Dementieva made to work hard for quarter-final spot at Roland Garros

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

Zvonereva, seeded 11th, made a bright start to the opener with two early breaks
but Dementieva fought back as her opponent's serve began to break down,
eventually going ahead 5-4 before holding to claim the set.

Dementieva laboured in the second, dropping five games in a row as Zvonerava
found an extra gear under a grey Parisian sky.

Dementieva finally held in the sixth, but she was only delaying the inevitable
as her opponent took the set in the next game, converting set point with a well
executed smash.

But the 26-year-old Dementieva proved too strong for her fellow Moscow native
in the decider, racing into a 3-0 lead before closing out the match.