTelegraph.com
“You want the full fairy tale,” Stosur said, her voice cracking, “but it didn't quite happen.” Not for her. But it did for Schiavone, who mixed speeds, went after Stosur's weaker backhand side, made sure to put the Australian's powerful ...
Publish Date: 06/06/2010 5:11
http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/sports/othersports/759864-222/schiavone-takes-french-open-crown.html

Italy's Schiavone wins French Open title - WRALSportsFan.com
Schiavone was seeded 17th. The only other time the title has been won by a woman not seeded in the top 10 was in 1933. "Everybody has the chance to be who you really want to be, and do everything in your life," Schiavone said. ...
Publish Date: 06/05/2010 18:21
http://www.wralsportsfan.com/tennis/story/7729055/

Francesca Schiavone Wins 2010 French Open
"I was a little worried," said Italy's Fed Cup and Davis Cup captain Corrado Barazzutti, who works with Schiavone in lieu of a full-time, personal coach. But Stosur's coach, Australia's Fed Cup captain David Taylor, said of his charge: ...
Publish Date: 06/05/2010 17:14
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/06/05/francesca-schiavone-wins-_n_601725.html

Women's finals day at the French Open

Samantha Stosur(AUS)[7] vs. Francesca Schiavone(ITA)[17]

Head to head is 4 - 1 in Stosur's favour.

Last meeting 2009 Osaka Final Stosur won 7-5, 6-1

What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago these two met in the opening round at Roland Garros with Sam Stosur winning and going on to reach the semi final.

French Open Women's Final Preview: Samantha Stosur vs. Francesca ...
The Women's Singles Final at the French Open 2010 is a story that two women will relate to their grandchildren many summers from now, seated in the comfort of a patio. The punters are running for cover as the rank outsiders prepare to ...
Publish Date: 06/05/2010 7:01
http://www.topfeedsnews.com/2010/06/05/french-open-women%E2%80%99s-final-preview-samantha-stosur-vs-francesca-schiavone/

Improbable pairing in French Open women's final - Tennis ...
Francesca Schiavone has provided the better photo op, her beaming face caked with clay after she kissed the court to celebrate her semifinal victory at the French Open.
Publish Date: 06/04/2010 15:16
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/37507269/ns/sports-tennis/

2010 French Open Women's preview - Sam Stosur vs Francesca ...
The 2010 French Open Women's Final has captured the interest of the Australian public with our very own Sam Stosur making her way into her first Grand Slam Final when she takes on Francesca Schiavone on Saturday night at Roland Garros. ...
Publish Date: 06/05/2010 5:13
http://www.sportsandracing.com.au/2010/06/05/2010-french-open-womens-preview-sam-stosur-vs-francesca-schiavone/

French Open final will be between Sam Stosur and Francesca Schiavone

Women's semi final day at Roland Garros was disappoining with Elana Dementieva having to retire injured after the first set in the first semi and Sam Stosur beating Jelena Jankovic easily 6-1 6-2 in the second.

Schiavone to play Stosur in French Open final - Tennis- nbcsports ...
Go figure: The women's French Open final will be between a clay-kissing Italian and a giant-killing Australian. Francesca Schiavone will play Samantha Stosur on Saturday, the latest surprise in a week full of them at Roland Garros.
Publish Date: 06/03/2010 16:26
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/37487689/ns/sports-tennis/

Schiavone to meet Stosur in French final
"We're both going to be excited," Stosur said. "It's a great opportunity for both of us." Schiavone became the first Italian woman to reach a major final Thursday when opponent Elena Dementieva unexpectedly retired with a left calf ...
Publish Date: 06/03/2010 23:51
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=581277&publicationSubCategoryId=200

Stosur, Schiavone debut Grand Slam final - IndiaVision News
Stosur said the Saturday final between herself and the 29-year-old Schiavone will be a coin flip. "We're both in our first Grand Slam final. We're both going out there to enjoy it and see who wins on the day. If I keep the form I've got ...
Publish Date: 06/04/2010 4:40
http://www.indiavision.com/news/article/international/62611/

Elena Dementieva stuns Roland Garros by pulling out of semi-final ...
“It's very painful to even walk,” Dementieva said. “I got it after my second match and aggravated it here. Every morning when I woke up it was painful to make a first step, but I really wanted to play because it's a very special ...
Publish Date: 06/03/2010 16:56
http://tennis-tips.aussiett.com.au/elena-dementieva-stuns-roland-garros-by-pulling-out-of-semi-final/

Samantha Stosur beats Serena Williams to reach the French Open semi final

Sam Stosur and Jelena Jankovic won through to the French Open semi finals yesterday. Although there are two players left seeded higher than her, Stosur is now the bookies favourite to lift the title.
So today's semi final line up looks like this.

Francesca Schiavone(ITA)[17] vs. Elena Dementieva(RUS)[5]
Samantha Stosur(AUS)[7] vs. Jelena Jankovic(SRB)[4]

Serena Williams: Diary of a Grand Slam Champion: Just out of reach ...
But it didn't work out,'' said Williams, who missed a forehand by an inch or so when she held a match point at 5-4 in the final set. ''Just wasn't playing well today. Last year, I choked. I guess it's a redundant story with me. ...
Publish Date: 06/03/2010 6:47
http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2010/06/just-out-of-reachsam-stops-serena-in.html

Serena Williams Bows Out of French Open | Online Pinoy Streaming
Williams won the 2010 Australian Open, her 12th major. “I was definitely off,” Williams said after losing. “Had I played better for two minutes, maybe the result could have been different. But it didn't work out.
Publish Date: 06/03/2010 0:59
http://www.dingexx.com/2010/06/03/serena-williams-bows-out-of-french-open/

Serena Meets Match in Sam Stosur -- Tennis FanHouse
Sam Stosur. Stosur, an Australian, has beaten both French Open favorites in the past two rounds. First Justine Henin and then Serena Williams? "The match against Justine was probably the best one of my career," she said. ...
Publish Date: 06/02/2010 17:06
http://tennis.fanhouse.com/2010/06/02/serena-meets-match-in-sam-stosur/

Interview with Jelena after beating Shvedova! | Jelena Jankovic ...
JELENA JANKOVIC: I felt good. You know, it was first day that was sunny, so it was different kind of play. And overall, you know, for me it was a tough match. I'm happy to get through and be in semifinal. Q. You had some bad memories with this player. ... Then when I have them, I have to take them, because she's like I said, she can serve very, very well. If you don't return, you know, deep or something, she can hit, you know, just winners off of everything. ...
Publish Date: 06/02/2010 19:53
http://jelena-jankovic-fans.blogspot.com/2010/06/interview-with-jelena-after-beating.html

Stosur shocks Serena in thriller, to face Jankovic in French Open ...
Jelena Jankovic, on the verge of a mini-revival in her fluctuating career came into her match with Yaroslova Shvedova with a 2-1 record against the Kazakh girl. However, Shvedova's sole win was a big one in the second round of 2009 US ... Looking ahead to her semi-final with Sam Stosur, Jankovic said, "She plays really well. She's beaten two really good players, Justine and Serena. Shows she's in top form. It will be a tough match. I have played against her, you know, ...
Publish Date: 06/02/2010 14:32
http://www.thesportscampus.com/201006025490/grand-slams/french-open-womens-quarterfinals-wednesday-wrap