On the courts Tuesday’s tennis events

Madrid Open

MADRID — Venus Williams joined sister Serena on the sidelines after the third-ranked American was beaten 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 by Alisa Kleybanova. Kleybanova picked her shots well and ran Venus ragged throughout the 2 hours, 12 minute contest. After splitting the first two sets, Kleybanova broke early for a 2-0 lead as Williams’ backhand misfired. Williams broke the 26th-ranked Russian as she served for the match to level the set at 5-5. But Williams continued to be troubled by erratic play as she lost her serve, eventually hitting long on match point to hand Kleybanova — who knocked Ana Ivanovic out of the Australian Open earlier this year — a pass into the third round. Roger Federer began his final warmup for Roland Garros with a 6-1, 7-5 win over Robin Soderling, while new No. 3 Andy Murray scored a tough 7-6 (9), 6-4 win against Simone Bolelli. The Swiss star hit 24 winners and took advantage of the Swedish player’s 25 unforced errors to capture four break points. Federer fired down 11 aces, including on the final point to clinch his place in the third round. Murray will next play Tommy Robredo after the Spaniard rallied to defeat Mardy Fish 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2. Earlier, Ivan Ljubicic scored the first upset, beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-4, 7-5. On the women’s side, Jelena Jankovic overcame a stubborn challenge from Daniela Hantuchova to win 7-5, 6-2. Amelie Mauresmo will play Elena Dementieva after a 6-2, 7-5 win over Jie Zheng.

Associated Press