Saturday, February 26, 2011

NINTH NEWS:

Meanwhile, women's No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki suffered a surprise defeat to third-ranked Russian Vera Zvonareva in the final of theQatar Ladies' Open on Saturday.

The Dane went into the match having not dropped a set all week after reclaiming the top spot from Kim Clijsters on the way to winning the title in Dubai, but lost 6-4 6-4 in Doha.

Second seed Zvonareva, the runner-up the last time the tournament was held in 2008, clinched her 11th WTA Tour victory and leveled her head-to-head record against the 20-year-old Dane at 4-4.

"Caroline is No. 1 and playing very well. I was just fighting for every point and trying to go for my shots," Zvonareva told the WTA website.

"This is definitely a special moment for me, especially after that tough match against Daniela (Hantuchova) and another great one against Jelena (Jankovic)."

Wozniacki, who ended 2010 at the top of the rankings before surrendering it briefly to Australian Open champion Clijsters, said she was happy with her week.

"Vera played a great match and a great tournament. I'm happy to be in the finals -- it was another great tournament for me and I always enjoy being back in Doha. I will be back next year for sure.," she said.

COMMENT:

So in the womams tournament Vera wons, 6-4 and 6-4


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