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Tough Day for Canucks at Rogers Cup Qualies

August 13, 2005 - Seven Canadians took to the courts on the first day of qualifying at the 2005 Rogers Cup presented by American Express. Despite hard-fought battles none advanced.

Oakville’s Haidy El Tabakh looked impressive for much of her match with France’s Stephanie Cohen-Aloro, but ultimately suffered a heart-breaking 6-4, 4-6, 0-6 loss after leading 6-4, 4-0 in the second set.

In other women’s action, Oakville’s Ekaterina Shulaeva was defeated by Argentina’s Mariana Diaz-Oliva 5-7, 1-6. Toronto’s Maureen Drake dropped a 2-6, 6-7 (4) match to Russia’s Galina Voskoboeva. Montreal’s Melanie Gloria lost 1-6, 1-6 to Maria Elena Camerin of Italy. St-Jean-sur Richelieu, Quebec’s Valerie Tetreault fell 3-6, 3-6 to American Shenay Perry. Toronto’s Sharon Fichman was beaten by Japan’s Ruki Fujiwara 0-6, 1-6. Beaconsfield, Quebec’s Jillian O’Neill fell 0-6, 4-6 to Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic.

Oakville’s Kavitha Krishnamurthy and Etobicoke’s Katarina Zoricic will play their first round qualifying matches on Sunday.

The stars of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour will debut at the world class Rexall Centre in Toronto as part of the Rogers Cup, presented by American Express, August 13–21st. Purchase your tickets online or call 1-877-2-TENNIS ext. 4333.

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