It's going to be an All-Russian final in Auckland!

Elena Vesnina and Elena Dementieva have set up an All-Russian final at the ASB Classic, after the younger Elena won her match to the British No. 1, and the older Elena won her match to Aravane Rezai.

Vesnina was the first to play her semifinal match, and she won it to Anne Keothavong, 67(3) 61 75.

"In the first and second sets I was playing a little bit up and down, so in the third set I was just trying to stay positive and play consistently," Vesnina said during the on-court interview. "I'm so happy I was able to win. I feel wonderful."

Top seed Dementieva easily went into the final after winning to Frenchwoman Rezai, 62 62.

"Elena is an amazing girl," Vesnina said of her countrywoman Dementieva, with whom she also played doubles this week. "She's a really good player. She plays unbelievable tennis. It'll be a very tough match, but I'm so excited, because it's the first final of my life and I'm playing against Elena."

Friday, January 9, 2009

Singles - Semifinals

(1) Elena Dementieva (RUS) d. Aravane Rezai (FRA) 62 62

Elena Vesnina (RUS) d. Anne Keothavong (GBR) 67(3) 61 75