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Caroline Wozniacki overcame Vera Zvonareva to reach the WTA Championships semi-finals on Thursday. She defeated the Russian by 6-0, 6-7 (3/7), 6-4.
Wozniacki ended the 2hr 48min match but ended with an injury in her left thigh, when she was just two points from victory.
The world number nine Zvonareva, the runner-up in 2008 failed to take advantage, allowing the Dane to secure an emotional win.
Wozniacki, the US Open runner-up and playing in her first season-ender, could have had the tie wrapped up when she led by a set and 5-2 before wasting two match points in the 12th game.
The 25-year-old Zvonareva battled impressively, overcoming Wozniacki in the second set. But Wozniacki bravely broke to lead 5-4 in the third set before claiming victory.
