Dementieva will take Serena to town

[SBR Lou]

I'm so excited that Serena won tonight, because now the undefeated Russian beauty will get to showcase exactly what she's made of. I can feel goosebumps form as I anticipate what this line might come out as.

Give me Dementieva + anything and I might have to fire hard.

[andrewaxia]

Hopefully the roof is open :-)

[SBR Lou]

I believe the semis and on will be played in the evening, so even if it is, the sweltering conditions and beat of the sun are negated. No matter though, I'd still like Dementieva in this situation if it were being played on an outdoor court in Alaska.

[Stacocakes]

Crazy we are talking about dementieva here.She has zero clutch ability. I agree that if she is a plus amount that its a good value play but Serena has been there done that. Dementieva likes to choke when it matters

[SBR Lou]

Yeah but she's playing as if that's behind her. She is undefeated in 2009 so far, and has also won fifteen consecutive matches overall. Plus, she's hot and far more fit. Aside from Jankovic, she's the best to never win a slam. Now's her chance to change that.

[andrewaxia]

Dementieva has beaten Serena the last 4 times they played, including just a week ago 6-3, 6-1 and in the Olympics. Also calling Dementieva a choke artist is pure BS. She won the gold in the olympics, and that, for Russia is considered the premier event, including grand slams

[jayc88]

dementieva at plus money would be a late xmas gift

[jayc88]

dementieva is +105

[meganie]

Agreed. Oddsmaker are overestimating Serena's chances because of her name/reputation.

[jayc88]

wow dementieva already went down to -104,
glad i jumped on it when the line was released

[Boner_18]

The commentators have been talking all week about this angle (I don't buy it, just putting it out there):

Serena wins the AO in odd-ending years. '03, '05, 07, 09?

[single shaker]

dementieva has been offered at -137 as of now, i am considering to take her in straight at +210. serena is on her last leg, but dementieva has some big choking tendencies in slams, and to say that for russians olympic gold means more than grandslam is just WRONG! i am anticipating a similar match as we have seen serena play against kuznetsova. serena loses first set, dementieva has a chance to serve out in the second set, and that is a big if. so if dementieva loses the second set she going to self distruct in the 3rd.


that is why +210 in straight sets has more value for me than dementieva at -137.

[SBR Lou]

so if dementieva loses the second set she going to self distruct in the 3rd.

that is why +210 in straight sets has more value for me than dementieva at -137.

Under normal or past circumstances yes, but I'm not underestimating the fighting spirit of a Russian beauty that's won fifteen consecutive matches to start 2009, one of those being over Serena Williams.

[EaglesPhan36]

With the price shift, I'd lean toward Serena at + money. Doesn't matter how well Dementieva is playing, she still has that thing in her head about Grand Slams. Sernea has plenty of great angles to motivate herself to play well today. She's lost to Dementieva three straight times. So the revenge factor is there & don't tell me that a single one of you doesn't believe there's a little destiny to Serena making it all the way here. Azarenka was killing her until sickness hit. Kuznetsova got to serve for the match in the 2nd set yesterday. Serena found a way. NEVER underestimate someone who knows how to win a Grand Slam. Not sure if I'll touch this one in the end, but I'd rather lose my money on a proven commodity in Serena I think than trust Dementieva to get over the hump.

[SBR Lou]

Price moved as expected, EP36. I had the thread made within seconds of Serenas victory yesterday night.

Dementieva looks great so far.

[jjgold]

These Russians tend to choke in big matches and that is only edge Serena has.

[daggerkobe]

Serena takes set 1.

[EaglesPhan36]

Unless Dementieva figures out a way to transport someone else's serve into her body, it's Serena time. First set to the USA baby, 6-3.

[pico]

CIA inside job

[SBR Lou]

Not even sweating it, the Russian beauty will win you guys over. She's winning.

[SBR Lou]

3-0 Dementieva 2nd set.

[EaglesPhan36]

Error fest for Serena. Neither one can get first serves in to save their lives.

[SBR Lou]

Elena DF's into a break for Serena.

[Dark Horse]

This has already started? Sh*t! I love fading the C-man.

Serena has a GS mentality. Her sister was in the same half of the draw, and just gave the match away. (like she did against little sister in some other GS not long ago).

[Lets_Get_Money]

Elena DF's into a break for Serena.

But that Rally was on some other Level had me go holy sh!t

[SBR Lou]

This has already started? Sh*t! I love fading the C-man.

Who?

[EaglesPhan36]

Say goodnight Lou. I'd like to thank for for helping drive Serena to plus money for me.

[punchmaster]

Has anyone confirmed that Serena is definitely female? Are we sure if those shorts were dropped, there wouldn't be a yard packed under there?

[EaglesPhan36]

The amount of errors in this match from both is ridiculous.

[punchmaster]

Say goodnight Lou. I'd like to thank for for helping drive Serena to plus money for me.

Not so fast........ the smug comment may come back to bite.

[EaglesPhan36]

That game right there shows why Serena should always be favored over someone who has never won a major. Gets broken and then pounds a break back.

[Lets_Get_Money]

Lets go Serena serve it out now!

[flyingillini]

Lets go Serena!

[daggerkobe]

Everytime Crazyl bets like its the beauty pagent he gets killed.

Ms Compton may be overwight and ugly but she brought me some bacon tonight.

[EaglesPhan36]

Hey Lou, you should play the double fault drinking game with Safina in the next one. If you would have done it in both matches, I dare say that by the time the Zvonareva-Safina match is over, you'll be highly intoxicated.