Lisicki races into round two

Originally published on: 26/02/10 13:05

Germany’s Lisicki cruised through the first set without dropping a game against Akgul Amanmuradova before the Uzbek retired hurt.

Anna Chakvetadze was made to work harder against Jill Craybas, eventually prevailing in three sets.

Chakvetadze won 6-1 3-6 6-3 in a match that lasted nearly two hours.

Home favourite Noppawan Lertcheewakarn put up a good fight against Chanelle Scheepers before going down 6-7 (9/11) 6-4 6-4.

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By Tim Farthing

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