Down 1-4 in the third set during the second round at Wimbledon, Petra Cetkovska found a way to beat Agnieszka Radwanska, who had been only two points away from a victory in the second set. She beat her again in New Haven, and she beat her again today in Rome. (She also beat her many years ago in an ITF match.) The "other Petra" from the Czech Republic defeated Radwanska 6-4., 4-6, 6-1. "I like to play with her," Cetkovska said of Radwanska. "She plays really intelligently."
Radwanska is going to play in Brussels. In the meantime, she's giving her hurting back a rest.
World number 1 Victoria Azarenka gave Dominika Cibulkova a walkover in the third round because of a right shoulder injury. Caroline Wozniacki had to retire against Anabel Medina Garrigues in the second round because of an upper respiratory infection.
5th seed Sam Stosur gave Sara Errani another loss on clay, and Serena Williams needed three sets to put away Nadia Petrova. Also advancing were Venus Williams, Flavia Pennetta and Li Na. Julia Goerges beat 7th seed Marion Bartoli 6-3, 6-1. Bartoli is not having a good time of it on clay this season.
Peng Shuai had to retire from her doubles match because of a hand injury.
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Once Radwanska was out and she couldn't get her 7th win of the season against her later this week, maybe Vika lost a little motivation to stick around? Heehee. :D
Who knows what effects The Radwanska has on the minds of her opponents?
Radwanska is going to play in Brussels. In the meantime, she's giving her hurting back a rest.
Given the Brussels tournament starts in just a couple of days and is obviously the last one before Roland Garros, it sounds like a really bad idea. Radwanska often has problems with injuries (usually minor, luckily), so I find her decision to play next week mind-boggling.
I don't get it, either, Mike.
Diane,
Todd and I are talking about you over at his blog. :) (in the post prior to his time capsule)
Hope your day is going well.
Hey Eric--I'm over there. But I don't think I'm much help.......
Radwanska is climbing the rankings as quickly as possible. Without a doubt she is playing her best season, but amazing results and all, it's clear she wants that #2 at whatever cost!
She should ask Jankovic, Safina and 2012-Wozniacki about the real price.
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