Serena falls to China's Na, will lose top ranking Oct 3, 2008
Patty Schnyder beat Svetlana Kuznetsova for the first time in more than three years, gaining the second round with a 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 victory over the fifth-seeded Russian. Schnyder is seeking her second title of the year after winning in Bali. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Venus sets up Safina clash Oct 3, 2008
And 2006 winner Nadia Petrova is safely in the quarterfinals after her 6-4, 6-1 win over Switzerland's Patty Schnyder. Petrova will play China's Li Na, who beat world number one Serena Williams on Wednesday, in the quarterfinals. (iAfrica.com)
After Olympic exposure, Kinesio tape sticks around Sep 20, 2008
"It's more of a mental thing. It's like when you roll your ankle, even though your ankle's better, you still throw on a brace or whatever. It's kind of the same kind of thing.''Among the first to use the tape post-Beijing was Patty Schnyder. The world's No. 11 tennis player had a tight abductor muscle going into her U.S. Open quarterfinals match against Elena Dementieva."So for a change I decided to try out this tape,'' she wrote in an e-mail to The Associated Press. "The normal wrap/support can... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Schnyder Advances To Bali Final, Hantuchova Bounced Sep 20, 2008
(Sports Network) - No. 2 seed Patty Schnyder of Switzerland downed Nadia Petrova in straight sets on Saturday to advance to the final of the $225,000 Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic, while top-seeded Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia did not make it out of her semifinal. Austrian teenager Tamira Paszek downed Hantuchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 to advance to her second career final. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Pennetta, Petrova Ease Into Bali Quarters Sep 17, 2008
Friday's quarterfinals will pit top-seeded and defending Bali champion Daniela Hantuchova against Chan; second-seeded Swiss Patty Schnyder versus Poland's Marta Domachowska; Pennetta against Paszek; and Petrova versus fifth-seeded Italian Francesca Schiavone. The Slovakian Hantuchova lost to American Lindsay Davenport in last year's hardcourt finale here. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Electoral serveand volley in Bali Sep 16, 2008
In Sunday's final, a year after Lindsay Davenport kicked off her return from motherhood with a victory here, Patty Schnyder won her first title in three years, beating 17-year-old Tamira Paszek. This year's Bali tennis tournament field featured three former top 10 players fallen into the teens and looking to return there, such as Schnyder. (Asia Times Online)
Govortsova, Koryttseva win openers in Guangzhou Sep 16, 2008
Second-seeded Swiss Patty Schnyder, fresh off her title in Bali last week, pulled out of the draw at this Tier III event. Zvonareva will open her stay against fellow Russian Anastasia Rodionova. (Anchorage Daily News)
Vettel youngest Formula One winner Sep 15, 2008
Second-seeded Patty Schnyder won her first title in three years, defeating Austrian teenager Tamira Paszek, 6-3 6-0, to take the Bali Open in Nusa Dua, Indonesia. Christian Vande Velde won the Tour of Missouri in St. Louis, finishing with the main pack in the rain-shortened final stage. (Boston Globe)
* Hsieh, Peng win doubles title in Bali Sep 15, 2008
Switzerlands Patty Schnyder claimed her first WTA title in three years as she thrashed Austrian teenager Tamira Paszek 6-3, 6-0 to win the Bali Open yesterday. The 29-year-old second seed brought more than a dozen years of professional experience to the court against her 17-year-old opponent, whose hat-trick of upset wins over seeds saw her through to the title match. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bali to stage new Tournament of Champions event Sep 15, 2008
Currently held in the week following the U.S. Open and won on Sunday by Patty Schnyder, the event will be renamed the Tournament of Champions with increased prize money from $225,000 to $600,000. The tournament will take place indoors from November 4-8 at the Bali International Convention Centre with 12 players in four round-robin groups. (International Herald Tribune)
