Comments on: Elena Dementieva beats Serena Williams to defend Sydney title

By: Elena Dementieva retires from tennis, yes, not from a match! | Elena Dementieva

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:57:43 +0000

[...] and fans admired and appreciated, Dementieva can pride herself on 16 singles titles, including two this year, and as much singles finals (including the 2004 French Open and US Open finals), six [...]

By: Elena Dementieva wins in Paris, Vera Zvonareva in Pattaya City | Elena Dementieva

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:29:16 +0000

[...] "I have been trying to win this tournament for so many years – it's been one of the most difficult wins of my career and I am so happy," said Dementieva after winning her second title of 2010. [...]

By: marine

marine — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:32:31 +0000

Yeah, I think you're right Ella. Elena at slams is not the same player as at other tournaments. But I think something must have improved as we saw her winning the Olympics in a very impressive way. Nevertheless, I highly doubt she will beat Justine. As a fan it will be sad for me to watch this match as I hoped both players would meet later on in the tournament. It's going to be an exciting grandslam, which haven't happened for a while. Well, that said, last US Open was cool.

By: Ella

Ella — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:29:58 +0000

Elena really took it to Serena in this match, I was very impressed. She played a more varied game by moving to the net and using more spins to change pace and create angles, even on her serve! However, it's the mental and not the physical when it comes to her not having won a slam yet (she tends to become more one dimensional when she's nervous also); and I highly doubt she'll win in Melbourne. If she's able to make 2nd round and beat Justine then I might change my mind.

By: Marine

Marine — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:39:26 +0000

Well done, Elena. She is in a great shape and was playing really well. I really wish her to win the AO, she would soooooooo deserve it.

By: Lilly

Lilly — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:06:30 +0000

Congrats and YAY for Elena for starting the year off right. I really want to her win a GS!! She's always so close! Glad she converted on her first match point.

By: nacho

nacho — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:19:30 +0000

good for elena i love her!!