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Elena DEMENTIEVA
(Russia)
Biodata
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| Birthdate |
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October 15, 1981 |
| Birthplace |
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Moscow, Russia |
| Residence |
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Moscow, Russia |
| Height |
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5’11” (1.80m) |
| Weight |
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141lbs (64kg) |
| Plays |
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Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Turned Pro |
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1998 |
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| Current
Singles Ranking |
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8 (as of December 1, 2003) |
| The
Highest Singles Ranking |
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8 (as of October 19, 2003) |
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Highest Doubles Ranking |
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5 (as of October 19, 2003) |
WTA TOUR RANKING (SEASON-ENDING, SINGLES)
2002-19; 2001-15; 2000-12; 1999-62; 1998-182; 1997-355; 1996-624
Career Review
| WTA Tour Singles Titles |
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3(including one Olympic title) |
| WTA Tour Doubles Titles |
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5(including one Olympic title) |
| Career Prize Money End 2002 |
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US$2,163,827 |
Career Highlights - Singles
| Winner (WTA 3) |
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2003 – Amelia Island,
Bali, Shanghai |
| Winner (ITF 3) |
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1998 – Buchen-German |
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1997 – Istanbul -TUR |
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1996 – Jurmula |
| Finalist (4) |
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2002 – Acapulco, ‘s Hertogenbosch
2001 – Moscow
2000 – Olympics |
| Semi-finalist (12) |
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2003 – Paris Indoor ; 2002 –
Filderstadt; 2001 – Leipzig;
2000 – US Open, Season-Ending Championships, Indian
Wells, Los Angeles; 1999 – Palermo
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Career Highlights– Doubles
| Winner (5) |
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2003 – ‘s Hertogenbosch
(w/Krasnoroutskaya)
2002 – Season-Endling Championships (w/Husarova)
German Open (w/Husarova)
San Diego (w/Husarova)
Moscow (w/Husarova) |
| Finalist (4) |
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2002 – US Open (w/Husarova)
Paris Indoor (w/Husarova)
Indian Wells (w/Husarova)
2001 – Moscow (w/Krasnoroutskaya) |
| Semi-finalist (5) |
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2003 - Sydney(w/Husarova)
Charieston (w/Krasnoroutskaya)
Wimbledon (w/Krasnoroutskaya)
2002 – Acapulco (w/Husarova)
Canadian Open (w/Husarova) |
| Additional |
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Russian Fed Cup Team 1999
Russian Olympic Team 2000 |
Facts
- Being world No. 8, she advanced to the quarter-final at
Filderstadt, lost to world No.2 Henin-Hardene in October
2003.
- She won consecutive titles in September by defeating world
No.10 Rubin in Bali , and at Shanghai, again defeated Rubin;
at Moscow, advanced to semi-final when world No.25 Schiavone
retired with a right shoulder strain , lost to world No,
7 Mauresmo.
- In August, she eliminated world No.10 Myskina and world
No. 6 Mauresmo en rounte to semi-final (second of season)
lost to world No.3 and eventual champion Henin Hardene at
Canadian Open. She reached US Open 4th round before lost
to former No. 1 Capriati, but she returned to Top 10 at
No. 9 for the first time since May 2001.
- As member of Russian Fed Cup team, she defeated Slovenia
5-0 in quarter-final in July.
- She won doubles titles with Krasnoroutskaya at ‘s-Hertigenbosch
in June. She lost to world No.1 and eventual champion Serena
Williams in the 4th round at Wimbledon, one of the five
Russians in 4th round at Wilmbledon (A Grand Slam record),
but reached Wimbledon doubles semi-final with Krasnoroutskaya,
eliminating defending champions Williams sister in 3rd round
before lost to No.1 seeds Ruano Pascual with Suarez.
- She captured her first career title at Amelia Island by
defeating Coetzer, Hantuchova, Nein-Hardenne and Davenport
in April; helped Russain Fed Cup team defeated Croatia.
- In February, she advanced to semi-final at Paris Indoor
with first win over Top 5 player since October 2001 (Hingis,
Moscow) by upsetting world No.5 Hantuchova.
- In 2001, she finished inside Top 15 for second striaght
year; played 24 events, reaching career-first tour finals
(excluding 2000 Olympic final) at Acapulco and Moscow; reached
semi-final at Miami; moved into Top10 following Miami and
became No. 1 Russian, a position Kournikova had held since
December 1997; helped Russia to first runner-up finish in
Fed Cup.
- She reached a breakthrough year in 2000, improving ranking
from No.62 at the end of 1999 to finish No.12; won more
than 40 singles matches; reached first Grand Slam semi-final
at US Open, becoming first woman respresenting Russia to
reach semi-final there; silver medallist at Sydney Olympics;
qualified for season-ending Championships, defeated world
No. Davenport in 1st round, only second time in event’s
history the defending champion fell so early.
- In 1999, she broke into Top 100 after reaching first tour
semi-final at Palermo; represented Russia in Fed Cup final
against USA, scoring Russia’ only point.
- She claimed first professional singles title at ITF/Jurmula-LAT
in 1996.
Awards
- Earned Russia’s 2001 Female of the Year Award for
ending season at No. 15 and helping lead Russia to Fed Cup
Final.
- Named 2000 Sanex WTA Tour Most Improved Player.
- In junior competition, won 1996 Organge Bowl 16s.
Personal
- Coached by Sergey Pashkov and doesoff-court training with
her parents. Farther, Viatcheslav, is an electricla engineer;
mother Vera, is a teacher and travles with Elena on the
tour. Superstitious about having her mother tell her good
luck before each match.
- Baseline player who likes hard courts; best shot is her
crosscourt forehand.
- She is supported by the Foundation for the Devleopment
of Tennis in Russia.
- Enjoys playing chess and skiing, has a vast cactus collection
in Moscow. Loves animals and has a Yorkshire terrier named
Patrick.
- Graduated from a Special Language School (French) in 1998.
If she weren’t tennis player would possibly be a doctor
(grandmother and uncle are doctors).
- Tennis player most admired is Martina Hingis because she
plays smartly, like playing chess on court.
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