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| By: israelinsider staff |
| Published: January 23, 2007 |
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Shahar Peer, a part-time IDF soldier who graduated near the top of her class in sharp shooting, nearly ended Serena Williams' run to a potential eighth Grand Slam singles title.
Peer, who will become Israel's highest-ranked women's player when she moves to at least No. 14 after the Australian Open, was two points away from beating Williams before the American came back for a 3-6, 6-2, 8-6 win.
"She's a champion and she knows how to handle these situations," Peer said. "She was playing too well in the end." She added, "I'm really happy people are just supporting so much for me in Israel."
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