Monday, August 18, 2008

Dementieva wins gold - Women's Singles

Elena Dementieva led the all-Russian sweep in the Women's Singles event as she defeated Dinara Safina 3-6, 7-5, 6-3. Dementieva won the silver medal in the 2000 Sydney Olympics losing to Venus Williams. The Russian has reached two grand slam finals (20054 French Open and US Open)but has yet to win one. Indeed, this is her biggest achievement in her career. With this win, she moves back into the top 5 WTA bouncing compatriot Maria Sharapova down to no. 6. Welcome to Tennis ACES, Elena!

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