Argentina's Coria battles his way to final four in French.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)

Byline: Charles Bricker

PARIS _ Dreams of an all-Argentine semifinals went poof Tuesday when Britain's Tim Henman pulled yet another shocker by whipping clay court specialist Juan Ignacio Chela in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, 6-4.

But the personal dream of 22-year-old Guillermo Coria to win the French Open is very much alive after he dunked Carlos Moya, 7-5, 7-6 (3), 6-3.

"Last year, I really wanted to win. I couldn't fulfill my dream," said Coria. "This year, it's going to be different. I know what my objective is. I know what I want to achieve. My aim is to win the French Open, not just reach the semifinals."

Coria, the nimble-footed little Argentine who seems finally ready to put his country back into the Grand Slam spotlight, fought from behind in each of the opening two sets to win one of the most important matches of his young career and reach the final four Tuesday.

Moya served for both the first two sets, but couldn't hold his lead at crucial times as Coria's speed and consistency, as well as the elements, more than neutralized Moya's powerful serve and forehand.

"I wanted to have a sunny day, dry conditions and play on center court if possible. But everything was the opposite," Moya complained.