Another disappointing result for Patty in the super Tier-I tournament Miami, where she lost to little known unseeded Kaia Kanepi of Estonia in the second round in straight sets 1-6, 4-6. In a windy afternoon, Patty struggled to adjust to the wind, that effected her serve and return game. Patty lost her serve 3 times and unable to capitalize the 2 break point chances she got from her opponent. Kai served well and won all of her service games.

Patty is still struggling to find her form and her usual consistency this season. She played 7 tournaments so far and the best results are from the Dubai and Doha tournaments where she reached the Quarter finals in both the tournaments. Her win-loss record so far is 9-7.

Clay court season starts next, and Patty is scheduled to play the two North american tournaments Amelia Island starts from April 2nd and Charleston starts from April 9th. Patty has a lot of points to defend in the next tournaments, she reached the tier I tournament Charleston final last year. Let’s Hope Patty will have a better clay court season. All the best for your next tournaments Patty!

The draw for Sony Ericsson Open has been released and Patty got the tough quarter with #1 seed Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Nicole Vaidisova all in Patty’s quarter. Patty is seeded #11 for this tournament and has a bye in the 1st round.

In the second round Patty will play either Kaia Kanepi of Estonia or Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria. Patty played Tsvetana Pironkova once before in the 2006 Paris Open on indoor Carpet courts and Patty won that match in straight sets. Patty has never played Kaia Kanepi before.

Patty can meet #21 seeded Marion Bartoli of France in the third round. In the 4th round Patty could meet the talented teen Nicole Vaidisova and Maria Sharapova in the quarters. If Patty overcomes all these tough matches, Svetlana Kuznetsova or Martina Hingis will be possibly waiting for her in the Semis.

Second seed Justine Henin, Nadia Petrova, Jelena Jankovic, Indian wells champion Daniela Hantuchova are in the other half of the draw.

Amelie Mauresmo of France and Elena Dementieva of Russia pulled out of this event due to injuries.

Miami is the super Tier I tournament and considered one of the biggest tournaments outside Grandslams and the Championships. Patty played this event last year and pulled out from the 4th round due to an injury.

Patty will play her first round match most probably on Friday or Saturday. All the best to Patty and stay tuned for more news about all Patty’s matches right here!

Patty lost a tough battle against the the top seed Justine Henin in the quarter finals of Qatar Total Open in 3 sets 6-3, 4-6, 5-7. After winning the first set comfortably 6-3, Patty lost the second set 4-6.

A series of netcords helped the Belgian to steal the victory in the crucial final set.

Justine Henin used a net cord point in the fourth game to break the crafty left-handed Patty and draw even at 2-2.

The Belgian saved match point at 4-5, 30-40 on another net cord, breaking Patty when the ball clipped the net and fell in.

Justine won her next game at love and then completed the victory when the ball fell into Patty’s court after hitting the net on the last point.

Even the Belgian admitted that she was lucky to win the match against Patty,

“It was tough today, she really pushed me; I was lucky on a few points at crucial moments”[quoted by Justine Henin after the quarter-final match against Patty]

Even though Patty lost this match, she should be proud of how well she played and pushed a top quality player like Justine. Now let’s hope Patty carries this form to her next tournament.

Patty’s next tournament will be the Super Tier I tournament-Sony Ericsson Open, that starts from March 21 st.

Patty is through the quarters in Doha after she defeated Anabel Medina Garrigues of Spain 6-3 6-4.  In the quarters Patty will play Justine Henin of Belgium.

Unlike her previous matches Patty played the match very well against a tough opponent like Anabel and rewarded with a straight set victory.

Patty trials the head to head against Justine 1-6, but Patty won her last match against Justine in charleston winning in 3 sets. Hope Patty carries this confidence from this match and puts up a good fight!

Justine Henin expects a tough quarter-final outing against Schnyder.

“She really gave me a lot of trouble in the past. We are always involved in big fights, in three sets,” Henin said.

“Last time she beat me in three sets in Charleston. She is a special player, unlike others as she is a lefty. It will be a tough one. I have to raise my level if I have to win.