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Heavy lot of Pironkova in Beijing 30.09.2011

The best Bulgarian tennis player Tsvetana Pironkova pull very hard draw for China Open which starts tomorrow. At the start of the tournament Bulgarian will face Samantha Stosur, who a few weeks ago won last season Grand Slam - US Open.

Australian is under â„– 6 in the main draw and is a favorite not only in the game against Pironkova, but also among the prominent contenders for the title.

In winning a second round clash Stosur - Pironkova will face the winner of the match Gyorges Julia (Germany) - Maria Kirilenko (Russia).

The tournament in Beijing and Premier category prize is $ 4,500,000. Champion last year became the Carolina Wozniacki, who on the final deal sets 2-1 over Vera Zvonareva.

Bad news for organizers and fans came from the headquarters of Maria Sharapova. Former â„– 1 in the world withdraw its participation in the Chinese capital because of an ankle injury that has received this week of the tournament in Tokyo.