Estoril Open 2003 News and Events

Magui Serna
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Defending champion Magui Serna will meet German qualifier Julia Schruff in the final of the Estoril Open after both won their semifinal matches in straight sets.

After the rain subsided at the Estadio Nacional, Serna wasted no time breezing through to her fifth WTA Tour final with a 6-0, 6-1 victory over third seed Virginie Razzano of France in 46 minutes.

In the windy and cool conditions on court Central, Serna adapted her game with much more success to book her spot in her second successive final in Estoril.

"I was expecting a much tougher game today," said Serna. "Virginie didn't play very well so that made it easy for me. But now, every final is the most difficult match. Tomorrow I will be the favorite, but if I'm playing well, I feel I can win."

Meanwhile, Schruff's amazing run at this year's tournament continued with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Switzerland's Emmanuelle Gagliardi.

"I can't believe that I'm in the final," said Schruff. "It's really like a dream. I think I need some days after the tournament to reflect on this. I really don't know how I've done this."

Looking ahead to her first final, Schruff added: "I know Magui's a left-handed Spanish player. She has a good slice and top spin, and I know she's a good player and I'll have to keep on fighting."