Melbourne - Kim Clijsters advanced to the fourth round of Australian Open after defeating Daniela Hantuchova. For Clijsters, there are two special meanings in the victory.At the beginning of this month, Clijsters suffered disappointment after removed Hantuchova in the semifinals Brisbane International. It was Clijsters was forced to resign, despite being superior to one set, because of hip injury.
So a 6-3, 6-2 win over Hantuchova in the third round of Australian Open party, Friday (01/20/2012) afternoon local time, also be a sweet revenge for the defending champions.
"Today I've won, it's important," said Clijsters in DeMorgan.be.
"In Brisbane we had a fierce duel. Today I'm doing what I should do, especially in matters of tactics. But every game is different, you should always focus. I try to win every point. It's not easy, but I won," she exclaimed.
Victory in a match held at Hisense Arena was also dispelled the bad memories will Clijsters field.
Clijsters was the last time there was two years ago when it was seized by Nadia Petrova in straight sets, 0-6, 1-6.
"Perhaps the defeat it adds a little motivation to perform well today. I wanted to avoid similar things happening," he said.
With Clijsters is now planted on the fourth round, there is the possibility of the Australian Open final last year will be repeated if Li Na can overcome Anabel Medina Garrigues.
In other third-party round, Jelena Jankovic managed to beat Christina McHale 6-2, 6-0. In the fourth round, Jankovic will face Caroline Wozniacki.
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