{blackbabes} Serena eases past Zakopalova in Swedish semis

BASTAD, Sweden — Serena Williams has defeated Klara Zakopalova 6-0, 6-4 in the semifinals of the Swedish Open.

After losing the first eight games Saturday, the Czech managed to break Williams' serve and then tie the set at 2-2.

Zakopalova used the momentum to keep the set close but top-ranked Williams broke back to take the set and the match.

In the day's other semifinal, Sweden's Johanna Larsson came from behind to overpower Italy's Flavia Pennetta 2-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Williams will meet the home favourite Larsson in Sunday's final of the clay-court tournament.

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