Back-to-back wins for Safina

Former world number one Dinara Safina claimed back-to-back wins for the first time since the Australian Open in January to reach the third round of the Rogers Cup in Montreal today.

The 24-year-old Russian beat compatriot and 18th seed Nadia Petrova 7-5 4-6 6-4 to provide signs she is ready to put a year ruined by injury and poor form behind her.