Top seed Paszek out of Monterrey qualifying

Tamira Paszek, top qualifying seed at the Monterrey Open and mystery phenom of the Sony Ericsson WTA, was defeated today in the second round of qualifying by Betina Jozami. Jozami did the job impressively, too, recording a score of 6-1, 6-1. Paszek's first serve was successful only 46% of the time, and her second serve was successful only 21% of the time. She was broken five times, and failed to convert any of the twelve break chances she had.

It has been one thing after another with Paszek--coaching changes of a dramatic nature, problems with her father (involving the coaching changes, and--one surmises--other isues, too), injuries, etc. At one time, all eyes were on her, but as she continues to struggle, she is fading from view.

Pennetta out in first round in Bogota

Number 1 seed Flavia Pennetta, who just won the Cachantun Cup, was taken out of the first round of the Copa Colsanitas Santander today by qualifier Betina Jozami. This was Jozami's first Sony Ericsson WTA Tour main draw; she has tried nine other times to get into a main draw. Jozami is ranked number 278 in the world, and Pennetta was 38-8 in Bogota (she won the tournament in 2005), coming into the tournament.

Pennetta led 3-2 and 4-2 in the final set. Jazami def. Pennetta, 6-1, 2-6, 6-4

Also taken out was number 4 seed Emilie Loit, who fell to lucky loser Rossana de los Ríos, 7-5, 6-3.

Yesterday, number 2 seed Alize Cornet was defeated by Maria Emilia Salerni, 6-4, 6-2