Impressive recovery from an injury-marred 2002. Nadia's season was highlighted by reaching first grand slam semifinal at Roland Garros, defeating former champions and former No.1s Monica Seles and Jennifer Capriati en route, falling to Kim Clijsters.At No.76, Nadia Petrova became the third-lowest-ranked semifinalist in French Open history.Rd1: Def. #12 Monica Seles 6-4,6-0Rd2: Def. #94 Silvija Talaja 6-1,6-1Rd3: Def. #100 Marissa Irvin 6-1,6-1Rd4: Def. #7 Jennifer Capriati 6-3,4-6,6-3QF: Def. #21 Vera Zvonavera 6-1,4-6,6-3SF: Lost # Kim Clijsters 5-7,1-6