Schnyder defeats Paszek to win the Bali Classic. Sep 15, 2008
Achmad Ibrahim/AP Patty Schnyder of Switzerland, right, and Tamira Paszek of Austria holding their trophies after their final in Nusa Dua, Bali ... Switzerland's Patty Schnyder defeated Austrian teenager Tamira Paszek 6-3 6-0 on Sunday to win the Bali Classic. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Resurgent Schnyder wins Bali crown Sep 15, 2008
Resurgent Swiss second seed Patty Schnyder gave a master class in finesse tennis on Sunday to end the charmed run of Austrian teen Tamira Paszek and win the Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic. The world number 13, twice a semifinalist in Bali, continued her superb form of the past few weeks by beating the tournament debutante 6-3, 6-0 in 67 minutes. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Paszek, Schnyder advance to Bali Open final Sep 14, 2008
NUSA DUA, Indonesia - Tamira Paszek upset top-seeded Daniela Hantuchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 to set up Sunday's final against second-seeded Patty Schnyder at the Bali Open. In Saturday's other semifinal, Schnyder beat fourth-seeded Nadia Petrova 7-5, 6-1 to improve to 7-5 against the Russian. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Patty Schnyder and Nadia Paszek to face off in Bali Sep 14, 2008
Patty Schnyder and Nadia Paszek to face off in Bali ... Switzerlands Patty Schnyder returns the ball to Nadia Petrova of Russia during their WTA Tour semi-final match in Bali, Indonesia, yesterday ... Switzerlands Patty Schnyder moved into her second final of the season with a 7-5, 6-1 hammering of Russian Nadia Petrova at the Bali Open yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hantuchova battles through Sep 14, 2008
Top seed Daniela Hantuchova battled past Taiwan's Chan Yung-Jan 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 6-2 to join fellow seeds Nadia Petrova and Patty Schnyder in the Bali Open semifinals on Friday ... " Hantuchova will meet Austrian Tamira Paszek, who upset Italian third seed Flavia Pennetta, in a 4-6, 6-0, 6-2 comeback. Second seed Patty Schnyder had it much easier as she crushed Marta Domachowska 6-2, 6-2 in the 57th-ranked Pole's first quarter-final of the season. "I made few early errors and had a great start,"... (iAfrica.com)
Schnyder into Bali final Sep 14, 2008
Switzerland's Patty Schnyder moved into her second final of the season with a 7-5, 6-1 hammering of Russian Nadia Petrova at the Bali Open on Saturday. The 29-year-old second seed will play either top seed Daniela Hantuchova or Austrian teenager Tamira Paszek as she seeks her 11th career final. (iAfrica.com)
Giant-killer Paszek to face Schnyder in Bali Sep 14, 2008
Sunday's final in the Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic turns out be a clash of sporting generations, with Tour veteran Patty Schnyder to face the tournament surprise, teenager Tamira Paszek of Austria. Second seed Schnyder, world ranked 13, played almost perfect tennis to defeat 4th seeded Nadia Petrova of Russia 7-5, 6-1 on Saturday. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Schnyder takes Bali Open title Sep 14, 2008
Second-seeded Patty Schnyder of Switzerland won her first title in three years, defeating Austrian teenager Tamira Paszek 6-3 6-0 Sunday to take the Bali Open. It was the 12th WTA singles title for the 29-year-old Schnyder, who last won at the Cincinnati Open in July 2005. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
* Hantuchova beats Chan to make semis Sep 13, 2008
Top seed Daniela Hantuchova battled past Taiwans Chan Yung-jan 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 6-2 to join Nadia Petrova and Patty Schnyder in the Bali Open semi-finals yesterday ... Second seed Patty Schnyder had it much easier as she crushed Marta Domachowska 6-2, 6-2 in the 57th-ranked Poles first quarter-final of the season. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Schnyder, Paszek and Petrova join Slovakian in Bali semis Sep 13, 2008
Swiss Patty Schnyder, seeded two, brushed aside Poland s Marta Domachowska with a 6-2, 6-2 victory, showing more consistency in the rallies and more variety in her game. Into the last four: Francesca Schiavone of Italy returning a shot to Nadia Petrova of Russia during the quarter-final of the Bali Open yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Results worldwide Sep 13, 2008
