Kournikova gave her a run on the concourse and practice courts at the Sea Pines Racquet Club, though. The sassy Russian stars poster was one of the hottest items at the seasons first clay court tournament. Her doubles matches got only attention. Even Fox Sports Net analyst Pam Oliver told Kournikova, when presenting her with the runner-up honor, that she was really popular with the men.
But Hingis, smiling most of the way, showed whos No. 1 on the court. She trailed Kournikova 4-3 in the opening set, but broke the Russians serve three staight times in winning the next six games.
When Korunikova struck back to close the second set to 3-2, Hingis broke serve again to regain control. When Kournikovas forehand slapped the net, Hingis had closed out her third tournament win this year and her 10th straight Family Circle singles victory.
Kournikovas game was erratic. She overcame Hingis 40-15 lead in the first set. Then she double-faulted twice to lose the next one.
You have to play smart and be patient with her, Kournikova said. But I made a few unforced errors because I tried to go for too much.
Hingis stayed steady throughout, never letting Kournikova break away. And when the crowd tried to pull Kournidova through, Hingis would remind them with a surprise drop shot or sharp forehand winner whos No. 1.
Kournikova acknowledged the support she gets. Shes confident in her ability she beat Hingis at last years German Open but said she knows her game needs the seasoning she can get by advancing to finals.
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