Dokic lost at Strasbourg

By Etienne Stekelenburg
May 22 2003

Yugoslavian Jelena Dokic was ousted at the Strasbourg International Tennis tournament in her second round match by qualifier Karolina Sprem in three sets 7-5, 1-6 and 6-3. Last years finalist Dokic seems to be strugling and has a cold streak preparing for the French Open.

Second-seeded of Russia Anastasia Myskina beat Corina Morariu of the United States 6-3, 7-6 (4). Sixth-seeded Russian Vera Zvonareva almost hammered Tina Pisnik of Slovenia 6-0, 6-1.

The defending Champion Silvia Farina Elia from Italy is through to the next round after defeating Anca Barna from Germany 6-3, 7-5.

Emilie Loit from France took out two players today after completing her first round match against Elena Dementieva defeating the Russian
6-3, 2-6, 6-3 and she knocked off Switzerland's Maria-Gaianeh Mikaelian 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.

American Ashley Harkleroad defeated Elena Likhovsteva when the Russian retired while being behind 6-3, 5-0.

Slovian Maja Matevzic will meet the upsetter Sprem after defeating American Laura Granville 6-3, 6-4.