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Clijsters' path opens up

By Pam Shriver
Special to ESPN.com

Friday, January 23, 2004

MELBOURNE, Australia -- No. 2 seed Kim Clijsters' draw just keeps getting better and better. With Venus Williams losing, she's the heavy favorite to get to the finals on the bottom half. A week ago, Clijsters had a bad foot and didn't even know if she could play here. Nathalie Dechy, France, vs. Patty Schnyder (22), Switzerland Dechy likes playing on Rebound Ace. She won a tournament leading up to the Australian Open. Schnyder is a stubborn opponent. Schnyder's a danger and an awkward left-han ...

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