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Smashnova, Dominguez Lino reach finals

Published: July 29, 2006 at 8:56 PM

BUDAPEST, Hungary, July 29 (UPI) -- Israeli Anna Smashnova and Spaniard Lourdes Dominguez Lino advanced Saturday to the final at the Budapest Grand Prix with straight set semifinal wins.

Smashnova, seeded eighth, defeated German Martina Muller, 6-4, 6-3. Dominguez Lino beat second-seeded Michaella Krajicek, 6-3, 6-4.

Smashnova is the defending champion. She beat Catalina Castano in last year's final.

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