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banner Thursday, 24 January, 2002, 06:56 GMT
Hingis and Capriati win
Australian Open - semi-finals, Melbourne

(3) Martina Hingis (Swi) bt (8) Monica Seles (US) 4-6 6-1 6-4

Martina Hingis hits a return
Under pressure: Number three seed Martina Hingis is immediately tested by her opponent

Monica Seles takes a commanding lead
Quick starter: Four-time champion Monica Seles races to a first set lead

Hingis eventually converts match point
Swiss Miss has final say: Hingis eventually converts match point to move into her sixth consecutive final

Martina Hingis is elated with her semi-final victory
Unbelievable: An elated Hingis falls to her knees as the result of her victory begins to sink in


(1) Jennifer Capriati (USA) bt (4) Kim Cljsters (Bel) 7-5 3-6 6-1

Clijsters started the match strongly but was no match for the defending champion
Shaky start: Jennifer Capriati found the first set tough going, finaly taking it 7-5

Clijsters was once again disappointed, even though she took the second set 6-3
Fighting back: Belgium's Kim Clijsters fought hard against Capriati, who she played in the 2001 Australian Open final

Capriati will now play third seed Martina Hingis in the final of the Australian Open
Comeback: Capriati's consistency pays off as she takes the third set and the match to seal a place in the final

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