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 | Sharapova a tough start to the US Open, dropped Kvitova30-08-2011 |
Russia's Maria Sharapova began her participation difficult for US Open, but still managed to reverse against young British Heather Watson - 3-6, 7-5, 6-3. The second set Vera Zvonareva in the scheme was far more convincing in his first game and beat Frenchwoman Stephanie Forets Gasol 6-3, 6-0. Romanian Alexandra Dyulgeu achieved the biggest surprise on the first day of the US Open, Wimbledon champion removing Petra Kvitova 7-6 (3), 6-3. Two-time champion Venus Williams, for the first time in 14 years is set in New York, Vesna Dolonts won in straight sets and still no loss in the first round of the tournament at all performances. For the second round is still ranked Marion Bartoli, Maria Kirilenko, Samantha Stousar, Agnieszka Radwanska and Dominika Cibulkova.