Dinara Safina of Russia [Images] came from a set down to win the German Open on Sunday with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory over seventh-seeded compatriot Elena Dementieva.

Dementieva upsets Ivanovic

Safina, who beat world number one Justine Henin [Images] and eight-times grand slam winner Serena Williams [Images] en route to the final, was erratic in the first set but came back strongly in the second and sealed it with an ace down the middle.

The 22-year-old broke twice in the deciding set and sealed the win when Dementieva netted a backhand on the first match point.

Dementieva had beaten world number two Ana Ivanovic in straight sets in their semi-final on Saturday.