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
focused stay trying
I've never had such a long break. I was trying just to keep warm, stay focused because that was pretty long.
aggressive trying
I wanted it. I was fighting, I was trying to be positive, trying to be aggressive with her, but it was difficult.
advantage player seconds trying
That's the kind of player she is. I mean, she's trying to use everything, you know, just to take any advantage of, you know, some little distraction, everything. If she has 20 seconds, she going to use 25 seconds between points.
feeling played pressure trying
I was trying to play aggressively, trying to play my game. I had a feeling like I had nothing to lose. I didn't feel any pressure before the match. I just played aggressively and solidly today.
advantage favorite gave lost points shot trying
I lost a lot of points and gave her a big advantage. It's not my favorite shot to do. I'm trying to get better.
beat expect extremely happy hard trying
I feel extremely happy. I didn't expect to beat Martina. I was trying real hard and I'm happy I could win.
single stay trying win
When you play you don't even think about the score. You're trying to win every single point. I was trying to stay focused.
perfect trying hard
You don't have to be perfect, but you have to try hard. And I did all the time.
best exhibition great matter start trying whether year
It's really a great start to the year no matter whether it's an exhibition or not. I was trying to play my best and I really did it.
goals help increase level trying win
I haven't set any big goals for myself this year. I just want to increase the level of my game. I am trying to get a better serve. I know that can help me win a big title.
decided event glad knew los trying
I'm just so happy. I was just trying to get Los Angeles, and I knew I just had to get that one win, ... I decided to come to this event because I didn't want to have any regrets, and I'm glad I made that decision. Now, I'm going to Los Angeles.
lose team win
We lose as a team and we win as a team,
played three time waited
I've waited a long time for this moment, ... I've played three finals, but this is the first I've won.
beat fair fun lying seen
I've never seen such a long break. I didn't think it was a fair play. You know, if that's the only way she can beat me -- I mean, it's up to her. I just don't think it's fun for the players, or the crowd, to see someone lying down for 12 minutes.