Tears flow as Jankovic through to first Slam final

JELENA JANKOVIC reached the first Grand Slam final of her career after seeing off Elena Dementieva in the semi-finals of the US Open on Friday.

The second-seeded Serb triumphed 6-4 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium to set up a meeting with either Dinara Safina or Serena Williams.

Jankovic survived dropping her opening service game of the match to level the first set at 4-4.