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Serena vs Petrova, International BNL d'Ita.. 2012

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Serena

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  • Country: USA
  • Rank: 6
  • Points: 2630
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  • Country: RUS
  • Rank: 30
  • Points: 1993
Petrova
Serena Williams  
2 4 6 6
1 6 2 3
Nadia Petrova  

Serena registered a came from behind victory over Russian giant killer Petrova and secured her berth in the last 16. Serena battle resurgent Petrova and vile windy conditions to beat the Russian, who looked in fabulous touch in the first set but failed to maintain the momentum in next two sets.  Serena is looking right on the course to win back-to-back WTA titles. 
Served By: S Williams Won By: Serena
Serena - Petrova    4 - 6    6 - 2    6 - 3   
Game
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! High kick serve, Petrova fails to control it.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Williams aims a high kick serve, Petrova puts back a forehand return, good rally, Petrova sends a backhand cross-court out of the court.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Williams goes for a out-wide serve, Petrova returns a quick forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Serena struggles to keep a cross-court backhand in a rally.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Williams hits a bodyline serve, Petrova has no answer to it.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Out-wide serve, Petrova return goes wide off the court.

Serena converts on the fourth break point and reaches to 5-3 in the deciding set. She will now serve for the match in the next game...
Served By: N Petrova Won By: Serena
Serena - Petrova    4 - 6    6 - 2    5 - 3   
Game
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Petrova aims a high kick serve, Williams returns a forehand winner.
40
A
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Petrova goes for a out-wide serve, Williams crafts a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Serena strokes a forehand cross-court winner.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Out-wide serve, Williams flies outside the court.
30
40
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! High kick serve, Williams returns a quick forehand return, short rally, Serena struggles to keep a cross-court backhand in a rally.
15
40
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Good serve aimed at T, Williams only reaches to it.
0
40
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Double Fault.
0
30
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Fine serve, Williams works a forehand return, brief rally, Serena smacks a forehand winner down the line.
0
15
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! High kick serve, Williams crafts a forehand return, short rally, Petrova cross-court forehand fails to land inside the court.

Serena holds to her for another time in the set and continues to lead the way in the decider. She reaches to 4-3 scoreline with this hold and now needs two more games to win the match.
Served By: S Williams Won By: Serena
Serena - Petrova    4 - 6    6 - 2    4 - 3   
Game
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Slice serve, Petrova has no answer to it.
40
30
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Double Fault.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Williams arrows a good serve at T, Petrova is unable to return it.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Williams hits a flat serve at T, Petrova struggles to put it back.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Good serve aimed at T, Petrova only reaches to it.
0
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Heavy serve aimed at T, Petrova crafts a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Serena cross-court forehand fails to land inside the court.

Petrova replies back with a love hold and very quickly levels the scores at 3-3 in the set. Still no breaks of serve in the set..
Served By: N Petrova Won By: Petrova
Serena - Petrova    4 - 6    6 - 2    3 - 3   
Game
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova hits a bodyline serve, Williams has no answer to it.
40
0
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova hits a flat serve at T, Williams struggles to put it back.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Good serve aimed at T, Williams only reaches to it.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova produces a bodyline serve, Williams is unable to return it.

Huge effort by  Serena in the game as she bounces back from 00-30 deficit in the game and manages to hold it for 3-2 lead in the set.
Served By: S Williams Won By: Serena
Serena - Petrova    4 - 6    6 - 2    3 - 2   
Game
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Fine serve, Petrova works a forehand return, lengthy exchange between the players, Petrova comes in quickly, tries a forehand volley but fails to do so
40
30
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Williams arrows a bodyline serve, Petrova struggles with it.
30
30
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Good serve aimed at T, Petrova only reaches to it.
15
30
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Nice kick serve, Petrova fails to return it.
0
30
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Williams serves a high kick serve, Petrova delivers a forehand return, lengthy exchange between the players, Petrova rushes to net and punches a forehand volley winner.
0
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Double Fault.
Served By: N Petrova Won By: Petrova
Serena - Petrova    4 - 6    6 - 2    2 - 2   
Game
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Good serve aimed at T, Williams only reaches to it.
40
30
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! High kick serve, Williams fails to control it.
30
30
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova arrows a good serve at T, Williams is unable to return it.
15
30
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Good serve in the middle, Williams returns a quick forehand return, testing rally, Serena fails to keep a cross-court forehand in the play.
0
30
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Double Fault.
0
15
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Petrova goes for a out-wide serve, Williams returns a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Petrova pulls a forehand cross-court wide of the court.

