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Defending champion Serena Williams will play against Kim Clijsters in the US Open semi-final. She defeated Italy's Flavia Pennetta by 6-4, 6-3 to move into the semis.
This was Serena’s fifth consecutive straight-sets win and she is looking forward for a fourth US Open crown and a 12th Grand Slam title overall.
Clijsters is expected to set a tough fight in the semis.
Clijsters defeated Venus Williams in the fourth round. Clijsters overcame Li Na of China by 6-2, 6-4 in the quarter-final.
The quarter-final win leaves Serena unbeaten in 12 games at Flushing Meadows stretched over four years and her title win in 2005.
Williams speaking about her next match said, “She is such a great person and I only wish the best for her.”
"It will be a great match. She has nothing to lose and is having so much fun. It makes me so happy.
"Initially I was surprised (how well Clijsters was doing on her comeback), but she did so well a couple of weeks ago that I knew she was someone to look out for."
