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Oudin's Upset Run Ends in Quarters

American teen sensation loses to No. 9 seed Wozniacki

By the Associated Press

Posted Sep 9, 2009 8:25 PM CDT

(AP) – Melanie Oudin's magical US Open is over. Showing signs of shakiness in her first Grand Slam quarterfinal, the 17-year-old American got off to a slow start tonight against No. 9-seeded Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark and never really recovered, losing 6-2, 6-2.

Oudin, who is ranked 70th, upset four more established players—including three-time major champion Maria Sharapova and Beijing Olympic gold medalist Elena Dementieva—to become the youngest quarterfinalist at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams in 1999.

Melanie Oudin grimaces as she returns a shot to Caroline Wozniacki tonight at the US Open.
Melanie Oudin grimaces as she returns a shot to Caroline Wozniacki tonight at the US Open.   (AP Photo)
Melanie Oudin, of the United States, takes to the air in her signature shoes while serving to Caroline Wozniacki, of Denmark, during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009.
Melanie Oudin, of the United States, takes to the air in her signature shoes while serving to Caroline Wozniacki, of Denmark, during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Wednesday,...   (Darron Cummings)
Melanie Oudin reacts after losing a point to Caroline Wozniacki during their match tonight at the US Open.
Melanie Oudin reacts after losing a point to Caroline Wozniacki during their match tonight at the US Open.   (AP Photo)
Caroline Wozniacki, of Denmark, pumps her fist after winning a point against Melanie Oudin during their match tonight at the US Open.
Caroline Wozniacki, of Denmark, pumps her fist after winning a point against Melanie Oudin during their match tonight at the US Open.   (AP Photo)
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COMMENTS
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Kant
Sep 10, 2009 2:19 AM CDT
I believe Tony Kornheiser called this on PTI earlier this evening.
Timinator2K
Sep 10, 2009 1:30 AM CDT
Excellent run, kid. You're going to be a FORCE if ya keep it going!

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Maria Sharapova • US Open Tennis • teenager • Elena Dementieva • upset • Melanie Oudin • Caroline Wozniacki

 
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