Quarter-finals: Nadia Petrova (Rus) bt Francesca Schiavone (Ita) 6-4, 6-3; Patty Schnyder (Swi) bt Marta Domachowska (Pol) 6-2, 6-2. Romania Open. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hantuchova battles into final four at Bali tourney Sep 13, 2008
After Swiss second seed Patty Schnyder and Russian fourth seed Nadia Petrova raced to straight-sets victories to set up a showdown on Saturday, top seed Hantuchova took to the court against Chan, already a two-time Grand Slam doubles finalist at the age of 19. Chan, who beat ninth seed Peng Shuai of China in the previous round, started nervously and lost the first four games. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Hantuchova floored by Austrian teenager Paszek Sep 13, 2008
In the other match, Switzerland's Patty Schnyder defeated Russian Nadia Petrova 7-5 6-1. Hantuchova struggled to keep the ball in play in the first set and although she did not overhit as much in the second set she still lacked the confidence and consistency of her tenacious opponent. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Daniela on a mission to win first title Sep 12, 2008
Later in the day, second-seeded Patty Schnyder and number five Francesca Schiavone also followed the form-book with victories. Schnyder, a US Open quarter-finalist, stopped Yuan Meng of China 6-2, 7-5, but only after stalling on match point when a passing shower delayed the end by nearly an hour. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Schnyder and Petrova to meet in Bali semi-finals Sep 12, 2008
Patty Schnyder brushed aside Poland's Marta Domachowska with a 6-2 6-2 victory on Friday to line up a Bali Classic semi-final against Nadia Petrova. Schnyder showed more consistency in the rallies and more variety in her game, while the second-seeded Swiss left-hander also had a better serve. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Fired-up Pennetta reaches quarterfinals at Bali tourney Sep 12, 2008
The other quarterfinal is between 2nd seeded Swiss Patty Schnyder, who completed a rain-delayed second round match late Wednesday night against Meng Yuan 6-2, 7-5 and unseeded Pole Marta Domachowska ... Olga Savchuk/Ipek Senoglu (Ukr/Tur) bt Daniela Hantuchova/Flavia Pennetta (Svk/Ita) 4-6, 6-2, 10-6 Jill Craybas/Natalie Grandin (U.S./Rsa) bt Akgul Amanmuradova/Yaroslava Shvedova (Uzb/Kaz) 7-6 (6), 3-6, 14-12 Su Wei Hsieh/Shuai Peng (3, Tpe/Chn) bt Anna-Lena Groenefeld/Patty Schnyder (Ger/Sui)... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Hantuchova, Schnyder reach the Bali quarters Sep 12, 2008
Second-seeded Patty Schnyder defeated Yuan Meng 6-2, 7-5. Schnyder will play Marta Domachowska, who defeated American Jill Craybas 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-4. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Tennis players find balance to keep competing Sep 12, 2008
In tennis terms, Swiss star Patty Schnyder is also a veteran, having turned pro at the age of 15 in 1994. She endured difficult times in her life, but has no plans to retire as her 30th birthday nears in December. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Top-seeded Hantuchova reaches quarterfinals Sep 11, 2008
Also advancing to the last eight were second-seeded Patty Schnyder of Switzerland, fifth-seeded Francesca Schiavone of Italy, and Marta Domachowska of Poland. Schnyder eliminated China's Yuan Meng 6-2, 7-5, and will take on Domachowska who beat American Jill Craybas 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-4. (MSNBC -- Sports)
WTA Tour Commonwealth Bank Classic Results Sep 11, 2008
Anna-Lena Groenefeld, Germany, and Patty Schnyder, Switzerland, 6-3, 6-2. Olga Savchuk, Ukraine, and Ipek Senoglu, Turkey, def. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Hantuchova survives scare in Bali tourney Sep 11, 2008
In the last match of the night on Center Court, Swiss second seed Patty Schnyder had match point against China's Meng Yuan at 6-2, 6-5 when rain stopped play. Fifth seed Francesca Schiavone of Italy tamed the giant serve of Uzbek Akgul Amanmuradova 6-3, 6-2 to also reach the last eight. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Petrova powers on, Craybas clinches first upset in Bali Sep 10, 2008
