Seventh-seeded Russian Races Past Hantuchova
In a midday match at the Acura Classic, Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova
took advantage of an ailing Daniela Hantuchova to score a 6-1, 6-2,
second-round victory on Stadium Court.
Hantuchova of Slovakia was suffering from a gastrointestinal illness
and was unable to mount much opposition against Kuznetsova, who won
the match in 59 minutes. To her credit, Hantuchova did not retire and
finished the match.
Kuznetsova won the first set in only 21 minutes. The Russian did drop
her serve to open the second set, but quickly broke back.
At 2-2 in the second set, with Hantuchova feeling the effects of her
illness, Kuznetsova won 16 of the last 20 points.
The Slovakian served to stay in the match at 5-2, but the contest
ended as she sent a forehand just past the baseline.
"I think I played good today," Kuznetsova said after her victory. "I
didn't expect to win so easy."
Kuznetsova now leads Hantuchova 2-1 in career head-to-head meetings.
Kuznetsova advances to the third round where she will meet fellow
Russian Vera Zvonareva.
Kuznetsova improves her 2004 match record to 37-14.
Kuznetsova is playing in her second Acura Classic. She reached the
semifinals last year.
Kuznetsova is ranked ninth in the world.
Hantuchova is ranked 34 in the world.
Hantuchova's 2004 match record falls to 15-15.
Hantuchova was making her third Acura Classic appearance.
Hantuchova defeated American qualifier Marissa Irvin in her first-
round match, 7-6 (3), 6-3.
韓娃生病了..
希望不會影響下週的比賽 .....
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