Lindsay Davenport

MIA2000032602- 26 MARCH 2000-MIAMI, FLORIDA, USA: Lindsay Davenport ranked # 2 in the world in action against opponent Silvija Talaja (22) March 26 during early round action. Davenport moved on in the Ericcson open in Key Biscayne, Fl. UPI sk/Susan Knowles

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Lisicki wins first-round match in Tashkent

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