The semi finals saw predictable results with the two higher ranked players pulling through.
(Ranking/Seed)
7/5 Errani beat her close friend and doubles partner (17/-) Vinci 63 63 to reach her second Premier final of the year. In an all court slice, drop shot, topspin match, Errani outlasted her compatriot in a match full of breaks. However, Errani held five times to her opponents two as Vinci just wasn't aggressive enough.
8/6 Kvitova thumped (10/8) Wozniacki 63 64 to reach her first final of 2013. After breaking in the first and ninth games, Kvitova looked to have it under control, but the second was tougher. Still, the Dane couldn't control the points enough to break her opponent, who was hitting winners at will as usual, finishing with 37 for the match.
Kvitova has won all three of their past meetings, all in straight sets on hard courts last year. She also has won 9 of 11 finals, including many big titles i.e. Wimbledon. Errani has a much closer 6-5 advantage in finals; losing the two big ones, both in Paris at the French Open 2012 and indoors this year. Each time she lost to big hitters who dominated; Sharapova and Barthel and so far she's had the tougher route with two three setters, whilst Kvitova hasn't dropped a set so far. Also, Errani is carrying a thigh injury and will no doubt feel fatigued, whilst Kvitova looks fresher than ever and eager. Kvitova will win in straight sets.
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