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Charleston Gallery: Grinding On The Green

Who survived the early rounds in Charleston and who didn't? See all the best pics here.

Published April 05, 2012 12:00

Andrea Hlavackova fell to Yaroslava Shvedova in the qualies, but they both ended up main draw winners.
Andrea Hlavackova fell to Yaroslava Shvedova in the qualies, but they both ended up main draw winners.
Lucie Hradecka overpowered Urszula Radwanska, younger sister of Agnieszka Radwanska, in the first round.
Lucie Hradecka overpowered Urszula Radwanska, younger sister of Agnieszka Radwanska, in the first round.
Olga Govortsova raced through the first set but fell to Kateryna Bondarenko in the first round, 26 62 64.
Olga Govortsova raced through the first set but fell to Kateryna Bondarenko in the first round, 26 62 64.
Elena Vesnina, the 2011 finalist, battled almost two and a half hours to beat Stephanie Dubois, 76(10) 75.
Elena Vesnina, the 2011 finalist, battled almost two and a half hours to beat Stephanie Dubois, 76(10) 75.
Melanie Oudin qualified for the main draw but wound up falling to Anabel Medina Garrigues, 64 46 60.
Melanie Oudin qualified for the main draw but wound up falling to Anabel Medina Garrigues, 64 46 60.
Another American, Venus Williams, had little trouble in the first round, beating Iveta Benesova, 64 63.
Another American, Venus Williams, had little trouble in the first round, beating Iveta Benesova, 64 63.
Young Italian Camila Giorgi came from the qualies but fell first round to Barbora Zahlavova Strycova, 61 63.
Young Italian Camila Giorgi came from the qualies but fell first round to Barbora Zahlavova Strycova, 61 63.
No.11 seed Christina McHale was the biggest upset of the first round, losing to Aleksandra Wozniak, 75 57 64.
No.11 seed Christina McHale was the biggest upset of the first round, losing to Aleksandra Wozniak, 75 57 64.
Marion Bartoli won a three-hour-plus marathon to beat Vera Dushevina in her opening match, 62 67(3) 64.
Marion Bartoli won a three-hour-plus marathon to beat Vera Dushevina in her opening match, 62 67(3) 64.
Sam Stosur had trouble closing the second set out, letting 5-2 become 5-all, but beat Jamie Hampton, 60 75.
Sam Stosur had trouble closing the second set out, letting 5-2 become 5-all, but beat Jamie Hampton, 60 75.
Two-time finalist Vera Zvonareva cruised through her opening match against Kateryna Bondarenko, 61 61.
Two-time finalist Vera Zvonareva cruised through her opening match against Kateryna Bondarenko, 61 61.
Serena Williams was all business in her second round match against last year's finalist here, Elena Vesnina.
Serena Williams was all business in her second round match against last year's finalist here, Elena Vesnina.
Serena Williams blasted 11 aces to just three double faults to win her opener against Elena Vesnina, 63 64.
Serena Williams blasted 11 aces to just three double faults to win her opener against Elena Vesnina, 63 64.
Sabine Lisicki battled past lucky loser Andrea Hlavackova in a center court three-setter, 26 63 64.
Sabine Lisicki battled past lucky loser Andrea Hlavackova in a center court three-setter, 26 63 64.
Eleni Daniilidou got a little help as she missed a 63 31 lead and lost out to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
Eleni Daniilidou got a little help as she missed a 63 31 lead and lost out to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova tightened the screws and outdid former Top 15 player Eleni Daniilidou, 36 64 64.
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova tightened the screws and outdid former Top 15 player Eleni Daniilidou, 36 64 64.
Sam Stosur was one of five Family Circle Cup champions to reach the round of 16 in Charleston this year.
Sam Stosur was one of five Family Circle Cup champions to reach the round of 16 in Charleston this year.
Jelena Jankovic had beaten Venus Williams four times in a row on clay, but Williams won this time, 75 60.
Jelena Jankovic had beaten Venus Williams four times in a row on clay, but Williams won this time, 75 60.
Yaroslava Shvedova served up a run to the third round as a qualifier, but she was stopped by Sabine Lisicki.
Yaroslava Shvedova served up a run to the third round as a qualifier, but she was stopped by Sabine Lisicki.
Polona Hercog got her first Top 10 win in the third round on Thursday, beating World No.7 Marion Bartoli.
Polona Hercog got her first Top 10 win in the third round on Thursday, beating World No.7 Marion Bartoli.
  • Andrea Hlavackova fell to Yaroslava Shvedova in the qualies, but they both ended up main draw winners.
  • Lucie Hradecka overpowered Urszula Radwanska, younger sister of Agnieszka Radwanska, in the first round.
  • Olga Govortsova raced through the first set but fell to Kateryna Bondarenko in the first round, 26 62 64.
  • Elena Vesnina, the 2011 finalist, battled almost two and a half hours to beat Stephanie Dubois, 76(10) 75.
  • Melanie Oudin qualified for the main draw but wound up falling to Anabel Medina Garrigues, 64 46 60.
  • Another American, Venus Williams, had little trouble in the first round, beating Iveta Benesova, 64 63.
  • Young Italian Camila Giorgi came from the qualies but fell first round to Barbora Zahlavova Strycova, 61 63.
  • No.11 seed Christina McHale was the biggest upset of the first round, losing to Aleksandra Wozniak, 75 57 64.
  • Marion Bartoli won a three-hour-plus marathon to beat Vera Dushevina in her opening match, 62 67(3) 64.
  • Sam Stosur had trouble closing the second set out, letting 5-2 become 5-all, but beat Jamie Hampton, 60 75.
  • Two-time finalist Vera Zvonareva cruised through her opening match against Kateryna Bondarenko, 61 61.
  • Serena Williams was all business in her second round match against last year's finalist here, Elena Vesnina.
  • Serena Williams blasted 11 aces to just three double faults to win her opener against Elena Vesnina, 63 64.
  • Sabine Lisicki battled past lucky loser Andrea Hlavackova in a center court three-setter, 26 63 64.
  • Eleni Daniilidou got a little help as she missed a 63 31 lead and lost out to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
  • Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova tightened the screws and outdid former Top 15 player Eleni Daniilidou, 36 64 64.
  • Sam Stosur was one of five Family Circle Cup champions to reach the round of 16 in Charleston this year.
  • Jelena Jankovic had beaten Venus Williams four times in a row on clay, but Williams won this time, 75 60.
  • Yaroslava Shvedova served up a run to the third round as a qualifier, but she was stopped by Sabine Lisicki.
  • Polona Hercog got her first Top 10 win in the third round on Thursday, beating World No.7 Marion Bartoli.
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anastasia pavlyuchenkova, eleni daniilidou, sabine lisicki, samantha stosur, vera zvonareva, christina mchale, marion bartoli, camila giorgi, serena williams, venus williams, melanie oudin, elena vesnina, olga govortsova, andrea hlavackova, lucie hradecka, urszula radwanska, charleston
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