Rios storms into Qatar Open final

Doha, January 6: Marcelo Rios of Chile raced into the one million Qatar Open final on Sunday with a 6-1, 6-3 win over V Vladimir Voltchkov of Belarus. Czech qualifier Bohdan Ulihrach edged past Frenchman Nicolas Escude 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 in the other semi-final, a two hours 41 minutes marathon.

Rios, who ended an injury-marred 2000 in 36th place in the ATP champions race, was far too solid for Voltchkov and wrapped up the match inside an an hour.

Serena wins
SYDNEY: Serena Williams advanced to the second round of the Sydney International here on Sunday with a 6-3, 7-6 8-6 win over American compatriot Lilia Osterloh.

Haas supreme
ADELAIDE: Germanyacirc;euro;trade;s Tommy Haas won the Australian menacirc;euro;trade;s hardcourt championships on Sunday with a 6-3, 6-1 win over surprise finalist Nicolas Massu, to take his second ATP title and end a dream run for the Chilean Challenger.