Latest News - Updated 20 January 2005

Schett retires after Daniela defeat

Daniela Hantuchova overcame Barbara Schett to progress to the third round at the Australian Open and, in doing so, brought down the curtain on the 28 year old Austrian's career.

Austria's most successful tennis player had already announced her intentions to retire from tennis after the Australian Open, but had probably hoped to make a greater impression in her final tournament.

"I was not very emotional until she had match point," said Schett.

"Then suddenly I had tears in my eyes. I realised 'OK, this is going to be the last point of my career'."

Hantuchova complated the victory in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2 to book a tough 3rd round draw against Elena Dementieva, the #6 seed from Russia.

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