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Serena, Justine Into Final

Two Sony Ericsson WTA Tour legends will square off for the Australian Open title this Saturday night in prime time, after both won their semifinal matches on Thursday, albeit in far, far different fashion.

www.sonyericssonwtatour.com Serena Williams, an 11-time Grand Slam champion, gave herself a shot at her 12th with a tense 76(4) 76(1) victory over China's Li Na. Li could have folded earlier in both sets but pushed Williams each time, saving two set points in the first set before surrendering the first set and four match points in the second.

"I was a little bit sad to be stopped in the semifinals, but it was a good day for my tennis. I played well today," said Li, who was playing in her first Grand Slam semifinal. "It was the first time two Chinese players played in the semifinals of a Grand Slam. It was good for both of us, and also good for Chinese tennis.

"If the children saw this, they would be more confident, and think that maybe someday they can do it too. It was an exciting day."