Serena holds to 30 this time and keeps her nose in front with 2-1 lead in the set. No breaks of serve so far in the set..
Served By: S Williams Won By: Serena
Serena - Petrova    4 - 6    6 - 2    2 - 1   
Game
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Williams serves a high kick serve, Petrova works a forehand return, brief rally, Petrova cross-court forehand lands out-side the court.
40
30
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Williams hits a flat serve at T, Petrova struggles to put it back.
30
30
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Williams aims a high kick serve, Petrova puts back a forehand return, good rally, Serena comes to net, attempts a forehand volley but fails to make it
30
15
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Quick out-wide serve, Petrova return goes wayward.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Williams serves a high kick serve, Petrova delivers a forehand return, brief rally, Serena cross-court backhand is not able to clear the net.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Good serve in the middle, Petrova returns a forehand return, short rally, Serena strokes a backhand cross-court winner.

Petrova also keep her serves on track and holds to 15. She levels the scores at 1-1 in the deciding set of the match.
Served By: N Petrova Won By: Petrova
Serena - Petrova    4 - 6    6 - 2    1 - 1   
Game
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova aims a high kick serve, Williams works a forehand return, extended rally, Serena fails to keep a cross-court backhand in the play.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova produces a bodyline serve, Williams is unable to return it.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova arrows a good serve at T, Williams is unable to return it.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Double Fault.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Good serve aimed at T, Williams only reaches to it.

Serena serves heavy in the game and holds her serve to love. She starts with 1-0 lead in the third set of the match.
Served By: S Williams Won By: Serena
Serena - Petrova    4 - 6    6 - 2    1 - 0   
Game
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Flat serve aimed at T, Petrova returns a forehand return, Serena surges towards the net and hits a forehand volley winner.
40
0
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Williams serves a high kick serve, Petrova works a forehand return, Serena produces a forehand cross-court winner.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Quick out-wide serve, Petrova return goes wayward.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Williams aims a high kick serve, Petrova puts back a forehand return, good rally, Petrova struggles to keep a cross-court forehand in a rally.

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Petrova fails to hold her serve at the time of asking and allows Serena to win the second set with 6-2 scoreline. The American moved  Petrova all over the court in the set and waited patiently for errors to come in her favour.
Served By: N Petrova Won By: Serena
Serena - Petrova    4 - 6    6 - 2   
Game
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Petrova goes for a out-wide serve, Williams returns a quick forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Petrova goes for a forehand down the line but catches the net.
30
40
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Petrova serves a high kick serve, Williams shoots a forehand return winner.
30
30
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Good serve in the middle, Williams returns a forehand return, short rally, Serena thumps a forehand winner down the line.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova aims a high kick serve, Williams works a forehand return, good rally, Serena fails to keep a cross-court backhand in the play.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova goes for a out-wide serve, Williams crafts a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Petrova slaps a forehand winner down the line.
0
15
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Petrova serves a high kick serve, Williams puts back a forehand return, brief rally, Petrova sends a backhand cross-court out of the court.

Just when it looked Serena will close the set here and post a third set,  Petrova breaks back for a game in the set. Is she still thinking of a comeback in the set...
Served By: S Williams Won By: Petrova
Serena - Petrova    4 - 6    5 - 2   
Game
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Good serve in the middle, Petrova returns a quick backhand return, Serena struggles to keep a cross-court backhand in a rally.
30
40
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Williams aims a high kick serve, Petrova delivers a forehand return, good rally, Serena forehand goes outside the court.
30
30
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Williams goes for a out-wide serve, Petrova returns a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Serena cross-court backhand catches the net.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Williams arrows a good serve at T, Petrova is unable to return it.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! High kick serve, Petrova crafts a forehand return, short rally, Petrova hits a forehand cross-court winner.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Williams aims a high kick serve, Petrova puts back a forehand return, good rally, Petrova struggles to keep a cross-court forehand in a rally.

Serena breaks  Petrova for the second time in the set and reaches to a dominating position with 5-4 scoreline. She will now serve for the set in the next game.

clubs shouted for Serena: c'mon Serena

Served By: N Petrova Won By: Serena
Serena - Petrova    4 - 6    5 - 1   
Game
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Double Fault.
30
40
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova serves a high kick serve, Williams delivers a forehand return, brief rally, Serena sends a forehand cross-court out of the court.
15
40
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! High kick serve, Williams returns a forehand return, short rally, Petrova over-hits a backhand in the rally.
15
30
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Petrova aims a high kick serve, Williams works a forehand return, good rally, Petrova hits a backhand straight into the net.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Petrova aims a fine serve at T, Williams only manages to touch it.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova serves a high kick serve, Williams puts back a forehand return, brief rally, Serena pushes a backhand long in the rally.

