Serena, Jankovic reach U.S. Open final


Serena Williams of the United States returns a shot to Dinara Safina of Russia during women's singles semifinal of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, the United States, September 5, 2008. Serena Williams won the match 2-0 and advanced to the final


Dinara Safina of Russia reacts to a missed ball in her match against Serena Williams of the United States during the semifinal of women's singles at the U.S. Open tennis tournament September 5, 2008 in New York. Safina lost 0-2


Dinara Safina(R) of Russia shakes hands with her opponent Serena Williams of the United States after the semifinal of women's singles at the U.S. Open tennis tournament September 5, 2008 in New York. Safina lost 0-2.


Dinara Safina of Russia is in the match against Serena Williams of the United States during the semifinal of women's singles at the U.S. Open tennis tournament September 5, 2008 in New York. Safina lost 0-2


Serbia's Jelena Jankovic returns a shot to Russia's Elena Dementieva during women's singles semifinal of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, the United States, September 5, 2008. Jankovic won the match 2-0 and advanced to the final


Elena Dementieva of Russia serves to Jelena Jankovic of Serbia during their semi-final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at Flushing Meadows in New York, September 5, 2008.


Elena Dementieva of Russia reacts to a missed shot against Jelena Jankovic of Serbia during their semi-final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at Flushing Meadows in New York, September 5, 2008.


Serbia's Jelena Jankovic returns a shot to Russia's Elena Dementieva during women's singles semifinal of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, the United States, September 5, 2008. Jankovic won the match 2-0 and advanced to the final
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Bryan brothers take second U.S. Open title


Mike Bryan(R2)/Bob Bryan(R1) of the United States, Leander Paes(L2) of India and Lukas Dlouhy of the Czech Republic poses for photos during the awarding ceremony of the men's doubles final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 5, 2008.


Mike Bryan (L) and Bob Bryan of the United States celebrate after winning the men's doubles final against Lukas Dlouhy of the Czech Republic and Leander Paes of India at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 5, 2008


Mike Bryan (L) and Bob Bryan of the United States celebrate their victory in the men's doubles final match against Lukas Dlouhy of the Czech Republic and Leander Paes of India at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 5, 2008


Mike Bryan (L) and Bob Bryan of the United States pose with the trophy after winning the men's doubles final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 5, 2008.
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Disabled athletes feel at home at Paralympic Village


Athletes of Brazil have a group photo taken with a Chinese volunteer (L) at the Paralympic Village in Beijing on Sept. 5, 2008. Athletes and delegates from all over the world gathered in Beijing to attend the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games which will be opened on Sept. 6, 2008.


An athlete of Brazil has photos taken with a toy in her arms at the Paralympic Village in Beijing on Sept. 5, 2008. Athletes and delegates from all over the world gathered in Beijing to attend the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games which will be opened on Sept. 6, 2008.


An athlete communicates with her ralatives in an internet cafe at the Paralympic Village in Beijing on Sept. 5, 2008. Athletes and delegates from all over the world gathered in Beijing to attend the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games which will be opened on Sept. 6, 2008.


A Chinese athlete purchases souvenirs in the help of a volunteer at the Paralympic Village in Beijing on Sept. 5, 2008. Athletes and delegates from all over the world gathered in Beijing to attend the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games which will be opened on Sept. 6, 2008.
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An athlete shows his interest to a folding fan at the Paralympic Village in Beijing on Sept. 5, 2008. Athletes and delegates from all over the world gathered in Beijing to attend the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games which will be opened on Sept. 6, 2008.
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An athlete buys souvenirs at the Paralympic Village in Beijing on Sept. 5, 2008. Athletes and delegates from all over the world gathered in Beijing to attend the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games which will be opened on Sept. 6, 2008.
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Federer battles to semifinal; Black, Paes win mixed doubles

Federer advances to the semifinal


Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a shot to Gilles Muller of Luxemburg during men's singles quaterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament held in New York, the United States, Sept. 4, 2008. Federer won the match 3-0 and advanced to the semifinal.(Xinhua Photo)


Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts after winning over Gilles Muller of Luxemburg during men's singles quaterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament held in New York, the United States, Sept. 4, 2008. Federer won the match 3-0 and advanced to the semifinal. (Xinhua Photo)


Roger Federer (R) of Switzerland shakes hands with Gilles Muller of Luxemburg after their men's singles quaterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament held in New York, the United States, Sept. 4, 2008. Federer won the match 3-0 and advanced to the semifinal.(Xinhua Photo)


Roger Federer of Switzerland serves to Gilles Muller of Luxemburg during men's singles quaterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament held in New York, the United States, Sept. 4, 2008. Federer won the match 3-0 and advanced to the semifinal. (Xinhua Photo)


Leander Paes (2nd R) of India, Cara Black (1st R) of Zimbabwe, Jamie Murray of Great Britain (1st L) and Liezel Huber of the United States pose for a group photo during the awarding ceremony of the mixed doubles final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament held in New York, the United States, Sept. 4, 2008. Paes/Black won the match 2-0 and claimed the title.(Xinhua Photo)


Leander Paes (L) of India and Cara Black of Zimbabwe hold the trophy after winning over Jamie Murray of Great Britain and Liezel Huber of the United States during the mixed doubles final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament held in New York, the United States, Sept. 4, 2008. Paes/Black won the match 2-0 and claimed the title.(Xinhua Photo)


Leander Paes (L) of India and Cara Black of Zimbabwe hold the trophy after winning over Jamie Murray of Great Britain and Liezel Huber of the United States during the mixed doubles final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament held in New York, the United States, Sept. 4, 2008. Paes/Black won the match 2-0 and claimed the title. (Xinhua Photo)


