Sportmaster International

Mauresmo last reached a semi-final in Eastbourne last June Mauresmo, who has slipped to 29th in the world rankings, is looking to reach her first semi-final since June but she faces a tough test against Kuznetsova.The Russian world number two thrashed Lucie Safarova 6-1 6-2.Fourth seed Jelena Jankovic needed more than two hours to see off India’s Sania Mirza 4-6 6-3 6-4.Mirza led 3-1 in the final set and had three points to make it 5-3 before Jankovic prevailed.”She gave me

a hard time on the court,” said Jankovic. 606: DEBATE Can anyone beat Henin in Dubai? “Despite her playing well and hitting the ball very solid I was also just struggling with my game.”The Serb now meets Anna Chakvetadze, who beat compatriot Dinara Safina 6-7 6-4 6-3.Top seed Justine Henin meets Katerina Srebotnik later on Wednesday, while third seed Ana Ivanovic takes on Nicole Vaidisova.