In a battle between a former World No.1 and a potential future World No.1, it was experience that won out over youth as Caroline Wozniacki edged Laura Robson in a tight two-setter.
Lucie Safarova surprised Sam Stosur to reach the quarterfinals of the Aegon International, where she will try to get some revenge on Jamie Hampton. Maria Kirilenko was also among the winners.
Kirsten Flipkens got past Michaella Krajiceck, while recent Nürnberg champ Simona Halep rolled past Roberta Vinci and into the 's-Hertogenbosch quarters.
Venus Williams has announced she has withdrawn from her most beloved tournament, Wimbledon, due to a nagging back injury that has been hampering her on and off since last summer.
No.1 seed Roberta Vinci beat Kaia Kanepi to reach the second round of the Topshelf Open, while. Carla Suárez Navarro and Tsvetana Pironkova were among those making the quarterfinals.
Li Na shook off a somewhat disappointing clay court season and made a winning beginning on grass, defeating Alizé Cornet in her first match. Which former Wimbledon finalist is up next for her?
Ana Ivanovic may not have conquered Eastbourne this year, but the former Wimbledon semifinalist will head to SW19 now, continuing to try to embrace the difficult transition from clay to grass.
The first round began at the Aegon International on Monday, with Heather Watson beating Varvara Lepchenko and Maria Kirilenko playing - and winning - her first match as a Top 10 player.
