[tennis] US Open: Kuznetsova Follows Venus And Others To Exit

Svetlana Kuznetsova joined the other top seeded players in the women's section to go out in the fourth round of the US Open. Kuznetsova was defeated by Caroline Wozniacki in high intensity match. Nadia Petrova, who seemed to be in sublime form till the earlier round was defeated by American teenager Melanie Oudin.

Earlier, third seed Venus Williams was defeated by comeback girl Kim Clijsters in the fourth round of the US Open. Clijsters won the match 6-0, 0-6, 6-4. However, the other Williams, Serena, got past her opponent Daniela Hantuchova 6-2, 6-0. Serena is the only player seeded in top eight remaining in the quarter finals. Seventh seed Vera Zvonareva also lost her match to tenth seed Flavia Pennetta.

Following is the complete result of fourth round. Winners' names are at first.

Fourth Round Results, Women's:
Kim Clijsters d Venus Williams,3  : 6-0, 0-6, 6-4
Flavia Pennetta,10  d Vera Zvonareva,7 : 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-0.
Serena Williams,2 d Daniela Hantuchova,22 : 6-2, 6-0.
Na Li,18 d Francesca Schiavone,26: 6-2, 6-3.
Katerina Bondarenko d Gisela Dulko : 6-0, 6-0.
Melanie Oudin d Nadia Petrova,13 : 1-6, 7-6(2), 6-3.
Caroline Woniacki,9 d Svetlana Kuznetsova,6 : 2-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(3).
Petra Kvitova d Yanina Wickmayer : 6-4, 4-6, 7-5.