General / Editor / 15 March 2007 /

Li Na is through to the semi-finals of the Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells after an impressive comeback to seal victory over Vera Zvonareva.

The Chinese ace claimed a straight-sets success after an amazing turnaround in the opening set, when she found herself 5-1 down.

Li saved two match points before winning six games on the bounce and the world number 17 went on to clinch a 6-4 7-5 success.

12th seed Li said: "After she went ahead 5-1 I started to play better and then the ball seemed to slow down for me."

The 25-year-old will now face Daniela Hantuchova, after she defeated Israel's Shahar Peer 6-2 5-7 7-6.

Betfair punters see Hantuchova as the 1.87 favourite to reach the final, with Li trading at 2.14.

Those who feel the winner of the Indian Wells event will come from this semi-final, can back Hantuchova at 5.1 while Li is available at 6.2 to lift the trophy.

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