Dinara Defeated at US Open
Petra Kvitova, ranked No.72 in the world, stunned top seed Dinara in a nail-biter, 64 26 76(5), on Saturday. Dinara held three match points but Kvitova saved them all and edged her for her second Top 10 win, her other coming over Venus Williams.
“It’s disappointing. Very disappointing. I came back in the second set, winning six games in a row, playing so well, so solid. And in the third set I came back again,” Dinara said. “She definitely played well. I still feel I let it go.”
Dinara had a negative assessment of her execution.
“I go on the court and I really want to do one thing,” she said. “And I step on the court and I do completely the opposite thing.
Dinara admitted the pressure got to her this week.
“I go to the court wanting to win so much, and I put so much tension on myself not to lose, and that’s why I’m not playing relaxed, instead of just going out there and just playing,” she said.
Regardless, Dinara will remain No.1 in the world.
Dinara Rallies Again At US Open
Dinara struggled past German 27-year-old Kristina Barrois in 2 hours, 13 minutes on Louis Armstrong Stadium on Thursday to advance to the third round of the US Open.
In her 67(5) 62 63 victory, the top seed rallied from a break down in the third set for the second straight match. She also struggled with her serve again, recording 15 double faults.
“Actually today I think I was serving in some stages better than the first round,” Dinara said. “At least I made some aces. In the previous round I didn’t make any aces and made only double faults. It’s better. Still not perfect, but I know what’s the problem. There is no problem in the technique or anything. Just in my head, so I know just to change the chip here.”
Dinara said she was fine with not playing on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
“I like Armstrong more because it’s less wind than Arthur Ashe,” she said. “Doesn’t matter if there’s no wind outside; it’s always windy on Ashe. Of course the crowd is much bigger on Ashe, but sometimes I prefer Armstrong.”
Next up for Dinara is 19-year-old Czech Petra Kvitova on Saturday.
Dinara Survives Round 1 at US Open
Dinara rallied from deficits of 3-0 and 4-2 in the third set to edge 18-year-old Australian wildcard Olivia Rogowska in the first round of the US Open on Tuesday, 67(5) 62 64.
The top-seeded Russian, a semifinalist here last year, said she can take some positives from the struggle, in which she broke her opponent’s serve nine times.
“It cannot be worse,” Dinara said. “So for now on it can be only better.”
Dinara said she is still confident she will win her first Grand Slam singles title at some point.
“When it’s going to happen, I don’t know,” she said. “But I’m sure it will happen, because I’ve been very close to winning. I’ve been in three finals, so just one more step. Sooner or later, I will have to make it.”
Next up for Dinara is 27-year-old German Kristina Barrois.
Hi Dinara
So pleased you won your first game in the US Tournament. Just do your best and listen to your coach and family, all the best for your second match will be praying for you.
Good luck and best wishes, hope you win the next match.
Diane Hickman
Comment by Diane Hickman — September 2, 2009 @ 4:49 am
Hi Dinara
So pleased you won your second match in the US Tournament, only disappointment
was I could not see the match on TV.
I wish you all the luck in the world Dinara you are fantastic keep it up, do your best, hope your coach is pleased with you, I think you are great.
Diane Hickman
Comment by Diane Hickman — September 4, 2009 @ 12:29 am
Congrats Dina! You’re an inspiration.
Diane Hickman is a great fan, as well!
Comment by Caraleech — September 4, 2009 @ 2:15 am
DAVAII Dinara!!!
Give and do your best. Never give up.
Believe in yourself and trust God. We are always
with you no matter what happen. We all love you.
God bless you, Dinara!
Comment by eliene — September 5, 2009 @ 1:05 am
Aw. It’s kinda sad that you lost on a very close match! But you know, tomorrow is another day! CHEER UP! Take this as a lesson. Work on your serve and on your mental game. I guess yoga will help. You are such a great player indeed. I know sooner or later you will lift a Grand Slam trophy. Never give up Dinara. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND HAVE FAITH IN GOD. You can do it.
Like you said “I really want to win and put the memory of the last time behind me.” - maybe you struggle but remember this will pay off. you’ll gonna win.
God bless you, Dinara! Davaii!
Comment by eliene — September 6, 2009 @ 12:21 pm
Dinara,
I was really hoping for you in the US Open. I know soon you will get your Grand Slam. You are# 1 in the world because you earned it, please don’t forget that! No matter what, I still love to watch you play. It is only a matter of time! I wish you all the best! Keep playing hard for us!!
Comment by Parnell — September 6, 2009 @ 1:57 pm
Heey Dinara!
I don’t say to you that you have talent.Because you have already known it.Maybe it was a wrong time to win.But I believe you will create the right time for the another victories.You are no 1 now.The some people are jealous about your position.Such people always become.Don’t care.And continue on your way.I can tell you lastly We love you.Go and Get…
Comment by Praise — September 13, 2009 @ 2:34 pm
Dinara…..
I first noticed you last summer after your successful run at the French Open and then the US opens series where you played your heart out and won match after match. I was impressed with your level of play and your growing confidence and was proud of you when your consistent play won you the World #1 title. I though you definitely deserved if and was expecting you to continue to progress naturally to winning grand slams. I was really saddened when I saw you starting to listen to uninformed critics who questioned whether you should be number one. You stopped believing in yourself and stopped playing tennis. You need to take some time to watch and re-watch the matches you won against top players – Henin, Sharapova, both Williams sisters and even the recent one against Clisters. Remind yourself of what your fans already know – that you are a seriously talented tennis player with the game to beat anyone at anytime! And keep in mind that Clisters, Lendl and many others took a couple of tries before they won their first grand slam.
Comment by djmcgann — September 19, 2009 @ 9:30 pm
Hi,Dinara.You’re the best in the world.I wish you to be on this position as long as you can.Forget all your disappointments, remember your last match against Kim!Your play was…hilarious!!!
So,come on!Sure,I will cry with you,when you win Australlian Open 2010.
Ti luchshe vsex!Mi tebya ochen’-ochen’ lubim)
Comment by jordan — September 20, 2009 @ 4:31 am