Sania out of australian open women singles
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Saturday, 19 January 2008 |
No. 8 Vinus williams defeated Sania mirza 7-6, 6-4 on saturday and moved to fourth round of the tournament. Mirza produced a superb performance but American Williams eventually wore her down to reach the last 16 and will next meet Li Na of China or Polish qualifier Marta Domachowska.
Mirza, seeded 31st, made an excellent start by snatching an early break but the Wimbledon champion broke back and played a flawless tiebreak, winning it 7-0. Game went with serve in the second set until 3-3 when Williams broke and she took her ace count to seven while serving out for victory.
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