81.   The German star won earlier titles at Key Biscayne, Delray Beach and Paris and has not lost a set so far this year.

82.   The German star did not play for four days after that.

83.   The German star is not expected to return to the WTA Tour for another month.

84.   The German star severely hurt a tendon in her left knee during her semi-final in Tokyo against Brenda Schultz-McCarthy of the Netherlands.

85.   The German star will now face the big serve of Dutchman Richard Krajicek on Friday.