Bartoli, Na will clash in final after semis wins

No. 2 seed Marion Bartoli and Li Na reserved a spot in the final of the Monterrey Open after they both won their matches in straight sets.

Bartoli had to defeat No. 4 seed Jie Zheng in the semis, and she did, with a score of 75 63.

Na had a much easier time on court, as she demolished No. 6 seed Iveta Benesova, 63 63.

This is going to be the first meeting between the two players.

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Singles - Semifinals

(2) Marion Bartoli (FRA) d. (4) Zheng Jie (CHN) 75 63

Li Na (CHN) d. (6) Iveta Benesova (CZE) 63 63