The first winner of the day was again Vera Zvonareva in the White Group, who won her second round robin match in three sets to Ana Ivanovic, 63 67(5) 64.
"Ana is a fighter, she never gives up," said Zvonareva, who now owns two wins from two matches in the round robin stage of the event. "So I had to concentrate on myself at the end of that
match, think about my game and not think about what was going on on the other side. I did that well."
"I gave my hundred percent today, but she played well," said Ivanovic, who was reluctant to complain about her health but admitted a sore throat and its side effects were a factor. "It gives me some confidence, feeling like this but almost coming back, it's a positive thing.
match, think about my game and not think about what was going on on the other side. I did that well."
"I gave my hundred percent today, but she played well," said Ivanovic, who was reluctant to complain about her health but admitted a sore throat and its side effects were a factor. "It gives me some confidence, feeling like this but almost coming back, it's a positive thing.
The second match of the day was between Venus Williams and Elena Dementieva in the Maroon Group, as the American continued to impress the crowd in Doha after winning, 64 46 63.
"I was not satisfied with the way I was playing today," said Dementieva in the wake of the loss. "I think I was a little bit too nervous playing my first match here at the Championships. It's very tough to 
play your first match against such a big champion. I think she played really well yesterday, and she was in good shape today. I feel I had so many chances, and couldn't make it."
play your first match against such a big champion. I think she played really well yesterday, and she was in good shape today. I feel I had so many chances, and couldn't make it."Dinara Safina was featured in the third and last day of the match, against Serena Williams in the Maroon Group, and the Russian lost in two easy sets to this year's Wimbledon finalist, 64 61.
"It was definitely a very fast-paced match; there were lots of winners and not too many long rallies," Williams said. "To win in straight sets will definitely help me in my match tomorrow against Venus. She obviously wants to win every match."
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
MAROON GROUP
(7) Venus Williams (USA) d. (5) Elena Dementieva (RUS) 64 46 63
(3) Serena Williams (USA) d. (2) Dinara Safina (RUS) 64 61
WHITE GROUP
(8) Vera Zvonareva (RUS) d. (4) Ana Ivanovic (SRB) 63 67(5) 64
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