Leander Paes (R) of India and Cara Black of Zimbabwe hug to celebrate after winning over Jamie Murray of Great Britain and Liezel Huber of the United States during the mixed doubles final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament held in New York, the United States, Sept. 4, 2008. Paes/Black won the match 2-0 and claimed the title.(Xinhua Photo)
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Federer beats Muller to reach U.S. Open semi


Roger Federer of Switzerland waves to the crowd after his match with Gilles Muller of Luxembourg at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at Flushing Meadows in New York, September 4, 2008. Federer won 7-6 (7/5), 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) to reach semifinals. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)


Gilles Muller of Luxembourg throws his racquet in his match with Roger Federer of Switzerland during their quarter-final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in Flushing Meadows in New York, September 4, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)


Gilles Muller of Luxembourg returns a shot to Roger Federer of Switzerland during their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in Flushing Meadows in New York September 4, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
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Black/Paes win mixed doubles at U.S. Open


Cara Black (L) of Zimbabwe and Leander Paes of India celebrate after winning the mixed doubles against Liezel Huber of the U.S. and Jamie Murray of Britain at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in Flushing Meadows in New York, September 4, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)


UCara Black (R) of Zimbabwe and Leander Paes of India hold the trophy after winning the mixed doubles at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in Flushing Meadows in New York, September 4, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)


Cara Black (L) of Zimbabwe and Leander Paes (R) of India celebrate after winning their mixed doubles match against Liezel Huber of the U.S. and Jamie Murray of Britain at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in Flushing Meadows in New York September 4, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
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Nadal wins late match to meet Murray in U.S. Open semifinal


Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return to Mardy Fish during men's singles quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, the United States, Sept. 3, 2008. Nadal won the match 3-1 and advanced to the semifinals.(Xinhua Photo)


NEW YORK, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- World number one Rafael Nadal came from one set down to defeat American Mardy Fish 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 early Thursday morning, reaching the semifinals of the U.S. Open for the first time.

The 22-year-old Spaniard closed the two-hour-and-40-minute match at 2:10 in the morning and thanked the fans who stayed to the end of a day full of long matches.

"I'm very happy for being the first time in the semifinals of the US Open," Nadal said. "Mardy played very well in the first set, served unbelievably well."


Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after men's singles quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament against Mardy Fish of the United States in New York, the United States, Sept. 3, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)


Nadal, who is seeking three Grand Slam titles in a row following French Open and Wimbledon Open success, will face British sixth seed Andy Murray in Saturday's semifinals of the year's last Grand Slam tournament.

Murray reached his first Grand Slam semifinal with a 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (7-1), 4-6, 7-5 victory over Argentina's 19-year-old Juan Martin Del Potro.

Saturday's other semifinal pairing will be decided later Thursday when four-time defending champion Federer meets Luxembourg qualifier Gilles Muller and Serbian third seed Novak Djokovic faces U.S. eighth seed Andy Roddick.


Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return to Mardy Fish during men's singles quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, the United States, Sept. 3, 2008. Nadal won the match 3-1 and advanced to the semifinals. (Xinhua Photo)
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Paralympic torch relay kicks off in Luoyang


Actresses perform during the closing ceremony of the Luoyang segment of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic torch relay in Luoyang, a city of central China's Henan Province, Sept. 4, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)


Song Zhonggui (R) and the next torchbearer Xiu Xiu display the torch in front of the Longmen Grottoes, one of China's UNESCO World Heritage sites, during Beijing 2008 Paralympics torch relay in Luoyang, a city of central China's Henan Province, Sept. 4, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)


Jiang Xiaoyu (R), executive vice president of the Beijing Organizing Committee of the 29th Olympic Games (BOCOG), displays the torch with Lian Weiliang (L), secretary of the Luoyang Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) during the starting ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic torch relay in Luoyang, a city of central China's Henan Province, Sept. 4, 2008.(Xinhua Photo)


Local people welcome the flame with sign language during the Beijing 2008 Paralympics torch relay in Luoyang, a city of central China's Henan Province, Sept. 4, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)


Local people welcome the flame during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic torch relay in Luoyang, a city of central China's Henan Province, Sept. 4, 2008.(Xinhua Photo)


Local people welcome the flame during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic torch relay in Luoyang, a city of central China's Henan Province, Sept. 4, 2008.(Xinhua Photo)


Actresses perform during the closing ceremony of the Luoyang segment of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic torch relay in Luoyang, a city of central China's Henan Province, Sept. 4, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)
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Serena beats Venus in all-Williams quarterfinal


Serena Williams(R) of the United States smiles after winning the women's singles quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament against her sister Venus Williams in New York, the United States, Sept. 3, 2008. Serena Williams won the match 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals. (Xinhua Photo)


Serena Williams of the United States hits a return to her sister Venus Williams during women's singles quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, the United States, Sept. 3, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)


Venus Williams of the United States hits a return to her sister Serena Williams during women's singles quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, the United States, Sept. 3, 2008.(Xinhua Photo)


Serena Williams of the United States hits a return to her sister Venus Williams during women's singles quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, the United States, Sept. 3, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)


Venus Williams of the United States hits a return to her sister Serena Williams during women's singles quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, the United States, Sept. 3, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)


Serena Williams of the United States reacts during women's singles quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament against her sister Venus Williams in New York, the United States, Sept. 3, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)


Venus Williams of the United States hits a return to her sister Serena Williams during women's singles quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, the United States, Sept. 3, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)


Serena Williams of the United States reacts during women's singles quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament against her sister Venus Williams in New York, the United States, Sept. 3, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)


Venus Williams of the United States waves to the audience after women's singles quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament against her sister Serena Williams in New York, the United States, Sept. 3, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)


Serena Williams of the United States reacts during women's singles quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament against her sister Venus Williams in New York, the United States, Sept. 3, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)
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