Thursday, April 30, 2009

Rome and Stuttgart Results



Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic all looked phenomenal in their victories Thursday, dominating their 3 hopeless opponents in Rome. After Andy Murray was upset Wednesday, the 2nd quarter of the draw became wide open. Juan Monaco and Fernando Gonzalez both took advantage of that and the 2 will meet for a spot in the semfinals. Mischa Zverev upset Gilles Simon and will play Federer in the quarters. Fernando Verdasco beat Richard Gasquet in straights while number 5 seed, Juan Martin del Potro, defeated Stanislas Wawrinka in a thrilling 3 setter. In women's action, Dinara Safina and Elena Dementieva both dominated to reach the quarters in Stuttgart. Jelena Jankovic fought had a 3 set test, but prevailed. Caroline Wozniacki and Nadia Petrova were both upset.
Rome
Men's Singles- Round of 16

Rafael Nadal (1) def. Robin Soderling, 6-1, 6-0
Roger Federer (2) def. Radek Stepanek (16), 6-4, 6-1
Novak Djokovic (3) def. Tommy Robredo (13), 6-1, 6-1
Juan Martin del Potro (5) def. Stanislas Wawrinka (10), 6-2, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3
Fernando Verdasco (6) def. Richard Gasquet, 7-5, 6-4
Mischa Zverev def. Gilles Simon (8), 6-4, 6-1
Fernando Gonzalez (12) def. Jurgen Melzer, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5
Juan Monaco def. Marin Cilic (15), 6-4, 6-4

Stuttgart
Women's Singles- Round of 16

Dinara Safina (1) def. Daniela Hantuchova, 6-4, 6-2
Elena Dementieva (2) def. Agnes Szavay, 7-6 (7-4), 6-1
Jelena Jankovic (3) def. Sabine Lisicki, 7-5, 5-7, 6-3
Svetlana Kuznetsova (5) def. Li Na, 4-6, 6-4, 7-5
Flavia Pennetta def. Nadia Petrova (6), 6-2, 6-2
Marion Bartoli def. Caroline Wozniacki (7), 7-6 (8-6), 6-4
Agnieszka Radwanska (8) def. Tsvetana Pironkova, 6-3, 6-3

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