Kimiko Date-Krumm's name embroidered racquet bag: 325, 800 yen.

刺有伊达公子名字的球拍袋：325,800日元。

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For nearly three hours on the Centre Court it really did feel as though life was beginning at 40 for Japan's Kimiko Date-Krumm.

在中央球场上的近三个小时中，日本选手伊达公子让人觉得40岁才是生命的开始。

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The 2010 champion, Francesca Schiavone of Italy, enjoyed a 6-3 6-1 victory over Japanese veteran Kimiko Date-Krumm.

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The opening match on Court Philippe Chatrier Tuesday exemplified the trend: Francesca Schiavone, who turns 32 next month, beat 41-year-old Kimiko Date-Krumm.

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Maria Kirilenko, at 13th the highest-ranked player in the first-round tie, won the opening singles rubber 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 against 42-year-old Kimiko Date-Krumm.

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