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Safina rallies; Williams sisters advance

ESPN.com news services

Monday, June 29, 2009

WIMBLEDON, England -- Top-ranked Dinara Safina of Russia became the first player to win a match under Wimbledon's new roof, rallying to beat Amelie Mauresmo of France 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 for a spot in the quarterfinals. The match was interrupted with Safina leading 4-1 in the second set for the first rain delay of the tournament. The roof was closed before play resumed about 30 minutes later. When the roof closed, many spectators responded with a standing ovation. Safina liked the new environment, t ...

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