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Paris, June 04: The women`s semifinalists at the French Open include a Russian, two Belgians and Serena Williams, who`s simply out of this world.
Paris, June 04: The women's semifinalists at the French Open include a Russian, two Belgians and Serena Williams, who's simply out of this world.
With an intimidating glare and strokes to match, Williams notched her 33rd consecutive grand slam victory yesterday, beating Frenchwoman Amelie Mauresmo 6-1 6-2.
It was a deflating rout for French fans - and for the rest of the women's tour, which Williams has dominated since winning the Roland Garros title a year ago. She's two victories from a fifth successive grand slam title.
"She played an unbelievable match," said Justine Henin-Hardenne, who faces Williams in the semifinals tomorrow. The Belgian beat Chanda Rubin 6-3 6-2 and is projected to overtake Venus Williams for the no. 3 spot in next week's rankings.
Another Belgian, no. 2 Kim Clijsters, also advanced and will next play unseeded Nadia Petrova, the first female Russian semifinalist at the French Open in 28 years.
Clijsters ended Conchita Martinez's 16th French Open 6-2 6-1. Petrova won a pivotal 49-shot rally to edge compatriot Vera Zvonareva 6-1 4-6 6-3.
Williams began her match with an uncharacteristically stern expression, and she didn't crack a smile until after the final point. Playing on Centre Court at Roland Garros against a Paris native who had won their most recent meeting, Williams was eager to be at her best.
Bureau Report
With an intimidating glare and strokes to match, Williams notched her 33rd consecutive grand slam victory yesterday, beating Frenchwoman Amelie Mauresmo 6-1 6-2.
It was a deflating rout for French fans - and for the rest of the women's tour, which Williams has dominated since winning the Roland Garros title a year ago. She's two victories from a fifth successive grand slam title.
"She played an unbelievable match," said Justine Henin-Hardenne, who faces Williams in the semifinals tomorrow. The Belgian beat Chanda Rubin 6-3 6-2 and is projected to overtake Venus Williams for the no. 3 spot in next week's rankings.
Another Belgian, no. 2 Kim Clijsters, also advanced and will next play unseeded Nadia Petrova, the first female Russian semifinalist at the French Open in 28 years.
Clijsters ended Conchita Martinez's 16th French Open 6-2 6-1. Petrova won a pivotal 49-shot rally to edge compatriot Vera Zvonareva 6-1 4-6 6-3.
Williams began her match with an uncharacteristically stern expression, and she didn't crack a smile until after the final point. Playing on Centre Court at Roland Garros against a Paris native who had won their most recent meeting, Williams was eager to be at her best.
Bureau Report