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Russian Elena Dementieva staged a remarkable WTA Championships comeback defeating Venus Williams by 6-3, 6-7 (6/8); 6-2.Dementieva registered her third win in 12 meetings with the great American, and first since 2004.
Dementieva, who is playing her ninth season-ender, stunned the seven-time major winner. The 28-year-old Russian emerged winner in the 2hr 41min marathon in testing, humid conditions.
Dementieva after the contest said,"It's such a long time since I have beaten her, so I'm really happy about it.”
"I just fought for every point. It was very emotional."
Williams, who refused to blame the sweltering conditions for her defeat said,"I had plenty of opportunities to open a big lead, but I just didn't get enough balls in the court. I’m a Florida girl. It gets hot there too."
