NEW YORK: Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin-Hardenne ensured American plans for a Flushing Meadows party fell flat on Friday, the two Belgians ousting home favourites to reach the final of the US Open.
Second seed Henin-Hardenne diced with defeat before sabotaging Jennifer Capriati's Open dreams in a 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 semi-final victory over three hours and three minutes full of high drama.
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