Anna Chakvetadze photoCutie pie, Anna Chakvetadze of Russia was beaten in the 3rd round of the 2008 WTA East West Bank Classic being played in Los Angeles, California, USA July 21-27.

Anna was the 3rd seed in this tournament. She had a 1st round BYE, then played 58th ranked Marta Domachowska of Poland. Anna easily won the match in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1.

Anna’s 3rd round opponent was 30th ranked Sybille Bammer of Austria. It was a close, tough match with Anna coming out on the losing end. Anna won the first set 4-6. She then fought back to win the 2nd set 7-5. The 3rd set didn’t go as well and she ended up losing 2-6.

It was a good fight, Anna. We’ll look for good things to come at the US Open.