French Open: Women's Semi-Finalists Prepare For Battle

Defending champion Justine Henin-Hardenne plays against her fellow countrywoman Kim Clijsters in Thursday’s semi-final, in a repeat of the 2003 final. So far this championship Henin-Hardenne has dropped only one set in five matches and spend barely more than a total of six-and-a-half hours on court.

If Kim Clijsters beats Hénin, she will overtake Amélie Mauresmo and return to the top of the world rankings. This is the 20th time that the two close rivals Belgians have faced each other. Clijsters leads 10-9, with three victories in four matches on clay, and having also won their last three Grand Slam meetings.
It should be a tense, tenacious battle.

Seventeen-year-old Nicole Vaidisova has already carved though Amélie Mauresmo and Venus Williams thus far, and looks very on form and quite unstoppable. This is her first Grand Slam Semi-Final. Her world rankings are rising quickly and she is certainly the one to watch currently on the Womens circuit.

She meets Svetlana Kuznetsova, "I never thought about my result in this tournament," In 2004 and '05, Kuznetsova held match points against the eventual champion. They have met once before at Wimbledon 2005.
Kuznetsova appears confident she can win again. And be able to handle Vaidisova’s powerful game
"I think I'm more clay court player," Kuznetsova admitted. "I'm just going to do my best. If she can beat me, she should play well."
Whoever wins, the forecast is a great gritty match.