Roland Garros 2011 Day 6: Dulko v Stosur

Having seen Schiavone get back on terms, it was time for a quick gallop over to Chatrier given that Stosur had been 0-4 down, at last check. By the time I got to Chatrier she had come back a bit but still managed to lose the first set.

That being said she started quite comfortably in the 2nd building up a 3-0 lead while I languished outside having just missed the change of ends.

Some great play up at the net by Dulko but equally a shocking smash straight into the net to take Stosur to 4-1. Sam had seemed to stop spraying balls all about the place, and seemed to have steadied the ship, taking the second set 6-1.

Despite taking the early advantage, Dulko got things back on serve. Both girls seemed to go through a spell of inconsistency in the middle of the decider, and break points against Stosur gave Dulko a lead of 4-2. She consolidated with a comfortable hold and the stage was set at 5-2.

Stosur went from 40-0 up on her serve to more wild shots and shanks, although she was assisted to a hold by another wayward volley.

Dulko to serve out for the match and the first potential upset of the day was gifted by some wild swinging from Stosur.

Dulko looked genuinely emotional as a shot away from Stosur gave her the match, and saw last year's runner-up exit.