Dementieva wins in Paris. So after two hours and 17 minutes of nail-biting tennis, Russian Elena Dementieva wins the 2010Â Open GDF Suez.
Dementieva lost the opening set in a tie-break but came back strongly to win the next two and the match.
Served By: E Dementieva Won By: Dementieva
Dementieva - Safarova
6 - 7
6 - 1
6 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova forehand jumps the line and Dementieva wins the championship.
A-40
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva rushes to the net and punches away a volley
Deuce
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Dementieva forehand jumps the line
A-40
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand and gets a match point
Deuce
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! After a short rally Safarova sends a forehand long
30-40
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Dementieva forehand misses the court and Safarova gets a break point
30-30
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova moves Dementieva around the court and forces an error
30-15
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Dementieva forehand misses the court
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-0
ACE, Winner: Dementieva!!! E Dementieva aims ace down the T
15-0
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva produces a raking forehand down the line and Safarova fails to control it
Fault. E Dementieva serve lands outside the service line.
Safarova saves two championship points and somehow holds on to her serve to stay in the match. Dementieva though will serve for the match now.
Served By: L Safarova Won By: Safarova
Dementieva - Safarova
6 - 7
6 - 1
5 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova serves,follows it and smacks a forehand winner
A-40
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Dementieva pushes forehand over the line
Fault. L Safarova serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! outwide serve, return from Dementieva goes into the net
40-A
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva moves from corner to corner and extracts an error
Fault. L Safarova serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Outwide serve, return from Dementieva goes into the net
40-A
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Powerfull forehand drive volley from Dementieva forces an error from Safarova
Fault. L Safarova serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! After a short rally Safarova sends a forehand long
40-30
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Dementieva backhand return jumps the line
30-30
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva stuns Safarova with big crosscourt forehand winner
30-15
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Dementieva loses balance and misses the ball
Fault. L Safarova serve lands outside the service line.
15-15
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova serves,follows it and half volleys a winner
Fault. L Safarova serve lands outside the service line.
0-15
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova pushes forehand over the line in a testing rally
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Served By: E Dementieva Won By: Dementieva
Dementieva - Safarova
6 - 7
6 - 1
5 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Outwide serve, return from Safarova goes into the net
40-15
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! After a short rally Dementieva sends a forehand long
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-0
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Powerfull backhand from Dementieva forces an error from Safarova
30-0
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva produces a raking backhand down the line and Safarova fails to control it
15-0
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva serves,follows it and smacks a winner
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Served By: L Safarova Won By: Dementieva
Dementieva - Safarova
6 - 7
6 - 1
4 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva scrambles back a brutal backhand return and wins the break.
Fault. L Safarova serve lands outside the service line.
15-40
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva sends a thumping backhand return down the line
15-30
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova forehand drifts outside the court
15-15
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva strokes a stunning inside out forehand
15-0
IN, Winner: Safarova!!!
Served By: E Dementieva Won By: Dementieva
Dementieva - Safarova
6 - 7
6 - 1
3 - 3
Game
ACE, Winner: Dementieva!!! E Dementieva aims ace down the T
40-15
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova forehand return jumps the line
30-15
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova Forehand return goes wayward
15-15
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova slaps a ferocious forehand inside out winner.
15-0
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Weak return from Safarova goes into the net
Safarova manages to hold a crucial service game and maintain a 3-2 lead on serve in the decider.
Served By: L Safarova Won By: Safarova
Dementieva - Safarova
6 - 7
6 - 1
2 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Dementieva pushes forehand over the line
A-40
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova hits a delightful forehand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
Deuce
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Dementieva forehand jumps the line
40-A
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva slaps a ferocious forehand down the line
Deuce
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova pushes forehand over the line
A-40
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova serves,follows it and smacks a winner
Deuce
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! After a short rally Safarova nets a forehand
40-30
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva sends a thumping forehand down the line
40-15
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova scrambles back a brutal forehand
30-15
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova forehand misses the court
Fault. L Safarova serve lands outside the service line.
30-0
IN, Winner: Safarova!!!
15-0
ACE, Winner: Safarova!!! ACE! L Safarova brings out big serve
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Served By: E Dementieva Won By: Dementieva
Dementieva - Safarova
6 - 7
6 - 1
2 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva moves Safarova around the court and wins the game.
Fault. E Dementieva serve lands outside the service line.