Savchuk will meet top seeded Slovakian Daniela Hantuchova on Wednesday, while Switzerland's second seed Patty Schnyder faces China's Meng Yuan. Post Your Comments. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Women's and men's tennis world rankings Sep 10, 2008
(15) Patty Schnyder (Switzerland) 1,702. 14. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Schiavone, Peng Win Bali Openers Sep 9, 2008
Hantuchova is this week's top seed, while Swiss Patty Schnyder is the second seed. Both players received byes into the round of 16. (ABC 7 News, DC)
* Schiavone, Meng Yuan make second round at Bali Open Sep 9, 2008
Her reward is a second round encounter with Swiss veteran and second seed Patty Schnyder. In another first round match, Polands Marta Domachowska ended the short-lived hopes of Indonesias Lavinia Tananta 6-2, 6-3. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Petrova strolls but Pennetta struggles in Bali Sep 9, 2008
Reuters Published: September 9, 2008. Nadia Petrova claimed a routine 6-3 6-1 victory over Japan's Aiko Nakamura to reach the second round of the Bali Classic on Tuesday. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Li Na withdraws; Sandy, Ayu exit Sep 9, 2008
She will meet second seed Patty Schnyder in the second round. More seeds will be in action on Tuesday, with Russian fourth seed Nadia Petrova opening play at 3 p.m. against Aiko Nakamura of Japan. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Top seed Hantuchova faces tough Bali Classic tennis Sep 8, 2008
Second seed Patty Schnyder, who also received a bye in the first round, faces either Meng Yuan of China or Kazakh wildcard Yaroslava Shvedova. The 29-year-old Swiss player's section includes dangerous floater and eighth seed Aleksandra Wozniak of Canada, who made her breakthrough this year by triumphing in Stanford. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
* Federer screeches into quarter-finals Sep 4, 2008
There were two womens quarters played on Tuesday, with No. 2 seed Jelena Jankovic of Serbia cruising past Austrias Sybille Bammer 6-1, 6-4 and No. 5 Elena Dementieva downing Swiss player Patty Schnyder 6-2, 6-3. Federer had been usurped as the worlds top-ranked player since Wimbledon by his long-term nemesis Rafael Nadal, and had been showing signs of uncommon vulnerability in the lead-up tournaments to the US Open, so his exuberance over a mere fourth-round win was understandable. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A scare for FedEx Sep 4, 2008
Dementieva kept up her hot streak with a sizzling 6-2, 6-3 win over Switzerlands Patty Schnyder. With the trials of Djokovic and Federer lasting almost eight hours, Jankovic was shunted off the main showcourt but she took it in stride and eased to a 6-1, 6-4 win over Austrian Sybille Bammer. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Federer avoids upset in five-set battle at U.S. Open Sep 4, 2008
In the women s draw, No. 2 Jelena Jankovic beat No. 29 Sybille Bammer 6-1, 6-4, advancing to a semifinal against No. 5 Elena Dementieva, who beat No. 15 Patty Schnyder 6-2, 6-3. Federer will face a much bigger underdog than Andreev in the quarterfinals. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Jankovic, Dementieva book US Open semi-final showdown Sep 3, 2008
Jankovic ousted Austrian Sybille Bammer 6-1 6-4 in 90 minutes, moving the 23-year-old Serbian within a win of her maiden major final, while Russian fifth seed Dementieva rolled over Swiss 15th seed Patty Schnyder 6-2 6-3 in just 76 minutes. "I would love to make another step forward and reach my first final of a grand slam," Jankovic said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Federer and Djokovic dodge Open bullets Sep 3, 2008
Elena Dementieva stretched her run of Olympic form, with the Russian gold medallist reaching the women's semi-finals of the 6-2 6-3 over Patty Schnyder. The fifth seed will test herself in a bid for a second final at Flushing Meadows when she plays the winner from Serb second seed Jelena Jankovic and Austrian Sybille Bammer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jankovic cruises into U.S. Open semis Sep 3, 2008
