No Moore US Open for Jessica
29/08/2008 8:49 AM
Perth teenager Jessica Moore's US Open campaign has come to an end in the second round.
The 18-year-old was unable to replicate the form that saw her defeat fellow wildcard Melanie Oudin 7-6 7-6 in the opening round as she was bounced out of the year's final grand slam by Anna-Lena Groenefeld.
The German, ranked 141 in the world, was too strong for Moore, winning 6-1 6-3.
Gronefeld had beaten 11th seed Daniela Hantuchova in the first round.
Moore's departure leaves Chris Guccione as the last remaining Australian hope.
Guccione will take on Czech 28th seed Radek Stepanek on Saturday (AEST), with the winner to probably meet Roger Federer in the third round.