Serena faces date with destiny in French Open quarterfinals

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Updated 4:15 PM EDT, Sun June 2, 2013
Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after getting match point against David Ferrer of Spain during the men's singles final match of the French Open at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, on Sunday, June 9. Nadal won 6-3, 6-2, 6-3
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Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after getting match point against David Ferrer of Spain during the men's singles final match of the French Open at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, on Sunday, June 9. Nadal won 6-3, 6-2, 6-3
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Nadal poses for photos with the Coupe des Mousquetaires trophy.
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Nadal poses for photos with the Coupe des Mousquetaires trophy.
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Spain's Rafael Nadal serves to Spain's David Ferrer during the men's singles final match of the French Open at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris on Sunday, June 9.
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Spain's Rafael Nadal serves to Spain's David Ferrer during the men's singles final match of the French Open at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris on Sunday, June 9.
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Ferrer plays a forehand to Nadal on June 9.
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Ferrer plays a forehand to Nadal on June 9.
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Serena Williams of the United States celebrates match point against Maria Sharapova of Russia during their women's singles final match of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday, June 8. Williams won 6-4, 6-4.
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Serena Williams of the United States celebrates match point against Maria Sharapova of Russia during their women's singles final match of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday, June 8. Williams won 6-4, 6-4.
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Williams celebrates with the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen trophy following her victory on June 8.
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Williams celebrates with the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen trophy following her victory on June 8.
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Williams returns a shot to Sharapova on June 8.
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Williams returns a shot to Sharapova on June 8.
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Sharapova returns to Williams on June 8.
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Sharapova returns to Williams on June 8.
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Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan pose with the trophy after winning the men's doubles final against Michael Llorda and Nicolas Mahut of France on June 8. The twins won 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(4).
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Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan pose with the trophy after winning the men's doubles final against Michael Llorda and Nicolas Mahut of France on June 8. The twins won 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(4).
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Michael Llorda consoles Nicolas Mahut after their defeat in the men's doubles final on June 8.
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Michael Llorda consoles Nicolas Mahut after their defeat in the men's doubles final on June 8.
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Bob, right, and Mike Bryan celebrate the match point.
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Bob, right, and Mike Bryan celebrate the match point.
Mike Bryan plays a forehand as his brother, Bob, looks on.
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Mike Bryan plays a forehand as his brother, Bob, looks on.
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Mahut plays a forehand as his partner Llorda stands ready in the men's doubles final match.
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Mahut plays a forehand as his partner Llorda stands ready in the men's doubles final match.
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David Ferrer of Spain celebrates after defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France at the French Open at Roland Garros on Friday, June 7. Ferrer won 6-1, 7-6(3), 6-2 . Click through to see more tennis action.
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David Ferrer of Spain celebrates after defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France at the French Open at Roland Garros on Friday, June 7. Ferrer won 6-1, 7-6(3), 6-2 . Click through to see more tennis action.
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Ferrer returns to Tsonga on June 7.
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Ferrer returns to Tsonga on June 7.
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Tsonga reaches to hit a return to Ferrer on June 7.
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Tsonga reaches to hit a return to Ferrer on June 7.
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Ferrer in action against Tsonga on June 7.
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Ferrer in action against Tsonga on June 7.
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Tsonga serves to Ferrer on June 7.
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Tsonga serves to Ferrer on June 7.
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Ferrer plays a forehand to Tsonga on June 7.
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Ferrer plays a forehand to Tsonga on June 7.
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Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Serbia's Novak Djokovic during a French Open semifinal match in Paris on June 7. Nadal won 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-7(3), 9-7.
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Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Serbia's Novak Djokovic during a French Open semifinal match in Paris on June 7. Nadal won 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-7(3), 9-7.
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Djokovic returns a shot to Nadal on June 7.
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Djokovic returns a shot to Nadal on June 7.
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Nadal returns to Djokovic on June 7.
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Nadal returns to Djokovic on June 7.
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Djokovic plays a forehand against Nadal on June 7.
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Djokovic plays a forehand against Nadal on June 7.
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Nadal, left, and Djokovic change sides during their June 7 match.
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Nadal, left, and Djokovic change sides during their June 7 match.
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Umpire Pascal Maria checks a line call with Djokovic on June 7.
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Umpire Pascal Maria checks a line call with Djokovic on June 7.
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