Ivanovic eases 2nd round at Qatar Open

DOHA, Qatar (AP) Serbia's Ana Ivanovic advanced to the second round of the Qatar Open on Monday when Carla Suarez Navarro withdrew midway through their match because of a back injury.

Ivanovic, the 2008 French Open champion, was leading 6-1, 4-1 when Suarez Navarro left the court.

Trailing 1-2 in the second set, Suarez Navarro had already sought courtside treatment from the WTA Tour medical team. The 23-year-old Spaniard then briefly left the court before resuming the set.

Ivanovic said after the match ``it is very unfortunate for her.''

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