NOTEBOOK: FERREIRA, CLEMENT HAVE NO TROUBLE SEEDED PLAYERS BREEZE THANKS TO SERVES.Byline: Gerry Gittelson Staff Writer Wayne Ferreira Wayne Richard Ferreira (born September 15, 1971 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a former tennis player from South Africa. As a junior player, Ferreira was ranked the world's No. 1 junior doubles player and No. 6 junior singles player. and Arnaud Clement, the only seeded players participating Monday in the Mercedes-Benz Cup at UCLA's L.A. Tennis Center, both advanced in straight sets. Ferreira, of South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. , who moved from fifth seed to No. 4 following top-seeded Andre Agassi's departure because of a back injury, knocked off France's Anthony Dupuis 6-2, 6-2. Ferreria's serves overpowered o·ver·pow·er tr.v. o·ver·pow·ered, o·ver·pow·er·ing, o·ver·pow·ers 1. To overcome or vanquish by superior force; subdue. 2. To affect so strongly as to make helpless or ineffective; overwhelm. 3. Dupuis. The South African recorded just four aces but won 82 percent of his service points. Ferreria, one of four active ATP ATP: see adenosine triphosphate. ATP in full adenosine triphosphate Organic compound, substrate in many enzyme-catalyzed reactions (see catalysis) in the cells of animals, plants, and microorganisms. players to win titles on all four surfaces, has 13 career singles titles, the last in 1996. Clement, an established doubles player who's seeking his first ATP singles title, eliminated South Africa's Marcos Ondruska Marcos Ondruska (born December 18, 1972 in Bloemfontein) is a former tennis player from South Africa, who turned professional in 1989. He represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, where he defeated Goran Ivanišević in the first round 6-3, 6-2. He didn't commit a double-fault against Ondruska and won 12 of 15 second-serve points. --Snake pit: Agassi isn't the only tennis player suffering from the injury bug. Gustavo Kuerten Gustavo Kuerten (born September 10, 1976 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina) is a former World No. 1 tennis player from Brazil. He won the French Open three times between 1997 and 2001. of Brazil was forced to withdraw because of a groin injury. Others ATP competitors who are hurting include Thomas Enqvist Thomas Enqvist (born March 13, 1974 in Stockholm) is a former professional tennis player from Sweden, who played on the ATP circuit since turning pro in 1991. He announced his retirement from tennis in April, 2006. (shoulder), Goran Ivanisevic (knee), Jonas Bjorkman (back) and Kenneth Carlsen (shoulder). --It's a Chang thang: Michael Chang will face Australia's Paul Kilderry in the marquee matchup at 7:30 tonight. --Bryan earns berth: Camarillo's Bob Bryan qualified as wild-card entry after winning last weekend's Prudential Securities challenger event in Aptos. He earned $7,200 and a match with Australia's Jason Stoltenberg in the first round of the Mercedes event. Bryan, the 1998 NCAA NCAA abbr. National Collegiate Athletic Association singles champion at Stanford, is also competing with twin brother Mike in doubles here this week. --Slow day: Because of the Davis Cup and European tournaments, only five singles matches were played Monday. --Good mix: The tournament is a good preview for Olympic fans because the singles draw features 32 players from six continents and 14 countries - including six players who are No. 1 in their country. --Oh, to be young again: Ronald Agenor, at 35 the oldest player in the singles draw, lost to Kevin Ullyett 6-7 (4-7), 6-2, 6-4 in the first round. Agenor, nicknamed the ``Haitian Sensation,'' surrendered nine aces. CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1) Arnaud Clement hits a backhand against Marcos Ondruska en route to a 6-3, 6-2 win at the L.A. Tennis Center. (2) Kevin Ullyett serves during his 6-7 (4-7), 6-2, 6-4 victory over Ronald Agenor in the first round Monday. Michael Owen Baker/Staff Photographer |
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