Seeds Kirilenko, Arvidsson Upset in Openers at TokyoPosted on October 3, 2006 TOKYO, Japan -- Akiko Morigami managed a big feat in her home event Monday at Ariake Coliseum. The Tokyo resident, who received a wild card for the main draw, overthrew No.3 seed Maria Kirilenko, 16 62 76(3), to enter the second round of the AIG Japan Open.
The win over world No.31 Kirilenko marks Morigami's best win of the season. But this wasn't the first time the Russian fell victim to Morigami here. Three years ago, when Kirilenko was still ranked outside the Top 100, the two faced each other in the first round and Morigami won, 61 62. The 26-year-old has made four main draw appearances here but is still aiming to make it past the second round. Her next opponent this year is either lucky loser Youlia Fedossova or Virginia Ruano Pascual. Marta Domachowska also managed a respectable upset against No.5 seed Sofia Arvidsson. The unseeded Pole toughed out a pair of tie-breaks, 76(4) 76(1), and will next face either Julia Schruff or Chan Yung-Jan. Domachowska suffered through a hardcourt slump this summer, winning only one singles match at Montreal but reached the doubles final at Cincinnati. Camille Pin, Lilia Osterloh, Shikha Uberoi and Junri Namigata qualified for the main draw on Monday. On Tuesday, top seed Marion Bartoli takes on 2002 champion Jill Craybas. -- WTA |
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