Dubai, UAE – After causing a sensational upset in the quarterfinals – upsetting pre-tournament favorite and defending champion Justine Henin – Francesca Schiavone’s winning streak in Dubai was snapped by a revitalized Elena Dementieva in the semifinal today 5-7, 7-5, 6-2. Meeting Elena Dementieva in the final on Saturday, March 1, 2008 will be fellow Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova, who also battled from a set down to seize the victory over Jelena Jankovi

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