Alisa Kleybanova loses in Tokyo right after winning in Seoul

September 27, 2010 | In Alisa Kleybanova,Ana Ivanovic,Toray Pan Pacific Open |

Alisa Kleybanova

Russia’s Alisa Kleybanova came to the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo fresh off her second career title in Seoul and lost in the very first round to none other than Ana Ivanovic who had a disappointing showing in Seoul the week before, losing in the first round.

The world No.38 Ivanovic had a pretty easy victory over Kleybanova, 6-3 6-2, and as I read she played very well "great serving, fantastic movement, and phenomenal hitting on her forehand side."

Unlike last week in Seoul where Ivanovic lost in the first round and Dinara Safina won, this time we had reverse situation and Safina fell to Julia Goerges 6-1 5-7 6-2. (photo: Stephane Martinache)

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5 Comments so far

  1. soko on September 27th, 2010

    :-) . I saw only the first set Ivanovic-Kleybanova. Ana played really well. Very tough opponent in the next round.

  2. Marija on September 27th, 2010

    Soko, you never know with Ana nowadays… But I'm wishing her good luck against Bartoli.

  3. Marine on September 28th, 2010

    Yeah, it took her a while to find the right path. Hopefully she´ll keep it up. Ana is one of most enjoyable players to watch – providing that she´s playing well.

  4. Marija on September 28th, 2010

    Marine, so much for keeping it up for Ana…

  5. Marine on September 29th, 2010

    I was too happy too soon, it seems. LOL.

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