Fans that enjoyed the last Serena Williams-Elena Dementieva showdown will be treated to a second helping – this time, on the hardcourt.
Williams and Dementieva both won their quarter-final matches Friday at the $2-million (U.S.) Rogers Cup, setting up a rematch of their memorable showdown at Wimbledon in July. Williams won that three-set marathon 6-7 (4), 7-5, 8-6 in a match that took nearly three hours to play.
Williams, who went on to capture the Wimbledon title, is expecting a similar challenge in Saturday's semifinal.
"I think it'll be a great match," said Williams. "She is obviously a great player, and our last match was really insane. I love playing her."
Dementieva remembers the match fondly – and hopes a chance in surface will help her exact some revenge.
