Schuettler sets up dream final with Agassi

RAINER SCHUETTLER’S fairytale run at the Australian Open carried him into a final with Andre Agassi here Friday as the all-conquering Williams sisters secured a sweep of the women’s silverware.

The German 31st seed proved too strong for weary ninth seed Andy Roddick, winning 7-5, 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in 2hr 19min.

“Right now, I’m speechless, it’s unbelievable,” said 26-year-old Schuettler moments after clinching match point.

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