Sam fights her way into Osaka final

Sam fights her way into Osaka final

18 Oct 2009

Australian third seed Samantha Stosur is into her second WTA final of the year after upsetting Danish top seed Caroline Wozniacki in the semifinals of the Japan Open.

The 25-year-old Stosur, who also eliminated 2002 champion Jill Craybas of the United States on Friday, fired 12 aces to score a 6-0 4-6 6-4 victory over the Danish top seed.

“I played very well in the first set and barely made a mistake – I was still playing well in the second and nearly led 4-1 but she got back into the match,” Stosur said. “I just told myself not to panic, keep doing the same things as I did in the first set and stay positive. I tried to do what I wanted to do and not let anything frustrate me. Obviously I’m pleased to bring it back and close it out.”

Stosur, ranked 15th against Wozniacki’s sixth, has yet to win a WTA title, but has won four ITF titles, three of them in Japan, including one here in Osaka.

In the final on Sunday, Stosur will play fourth seed Francesca Schiavone of Italy, who defeated Indian star Sania Mirza 6-2 6-1 in the other semifinal earlier in the day.

Stosur’s best result so far this year was runner-up at Los Angeles in August as the 13th seed against No.6 seed Ana Ivanovic of Serbia.  The Australian is still looking for her first WTA singles title, having lost all five of her previous finals.

Schiavone has a worse record in finals, having lost eight, but she did win the Gastein Ladies event in Austria in 2007.

“Francesca hits with a lot of spin and plays aggressively,” Stosur said. “It would be nice to win a singles title but I won’t be thinking about that or previous finals – I’ll just concentrate on playing well and trying to enjoy it.”

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  • http://y235m2007@yahoo.co.jp Fumi

    You showed us the fantastic game yesterday.
    We,Japanese, were moved so much with your play.
    Good luck for your final. I will join to cerebrate your first win in the center court today. I’m sure you will win!!!

  • Fumi

    You showed us a fantastic play yesterday. We,Japanese, were moved so much. Good luck for your first win! I will join to cerebrate you in the centercourt today and I’m sure you will win !!!

  • evan

    SAMMY YOU CAN DO IT
    ILL BE WATCHING
    KICK SOME ARSE
    GOOD LUCK

  • Mark

    All the best in the final Sam… wat an awesome win!! We are all so proud of u and that Aussie fighting spirit u have:D

  • DA

    I’m getting a heart attack from watching the scoreboard. Please, Sam, win this for yourself and for us :(.

  • Salina Roo

    Im getting nervous… she’s nearly there!!!!!! COME ON GIRL!!!!!!

  • tommy

    (((((SAMMY)))))
    current owner japan open 09 title, congrats! nice i need sleep, my eyes are stinging

  • Salina Roo

    YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • DA

    YAYYYYYYYYY! HAHA TAKE THAT DOUBTERS! I’m so happy for you :D :D :D. Finally, you have your long awaited singles title. I said it once and I’ll say it again: you are so amazing, Sam <3.

  • Drine

    Congratulations Saaaaammmm !!!! I’m soooo happy for you:)) (just sad and angry there was no livestream….I hate this scoreboard)
    You couldn’t find a better way to end this fantastic year !!!
    You deserve this first singles title so much after all you’ve been through…..
    This title also means you’re qualified for Bali so all I have to say now is well done and good luck for Bali and for Doha (with Stubbsy) !!!
    So now….champagne !!!!!

  • Sam

    Well done Sam you have won your frst final andpresumably you are now on your way to Bali? Your family wil be so proud of you.
    Winning Bali could be the best end to the season. Good luck at the SEC with Rennae also you have a chance to win there just get your first serve in and everything will be fine.

  • Simi

    Yippieeeee!!! YOU DID IT!

    Congratulations on your first ever WTA-title and on an awesome week. You won´t believe how happy I am at the moment…
    You soooo deserve this. You´re such a great player and person.

    I am so proud to be your fan!!!

    Best wishes from Germany. :-)

  • Ben

    Woohoo!!! You did it Sam! :D
    Finally the monkey is off your back, first singles title of your career. Just amazing :D Big congrats! Also well done on qualifying for Bali if I’m correct.

