Russia Tops U.S. to Reach Fed Cup Final
April 27, 2008
No Serena. No Venus. No Lindsay. And no spot in the Fed Cup final for the United States. Russia, the defending champion, advanced to its fourth Fed Cup final in the past five years on Sunday, when it completed a 3-2 victory over the United States in the semifinals in Moscow. The Russians clinched the victory when Vera Zvonareva rallied to defeat Vania King, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, in the first reverse singles match, giving her team a 3-0 lead.
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Kuznetsova and Chakvetadze put Russia in command
April 26, 2008
Svetlana Kuznetsova and Anna Chakvetadze recorded straight-sets wins over low-key opponents to give holders Russia a commanding 2-0 lead in their Fed Cup semi-final against the United States on Saturday.
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Chakvetadze to open Semi-Final
April 25, 2008
Anna Chakvetadze will open this weekend's Fed Cup semi-final for defending champions Russia against old rivals USA.
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Anna upset at Family Circle by Romanian Cirstea
April 15, 2008
Anna Chakvetadze of Russia, who is currently No. 6 in the world, has been upset during the second round of the Family Circle Cup in Charleston.
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Three Russians climb up the WTA rankings
April 14, 2008
Three out of four Russians in the Women's Tennis Association top ten have improved their positions in the new ranking.
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Family Circle Cup Main Draw Preview
April 14, 2008
The Family Circle Cup has never had any problems drawing stellar fields, and this year will be no different. Five of the world's Top 10 - including two who have gone all the way to No.1 - highlight an absolutely packed roster at the Tier I event, as the American clay court season continues in Charleston.
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Anna cruises through
April, 2008
Anna lost in third round of Amelia Island Championships to Dominika Cibulkova 2-6 6-3 1-6
Anna cruises through
April 9, 2008
Second seed Anna Chakvetadze cruised to a 6-3 6-1 second round win over Japan's Ayumi Morita at the WTA Amelia Island Championships.
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Bausch & Lomb Championships Preview
April 6, 2008
The top-seeded Russian Maria Sharapova and Davenport are in the same half of the draw.
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Anna out of Miami
April, 2008
Anna lost to 7-5, 6-1 German wildcard Sabine Lisicki in third round of Sony Ericsson Open
Anna eases past Paszek
March 2008
Anna eased past world No. 43 Tamira Paszek 6-3, 6-2 in 61 minute and reached the third round of the Sony Ericsson Open
Next event: Sony Ericsson Open
March 24, 2008
The 2008 Sony Ericsson Open will be played March 26- April 6 at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park in Miami. The 12-day combined event, founded by Butch Buchholz in 1985, is owned by IMG. The Sony Ericsson Open is one of nine ATP Masters Series events on the ATP calendar, a top tier event on the Sony Ericsson WTA TOUR calendar, and features the top men's and women's tennis players in the world. In 2007, Novak Djokovic defeated Guillermo Canas for his first Sony Ericsson Open title, while Serena Williams defeated Justine Henin to win her fourth title in Miami. For ticket information, call (305) 442-3367 or visit the website at www.SonyEricssonOpen.com. Last year, Anna lost to Justine Henin 2-6, 3-6 in the semi finals, and has 225 points to defend.
Tennis Star's Robbers Arrested
March 07, 2008
Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of tennis star Anna Chakvetadze and her family, Moscow region police said Thursday.
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Anna Added to WTA Amelia Island
March 05 , 2008
Tournament officials for the Bausch & Lomb Championships announced today four of the top fifteen players on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour have committed to join in the singes main draw field. The 2008 Bausch & Lomb Championships is compiling a competitive field of returning champions, proven players and those players new to Amelia Island.
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Dubai photos
March 05 , 2008
Images of Ana in action at the Qatar Total Open, as well as shots from the opening ceremony, are now in the Gallery.
Anna retires injured
February 29, 2008
Anna Chakvetadze retired with an left thigh injury after losing the opening set 6-1 to world No. 4 Jelena Jankovic.
