Date:24/08/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/08/24/stories/2008082456901700.htm

Sport - Tennis

Tough test for Ivanovic

NEW YORK: World No. 1 Ana Ivanovic will face some notable obstacles in her quest for her first ever title at the U.S. Open which begins next week.

The likelihood of an all-Serbian final between Ivanovic and second seed Jelena Jankovic is a distinct probability, considering that defending champion Justine Henin is now retired.

World No. 6 Maria Sharapova is also skipping the event in order to recover from a shoulder injury meaning the U.S. Open will crown a new women’s champion for the fourth consecutive year.