Quarterfinal action got underway today and the top seeds were dismissed by a series of talented players!
(Rank/Seed)
3/1 A. Radwanska came undone for the second week in a row to Li 61 61! Under attack constantly behind her second serve, Radwanska managed to win one game less than last week in Montreal!
4/2 S. Williams was remarkably beaten by Kerber 64 64! Though she'd looked tired coming into the match, she admitted she felt good at the start. But Kerber's tenacious play and Serena's self admitted lethargy contributed to her 19 match winning streak coming to an end; only Serena's 4th loss of the year!
6/3 Stosur was outlasted by V. Williams 62 67(1) 64 in a great match! Despite coming under fire to begin with, Stosur never let her head drop and fought to the end. However, it was to no avail as Venus (even with a woeful 1st serve percentage) came through in the end
* Mention must be made to Pavlyuchenkova's win over (8/6) Wozniacki in the 3rd round 64 64, which was played over two days due to rain and the fact that Li is actually a top ten player and I haven't been able to comment on her matches until now simply because the tournament likes to give her late night matches!
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