Anastasia Rodionova has formed part of the winning Washington Kastles team which claimed a thrilling victory in the recent World Team Tennis Finals.

Casey Dellacqua pushed Li Na before falling in the second round of the US Open in two tight sets. Anastasia Rodionova was also eliminated.

UPDATE 12:40pm: Casey Dellacqua and Anastasia Rodionova have reached the US Open second round, while Jarmila Gajdosova and Olivia Rogowska fell.

Anastasia Rodionova has dismissed Paraguay's Veronica Cepede Royg in the final round of qualifying to advance to the main draw of the 2012 US Open.

UPDATE: Anastasia Rodionova has continued her impressive form going in US Open qualifying, and will play for a spot in the main draw on Friday.

Aussies James Duckworth, Brydan Klein and Anastasia Rodionova have won through to the second round of qualifying at the US Open in New York.

Matthew Ebden has entered the Rogers Cup main draw as a lucky loser, while compatriots Marinko Matosevic and Anastasia Rodionova fell in qualifying.

UPDATE: Aussie pairings Jarmila Gajdosova/Anastasia Rodionova and Sam Stosur/Casey Dellacqua have been eliminated from the Olympic doubles event.

Anastasia Rodionova has always enjoyed team events, a good sign ahead of teaming with Jarmila Gajdosova in doubles for Australia at the London Olympics.

World No.1 Maria Sharapova swept into the second round at Wimbledon with a 6-2 6-3 victory over Australia's Anastasia Rodionova on Monday.