Dominique van Roost def. (1) Lindsay Davenport 4-6, 6-3, 6-4
Centre Court
Previous head-to-head: Tied at 1-1 (van Roost won last; 2000 Roland Garros)

In a tightly contested match, between players who have similar games, Dominique van Roost used her strength of serve and steady groundstrokes to upset no. 1 seed Lindsay Davenport. Davenport, who has been plagued by a recent back injury, could not find the answers to van Roost's blistering backhand.

Anne Kremer def. Amanda Coetzer 3-6, 6-0, 6-4
Court 1
Previous head-to-head: First Meeting

World ranked no. 36 Anne Kremer upset third-seeded Amanda Coetzer in a match which was dominated by strong groundstrokes by the young Luxembourgian. Kremer's game continued to improve as the match went on hence providing a place in the semi-finals for her.

Julie Halard-Decugis def. Nathalie Tauziat 6-4, 6-4
Court 1
Previous head-to-head: Tauziat leads 4-2 (99 Birmingham)

Julie Halard-Decugis once again utilized her steadiness and mobility about the court to defeat her fellow countrywoman and former doubles partner, Nathalie Tauziat.

Chanda Rubin def. Anna Kournikova 7-5, 0-6, 6-3
Centre Court
Previous head-to-head: Kournikova leads 4-0 (99 Eastbourne)

After dropping the second set at love, American Chanda Rubin picked up her game, becoming stronger and stronger with every stroke, to deny Anna Kournikova the opportunity to reach the semi-finals of this tournament. Rubin used a mixture of experience and patience to out last her young Russian opponent.

Thursday Quarterfinal Doubles Results

Lisa Raymond/Rennae Stubbs def. Amanda Coetzer/Lori McNeil 6-2, 6-4

Nicole Arendt/Manon Bollegraf def. Amy Frazier/Katie Schlukebir 6-2, 7-5

Seen out and about the practice courts included:

Tatiana Panova, Nathalie Dechy and coach working on volleys.

Amanda Coetzer and doubles partner Lori McNeil practicing serves and groundstrokes.

Tell me more about......Dominique van Roost

This experienced Belgian player had wonderful win over top-seed Davenport. She has played sparingly in the 2000 season due to the ill health of her mother, Louise Anne, who passed away on March 26, playing only Rome (lost second round) and Strasbourg (first round) prior to Roland Garros. Earlier in the year, she reached reached the quarterfinals of Sydney, defeating Coetzer from a 0-6, 2-5 deficit before falling to Hingis and reached the second round of the Australian Open extending eventual semifinalist Capriati 8-6 final set. Dominique reached a career high ranking of No. 9 following her wins over Venus Williams and top ranked Hingis at 1998 Filderstadt. She is coached by her husband Bart van Roost.

Some quick bits (courtsey of the Sanex WTA Tour Media Information):

Married Bart van Roost in late 1995; maiden name is Monami...Father, Andre is a doctor; mother, Louise Anne passed away after a lengthy illness in late March 2000; has one older sister, Anne-Francoise, who teaches art and sculpture... Enjoys playing golf and cooking...Hobbies include watching films and listening to music...Favorite color is blue; favorite musical groups are George Michael and Celine Dion...Favorite actor is Matt Damon; favorite actress is Gwyneth Paltrow; favorite movies are Good Will Hunting and City of Angels...Would like to learn Spanish.