Defending champion daughter of the French Open grand slam tournament came from Russia, Svetlana Kuznetsova had to pack a suitcase earlier. Sveta removed compatriot Maria Kirilenko in the third round.Sveta defeated Kirilenko 6-3 2-6 6-4. "I felt it would be difficult to defend the title with an appearance in the last couple of games like this," said Sveta U.S. Open champion who also was told Reuters.
This fellow Russian duel was not advantageous for Sveta. Despite the signs of the fall of the defending champions began to be felt when he had to play tough with Andrea Petković for three sets in round II.
In chapter IV, Kirilenko will be met tennis Italian Francesca Schiavone. Cried at this round duel will occur between Maria Sharapova and Justin Henin.