For the second year in a row, Russian player Dinara Safina has qualified for the final of the French Open. Since the tournament’s start she has lost only one set, against Arazenka -- a strong showing for a world number one, who is still chasing a Grand Slam title.

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The following is an excerpt from the press conference that followed Safina’s victory against Czech player Dominika Cibulkova (6-3, 6-3).

Question : You were in the finals last year. How does this year compare?

Dinara Safina : Things were much easier last year. I came on to the court with nothing to lose, like her [Dominika Cibulkova]. She came on to the court and had nothing to lose. As for me, I have a chance this year. I want to win, there’s more pressure. I know that a lot of people expect me to win a match like this one.

Q: Does the fact that this is your third Grand Slam final this season help you?

DS: All that counts is victory. I hope that this time I’ll be able to win.

Q: Do you think that you’ve already legitimized your position as number one, or do you still need another match and a win here?

DS: What I need is to win the final and take home the title. I want to give that to the people and show them that I deserve this spot. The way I play today shows, I think, that I do right by the sport.

Q: Will you change your game to adapt to your next opponent?

DS: These are girls who run very well. It’s up to me to be on the court, very present, to hit the ball hard and use all weapons.