Slovenia Open: Pushed in Second Set, Safina Battles to Win

Portorož, 20 July - World No.1 Dinara Safina battled off a second set slump to complete a straight sets victory against Slovenian youngster Tadeja Majeric in the opening round of the Slovenia Open in Portoroz on Monday.

Portoroz Slovenia's Tadeja Majeric in action against Dinara Safina in the first round of the WTA Slovenia Open. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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Slovenia's Tadeja Majeric in action against Dinara Safina in the first round of the WTA Slovenia Open.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Portoroz Slovenia's Tadeja Majeric and world No. 1 Dinara Safina shake hands after their first round match at the WTA Slovenia Open. Safina won 6:0, 6:4. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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Slovenia's Tadeja Majeric and world No. 1 Dinara Safina shake hands after their first round match at the WTA Slovenia Open. Safina won 6:0, 6:4.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Portoroz Slovenia's Tadeja Majeric in action against Dinara Safina in the first round of the WTA Slovenia Open. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Portoroz
Slovenia's Tadeja Majeric in action against Dinara Safina in the first round of the WTA Slovenia Open.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Portoroz Slovenia's Tadeja Majeric in action against Dinara Safina in the first round of the WTA Slovenia Open. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Portoroz
Slovenia's Tadeja Majeric in action against Dinara Safina in the first round of the WTA Slovenia Open.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Portoroz Russia's Dinara Safina in action against Slovenia's Tadeja Majeric in the first round of the WTA Slovenia Open. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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Russia's Dinara Safina in action against Slovenia's Tadeja Majeric in the first round of the WTA Slovenia Open.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Portoroz Russia's Dinara Safina in action against Slovenia's Tadeja Majeric in the first round of the WTA Slovenia Open. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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Russia's Dinara Safina in action against Slovenia's Tadeja Majeric in the first round of the WTA Slovenia Open.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Portoroz Russia's Dinara Safina in action against Slovenia's Tadeja Majeric in the first round of the WTA Slovenia Open. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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Russia's Dinara Safina in action against Slovenia's Tadeja Majeric in the first round of the WTA Slovenia Open.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Portoroz Slovenia's Tadeja Majeric in action against Dinara Safina in the first round of the WTA Slovenia Open. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Portoroz
Slovenia's Tadeja Majeric in action against Dinara Safina in the first round of the WTA Slovenia Open.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Portoroz Slovenia's Tadeja Majeric in action against Dinara Safina in the first round of the WTA Slovenia Open. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Portoroz
Slovenia's Tadeja Majeric in action against Dinara Safina in the first round of the WTA Slovenia Open.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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