Nicole Vaidisova of Czech Republic plays a shot to Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova during their semi-final of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris June 8, 2006.  (Xinhua photo)

    PARIS, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova rallied from a set and a break down to defeat Nicole Vaidisova 5-7, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2 and advance to her first French Open final on Thursday.

    The 2004 US Open champion awaits either defending champion Justine Henin-Hardenne or fellow Belgian Kim Clijsters. The pair meet in the other semi-final later on Thursday.

    Vaidisova, who had eliminated world number one Amelie Mauresmo and five-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams on her way to the last four, dominated the semifinal for almost two sets and served for the match at 5-4 in the second before losing badly. Enditem