40-0
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Powerfull forehand from Dementieva forces an error from Safarova
30-0
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva rushes to the net and punches away a volley
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-0
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva serves,follows it and volleys a winner
Served By: E Dementieva Won By: Dementieva
Dementieva - Safarova
6 - 7
3 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva gears up and pours the pressure on Safarova with a 3-0 lead.
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-30
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Dementieva pushes forehand over the line
40-15
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand return
40-0
ACE, Winner: Dementieva!!! E Dementieva continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
30-0
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova Forehand return goes wayward
15-0
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva serves,follows it and smacks a winner
Served By: L Safarova Won By: Dementieva
Dementieva - Safarova
6 - 7
2 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva scrambles back a brutal forehand and breaks serve.
15-40
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova forehand drifts outside the court
15-30
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Powerfull forehand from Safarova forces an error from Dementieva
Fault. L Safarova serve lands outside the service line.
0-30
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova pushes forehand over the line
0-15
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova nets a sliced backhand
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Served By: E Dementieva Won By: Dementieva
Dementieva - Safarova
6 - 7
1 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Weak return from Safarova goes into the net
40-15
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Dementieva forehand goes straight into the net
40-0
ACE, Winner: Dementieva!!! ACE! E Dementieva brings out big serve
30-0
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova Backhand return goes wayward
15-0
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!!
So after 54 minutes of inspirational tennis, Czech Lucie Safarova wins the opening set in a closely fought tie-break. Dementieva came back from a 0-3 deficit, but could not keep up with the series of forehand winners by Safarova and lost the set 7-6(5).
Served By: L Safarova Won By: Safarova
Dementieva - Safarova
6 - 7
Game
L Safarova to E Dementieva : IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova slaps a ferocious forehand down the line and wins the set
5-6
E Dementieva to L Safarova : IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova pushes forehand over the line
4-6
E Dementieva to L Safarova : IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Brief rally till Safarova produces an acute angled crosscourt backhand winner
5-4
L Safarova to E Dementieva : IN, Winner: Safarova!!! After a short rally Dementieva sends a backhand long
4-4
L Safarova to E Dementieva : IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova slaps a ferocious forehand down the line
4-3
E Dementieva to L Safarova : IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva moves Safarova around the court and Safarova nets a forehand
3-3
E Dementieva to L Safarova : IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Huge serve down the T, return from Safarova goes into the net
3-2
L Safarova to E Dementieva : IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Dementieva dumps the routine backhand into the net
L Safarova to E Dementieva : Fault. L Safarova serve lands outside the service line.
2-2
L Safarova to E Dementieva : IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova produces a raking backhand down the line and Dementieva fails to control it
L Safarova to E Dementieva : Fault. First serve goes into the net.
2-1
E Dementieva to L Safarova : IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova pushes forehand return over the line
E Dementieva to L Safarova : Fault. E Dementieva serve lands outside the service line.
1-1
E Dementieva to L Safarova : IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva serves,follows it and puts away a winner
1-0
L Safarova to E Dementieva : IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova hits a delightful forehand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
Served By: E Dementieva Won By: Dementieva
Dementieva - Safarova
6 - 6
Game
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva strokes a stunning crosscourt backhand and forces a tie-break
40-30
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova produces a raking forehand down the line and Dementieva fails to control it
40-15
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova pushes forehand over the line
30-15
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva sends a thumping forehand down the line
Fault. E Dementieva serve lands outside the service line.
15-15
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! After a short rally Safarova sends a backhand long
Fault. E Dementieva serve lands outside the service line.
0-15
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Dementieva forehand drifts outside the court
Safarova gallantly holds all her serves and stay ahead at 6-5 in the opening set. Dementieva, on the other hand, will now attempt to serve to stay in the set.
Served By: L Safarova Won By: Safarova
Dementieva - Safarova
5 - 6
Game
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Outwide serve, return from Dementieva goes into the net
40-15
Double Fault, Winner: Dementieva!!! What a miss! double fault by L Safarova
Fault. L Safarova serve lands outside the service line.
40-0
ACE, Winner: Safarova!!! ACE! L Safarova brings out big serve
30-0
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and extracts an error
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-0
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Weak return from Dementieva goes into the net
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Served By: E Dementieva Won By: Dementieva
Dementieva - Safarova
5 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova pushes forehand return over the line
40-30
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva moves Safarova around the court and extracts an error
30-30
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova Forehand return goes wayward
15-30
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand
15-15
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva gears up and pours the pressure on Safarova with a flashing backhand winner
0-15
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Dementieva dumps the routine forehand into the net
Safarova surprised everyone with her solid tennis against second seed Flavia Pennetta in the semifinal yesterday and registered a three set win to reach the final in Paris.
