Serena Williams’ succesful comeback continues

By Etienne Stekelenburg
April 9 2004

Serena Williams had to put up a real battle to maintain her successful comeback. The American, coming back from a long-term knee injury, won the title on her first appearance of the year at the Nasdaq-100 Open last week. Williams defeats Karolina Sprem 6-1 7-5 at the Bausch & Lomb Championships.

Conchita Martinez of Spain is looking at a possible milestone in her career. Winning her 700th match.

This time Belgian Justine Henin-Hardenne was in her way to prevent her 700th match victory. Henin-Hardenne needed three sets to beat her opponent 2-6 7-5 6-3.

The No. 1 of the ranking will meet eight-seeded Vera Zvonareva of Russia who defeats Swiss Patty Schnyder. The Swiss didn’t have a chance in winning the match and was beaten in only 50 minutes 6-2 6-3.

Amelie Mauresmo of France is playing her first tournament since she got herself injured during the Australian Open earlier this year.

After taking time out to recuperate from her back injury she took a 6-3 6-4 victory over Czech Barbora Strycova.

Silvia Farina Elia defeats Jelena Kostanic 6-2 6-2

Paola Suarez defeats Ai Sugiyama 7-5 7-6(10)

Nadia Petrova defeats Petra Mandula 6-1 6-4