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Serena holds her serve to another time and reaches to 4-1 scoreline in the set. She needs two more games to win the set...
Served By: S Williams Won By: Serena
Serena - Petrova    4 - 6    4 - 1   
Game
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! High kick serve, Petrova returns a quick forehand return, short rally, Petrova hits a backhand down the line but misses the court.
A
40
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Williams serves a good one, Petrova delivers a forehand return, extended rally, Petrova runs to the net, crafts a backhand volley but misses the target.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Williams goes for a out-wide serve, Petrova returns a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Petrova surges towards the net and hits a forehand volley winner.
40
30
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Nice kick serve, Petrova fails to return it.
30
30
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Good serve in the middle, Petrova crafts a forehand return, short rally, Petrova cross-court forehand fails to land inside the court.
15
30
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova puts back a forehand return, good rally, Serena comes to net, attempts a forehand volley but fails to make it
15
15
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Williams aims a fine serve at T, Petrova only manages to touch it.
0
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Double Fault.

Serena converts on the very first break point in the game and breaks  Petrova for the first time in the match. The American leads  3-1 in the second set of the match.
Served By: N Petrova Won By: Serena
Serena - Petrova    4 - 6    3 - 1   
Game
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Double Fault.
40
A
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Petrova serves a good one, Williams works a forehand return, good rally, Petrova cross-court forehand lands out-side the court.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Petrova goes for a out-wide serve, Williams crafts a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Petrova comes in quickly, tries a backhand volley but fails to do so.
A
40
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Out-wide serve, Williams return goes wide off the court.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! High kick serve, Williams returns a quick forehand return, short rally, Petrova over-cooks a backhand in the rally.
A
40
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova aims a high kick serve, Williams delivers a forehand return, good rally.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Double Fault.
40
30
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Fine serve, Williams works a forehand return, brief rally, Petrova nets a forehand down the line.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Out-wide serve, Williams return goes wide off the court.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Petrova serves a good one, Williams puts back a forehand return, good rally, Petrova sends a backhand cross-court out of the court.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova aims a fine serve at T, Williams only manages to touch it.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Out-wide serve, Williams flies outside the court.

What a miss from  Petrova as she first allowed Serena to make it deuce from 00-40 down and then wastes two more break points in the game. This could prove a costly mistake for Russian in the match...
Served By: S Williams Won By: Serena
Serena - Petrova    4 - 6    2 - 1   
Game
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! High kick serve, Petrova returns a forehand return, short rally, Petrova backhand slice goes outside the court.
A
40
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Out-wide serve, Petrova return goes wide off the court.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Quick serve, Petrova crafts a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Serena hits a forehand cross-court winner.
40
A
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Fine serve, Petrova puts back a forehand return, brief rally, Serena sends a forehand outside the court.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Out-wide serve, Petrova flies outside the court.
40
A
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Williams aims a high kick serve, Petrova delivers a forehand return, extended rally, Petrova hits a forehand winner down the line.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Flat serve aimed at T, Petrova returns a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Serena flashes a forehand cross-court winner.
30
40
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Williams serves a high kick serve, Petrova works a forehand return, brief rally, Serena rushes to net and punches a forehand volley winner.
15
40
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Good serve in the middle, Petrova crafts a forehand return, short rally, Petrova forehand is unable to clear the net.
0
40
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Williams aims a high kick serve, Petrova puts back a forehand return, good rally, Petrova moves upto the net and places a backhand volley winner.
0
30
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Williams goes for a out-wide serve, Petrova returns a quick forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Petrova whips a backhand cross-court winner.
0
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Fine serve, Petrova delivers a forehand return, brief rally, Serena cross-court forehand goes into the the net.

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Petrova has been unchallenged on her serve so far as she holds her serve to love and levels the scores at 1-1 in the set.
Served By: N Petrova Won By: Petrova
Serena - Petrova    4 - 6    1 - 1   
Game
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova hits a flat serve at T, Williams struggles to put it back.
40
0
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Quick serve pointed at T, Williams works a forehand return, good rally, Petrova hits a backhand cross-court winner.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova aims a fine serve at T, Williams only manages to touch it.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Quick out-wide serve, Williams return goes wayward.

