Americans Bob and Mike Bryan defeat Lukas Dlouhy of the Czech Republic and Leander Paes 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (12-10) to win the men's doubles title

Elena Dementieva makes the stronger start in the first of the women's semis, breaking the Jelena Jankovic serve straight away

Jankovic needs all her scrambling skills to stay in touch as Dementieva dominates from the baseline

It is tough going early on for Jankovic but she roars back with four straight games to take the first set

After her promising start, it is Dementieva who struggles to keep pace as her serve falters in the second set

Jankovic treats the crowds to a couple of examples of her famous splits as she runs down everything behind the baseline

Jankovic, the world number two, finally prevails 6-4 6-4 to reach her first Grand Slam final

Serena Williams' family and friends gather to watch her take on Dinara Safina in the second women's semi-final

And after dropping her opening service game, Williams powers back to take the first set

It is not totally straightforward for Williams as both players struggle in the windy conditions

But it is Safina who finds it hardest going as the unforced errors begin to flow

Williams seals a 6-3 6-2 victory and closes in on her third US Open title

Williams makes a point of apologising for hitting a ball straight at Safina during the match