Caroline Wozniacki was world No 1 this time last year,
but has slipped so badly that she is now No 9 (cue debate about whether it is
all down to her romance with Rory McIlroy).
The result, Kim Clijsters kept her Australian Open title defence on track by moving into
the semi-finals with victory over Caroline
Wozniacki - stripping the Dane of her
No 1 ranking in the process.
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Showing no signs of the ankle injury sustained in her thrilling fourth-round
win over Li Na - a match in which she had to save four match points - the
Belgian had too much know-how for Wozniacki,
whose search for a maiden grand slam title goes on.
It looked plain sailing for a rampant Clijsters as she raced
into a set and 5-2 lead only for Wozniacki
to launch an impressive fightback.
But it proved in vain, Clijsters' greater experience shining through as she
clinched a 6-3 7-6 (7/4) win and a last-four spot against Victoria Azarenka.
'It definitely didn't feel like I was up a set and 5-2, Caroline is a very consistent player and a fighter and she became more aggressive,' said Clijsters.
'I am happy to get through and not have to go to a three-setter as it's so hot.'
The result will add weight to the argument of those who believe Wozniacki was not worthy of top spot, with the legendary Martina Navratilova yesterday demanding the WTA overhaul the current rankings system.
'It definitely didn't feel like I was up a set and 5-2, Caroline is a very consistent player and a fighter and she became more aggressive,' said Clijsters.
'I am happy to get through and not have to go to a three-setter as it's so hot.'
The result will add weight to the argument of those who believe Wozniacki was not worthy of top spot, with the legendary Martina Navratilova yesterday demanding the WTA overhaul the current rankings system.
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