Live WTA Paris Final Open | Amelie Mauresmo Reached Final

Amelie Mauresmo

Amelie Mauresmo Reached the Final by defeating second seed Jelena Jankovic by 6-2 0-6 6-1.

The Frenchwoman, who won the tournament in 2001 and 2006, next faces Olympic champion Elena Dementieva after the third seed from Russia went through when Serena Williams pulled out injured.

Mauresmo said"I played two sets well but I also had a sudden feeling of exhaustion,"

Mauresmo has an 8-6 record against Dementieva although the Russian won their last two encounters in straight sets

WTA - Maria Sharapova Out of Paris Open | Sharapova Shoulder Injury

Maria Sharapova

Former World No.1 Maria Sharapova has been out of Paris open due to shoulder Injury, Russian as not able to defend her Australian Open title last month, dropping to 17th in the WTA rankings.

World number one Serena Williams of the United States and Russian Olympic champion Elena Dementieva have confirmed they will take part in the tournament starting on Monday February 9, organisers added