Qualifier Tanasugarn storms into final

0 Comments | AFP, June, 2008

'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, The Netherlands (AFP) — Thai veteran Tamarine Tanasugarn, who had to come through qualifying, defeated Ukrainian eighth seed Alona Bondarenko 6-2, 6-4 on Friday to reach the final of the 175,000-dollar WTA grasscourt event.

Tanasugarn, who beat the other Bondarenko sister, Kateryna, in the first round, had no problem beating the second sister in the semi-final.

"They're both very good players," said Tanasugarn.

"It's not easy to have two sisters in the Top 50. They are both tough opponents and both played very well."

Tanasugarn has battled her way through the tournament, beating Ashley Harklewood and local favourite Michaella Krajicek, who was looking at one point to be a likely contender for the final after defeating fifthseed...