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Wimbledon 2008
July 1, 2008
Nadia Petrova of Russia looks dejected during her quarter-final against compatriot Elena Dementieva on Tuesday.
The Russian was beaten 6-1 6-7 6-3 by Dementieva, who in turn booked a last four meeting with defending champion Venus Williams.
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Dementieva was a set and 5-1 up after a one-sided encounter that Petrova barely seemed to be taking part in other than to produce a steady stream of forehand errors.
With the finishing post within touching distance and serving for the match, Dementieva threw the 21st seed an undeserved lifeline by double-faulting to hand Petrova her first break.
Another break by Petrova followed and what should have been an easy win suddenly turned into a more intriguing encounter.
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