Fourth seed Serena Williams beat second seed Jelena Jankovic 6-4 7-5 in a fantastic final of the US Open to win her ninth Grand Slam title and again become the top-ranked player in the world.

Both Serena and Jelena played superbly, making the final very entertaining, but the Serb wasted some great chances against great Serena. However, I can say it's a pity the match wasn't a three-setter.

I will add much more details to this post later, after I get some sleep :). It's 6 a.m. here now.

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Second seed Jelena Jankovic reached the first Grand Slam final of her career with a straight set victory over fifth seed Elena Dementieva at the 2008 US Open. Final score: 6-4 6-4.

Dementieva broke Jankovic’s serve at the very beginning of their semifinal showdown. However, since Dementieva’s 4-2 lead, Jankovic took four consecutive games to take the first set. Out of the first six games of the second set, four were breaks. After that, the players held their serve, but Jankovic broke Dementieva in the tenth game of the set, scoring on her second match point.

This US Open semifinal was Jankovic’s fifth in a Grand Slam, and the Serb managed to go one step further for the first time. It’s interesting to point out that Jankovic’s first semifinal of a Grand Slam was at this same tournament in 2006.

Judging by how many splits JJ made during today’s match, she’s healthy and ready for her next opponent.

Serena Williams and Dinara Safina will face each other in the other semifinal. (photo: Getty Images)

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Second seed Jelena Jankovic advanced into the US Open semifinals in straight sets, with a 6-1 6-4 victory over 29th seed Sybille Bammer.

"I'm happy about winning in two sets," said the 23-year-old Jankovic, who struggled earlier in the tournament. "I feel that every day I'm better and better. I'm moving a lot better. I'm feeling my shots a lot better."

Jankovic made only 14 unforced errors, compared with 40 from Bammer.

The Serb will try to reach her first Grand Slam final in her fifth attempt. Her second US Open semifinal Jankovic will play against fifth seed Elena Dementieva who advanced with a win over Patty Schnyder. (source: Reuters, photo: Getty Images)

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In your face Jelena, Marion Bartoli is also doing splits! We know you’re the number one gymnast among women's tennis players, but Marion Bartoli is now challenging you! Watch out, JJ, you have competition! (photo via Tennis Forum)

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Second seed Jelena Jankovic became the first WTA player to advance into the US Open quarterfinals. The Serb defeated Danish teenager Caroline Wozniacki 3-6 6-2 6-1 in the fourth round.

Jankovic surrendered the first set and it looked as if she would difficultly find her way out, but the world number two stormed through the second and third set.

In the next round Jankovic will face the winner of the match Marion Bartoli vs. Sybille Bammer. (photo via Sky Sports)

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