Despite losing first set,  Serena looks unfazed by it and starts afresh with a service hold in the opening game of the second set.
Served By: S Williams Won By: Serena
Serena - Petrova    4 - 6    1 - 0   
Game
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Out-wide serve, Petrova return goes wide off the court.
40
30
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Williams serves a good one, Petrova delivers a forehand return, good rally, Serena sends a forehand outside the court.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Sharp angled slice serve, Petrova only reaches to it.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova works a forehand return, brief rally, Serena fails to keep a cross-court backhand in the play.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Good serve in the middle, Petrova crafts a forehand return, short rally, Petrova nets a forehand down the line.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Out-wide serve, Petrova return goes wide off the court.

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Petrova keeps her serve on track and wraps the set 6-4 in her favour. The Russian secured a early break at 2-1 and keeps it till the end to take one set lead in the match.
Served By: N Petrova Won By: Petrova
Serena - Petrova    4 - 6   
Game
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova aims a fine serve at T, Williams only manages to touch it.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova serves a high kick serve, Williams delivers a forehand return, brief rally, Serena kicks a backhand down the line out of the court.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Monumental serve. ACE !!!
15
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova aims a high kick serve, Williams works a forehand return, extended rally, Serena forehand goes outside the court.
0
15
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Double Fault.

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Serena holds to love and keeps herself alive in the set. The American needs to break Russian in next game at each cost if she wants to extend her survival in the set...
Served By: S Williams Won By: Serena
Serena - Petrova    4 - 5   
Game
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Williams serves a high kick serve, Petrova puts back a forehand return, brief rally, Serena hits a backhand winner down the line.
40
0
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Williams arrows a bodyline serve, Petrova struggles with it.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Good serve aimed at T, Petrova only reaches to it.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Quick out-wide serve, Petrova return goes wayward.

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Petrova holds at a crucial time and reaches to a dominating position with 5-3 lead in the set.  Serena will serve to stay in the set...
Served By: N Petrova Won By: Petrova
Serena - Petrova    3 - 5   
Game
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova serves a high kick serve, Williams works a forehand return, brief rally, Petrova slaps a forehand winner down the line.
40
30
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! High kick serve, Williams fails to control it.
30
30
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Petrova serves a good one, Williams puts back a forehand return, good rally, Petrova dumps a backhand into the net.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Double Fault.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Quick serve. ACE !!!
15
0
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Out-wide serve, Williams return goes wide off the court.

Tough hold for Serena as she had to fend off two break points in the game. The American applied herself with more tenacity and got herself out of trouble .....
Served By: S Williams Won By: Serena
Serena - Petrova    3 - 4   
Game
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! High kick serve, Petrova fails to control it.
A
40
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Quick serve, Petrova crafts a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Petrova pulls a backhand cross-court wide of the court.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Williams serves a high kick serve, Petrova puts back a forehand return, brief rally, Petrova sends a backhand cross-court out of the court.
30
40
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Williams hits a flat serve at T, Petrova struggles to put it back.
15
40
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Williams aims a high kick serve, Petrova delivers a forehand return, good rally, Petrova reaches to the net and places a forehand volley winner
15
30
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Williams goes for a out-wide serve, Petrova returns a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Serena cross-court forehand finds the net in the middle.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Fine serve, Petrova works a forehand return, brief rally, Petrova strokes a forehand cross-court winner.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! High kick serve, Petrova crafts a forehand return, short rally, Serena produces a forehand cross-court winner.

Petrova is serving well in the set and she holds her serve for another time to extend her lead to 4-2 in the opening set of the match.
Served By: N Petrova Won By: Petrova
Serena - Petrova    2 - 4   
Game
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Huge serve guided at T, Williams puts back a forehand return, Petrova reaches to the net and places a forehand volley winner
40
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova goes for a out-wide serve, Williams returns a quick forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Petrova flashes a forehand cross-court winner.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova arrows a good serve at T, Williams is unable to return it.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! High kick serve, Williams returns a forehand return, short rally, Petrova strokes a forehand cross-court winner.
0
15
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Double Fault.

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Serena holds her serve to 15 this time and keeps the distance to one break in the set.
Served By: S Williams Won By: Serena
Serena - Petrova    2 - 3   
Game
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Heavy serve aimed at T, Petrova crafts a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Serena whips a forehand cross-court winner.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Slice serve, Petrova is unable to return it.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Double Fault.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Good serve aimed at T, Petrova only reaches to it.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Out-wide serve, Petrova flies outside the court.

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Petrova holds quickly to 15 and consolidates the lead to 3-1 in the first set of the match. The Russian is displaying a confident play in the middle...

