Jul 19, 2008

Bank of the West classic results, schedule and events

FROM DAILY NEWS DISPATCHES

FRIDAY'S SINGLES RESULTS

Quarterfinals

Ai Sugiyama, Japan, def. Dominika Cibulkova, Slovakia, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5), 5-3, retired.

Serena Williams (1), United States, def. Patty Schnyder (5), Switzerland, 6-3, 6-1.

Aleksandra Wozniak, Canada, def. Samantha Stosur, Australia, 6-2, 5-7, 6-4.

Marion Bartoli (6), France, def. Anna Chakvetadze (2), Russia, 6-3, 6-4



TODAY'S SEMIFINAL SCHEDULE

Noon: Williams vs. Wozniak

7 p.m.: Sugiyama vs. Bartoli





UPCOMING EVENTS

TODAY: Singles semifinals. Session 1 at noon; Session 2 at 7 p.m. Gates open approximately 30 minutes before each session.

TODAY: The second annual Valspar Paint Performance Challenge is set for noon. It encourages fans to test their accuracy skills for a chance to win a trip to Arthur Ashe Kids' Day at the U.S. Open. Visit valspartennis.com for info, a complete schedule and to play the online version of the Performance Challenge game.

TODAY: Bank of the West Night. The tournament's sponsor celebrates with center court promotions, giveaways and more.

TODAY: The Oakland Raiderettes will be on hand to meet with fans and sign autographs at 6 p.m. The squad will perform on Stadium Court prior to the evening semifinal match.

SUNDAY: Doubles championship will be at 11:30 a.m., followed by the singles final at 2 p.m.
SUNDAY: Fan Appreciation Day. Every spectator who enters the stadium receives a free gift courtesy of Bank of the West.