Daniela Hantuchova photoSlovakian cutie pie, Daniela Hantuchova played in the 2008 WTA Tour Bank of the West Classic tournament being held in Stanford, California, USA July 14-20.

Daniela had a first round Bye. She then lost to Ai Sugiyama of Japan in the second round, 3-6, 1-6. Sugiyama is ranked 38th in the world, so she was a tough opponent for 12th ranked Daniela.

That was a disappointing loss for Daniela, and not a confidence builder with the U.S. Open coming up in August. Hopefully she will have better days ahead.