Likeclockwork, thebench mobbeganturning the ball over and looked patheticon offense, watching Jordan Farmar put up desperationheaves as theshot clock expired onback-to-back possessions.
Williams' opponent in the semifinals Thursday will be defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska, who hit a desperationshot behind her back for a winner en route to a win over No. 30 Kirsten Flipkens, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2.
Gottlieb threw her arms in the air when Shacobia Barbee's desperation half-court shot at the buzzer bounced off the backboard and wore a huge grin throughout the postgame celebration.