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Serena Williams in the finals for the first time in years 31.07.2011

Former world No 1 Serena Williams is still in full force its revival. Early this morning the American guarantee their place in the finals of the tournament on hard courts at Stanford, having crashed 6-1, 6-2 by Wimbledon semi-finalist 2011 Lizitski Sabine (Germany).

In the trophy case smaller than the Williams sisters will face that is in excellent shape Marion Bartoli, who is seeded third in the overall scheme. Bartoli had to play Dominika Cibulkova (Slovakia), but her opponent did not come to court because of injury.

"This return to the courts is totally different from all others that I did. With each day that improve your game. When I came back before Wimbledon pressure was immense. Now it's different. I hope soon to get back in the Top 100, "said the American.

So far, Serena Williams and Marion Bartoli have played 3 times, as American has 2 wins. However Nisichkata Bartoli won the last game between the two in that of Wimbledon 2011. The last time Serena Williams in the final game before more than a year - Wimbledon 2010.