Srebotnik now faces Swiss 10th seed Patty Schnyder , who beat France's Emilie Loit 7-6 (7-4) 5-7 6-2.

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In other matches, France's Nathalie Dechy weathered a second set stumble to beat countrywoman Emilie Loit 6-4 4-6 6-3.

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Martina Navratilova maintained her unbeaten record in the event in the doubles, winning 6-4 6-0 with Raymond against Loit and Pierce.

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Loit then saw off Alexandra Stevenson 6-4 6-2 in 54 minutes to put France 4-0 up before the USA finally got on the board in the final rubber.

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