  • Salina Roo

    This is just the begining for you Sammy. Now that you truely believe you can win, more titles will come FOR SURE xxx

  • toni

    way to go Sam! I knew you would get your title! Great job! Relax and enjoy your victory! I am a very proud fan!!!

  • Sami

    wwwwwwwwwwwwwwooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwww. CONGRATS SAM. first ever singles title. keep ‘em coming

  • Narelle Tracey/ Anne Bussey

    Congratulations on your first WTA win , fellow aussies all wish you the best in the future
    GO SAM GO !!

  • matt

    YES,YES,YES,YES,YES!!!
    Congratulations SAM, awesome result for your 1st win. Many more to come! SAMMY,SAMMY,SAMMY…OI.OI.OI

  • Muzza

    Fantastic Sam!! So happy for you, well deserved.

  • Narelle Tracey/ Anne Bussey

    Well Done

  • Lisa

    Congratulations Sam! A well deserved win today, I know it will be just the first of many titles to come your way. Good luck in Bali and Doha! Looking forward to January and watching you play here at home in Australia. All the best!

  • Anne

    CONGRATULATIONS Sam. I have followed your career all the way through, I hope I get to see you play someday. You are going to be No 1 in the very near future.

  • Matt

    Congratulations Sam!!!! You will always make us proud!!!

  • Ice

    Absolutely brilliant! Congratulations of your first WTA singles title. Now that you know that you can do it, you can start preparing for next year to be firmly in the top 10 and winning more tour titles. Proud of you Sam! Kudos to my favorite player :)

  • Jaime

    Oh my Godness it’s 7:30 am here but I don’t care!! Gosh I can’t believe it!!!! You’re incredible Sammy!!

  • Sarah

    Congratulations for your first title!!! AMAZING! :)

    Greetings from Germany!

  • Cris

    I’m so happy for you Sam ! After this great year you really deserve this title !!! This is only the beginning ! Congrats from Belgium.

  • Jennifer

    Congratulations! I knew you would soon win a singles final- hooray!!!

  • Evan

    Well done sam
    good win were all proud and good on ya
    hope you play Bali in 2 weeks
    cya in Melbourne

  • Mike Lynch

    Congratuations Sam!! All Australia is so proud of you.

    You are an inspiration to all of us who strive to fulfill our potential.

    Celebrate your victory Sam you so deserve the win!!

  • Audrey

    Bravo Sam! I wake up and you have already won your first title!! :D :D :D
    I am passing a great Sunday :) although it’s raining and it’s cold in France!
    Make the most of it, Sam!

  • shkval

    Finally!!!
    You can be sure that this is not your last victory.

  • http://Congratulations Isabel ALONSO

    My dear Samantha,

    with presently, I awoke by croiyant your voictoire. I lit my iphone to know your result. I was insane of joy for your first victory! They is really super. Especially I am very impatient that you will gain open international of Australia in January 2010. Also you will be able to gain still the tournament of Moscow dice tomorrow! Live Samantha! Live Sam! I kiss you well extremely. Still my félécitations for your victory! Isabel

  • Yuki

    YAAYYYYYYYYYY!!! This is the day I have been waiting for for AGES!!! Well Done Sam-you deserve it more than any other player!!!!!!!!! Now off to Bali!!!

  • Dean

    Congratulations on winning the final Sam all your hard work has paid of.The start of trophies to come your way, hopeful you reach the deserved top 10 rankings in the next year & once again well done on winning the final your a great tennis player to watch.

  • Bruce from Melbourne

    Congratulations Sam. You deserved this victory and the other girls will be shaking in their tennis boots now that you have the camel off your back!

  • marta

    congrats sam !!! you did it!!
    good luck in bali

  • Saskia (Netherlands)

    YES!!!! You dit it..
    Congratulations From the Dutch!!

    Njoy this very special moment!

    xx

  • Fumi

    You showed us a fantastic play yesterday. We,Japanese, were moved so much. Good luck for your first win! I will join to cerebrate you in the centercourt today and I'm sure you will win !!!

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