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Four Russians vying for semifinal berth

By Sandra Harwitt
Special to ESPN.com

Monday, January 26, 2009

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Nice or not nice. Fair or not fair. When it comes to the women at the Grand Slams, more often than not they take a back seat to the men's competition. This year at the Australian Open, that is not the case. With one week down and one week to go, the women's draw is dishing out some incredible tennis and story lines. Down to the quarterfinals, the cast of characters is diverse and the possibilities leave the door open for an intriguing Down Under finish. Here's a look a ...

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