PARIS: Samantha Stosur of Australia wrecked the Grand Slam hopes of Serena Williams on Wednesday, outplaying the world No. 1 and top seed 6-2, 6-7 (2/7), 8-6 in a thrilling French Open quarterfinal.

It was an accomplished performance from the 26-year-old Gold Coast resident, who firstly contained the power-hitting of the American and then left her gasping with an array of savvy stroke-making.

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