NO HAPPY RETURN RUST BELTED.Byline: MATTHEW KREDELL Staff Writer CARSON -- Lindsay Davenport Lindsay Ann Davenport (born June 8 1976 in Palos Verdes, California) is a former World No. 1 American professional female tennis champion. She has won three Grand Slam singles tournaments: the 1998 U.S. Open, 1999 Wimbledon, and the 2000 Australian Open. wasn't ready to play competitive tennis after more than four months off with a back injury. She feared as much going into her first match Wednesday at the JPMorgan Chase JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM TYO: 8634 ) is one of the oldest financial services firms in the world. The company, headquartered in New York City, is one of the leaders in investment banking, financial services, asset and wealth management and private equity. With assets of $1. Open. By the end of the first set, she knew for sure. A frustrated Davenport seemed a step slow and a millisecond One thousandth of a second. See space/time and ohnosecond. (unit) millisecond - (ms) One thousandth of a second, one thousand microseconds. A long time for a modern computer. off in a 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-3 loss to Samantha Stosur Samantha Stosur (born March 30, 1984 in Brisbane, Australia) is a professional tennis player from Australia. She is a former world No. 1 on WTA Tour in doubles, together with Lisa Raymond from the United States. of Australia in the second round at Home Depot The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is an American retailer of home improvement and construction products and services. Headquartered in Vinings, just outside Atlanta in unincorporated Cobb County, Georgia, Home Depot employs more than 355,000 people and operates 2,164 big-box Center. ``It probably just felt too early,'' Davenport said of her comeback. ``I felt like I had no reactions out there.'' By the third set, a tired Davenport couldn't get her first serve over 100 miles per hour. She had one of 10 double faults to give away a second break and fall behind 2-5. She didn't even make an attempt at Stosur's backhand service return winner on match point. ``My body started to feel drained as the match went on,'' said Davenport, who had a bye in the first round. It was Davenport's earliest tournament exit in 3 1/2 years, since a second- round loss to Ai Sugiyama Ai Sugiyama (Japanese: 杉山愛 Sugiyama Ai, born July 5, 1975, Yokohama, Japan) is a Japanese professional tennis player. She turned professional in 1992. in Scottsdale, Ariz., in February 2003. She appeared to be down on herself during many of her 29 errors, compared to 33 winners. She struggled to handle the serve of Stosur, who hit 15 aces. ``She always hits the ball hard, flat and deep,'' said Stosur, ranked No. 37, who beat Davenport for the first time in three tries. ``She was still able to do that. I don't think she was moving very well today.'' Davenport, the former No. 1-ranked player who lives in Laguna Beach Laguna Beach (ləg  `nə), city (1990 pop. 23,170), Orange co., S Calif., on the Pacific coast; founded 1887, inc. 1927. , didn't regret playing in the tournament. Every comeback needs to begin somewhere, and she wanted to start hers in her hometown event. ``I certainly don't feel my best after playing maybe a shade of what I can play, but it's a long road back after every injury,'' Davenport said. ``This time, being (in) a tournament in California, and me being excited just to be back hitting the tennis ball, overshadowed wanting to play my best.'' Davenport, 30, hadn't played since March at Indian Wells Indian Wells may refer to:
Davenport has a long way to go to be ready for the U.S. Open The term U.S. Open is applied to "open" United States national championships in a particular sport, in which anybody, amateur or professional, American or non-American may compete. These include:
``There's still tons and tons of things I need to get better,'' Davenport said. ``Hopefully, the next time you see me, I'll be much sharper.'' Serena Williams, another player coming off injury, again looked good in her return with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Ashley Harkleroad. Williams, who grew up in Compton, passed a test by playing a day match following Tuesday's first-round night match with no negative results for her left knee. ``Physically, I felt pretty good,'' Williams said. ``I wasn't as strong as I was (Tuesday). I just felt a little slow.'' It didn't show much on the court in her first meeting against the No. 102-ranked Harkleroad. Williams had seven aces and 22 winners to 11 errors. Top-seeded Maria Sharapova cruised to a 6-3, 6-1 victory against fellow Russian Anastassia Rodionova. matthew.kredell@dailynews.com (818) 713-3607 CAPTION(S): 2 photos, box Photo: (1 -- color) Lindsay Davenport, returning to action for the first time in more than four months, lost to Samantha Stosur on Wednesday. (2 -- color) Serena Williams won her second-round match against Ashley Harkleroad, 6-3, 6-2. John Lazar/Staff Photographer Box: JPMORGAN CHASE OPEN |
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