Jankovic in final; will face local favorite

No. 2 seed Jelena Jankovic fought off No. 4 seed Anabel Medina Garrigues in the semifinals and will face No. 5 seed Carla Suarez Navarro, who defeated No. 7 seed Sorana Cirstea in three sets.

Jankovic ousted the Medina Garrigues in straight sets, 75 62, to reach her first final of the season. The Serb broke her Spanish opponent seven times while overcoming four breaks of her own serve on the outdoor clay.

Suarez Navarro had a tougher time against Cirstea, as she won toughly, 62 67(5) 62.

Jankovic defeated Suarez Navarro in both their meetings, including a French Open quarterfinals victory last year.

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Singles - Semifinals

(2) Jelena Jankovic (SRB) d. (4) Anabel Medina Garrigues (ESP) 75 62

(5) Carla Suarez Navarro (ESP) d. (7) Sorana Cirstea (ROU) 62 67(5) 62