By Stephanie Neppl
Julia Goerges didn’t get a great Christmas present from New Zealand – she got sick when she arrived a week ago. The No 5 seed from Germany was also handed a tough draw in facing 2011 ASB Classic champion Greta Arn in the first round.
The repeat of their 2011 semifinal proved even closer, as Goerges needed every bit of energy she could muster to win in three sets in a tough battle with the Hungarian.
“I didn’t really feel that well but when you go on court you want try to be 100% and when your energy runs out it’s pretty tough somehow to beat a player like Greta but somehow I managed it .”
Goerges said she’ll still play doubles as planned with Flavia Pennetta and will face fellow German Angelique Kerber in singles action tomorrow.
In earlier action, #2 seed Peng Shuai also had a three-set battle with 2008 runner up Aravane Rezai but advanced to face Czech Lucie Hradecka. Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova overcame a poor start to beat qualifier Alison Riske of the US an...
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January 01, 2012