Jankovic advances to play No. 5 Elena Dementieva, who beat No. 15 Patty Schnyder 6-2, 6-3. While crowds at Flushing Meadows pressed around the practice courts to watch Serena Williams and Venus Williams warm up for their 17th career meeting Wednesday, Dementieva defeated Schnyder in their 17th contest. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Notebook:Davydenko not upset by upset question Sep 3, 2008
"It was the only game they won.''---WHO'S NO. 1?: Winning the U.S. Open would make Elena Dementieva the top-ranked woman in the world. Even so, she's not sure who's really the best right now."There is no No. 1 for the moment,'' the fifth-seeded Russian said Tuesday after coasting past Patty Schnyder 6-2, 6-3. "Because, well, I don't know. Maybe the competition is too tough. It's quite open for a few players.''Serena Williams, Jelena Jankovic and Dinara Safina could wind up as No. 1, as could... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Williams sisters say matches get easier Sep 3, 2008
Jankovic beat Sabille Bammer 6-1, 6-4, while Olympic singles gold medalist Dementieva defeated Patty Schnyder 6-2, 6-3. Jankovic and Dementieva, like every woman not named Williams whos still playing, are searching for a first Grand Slam title. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Williams sisters get set for U.S. Open quarterfinal Sep 3, 2008
That includes Elena Dementieva, the Olympic singles gold medalist who advanced to the semifinals by beating Patty Schnyder 6-2, 6-3 Tuesday. Dementieva, like every woman not named Williams who's still playing, is searching for her first Grand Slam title. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Dementieva makes US Open semis; Federer later Sep 3, 2008
While crowds at Flushing Meadows pressed around the practice courts to watch Serena Williams and Venus Williams warm up for their 17th career meeting Wednesday, Dementieva defeated Schnyder in their 17th contest. Stay on top of breaking news. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Elena in semis Sep 3, 2008
RUSSIAN fifth seed and Beijing Olympics champion Elena Dementieva advanced to the semi-finals yesterday by defeating Swiss 15th seed Patty Schnyder 6-2, 6-3. . (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Federer escapes big upset Sep 3, 2008
Jankovic won 6-1, 6-4, advancing to a semifinal against No. 5 Elena Dementieva, who beat No. 15 Patty Schnyder 6-2, 6-3. Andreev entered Tuesday on a seven-match losing streak against players ranked in the top five. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Still looking for No. 1 Sep 3, 2008
"There is no No. 1 for the moment," the fifth-seeded Russian said Tuesday after coasting past Patty Schnyder 6-2, 6-3. "Because, well, I don't know. Maybe the competition is too tough. It's quite open for a few players."Serena Williams, Jelena Jankovic and Dinara Safina could wind up No. 1, as could top-seeded Ana Ivanovic despite her early upset loss at Flushing Meadows. (News & Observer -- Sports)
College football, NFL, prep volleyball, soccer Sep 3, 2008
WomenQuarterfinalsElena Dementieva (5) d. Patty Schnyder (15) 6-2, 6-3. PREP GOLFCLAY 160, SCOTT 0: (not enough players) C: Balogh 39, Waldmanstetter 39, Wamer 41, Davies 41. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Tennis | U.S. Open: Dementieva beats Schnyder for place in semifinals Sep 3, 2008
She defeated Patty Schnyder of Switzerland 6-2, 6-3 ... Fifth-seeded Elena Dementieva reached the semifinals of the U.S. Open, beating No. 15 Patty Schnyder 6-2, 6-3 Tuesday in another one of tennis' most-played matchups ... Patty Schnyder (15), Switzerland, 6-2, 6-3. (International Herald Tribune)
Federer survives five-setter Sep 3, 2008
" Muller won a titanic fourth-set tiebreak 12-10 to become the first player from Luxembourg to reach the last eight of a grand slam and at 130 in the world, he also became the lowest ranked player to reach that stage here since 1999. With the men hogging all the limelight, Olympic champion Elena Dementieva and second seed Jelena Jankovic were barely noticed as they tip-toed into the women's semi-finals. Dementieva kept up her hot streak with a sizzling 6-2 6-3 win over Switzerland's Patty... (International Herald Tribune)
