An all-Williams final is now set at the 2009 Wimbledon as five time champion VENUS WILLIAMS spends just 51 minutes on court to completely dismantle the world number one Dinara Safina 6-1, 6-0 to reach the 8th Wimbledon final of her career. Williams dominated the entire match with angled backhands and sharp serves to ensure a win in just under an hour.
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Served By: V Williams Won By: Williams
Safina - Williams
1 - 6
0 - 6
Game
IN, Winner: Williams!!! As Safina nets a backhand return, Venus confidently walks to the net for she will now gun for the third consecutive and sixth overall title at Wimbledon against her sister Serena Williams
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-15
IN, Winner: Williams!!! Williams serves,follows it and smacks an inside out forehand winner
30-15
IN, Winner: Williams!!! Safina forehand return misses the court
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-15
IN, Winner: Williams!!! Safina backhand return jumps the line
0-15
IN, Winner: Safina!!! Safina overpowers Venus in a long rally
Venus totally frustrates Safina with her awe-inspiring court coverage and sheer power to snatch another break for a 5-0 lead, will serve to win the match and a place in the finals.
Wimbledon champion's loss to world number one Dinara Safina was considered an aberration by many as even after a strong hold of the match, Venus lost the nail-biting thriller in the third set in Rome. But from what we see here, title no. 6 is just a win away
Served By: D Safina Won By: Williams
Safina - Williams
1 - 6
0 - 5
Game
Double Fault, Winner: Williams!!! Shocker!!! D Safina commits Double Fault.
Fault. D Safina serve lands outside the service line.
40-A
IN, Winner: Williams!!! After a really long rally Safina sends a forehand long
Deuce
IN, Winner: Williams!!! Williams generates a gorgeous forehand return right into the corner and forces error
Fault. D Safina serve lands outside the service line.
40-30
IN, Winner: Safina!!! Safina sends a thumping backhand down the line, and Venus returns it long
Fault. D Safina serve lands outside the service line.
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