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Served By: N Petrova Won By: Petrova
Serena - Petrova    1 - 3   
Game
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Quick out-wide serve, Williams return goes wayward.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova hits a flat serve at T, Williams struggles to put it back.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Petrova serves a good one, Williams puts back a forehand return, good rally, Petrova hits a forehand down the line but fails to keep it inside the court.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Fine serve placed at T, Williams returns a quick forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Petrova surges towards the net and hits a forehand volley winner.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Out-wide serve, Williams flies outside the court.

Petrova secures the first break in the match and breaks  Serena for 2-1 lead in the set. 
Served By: S Williams Won By: Petrova
Serena - Petrova    1 - 2   
Game
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Good serve in the middle, Petrova returns a forehand return, short rally, Serena sends a backhand into the net.
0
40
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Williams aims a high kick serve, Petrova works a forehand return, Serena cross-court backhand lands at the net.
0
30
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Williams goes for a out-wide serve, Petrova hammers a forehand return winner.
0
15
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Williams serves a high kick serve, Petrova puts back a forehand return, brief rally, Serena cross-court backhand catches the net.

Despite a double fault,  Petrova also holds her serve quite comfortably and equals the scores at 1-1 in the opening set of the match.
Served By: N Petrova Won By: Petrova
Serena - Petrova    1 - 1   
Game
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova hits a flat serve at T, Williams struggles to put it back.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Double Fault.
40
0
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Petrova aims a fine serve at T, Williams only manages to touch it.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! High kick serve, Williams fails to control it.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Petrova!!! Good serve in the middle, Williams crafts a forehand return, short rally, Petrova thumps a forehand winner down the line.

Superb start for  Serena as she fires an ace and holds to love for 1-0 lead in the first set of the match.
Served By: S Williams Won By: Serena
Serena - Petrova    1 - 0   
Game
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Mighty serve. ACE !!!
40
0
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Quick serve, Petrova returns a quick forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Serena blasts a forehand winner down the line.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! Williams arrows a good serve at T, Petrova is unable to return it.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Serena!!! High kick serve, Petrova fails to control it.

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Both players have met nine times before and Serena leads 6-3 in head to head contest.

We continue with the commentary of the next match, featuring Serena Williams and Nadia Petrova. 

Hello and welcome to the live match commentary of the 2012 International BNL d'Italia.
Serena Williams vs Nadia Petrova
  Round Scores S1 S2 S3 S4 S5  
Madrid Tennis

12May 16:30 		 
Serena Williams
Nadia Petrova       
R16 1
2 		6
4 		2
6 		3
6 		 
China Open

08Oct 11:30 		 
Nadia Petrova       
Serena Williams
R16 2
1 		6
4 		3
6 		7
6
Australian Open

19Jan 00:00 		 
Nadia Petrova
Serena Williams       
R32 1
2 		6
1 		5
7 		3
6
Australian Open

23Jan 05:30 		 
Serena Williams       
Nadia Petrova
R16 2
1 		6
1 		3
6 		6
3
China Open

24Sep 09:00 		 
Serena Williams       
Nadia Petrova
QF 2
0 		6
2 		4
1
Serena Williams
  Round Scores S1 S2 S3 S4 S5  
International BNL d'Italia

19May 12:30 		 
Serena Williams       
Victoria Azarenka
Final 2
0 		6
1 		6
3 		 

18May 11:00 		 
Serena Williams       
Simona Halep
SF 2
0 		6
3 		6
0 		 

17May 11:00 		 
Serena Williams       
Carla Suareznavarro
QF 2
0 		6
2 		6
0 		 

16May 15:25 		 
Serena Williams       
Dominika Cibulkova
R16 2
0 		6
0 		6
1

14May 20:30 		 
Serena Williams       
Laura Robson
R32 2
0 		6
2 		6
2 		 
Nadia Petrova
  Round Scores S1 S2 S3 S4 S5  
International BNL d'Italia

14May 16:35 		 
Nadia Petrova
Carla Suareznavarro       
R64 1
2 		6
3 		2
6 		6
7
Mutua Madrid Open

07May 16:35 		 
Svetlana Kuznetsova       
Nadia Petrova
R32 2
1 		7
6 		4
6 		6
4

05May 16:35 		 
Camila Giorgi
Nadia Petrova       
R64 1
2 		3
6 		6
4 		4
6
Porsche Tennis Grand Prix

25Apr 14:15 		 
Ana Ivanovic       
Nadia Petrova
R16 2
0 		6
4 		6
3

23Apr 14:30 		 
Dinah Pfizenmaier
Nadia Petrova       
R32 0
2 		6
7 		4
6
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