Likhovtseva led 5-3 in the second set and was two points from victory when she developed blisters on her left heel. Myskina rallied to win the set, and Likhovtseva called in the trainer to bandage the heel.
After dropping the first two games of the third set, Likhovtseva won four in a row. Myskina tied the set at 4-all, but Likhovtseva then broke service on a long game that ended when on a net cord.
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