CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Unseeded American Shenay Perry has upset 15th-seeded Barbora Zahlavova Strycovia (STRIT-so-vuh) of the Czech Republic in straight sets 7-5, 6-1 to advance at the Family Circle Cup.
Viktoriya Kutuzova of the Ukraine also won in straight sets Tuesday on the green clay at the Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, S.C. She defeated fellow Ukranian Mariya Koryttseva (mah-REE-uh koh-RIT-se-vuh) 6-1,6-1.
Top-seeded Elena Dementieva, ranked No. 3, will face American Julie Ditty in the late match Tuesday.
Defending champion Serena Williams withdrew after sustaining a leg injury in Miami earlier this month.
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press.
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