Serbian star plotting Mauresmo's downfall

Dubai: Serbian Jelena Jankovic is again plotting her move into a second Dubai Duty Free Women's Open final when she takes on Frenchwoman Amelie Mauresmo in the semifinals today.

"I am enjoying my game at the moment and I do not want to put any pressure on myself by thinking about my ranking," Jankovic said after her smooth 7-6 (3), 6-2 win against former world No 1 Martina Hingis.

Jankovic is ranked No 11 on the latest Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, but is expected to move into the top-10 when the new rankings are announced on Monday.

This was a second straight win in as many meetings and months for the lanky Serbian. Her first win against her more accomplished opponent came in January this year at the Sydney Open where she battled Hingis over three sets.

"That one was different and I guess I have learnt my lessons from that by not giving her too many chances as she does not give you any free points," Jankovic said.

"Against Amelie, it is going to be different as she is a tough opponent. I want to just concentrate and think only of ways of how I can outplay her."

The Serbian was a losing finalist here in 2005 when she went down to top seed Lindsay Davenport.

"I know how to play her. She mixes her game so well. But I know the crowd here motivates me and that makes me look forward keenly to yet another great match," Jankovic stated.