2004 Australian Open
Date: 2004-01-19
Jankovic def. Dementieva 6-1, 6-4

Question 6-1, 6-4, it looks easy. Was it easy on the court?
Answer It wasn't easy on the court. The first set I played well, I didn't make many mistakes. I won it 6-1. But then she went to the bathroom when we finish the set, so I little bit got -- I cooled off and I was down 3-love in the second. Then I came back and was 4-3, 4-4, 5-4 and took the set. But it wasn't easy match.

Question Also, second last point, you took the racquet. What happened?
Answer Yeah, my grip was wet from playing and my hand was also all sweaty. So I served and I was loose, so it just flew and on the court. But I was not happy about that. It was a big point, and it just went out of my hand.

Question The next opponent, your second round?
Answer I don't know. I didn't see. I'm just happy with this win. It's my first win over a Top 10 player, so we'll see.

Question Is this your biggest win in your career?
Answer Yeah, it's my first win over a Top 10 player so it's my biggest win for now.

Question Do you have good memories from last year here?
Answer Yeah, last year I qualified here and lost in second round against Amanda Coetzer. I lost 6-4 in the third. But it was my first Grand Slam last year, so I did a good job. I played five matches, I lost to Amanda. But this year, you know, I won over a Top 10 player so it's better, and I'm still looking forward to the next matches. Also, like in 2001, I won my junior title here so I have very good memories here in Australia, in Melbourne.