Last year, Ana Ivanovic was crowned as the new champion of the East West Bank Classic in Los Angeles. Although she won’t be participating in this year’s tournament, her compatriot, Jelena Jankovic, will be carrying the Serbian flag high and proud as the top seed. In 2006, the world no. 2 defeated two-time champion Serena Williams on her way to the finals before losing to Elena Dementieva. With Williams withdrawing from the event due to a knee injury, Jankovic will be the clear favorite to win the title. She is looking to capture her second title this year following her win in the Tier I event in Rome. The highest ranked player next to her is French Open finalist and world no. 9 Dinara Safina.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
East West Bank Classic preview
Last year, Ana Ivanovic was crowned as the new champion of the East West Bank Classic in Los Angeles. Although she won’t be participating in this year’s tournament, her compatriot, Jelena Jankovic, will be carrying the Serbian flag high and proud as the top seed. In 2006, the world no. 2 defeated two-time champion Serena Williams on her way to the finals before losing to Elena Dementieva. With Williams withdrawing from the event due to a knee injury, Jankovic will be the clear favorite to win the title. She is looking to capture her second title this year following her win in the Tier I event in Rome. The highest ranked player next to her is French Open finalist and world no. 9 Dinara Safina.
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