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!