Dulgheru won to Bondarenko in a tough score, but a third set bagel, 76(3) 36 60, also making herself a nice birthday present, as she has a birthday on the 30th of May.
"I didn't expect to win. I don't know what happened that I was playing so well," Dulgheru said. "I knew Alona was a very solid player, especially from the baseline. My plan was to play with topspin because when I tried to play with her rhythm she was too powerful. I had to use every drop of energy I had to win."
"I hope when I come here next time I'll finally win," said Bondarenko, a runner-up to Justine Henin here two years ago. "I was a little nervous at the beginning of the third set. She got an early lead and played too well. I couldn't do anything. I didn't know how to beat Alexandra today. But I expected her to play well."
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Singles - Final
(Q) Alexandra Dulgheru (ROU) d. (8) Alona Bondarenko (UKR) 76(3) 36 60
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