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   NEWS of  Gaz de France Stars

 29.10.2006

    Ana has been drawn to play world No.35 Michaella Krajicek in the first round of the Gaz de France Stars, which begins in Belgium on Monday. It will be the second tournament in succession that Ana has played the Dutchwoman, after she beat her 6-1, 7-6 in Linz this week in what was the pair’s first meeting.
    Provided she can overcome Krajicek, Ana will face either a qualifier or German Martina Muller in the second round. In the quarter-finals Ana, who is the sixth seed, could play world No.14 Francesca Schiavone, after third seed Patty Schnyder withdrew. Second seed Kim Clijsters is a possible semi-final opponent in this Tier III event that marks the end of the regular season.

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31.10.2006

     Due to multiple withdrawals, Ana's draw at the Gaz de France Stars in Belgium has changed completely. Originally seeded fifth and scheduled to play Michaella Krajicek in round one, she is now the third highest ranked player in the draw and will face a qualifier in the first round.

   NEWS of  Gaz de France Stars

31.10.2006

     Ana scored a routine 6-3, 7-5 victory over world No.240 Andrea Petkovic to move into the second round of the Gaz de France Stars in Belgium.
    Ana broke in the third and fifth games of the first set to surge 4-1 ahead. She was broken back but wrapped up the first set comfortably.
    The German, making her debut in the main draw of a Sony Ericsson WTA Tour event, then broke at the beginning of the second set and led 2-0 and 3-1, before Ana hit back then broke again at the end of the second set to avoid a tiebreak.
    The 18-year-old will play another German qualifier, Angelique Kerber, after led Romina Oprandi 6-1, 4-6, 4-1 when the Italian was forced to retire earlier on Tuesday. The second round match will take place on Thursday.

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   NEWS of  Gaz de France Stars

  02.11.2006

     Ana clinched a hard fought 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 victory over Germany's Angelique Kerber to reach the quarter-finals of the Gaz de France Stars.
   Ana quickly took control of the match and led 3-1 and added another break before sealing the first set.
    The second set went with serve until 18-year-old Kerber broke in the 11th game. As the world No.244 served for the set, Ana broke back, only to lose the tiebreak.
   The world No.14 broke to lead 3-1 in the decider. Kerber broke back but Ana broke again.

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   NEWS of  Gaz de France Stars

03.11.2006

     Ana produced an erratic display as she was beaten 6-3, 6-4 by world No.41 Michaella Krajicek in the quarter-finals of the Gaz de France Stars.
   The 18-year-old never found her rhythm against the Dutchwoman. Krajicek was far more consistent than the No.3 seed and skilfully took advantage of the many unforced errors Ana made.
    Ana did make a bright start. She earned three break points in the opening game as she out-rallied the 17-year-old, but Krajicek saved them all. Ana then played a very indifferent service game and was broken to 15.
    Two aces prevented further service breaks in a lacklustre opening set for Ana, who looked tired, which is understandable given that she has played a total of 91 matches in singles and doubles this season.
    A lengthy seventh game, won by Krajicek after several deuces, proved pivotal. Ana also got to 0-30 as Krajicek served for the set, but could not capitalise.
    It was more of the same at the beginning of the second set as groundstroke errors and some slack net play helped Krajicek gain an immediate break. But credit to the likeable teenager, she played a fine match and never really let Ana back into it.
    The world No.14 hit a stunning running forehand when 4-1 down and more aggressive hitting earned several break points. But it wasn't until Krajicek served for the match at 5-2 that Ana clinched her first break.
    She saved a match point when serving at 3-5, but Krajicek sealed a one hour, 21 minute victory in the next game with an ace.
    Despite the defeat, Ana showed what a consumate professional she is, staying behind to sign autographs before leaving the court.