Stosur played like a man, says Jankovic

It was a compliment from the Serb, who was demolished 6-1, 6-2 in an hour by the muscular Australian in this afternoon's French Open semi-finals.


Stosur followed up her victories over modern greats Justine Henin and Serena Williams with her best performance of the tournament, completely overwhelming former World No 1 Jankovic.

She will now play Francesca Schiavone in what will be both women's maiden Grand Slam finals, with the latter gifted her place in Saturday's showpiece after Elena Dementieva became the first woman ever to retire so late in the tournament.

Jankovic said of Stosur after her defeat on Philippe Chatrier Court: "She kind of has almost the game of a man.

When I look at how the men play, she has kind of a similar game. "She has a very good kick serve, which not many women have. It has a very heavy spin. And then she runs around the forehand. She's a strong girl."

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