Elena Dementieva
Elena Dementieva
Elena Viacheslavovna Dementieva; born 15 October 1981) is a retired Russian tennis player. Dementieva won the singles gold medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, having previously won the silver medal at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. She won 16 WTA singles titles, reached the finals of the 2004 French Open and 2004 US Open and reached seven other Grand Slam semi finals. Dementieva was also part of the Russian team that won the 2005 Fed Cup, won the 2002...
ProfessionTennis Player
Date of Birth15 October 1981
bit good maybe needs
I think she's a very good player, ... and maybe she needs a little bit more experience.
difficult handle maria situation wind
It was very difficult to play today. I think Maria was able to handle the situation and play with the wind better.
aggressive trying
I wanted it. I was fighting, I was trying to be positive, trying to be aggressive with her, but it was difficult.
difficult excuse serving
It was very difficult to play with this kind of serve, ... I have no excuse for serving like that.
dementia girl powerful russian serve
Do you know that Russian girl Dementia or something like that? Her serve is no more powerful than mine.
allowed game passive played risky
I should've played more risky in that game but I was too passive and allowed her to dominate,
although beaten lost venus williams
Although Anastasia lost today, if she hadn't beaten Venus Williams in the semifinal (against the U.S.), we may not have been here,
bothered clearly feeling lead opening turning
I don't think that was the turning point. But opening up a 3-0 lead was very important as it clearly bothered Amelie and I was feeling confident.
captain telling wants
She didn't participate for two years. She was telling the captain she was going to play but she hasn't. So I don't think she wants to play.
anyone break remember taking
I've never had such a long break. I can't remember anyone taking such a long break before, like 12 minutes. That was really a lot.
aggressive defensive moved playing time
She was very aggressive from the first ball. She moved me around very well. I was playing kind of defensive all the time and that's what I don't like to do.
aggressive impose net starting
Amelie was starting to impose herself, so I had to be aggressive and come to the net more.
drop improved last tough
She has really improved a lot in the last two years. She didn't even drop a set here so it's going to be a very tough match.
aggressive court moved satisfied win
The idea is to win tournaments. But I'm satisfied with the aggressive way I'm playing. I moved her around the court very well.