FES, Morocco, April 28 (UPI) -- No. 2-seeded Patty Schnyder was pushed to three sets Wednesday before advancing to the quarterfinals of the $220,000 Moroccan Grand Prix tennis tournament.
Schnyder took a close 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 decision from Ioana Raluca Olaru, firing off nine aces en route to the win. Schnyder fought off five break points but held serve in each of her four service games in the third set.