Russian stars inspired by war heroics, says Kuznetsova
Updated On: 04 June, 2009 10:46 AM IST | | AFP
Russian tennis star Svetlana Kuznetsova says the reasons for her country's success in the women's game can be traced back to the hardships endured by Russia during the Second World War.
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| Svetlana Kuznetsova celebrates winning against Serena Williams during their French Open quarter-final match at the Roland Garros in Paris. Kuznetsova won 7/6,5/7, 7/5. PIC/AFP |
Kuznetsova, the World No 7, qualified for the semi-finals of the French Open with a 7-6 (7/3), 5-7, 7-5 victory over America's Serena Williams yesterday.
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