We're trying to improve Conversations.
Please take a brief survey and help us out.

Benesova advances to quarterfinals

Associated Press

Thursday, July 16, 2009

PRAGUE -- Third-seeded Iveta Benesova of the Czech Republic defeated Monica Niculesco of Romania 7-5, 6-4 on Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Prague Open. Benesova will face Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan, who upset eighth-seeded Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic 6-4, 6-2. The 15-year-old Diyas, ranked 295th, reached her first quarterfinal of a WTA event. Also, Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine edged Kristina Barrois of Germany 7-5, 7-5 and will play top-seeded Francesca Schiavone of ...

Read full story | Create Your Profile

Activate your ESPN Profile!

Sort comments by: Most Recent | First Posted

Comments that include profanity, or personal attacks, or antisocial behavior such as "spamming" or "trolling," or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. We will take steps to block users who violate any of our terms of use. You are fully responsible for the content that you post.


Conversations in Real-Time

CONTESTS & PROMOTIONS

ESPN Fantasy Salary Cap
Create your own fantasy game day living room and win BIG!
Heisman Vote 2009
Vote for the next Heisman winner and enter for a chance to win a trip to the awards show. Mor
Engineered to Win Challenge
Test your football smarts by playing NFL trivia and enter each week for a chance to win a 2010 GMC Sierra.