Dementieva wins championship taking out Wozniacki

Elena Dementieva won the battle of two of our featured tennis cutie pies. Dementieva is seen here reacting after the final point.

It was the No. 1 seed, Elena Dementieva against the No. 4 seed, Caroline Wozniacki in the 2008 WTA Fortis Championships played in Luxembourg Oct. 20-26. Dementieva won the exciting close match in a 3rd set tie-break, 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4).

That’s a great championship match. It is exciting to see Ana Ivanovic win a championship. But she did it so convincingly, 6-2, 6-1, that it did not make for a good championship match for the fans.

Ivanovic – she’s back!

Check it out! This is a photo we haven’t seen for a while. Serbian tennis cutie pie, Ana Ivanovic, is receiving a trophy. Yes, she is the champion of the 2008 WTA Generali Ladies Linz tournament held in Linz Austria the past week.

Ana Ivanovic has really struggled since winning the French Open title June 8, 2008. That was eight tournaments ago. Now’s she back, losing only one set during the entire tournament. That’s the Ivanovic we know and love!

Patty Schnyder is Champion!

She’s the Champion! Patty Schnyder, the tennis cutie pie from Switzerland, ranked 13th in the world and seeded 2nd in the tournament, proudly holds her trophy after winning the finals of the 2008 WTA Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic in Bali, Indonesia. Schnyder easily defeated 85th ranked Austrian, Tamira Paszek, in straight sets, 6-3, 6-0. Great championship win, Patty!

This was Patty Schnyder’s first championship of the year. She reached one other final, in the Bangalore Open where she lost to Serena Williams 5-7, 3-6.

Elena Dementieva wins the Gold!

Russian cutie pie, Elena Dementieva, is going home with the Gold. Elena, ranked 7th in the world, won a back-and-forth match against Dinara Safina to lead the Russians to triple medals in the 2008 Olympic women’s singles. Elena took the Gold, Dinara Safina the Silver, and Vera Zvonareva the Bronze. It is the first tennis podium sweep in 100 years.

Elena said later, “This is for sure the biggest moment in my career, in my life. I will never forget this moment.”

Caroline Wozniacki – 2008 Nordea Nordic Light Champion!

Danish cutie pie, Caroline Wozniacki, poses with her trophy after winning the championship match in the 2008 WTA Tour Nordea Nordic Light Open August 3 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Caroline, the # 4 seed, beat the #1 seed and # 10 ranked Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland in straight sets in the Semifinal match 6-4, 6-1. She then easily defeated # 63 ranked Vera Dushevina of Russia in the final match also in straight sets, 6-0, 6-2.

This was a great win Caroline. At just 18 years old and already ranked # 23 in the world, she has great things ahead of her. Way to go Caroline!

Maria Kirilenko is champion

Maria Kirilenko, a cutie pie from Russia, is the champion of the 2008 WTA Barcelona KIA women’s tennis tournament held in Barcelona, Spain June 9-15.

Maria was the 2nd seed in the tournament. She faced Lilia Osterloh in the 1st round. Osterloh retired trailing 6-0, 6-2. Maria won a hard fought 3-setter in the 2nd round, defeating Carla Suarez-Navarro 6-1, 4-6, 6-4. In the quarterfinals, she defeated Edina Gallovits 7-6 (7-3), 6-1.

Maria’s semifinal match was against Stephanie Cohen Aloro of France, beating her 7-5, 6-3. The finals proved to be an easy match for Maria where she defeated Maria Jose Martinez of Spain 6-0, 6-2.

Ana Ivanovic wins French Open title

She did it! Cutie pie Ana Ivanovic is the 2008 French Open Champion.

Ana defeated Dinara Safina 6-4, 6-3. She showed all the composure and strength of a true champion, not to mention being a total cutie pie the entire match.

This was Ana’s 4th appearance at the French Open. She was a finalist last year, but was afflicted by nerves winning only three games against former # 1 ranked and recently retired Justine Henin. She said last year was a great learning experience. She proved that this year.

Ana Ivanovic – Champion!

Cutie pie Ana Ivanovic looked fabulous and played fabulous as she defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova in straight sets, 604, 6-3, to claim the title at the Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells, CA on Sunday. She is pictured here holding her trophy. If you can take your eyes off of her long enough, yes, she is holding a trophy.

On Saturday, Ana defeated compatriot Jelena Jankovic also in straight sets. Ana had a good tournament. And she sure makes a cute champion, don’t you think?!!