Caroline Wozniacki made a significant statement in her 7-5 6-3 victory over Jelena Jankovic in the semis of Dubai, and now will have opportunity to continue lecturing on the intended direction of her career when she takes on Svetlana Kuznetsova in the final.

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For her part, the Russian took the gloves off and bested Flavia Pennetta 6-4, 6-4 even though the conditions were swirly, but really the day was about Wozniacki, as she put to bed her 0-4 record against Jankovic by being the more resourceful and confident player. While Jankovic said she was exhausted, it was the Dane who tired her out by largely holding up on her forehand side and mixing up down the line and crosscourt forays. It