Former world no. 1 Jelena Jankovic survived a tricky first round match at the E-Boks Open in Copehagen, Denmark against Brit youngster Laura Robson.
Jankovic scored a 6-4, 7-6(8) after nearly two hours to snap a four match losing streak.
“I found it pretty tough moving from clay to indoor hard, where the ball goes very low and fast, so I found the adjustment quite difficult,” Jankovic commented. “Laura played really well, but I knew I had to hang in there. I was a little nervous as it was my first match here, but I’m glad I managed to come through with the win.”
In second round action, Kaia Kanepi beat Hungarian teenager Timea Babos 7-5, 4-6 7-6(2), ending the match with her 12th ace.
“It was a difficult and really long match,” Kanepi commented. “Timea played really well and pushed me all the way. Thankfully I played a really solid tie-break, cut down the errors and came through. Spending two and half hours on court is tiring, but I’ll be ready for my next match.”
Also through to the quarter finals are Mona Barthel, Petra Martic and Alizé Cornet.
E-BOKS OPEN
Singles – Second Round
(5) Kaia Kanepi (EST) d. Timea Babos (HUN) 75 46 76(2)
(6) Mona Barthel (GER) d. Alberta Brianti (ITA) 63 62
Petra Martic (CRO) d. (Q) Johanna Konta (AUS) 62 63
Alizé Cornet (FRA) d. Patricia Mayr-Achleitner (AUT) 62 26 75
Singles – First Round
(3) Jelena Jankovic (SRB) d. Laura Robson (GBR) 64 76(8)
Bojana Jovanovski (SRB) d. Stefanie Voegele (SUI) 63 64
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