Comments on: Svetlana Kuznetsova ends title drought, wins Porsche Tennis Grand Prix

By: Svetlana Kuznetsova wins China Open for third title in 2009 | Agnieszka Radwanska

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:25:20 +0000

[...] and inspiring $775,500. It’s the Russian’s third title of the season, the first two came at Stuttgart and Roland Garros, and the 12th of her [...]

By: World No.1 Dinara Safina beats Svetlana Kuznetsova to win Italian Open | Internazionali BNL d'Italia

Sat, 09 May 2009 16:12:37 +0000

[...] Last week Safina and Kuznetsova faced each other in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix final, but Kuznetsova then won 6-4 6-3. It was Kuznetsova’s first title in seven final appearances and first trophy since 2007. [...]

By: Marija

Marija — Mon, 04 May 2009 13:59:37 +0000

Zuleika, I like the term "hibernation" you used haha, that's what it was. I remember those matches you're mentioning. Both players were very close to taking Serena out.

By: Zuleika

Zuleika — Mon, 04 May 2009 10:57:41 +0000

I agree Marija, I empathise for Dina too! However, Kuzy has been on the verge of emerging from her hibernation in the WTA, if it weren't for the extreme heat temperature delay in OZ, where Kuz was leading a set against Serena; 7-5 and failed to sustain her victorious mentality, she may have severely endangered 09 Champion's quest to the finals (Also recall Williams' previously passive form against Aza, to whom she had surrendered the first set 3-6). Sveta's 'official' restoration to the WTA glory has resumed… straight sets against Dementieva and Dina.

No need to fear, Dinara wasn't too dejected or quite 'mopping the court with her tears', simply stating: 'I was too passive… I'm still NO. 1.' Hear, Hear!

By: Vladan

Vladan — Mon, 04 May 2009 02:20:14 +0000

I am happy for Svetlana. She has got a great game.

By: dootsiez

dootsiez — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:17:29 +0000

I'm so happy for Kuznetsova, women's tennis would be a lot better with her back in the fold and in good form. I hope Safina doesn't catch the "finals curse" though.

By: Carlos

Carlos — Sun, 03 May 2009 23:57:44 +0000

I'm glad to see Kuznetsova's title drought end. Nice run for Dinara; but due to her inconsistency I don't think she can dominate the game of tennis.

By: Marija

Marija — Sun, 03 May 2009 18:27:09 +0000

She's a great player who was in the shadow for a long time. Finally she won a tournament, but still, I'm sad for Dinara.

By: The Fan Child

The Fan Child — Sun, 03 May 2009 18:20:48 +0000

I'm really happy for Svetlana, she's always playing hard, battling, and being very entertaining to watch…Maybe she will win a few more now that the streak of finals losses is broken…

Plus I liked her shorts…