Dinara Downed in Round 2 in Tokyo
After receiving an opening round bye, world No.1 Dinara lost in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open to qualifier Chang Kai-Chen on Monday, 76(5) 46 75.
The top seed and defending champion at the Premier-level tournament, Dinara was not on her A-game by any means but was also kept on her back foot for most of the match by the gritty Chang. The No.132-ranked teenager pummelled her two-fisted groundstrokes deep and hard throughout the match, earning particular success by picking on Dinara’s forehand. The Russian led 5-3 in the third set but that side broke down at the finish line, including hitting one last error on match point. Chang collected her biggest-ever win, 76(5) 46 75.
Chang is playing in the fourth Sony Ericsson WTA Tour main draw of her young career, her first three coming all in the last month, reaching the second round of the US Open, falling first round at Guangzhou and reaching another second round at Seoul. This is her best result yet.
Life is full of setbacks. Take them in your stride, put them behind you and learn to relax. You are number one on merit. Take that confidence with you into each match.
Comment by Phil — September 28, 2009 @ 5:16 pm
ahh mala suerte en esta torneo.. tal vez lo que necesite dinara es poco de descanso aunque como su fan me gustaria ver un juego de ella todos los dias jajaja… bueno saludos y fuerza para esta mujer..
Comment by monikitax — October 1, 2009 @ 7:14 pm
No matter you’re always number 1 and you’re the best. Go on your way. Strength Dinara!
Bye Giorgio (Italy)
Comment by georgeci — October 2, 2009 @ 5:47 pm