Anna battles past qualifier at Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships
February 27, 2008
Sixth-seed Anna Chakvetadze survived a strong challenge before winning 6-7 6-4 6-3 against fellow Russian Dinara Safina.
Anna’s next opponent is the No.4 seed Jelena Jankovic.
Anna battles past qualifier at Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships
February 26, 2008
Anna was stretched to three sets by Polish qualifier Agnieszka Radwanska before reaching the second round of the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships on Tuesday.
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Anna talks of break-in terror
February 26, 2008
Anna Chakvetadze defeated Pole Agnieszka Radwanska 6-2 2-6 6-4 in the first round of the Dubai Open, then spoke about the anguish caused by being assaulted and burgled in her Moscow home in December.
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Anna vs. Radwanska
February 25, 2008
Anna’s first round opponent at Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships tournament is 18-year-old Poland qualifier Agnieszka Radwanska. This will be the first meeting between two players.
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Arvidsson stuns Anna
February 14, 2008
Second-seeded Anna Chakvetadze crashed out of the Diamond Games on Thursday with a 6-3, 7-5 defeat at the hands of Sweden's Sofia Arvidsson.
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Anna: 'Hopefully recovered enough'
February 13, 2008
Anna Chakvetadze is in good shape. Last week, the Russian won the Paris tournament and she wants to shine at the Proximus Diamond Games as well.
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Anna rises to 6th in WTA rankings
February 11, 2008
Anna moved up one place to sixth in the Women Tennis Association Rating list published on Monday.
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Anna: "Focused until the last point"
February 10, 2008
2008 Open Gaz de France champion Anna Chakvetadze, who won the final 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 against Agnes Szavay, shared her comments about the match and her week in Paris.
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A Perfect 7 Out of 7
February 10, 2008
For the second straight year, there will be no French player in the Open Gaz de France finals. Who is to blame? Russia's 20 year-old Anna Chakvetadze, who defeated three Frenchwomen in a row: Nathalie Dechy, Amélie Mauresmo, and Marion Bartoli. Standing in the Russian's way in the finals will be Hungarian youngster Agnès Szavay (7), who looks like she has what it takes to become one of Coubertin's new darlings.
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Anna Chakvetadze (1) vs Agnes Szavay (7)
February 10, 2008
For the second straight year, there will be no French player in the Open Gaz de France finals. Who is to blame? Russia's 20 year-old Anna Chakvetadze, who defeated three Frenchwomen in a row: Nathalie Dechy, Amélie Mauresmo, and Marion Bartoli. Standing in the Russian's way in the finals will be Hungarian youngster Agnès Szavay (7), who looks like she has what it takes to become one of Coubertin's new darlings.
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Anna: "I'm prepared"
February 9, 2008
Anna overcame third-seeded French favorite Marion Bartoli 2-6, 6-2, 6-0 to reach the final at the $600,000 Open Gaz de France indoor tennis event, where she will play against Agnes Szavay.
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Anna in Paris Final
February 9, 2008
Anna overcame third-seeded French favorite Marion Bartoli 2-6, 6-2, 6-0 to reach the final at the $600,000 Open Gaz de France indoor tennis event, where she will play against Agnes Szavay.
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Anna: "Tournament is far from being over"
February 8, 2008
In the last quarterfinal of the day, number one seed Russia’s Anna Chakvetadze defeated Coubertin’s favorite player Amelie Mauresmo after a 2 hour 04 match. She will face another Frenchwoman, Marion Bartoli, in the semifinal.
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Chakvetadze Crushes Mauresmo's Hopes
February 8, 2008
In the last quarterfinal of the day, number one seed Russia’s Anna Chakvetadze defeated Coubertin’s favorite player Amelie Mauresmo after a 2 hour 04 match. She will face another Frenchwoman, Marion Bartoli, in the semifinal.