Served By: L Safarova Won By: Safarova
Dementieva - Safarova
4 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova rips a ferocious backhand down the line and holds serve
40-30
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova backhand finds the net in the middle
40-15
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Dementieva Forehand return goes wayward
30-15
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand
15-15
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva sends a thumping forehand down the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova hits a delightful forehand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
Served By: E Dementieva Won By: Dementieva
Dementieva - Safarova
4 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!!
Fault. E Dementieva serve lands outside the service line.
40-30
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Powerfull forehand from Safarova forces an error from Dementieva
40-15
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova Backhand return goes wayward
30-15
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva serves,follows it and smacks away a winner
15-15
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! After a short rally Dementieva sends a forehand long
15-0
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova forehand jumps the line
Fault. E Dementieva serve lands outside the service line.
Safarova impresses with a good service hold despite seeing a 3-0 lead blown away with Dementieva's startling comeback.
Served By: L Safarova Won By: Safarova
Dementieva - Safarova
3 - 4
Game
ACE, Winner: Safarova!!! ACE! L Safarova brings out big serve
40-15
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
30-15
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova backhand jumps the line
30-0
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! After a short rally Dementieva sends a backhand long
15-0
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Dementieva forehand drifts outside the court
Served By: E Dementieva Won By: Dementieva
Dementieva - Safarova
3 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!!
40-15
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova smacks a forehand return down the line
40-0
ACE, Winner: Dementieva!!! E Dementieva continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
30-0
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova forehand jumps the line
Fault. E Dementieva serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
ACE, Winner: Dementieva!!! E Dementieva opens with Booming first serve.ACE!
Dementieva back in the game...! After a strange 0-3 start to the match, Elena Dementieva breaks Safarova back to get back on serve again in the opening set.
Served By: L Safarova Won By: Dementieva
Dementieva - Safarova
2 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva moves Safarova around the court and extracts an error
30-40
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! After a short rally Safarova sends a forehand long
Fault. L Safarova serve lands outside the service line.
30-30
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova thwacks a dreamy forehand down the line and takes the point
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-30
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva scrambles back a brutal forehand
15-15
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova races to the net and volleys with soft hands
0-15
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!!
Served By: E Dementieva Won By: Dementieva
Dementieva - Safarova
1 - 3
Game
ACE, Winner: Dementieva!!! E Dementieva aims ace down the T
A-40
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova backhand return jumps the line
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova slaps a ferocious forehand return up the line
Fault. E Dementieva serve lands outside the service line.
40-30
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova Backhand return goes wayward
30-30
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva moves Safarova around the court and strokes a stunning crosscourt backhand
15-30
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Safarova forehand misses the court after a short exchange
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
0-30
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova slaps a ferocious forehand down the line
0-15
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Powerfull backhand from Safarova forces an error from Dementieva
Fault. E Dementieva serve lands outside the service line.
In a classic second round encounter at the Australian Open this year, Dementieva lost to comeback star Justine Henin in two closely fought sets.
Served By: L Safarova Won By: Safarova
Dementieva - Safarova
0 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova hits a delightful forehand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
40-15
ACE, Winner: Safarova!!! ACE! L Safarova brings out big serve
30-15
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova scrambles back a brutal forehand
15-15
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Dementieva forehand jumps the line
0-15
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Dementieva slaps a ferocious forehand down the line
Fault. L Safarova serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: E Dementieva Won By: Safarova
Dementieva - Safarova
0 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Dementieva pushes forehand over the line and Safarova breaks.
Fault. E Dementieva serve lands outside the service line.
30-40
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! After a short rally Dementieva sends a backhand wide, break point...!
30-30
Double Fault, Winner: Safarova!!! What a miss! double fault by E Dementieva
Fault. E Dementieva serve lands outside the service line.
30-15
IN, Winner: Dementieva!!! Huge serve down the T, return from Safarova goes into the net
15-15
ACE, Winner: Dementieva!!! ACE! E Dementieva brings out big serve
0-15
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Safarova produces a raking forehand down the line and Dementieva fails to control it
Served By: L Safarova Won By: Safarova
Dementieva - Safarova
0 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Dementieva Forehand return goes wayward
40-0
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Weak return from Dementieva goes into the net
30-0
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Dementieva forehand misses the court
Fault. L Safarova serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
IN, Winner: Safarova!!! Dementieva backhand finds the net in the middle
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Safarova wins the toss and elects to serve.
Both players arrive on court and start to warm-up.
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