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2, 4 Seeds Fall; Williamses Roll

Top 4 women bounced for first time in Open era

By M. Morris, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 30, 2008 1:00 PM CDT

(Newser) – Today's fourth-round play at the All England Club produced more upsets at the top of the women's seedings but also offered more convincing wins from the champions and title contenders.Second-seeded Jelena Jankovic, hobbled by a knee injury, fell 6-3, 6-2 to Tamarine Tanasugarn. No.... Read full story »

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