Name: Elena Dementieva Birthdate: October 15, 1981 Birthplace: Moscow, Russia Residence: Moscow, Russia Height: 5' 11'' (1.80 m) Weight: 141 lbs. (64 kg) Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand) Pro since: August 1998 Racquet: Yonex RDX 500 Clothing: Yonex Shoes: Yonex SHT 303 Coach: Mother, Vera Dementieva
Ranking
Singles Singles Entry: 11 Race: 19
Titles
2006: Tokyo [Pan Pacific] 2005: Fed Cup with Myskina, Safina, Dushevina 2004: Hasselt 2003: Amelia Island, Bali, Shanghai
I figured we needed an update, even if it's a couple of weeks late. Did any of you guys catch her YEC matches? What'd you think? What do you predict for 2007?
Elena Dementieva and Michaella Krajicek is through to the Doubles QF of the Fortis Championships at Luxembourg. They beat the Bondarenko sisters 6-3 6-1.
Elena's opening match in singles will be against Samantha Stosur.
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My apologies for being a lausy moderator and not updating this community. I really want to keep the community alive and kicking, but I'm gonna need some help. I need someone who has the time and the interest to co-moderate this community with me. Meaning, someone who is able to regularly update the community with the latest news on Elena. So, if you're up for it, let me know!!
My apologies for being inactive this week. Please feel free to post results yourselves if you'd like! :]
Elena advanced to the 3rd round, when in her 2nd round match her opponent Vakulenko gave up at 6-2 3-0. She met Martina Hingis in the 3rd round and this time she was not able to beat her. She lost 3-6 2-6.
In doubles, Elena and Flavia Pennetta are still in the race.
Next week, Elena plays Roma. She has a bye for the first round. ( Full draw )