Dementieva guns down Williams
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January 16, 2010, Saturday
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RUSSIA'S Elena Dementieva defeated a hobbling Serena Williams 6-3, 6-2 yesterday to win the Sydney International and defend her title.
Dementieva completely outplayed the American world No. 1, who was troubled by a sore left knee that restricted her movement on court.
Williams said later the injury was not serious and would not prevent her from playing at the Australian Open, starting in Melbourne on Monday, but had distracted her.
"It's just a little pain and the strapping usually helps the pain go away sometimes," Williams said. "I haven't played for two months on a competitive level, so I think it's good for my body to go through this now, especially since I'm in doubles as well as singles.
"I think it's a great blessing in a way. I played four matches and my body hasn't been used to it. Now we're ready and ready to go."
Dementieva's win was her fifth in 12 meetings with Williams and provided her with her 15th WTA title and her second in Sydney after she beat Dinara Safina last year.
"I'm very satisfied the way I was playing today and the whole week," said Dementieva, who received the trophy from Margaret Court.
"That's what I was really looking for coming here in Sydney, just playing aggressively and playing with a lot of pressure. It was a great experience and it's gonna help me next week."
Dementieva is still chasing her first grand slam title. "Such a big win gives you a lot of confidence," she said.
Dementieva completely outplayed the American world No. 1, who was troubled by a sore left knee that restricted her movement on court.
Williams said later the injury was not serious and would not prevent her from playing at the Australian Open, starting in Melbourne on Monday, but had distracted her.
"It's just a little pain and the strapping usually helps the pain go away sometimes," Williams said. "I haven't played for two months on a competitive level, so I think it's good for my body to go through this now, especially since I'm in doubles as well as singles.
"I think it's a great blessing in a way. I played four matches and my body hasn't been used to it. Now we're ready and ready to go."
Dementieva's win was her fifth in 12 meetings with Williams and provided her with her 15th WTA title and her second in Sydney after she beat Dinara Safina last year.
"I'm very satisfied the way I was playing today and the whole week," said Dementieva, who received the trophy from Margaret Court.
"That's what I was really looking for coming here in Sydney, just playing aggressively and playing with a lot of pressure. It was a great experience and it's gonna help me next week."
Dementieva is still chasing her first grand slam title. "Such a big win gives you a lot of confidence," she said.
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