FACTOIDS
Full Name: Elena Dementieva
Nickname: Elena
Birthday: October 15, 1981
Height: 5’11’’
Hometown: Moscow, Russia
Sports: Tennis
PROFILE
Hailing from the country known to produce top athletes, Elena was a step ahead of the competition. She was raised by Russia's best and brightest, and the result is the outstanding winner she is today. The two clubs that turned her down at first must be regretting their decisions to this day.
Even while being trained by Marat Safin's mother and coach, Rausa Islanova, Elena's winning spirit showed. She saw that Islanova was devoting too much time to her son and daughter. She transferred to the Central Red Army Club, where alongside Kournikova, Elena perfected her style.
"I am not at all tempted by the title of 'Tennis Lolita'. I am trying to prove myself on the court and not off the court." - Elena Dementieva
