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Two more from Rome – both involving the Bondarenkos

Garbin – A.Bondarenko

Bondarenko beat Garbin last week in Berlin in two but retired when well behind against Ivanovic in the next round with a leg injury. She was taken to three very tight sets yesterday by unheralded Chinese player Sun. Garbin is at home and although she has never played particularly well in Rome her record in Italy is very good with final appearances in Palermo, Modena and a number of challengers. She beat useful on clay compatriot Pennetta yesterday.

1 Unit Garbin @ 2.32

Sprem – K.Bonarenko

The other Bondarenko Katerina plays Sprem who managed to beat Danildou while serving 41%. He returning was good although the Greek had numerous chances to break her. Sprem fought hard and saved a number of break points while serving out so will be in good heart. She beat Bondarenko in 2 in Charleston last year and Bondarenko struggled in the qualifiers against both Errani and Fedak dropping a set to each. Sprem might be getting some confidence back.

1 Unit Sprem @ 2.52