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LILLE - Therese Klompenhouwer and Karina Jetten, two players who have played a lot of finals in international tournaments, will meet in the semifinal of the European championship tomorrow. The other match will be played between Danielle le Bruijn and Helga Mitterböck.
Gülsen Degener was defeated surprisingly in the quarterfinals by Danielle le Bruijn (12-5, 11-12 and 9-12). Karina Jetten won her match in a thriller against the Spanish Maria Isabel Romia, which ended in a tie after three sets. The Dutch was the winner after she scored three penalty shoots.
Therese Klompenhouwer Jaimie Buelens defeated in straight sets: 12-6 and 12-5 in 17 in 10 turns.
The Austrian Helga Mitterböck is the fourth semifinalist. She beat Natacha Al Mamar in two sets.
Gerrie Geelen, also seen as one of the favorits for the title, was eliminated in the preliminary rounds.