Ditty and Dechy enjoy success in Bell Challenge first round

Julie Ditty, who reached the semifinals of the Bell Challenge last year, made a strong start this year by defeating Urzula Radwanska, 7-6, 6-2, in the first round. Today, veteran (and now doubles specialist) Nathalie Dechy defeated comeback player Anna-Lena Groenefeld 6-3, 6-1. 

Also today, Melinda Czink upset Sabine Lisicki, 6-2, 5-7, 6-3.