| Elena Dementieva
Birthdate: October 15, 1981
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Residence: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Height: 5'11" (1.80m)
Weight: 141lbs (64kg) lbs.
Plays: Right
Turned Pro: 1998
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Personal Currently being coached by her mother, Vera, who travels with her on the Tour ... Baseliner who likes hard courts ... Best shot is crosscourt forehand ... Father, Viatcheslav, is an electrical engineer; mother, Vera, is a teacher; has an older brother, Vsevolod, who is a university student ... Whole family plays tennis ... Enjoys playing chess and skiing ... Most memorable experience was observing Australian animals in the wild... Tennis player most admired is Martina Hingis because she plays smartly, like playing chess on court ... |
