Aug 25 2009
Elena Dementieva won Rogers Cup 2009
Elena Dementieva defeated Maria Sharapova 6-4 6-3 to win the 14th title of her career and 3rd of 2009 at the Rogers Cup at Centre Court, Rexall Centre in Toronto. Rogers Cup is one of the biggest titles that Elena has won. Congratulations Elena!
Dementieva also became the second consecutive Russian to win Rogers Cup, as fans were treated to fabulous tennis in the event’s first all-Russian final. Dementieva also raised her career head-to-head record with Sharapova to 3-8.
It was a long match, just over 2 hours and Elena was playing a player who was fighting until the end. Elena now leads the US Open Series standings and the only player who can stop her is Flavia Pennetta if she wins New Haven.
For Dementieva, it’s another significant accomplishment on her career resume, with a Grand Slam title as the only real challenge left. For now, she is simply thrilled to be a champion at Rogers Cup. This victory worth a lot for Dementieva as she moved back to her #4 position in the ranking which was overtook by Jelena Jankovic on the previous week. Elena will now take a week off and her next tournament will be the 4th and final Grand Slam of the year at the US Open and she will be going in as one of the favourites.