For the second straight year, Maria Kirilenko was involved in a dramatic three-setter in the final of the PTT Pattaya Open - this time, though, she came through for her sixth WTA title.
Maria Kirilenko dropped just two games to reach the PTT Pattaya Open final, her 12th WTA final and seventh in Asia. Standing between her and the title will be Sabine Lisicki.
Sabine Lisicki edged Marina Erakovic to reach the semis at the PTT Pattaya Open. Also, Sorana Cirstea and Maria Kirilenklo set up a rematch from last year.
Marina Erakovic bounced back from a painful first round exit in Melbourne to knock out World No.27 Hsieh Su-Wei in the first round of the PTT Pattaya Open.
Maria Kirilenko reached the final of the PTT Pattaya Open after defeating Sorana Cirstea in a three set marathon. Meeting her there will be Daniela Hantuchova.