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Anna Chakvetadze (1) vs Amélie Mauresmo (6)
February 7, 2008
After securing her spot in the quarterfinals on Thursday, Anna Chakvetadze said she was "looking forward to facing Amélie Mauresmo" in the next round. Could she looking to take some revenge after falling to Mauresmo in last year's quarterfinal? In any case, the Russian player is going to get what she asked for.
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Anna: "Looking forward to facing Amelie"
February 7, 2008
Through to the quarterfinals after downing Nathalie Dechy, Anna Chakvetadze was happy with her first-round match. And, she is looking forward to facing home-crowd favorite Amélie Mauresmo in the next round.
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Updated: Anna cruises into last eight in Paris
February 7, 2008
A fatigued Nathalie Dechy was unable to stop Anna Chakvetadze in the second-round on Thursday. With a 6-1, 6-3 win in just over an hour, the Russian will play for a spot in the semifinals against the winner of the Daniilidou-Mauresmo match.
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Anna Chakvetadze: “I’m looking towards the future“
February 6, 2008
The top seed at the Open Gaz de France, Anna Chakvetadze is trying to recover from a tough start to the year. In December, she was robbed in her Moscow home, a trauma the Russian player is looking to put behind her. (Photo: Panoramic)
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Anna vs. Dechy
February 6, 2008
Anna’s second round opponent at the Open Gaz De France is local favorite wild card Nathalie Dechy, who defeated Shuai Peng 6-4 7-6 in the opening round.
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Chakvetadze top seed in Paris
February 5, 2008
Anna Chakvetadze headlines the field for this week's WTA Open Gaz de France, which started on Monday.
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Chakvetadze secures Fed Cup tie for Russia
February 3, 2008
Defending champions Russia took an unassailable 3-1 lead over Israel in their Fed Cup World Group first-round tie on Sunday when Anna Chakvetadze beat Tzipi Obziler 6-4 6-2.
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Fed Cup
January 29, 2008
Anna and her Russian team-mates will compete in the Fed Cup1st Round of the World group in Israel, Ramat Hasharon on the weekend of February 3rd and 4th.
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Kirilenko storms past sixth seed
January 19, 2008
Another top 10 seed has bitten the dust at the Australian Open, with Russian Anna Chakvetadze bounced out of the tournament by compatriot Maria Kirilenko.
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Anna moves into round three
January 17, 2008
Ana beat fellow Russian qualifier Alisa Kleybanova 6-3, 6-4 to move into the third round of the Australian Open. The 20-year-old will meet another Russian no. 27. seed Maria Kirilenko in the fourth round.
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Chakvetadze craves a big tournament try out after 1st round opponent retires
January 15, 2008
After a brutal home invasion last month interrupted her Australian Open preparations, sixth-seeded Anna Chakvetadze is still lacking a much-needed hit-out after her first round opponent retired in the opening game.
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Sixth seed Chakvetadze through after Petkovic injury
January 15, 2008
Sixth seed Anna Chakvetadze advanced to the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday when Germany's Andrea Petkovic retired with a right knee injury in the first game of their match.
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Chakvetadze's lost time
January 12, 2008
The pain is still raw for world No.6 Anna Chakvetadze, the Russian tennis queen held up at gunpoint by masked bandits and robbed of $250,000 during a home invasion last month.
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Anna loses first-round Sydney match
January 7, 2008
Katarina Srebotnik upset fifth-seeded Anna Chakvetadze in the opening round Monday of the $600,000 Medibank International tennis tournament in Sydney.
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Sharapova beats Chakvetadze to reach final of Hong Kong exhibition
January 4, 2008
Maria Sharapova beat Russian compatriot Anna Chakvetadze 6-4, 6-2 on Friday to advance to the final of the JB Group Classic exhibition tournament in Hong Kong - a warmup for the Australian Open.
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Chakvedatze beats Hantuchova at Hong Kong exhibition
January 2, 2008
World No. 6 Chakvetadze beat World No. 9 Daniela Hantuchova from Slovakia 6-4, 6-3.
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