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Fast, predictable results the rule in early rounds

By Greg Garber
ESPN.com

Monday, September 5, 2005

NEW YORK -- Winning, quickly and cleanly, is the goal of every tennis player. In a game of grinding attrition, less time on the court almost always means more: more wins, more money, more longevity. Quick Work The eight 2005 U.S. Open women's quarterfinalists have played only one set more than the minimum 64. (No. 7 Justine Henin-Hardenne was 3-0 in 6 sets until losing -- in straight sets -- to No. 12 Mary Pierce on Monday night.) Player Result No. 1 Maria Sharapova 4-0 in 8 sets ...

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