Errani beats Kerber for first Grand Slam semis

Wednesday 06 June 2012

Sara Errani, The Italian knocked out Angelique Kerber of Germany, 6-3, 7-6, claiming her first top-ten scalp to reach her maiden Gran Slam semi-final.

Errani beat two past French Open champions in her previous two matches, 2008′s Ana Ivanovic and 2009′s Svetlanta Kuznetsova.

Errani will play US Open champion Sam Stosur in the semi-finals.

Author: The India Daily
Found in section: Sports

Tags: Angelique Kerber, French Open 2012, Sara Errani, Tennis, women's singles

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