Elina Svitolina, who upset 6th seed Roberta Vinci in the first round of play at the Open GDF SUEZ, advanced to the quarterfinals today when she defeated Galina Voskoboeva. Voskoboeva, it should be noted, won a very tight match (5-7, 7-5, 7-6) against Stefanie Voegele in the second round. Svitolina's next opponent will be 3rd seed Sara Errani.
Defending champion Mona Barthel went out in the first round. She lost to Kirsten Flipkens, who has also advanced to the quarterfinals.
Kristina Mladenovic kept the home fires burning for a little while. In the opener, she upset 5th seed Simona Halep, but in the second round, Mladenovic lost to Andrea Petkovic.
Defending doubles champions and top seeds Errani and Vinci also advanced to the quarterfinals.
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Oh Petra. Walkover to her opponent. Viral infection plus asthma. That's at least nine viral infections in eighteen months. At least she withdrew this time. Previously, she played regardless of her health. A weak immune system will probably derail her career. Sad, because when healthy, she's the greatest ball striker ever seen.
I knew, right away, when the schedule changed, that Petra must be ill again. A weak immune system can be repaired, but someone has to first get her to someone who can give her the help she needs. Challenges to the immune system can be addressed successfully.
The sheer number of illnesses is so hard to grasp that I wonder if it is a stretch or not to surmise that she might be being sabotaged through her diet or some other means. At least this time, she withdrew rather than play while ill, unlike in the past.
It could be many things, Jim--diet, unresolved emotional issues, over-exertion, undiagnosed medical condition, etc. Or more than one of the above. She really needs help, and help for systemic problems can be hard to get (speaking for my country only, of course, where you can get it, but you have to seek it yourself).
nice new layout!
Thanks, Eric :)
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