Federer dodges Andreev upset bid Sep 3, 2008
Elena Dementieva reached the semifinals, beating No. 15 Patty Schnyder 6-2, 6-3 ... Jankovic won 6-1, 6-4, advancing to a semifinal against No. 5 Elena Dementieva, who beat No. 15 Patty Schnyder 6-2, 6-3. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Federer dodges bullets Sep 3, 2008
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Roger Federer grinds out victory at US Open Sep 3, 2008
Given all that, it seemed out of step that the surging Elena Dementieva and No. 2-seeded Jelena Jankovic arranged a semifinal with breezy wins over Patty Schnyder (6-2, 6-3) and Sybille Bammer (6-1, 6-4), respectively. It seemed unfitting that No. 8 Andy Roddick would ride his swift revival into a juicy quarterfinal with Djokovic in a 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 nighttime ravaging of No. 11 Fernando Gonzalez. (Los Angeles Times)
Golden memories for Dementieva Sep 3, 2008
Onto the blue floor of Ashe Stadium at 11, alongside the Swiss opposition, lefty Patty Schnyder, the mistress of spin. They must have felt adrift in the middle of a sea, surrounded by great expanses of empty blue seats, maybe 20,000 in the 23,733-seat canyon. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Jankovic rallies to keep dream of netting first grand slam titlealive Sep 2, 2008
Olympic champion Elena Dementieva, who can take the top spot if she reaches her first grand slam final since the 2004 US Open, defeated China's Li Na 6-4, 6-1 to book a quarter-final date against Swiss 15th seed Patty Schnyder, who fought back to defeat Slovenia's Katarina Srebotnik 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* US OPEN 2008: Federer cruises while Djokovic battles Sep 2, 2008
The Russian fifth seed booked a quarter-final date against 15th seed Patty Schnyder of Switzerland, who rallied to defeat Slovenias Katarina Srebotnik 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. Bammer ousted French 12th seed Marion Bartoli 7-6 (7/3), 0-6, 6-4, with Bartoli weakened by a sick stomach and defying doctors advice not to play because of low blood pressure. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Dazzling Djokovic Sep 2, 2008
Next up for her is Swiss 15th seed Patty Schnyder ... Fourth round: Jelena Jankovic (Srb) bt Caroline Wozniacki (Den) 3-6, 6-2, 6-1; Sybille Bammer (Aut) bt Marion Bartoli (Fra) 7-6 (7-3), 0-6, 6-4; Patty Schnyder (Swi) bt Katarina Srebotnik (Slo) 4-6, 6-3, 6-3; Elena Dementieva (Rus) bt Li Na (Chn) 6-4, 6-1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Federer feels he is peaking for another title Sep 2, 2008
Reuters Published: September 2, 2008. Roger Federer has almost forgotten what it is like not to compete in the closing stages of a grand slam and will aim to continue that run when he faces Russia's Igor Andreev in the U.S. Open fourth round on Tuesday. (International Herald Tribune)
U.S. Open: First Williams in quarterfinals (Today) Sep 2, 2008
Looking ahead: In women's quarterfinal action today, No. 5 seed Elena Dementieva vs. No. 15 Patty Schnyder; No. 29 Sybille Bammer vs. No. 2 Jelena Jankovic. TV: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., USA.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Roddick has a skip in his step Sep 1, 2008
Waiting in the top half of their draw are 15th-seeded Swiss Patty Schnyder, who struggled to defeat Slovenian Katarina Srebotnik, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, and fifth-seeded Elena Dementieva, who crushed Li Na of China, 6-4, 6-1, in just over an hour. Dementieva was the gold medal winner in singles in Beijing and the runner-up here to Svetlana Kuznetsova in 2004. (Boston Globe)
Federer wants others to recall long stint as No. 1 Sep 1, 2008
Another woman in the chase for No. 1 - and also without a major championship title - is Olympic gold medalist Elena Dementieva, who beat Li Na 6-4, 6-1 and now faces No. 15 Patty Schnyder. Jankovic will meet No. 29 Sybille Bammer, who got past No. 12 Marion Bartoli 7-6 (3), 0-6, 6-4 in a match that lasted 3 hours, 5 minutes - believed to be the longest women's match, by time, in U.S. Open history. (Anchorage Daily News)
