Russia's Safina breezes into final of German Open

BERLIN, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Russian tennis player Dinara Safina beat Belarus player Victoria Azarenka on Saturday in Berlin with 6-4 and 6-1 to breeze into the final of German Open.

Safina is to compete for the top title of German Open on Sunday with the winner between her country fellow Elena Dementieva and defending champion Ana Ivanovic from Serbia.

A day earlier, Safina beat U.S. favorite Serena Williams, fifth seed of the tournament, with 6-2, 1-6 and 6-7 (5).

On Thursday, Safina sent home world number one Justine Henin from Belgium 7-5, 3-6, 1-6.