Williams sisters destroy Russian opposition at Wimbledon
Published: 02 July, 2009, 20:42
The Williams sisters will play their 8th Grand Slam final against each other after beating Russian Elena Dementieva and Dinara Safina in Wimbledon semis.
Elena Dementieva and Serena Williams were the first to come out in Center Court at the all-England Club, where they produced one of the tightest games of the entire tennis season.
The Russian broke her rival in the very first game, but later allowed Williams to come back into the match. After that, both player were faultless on their serves and the opening set ended in a predictable tie-break which Dementieva won 7-4.
In the second set, Serena got a break early on, but Dementieva leveled to score, only to lose her serve again and drop the set 5-7. The Russian was able to convert just one break point out of seven.
And Dementieva had her chance for her third career Grand Slam final, when the score was 5-4 on Williams’ serve. But a powerful backhand volley from the American leveled the score. And it was all over in just three games 6-8.
Serena’s elder sister Venus Williams needed just 51 minutes to thrash World Champion Dinara Safina.
The American produced some great tennis. She’s made just one unforced error and let her opponent take just one game, to triumph 6-1 6-0.
02.07.2009, 13:41
Wimbledon catches breath ahead of Russia-US semisRussia and the US are set to clash on a grand scale on Thursday. Women's tennis world number one, Dinara Safina, along with Elena Dementieva, each face one of America's Williams sisters at Wimbledon’s semi finals. |
03.07.2009, 20:23
Federer makes way to 7th straight Wimbledon finalRoger Federer has made it to his 7th consecutive Wimbledon final after a straight set win over Tommy Haas from Germany in the semis. |
Was there any doubt? Nobody can beat the Williams sisters - except themselves. They are excellent athletes from the USA. Our country is very proud of their achievements. Have a Happy 4th of July ladies...you deserve it!
I think that it is great that Serena is going to play Venus. It is wonderful that we have an all american match on July 4th, The girls are great I have known them for years because I was the Head Usher for Acura Tennis classic in Manhattan Beach and they always played.
Whenever I hear that the William's Sister's are playing tennis, I wake up early in the mourning just to see them play., I'am very much glued to my television, as I have a fracture and have to keep my foot up. So I'am enjoying my time recuperating . I'am in awe with Venus and Serana, because they so very humble. What a blessing to have that in today's world. Many blessing to the both of them.