Lisicki races into round two
On the Wire
Second seed Sabine Lisicki made swift progress at the Pattaya Open.
Germany's Lisicki cruised through the first set without dropping a game against Akgul Amanmuradova before the Uzbek retired hurt.
Anna Chakvetadze was made to work harder against Jill Craybas, eventually prevailing in three sets.
Chakvetadze won 6-1 3-6 6-3 in a match that lasted nearly two hours.
Home favourite Noppawan Lertcheewakarn put up a good fight against Chanelle Scheepers before going down 6-7 (9/11) 6-4 6-4.
