Elena Dementieva, Russian professional tennis player. Achievements include winner 16 career singles titles, 6 career doubles titles, Women's Tennis Association; winner 3 career singles titles, 3 career doubles titles, International Tennis Federation; Member Russian Fed Cupt Team, 1999, 2001-2003, Russian Olympic Team, 2000, 2004, 2008; women's singles gold medal winner, Beijing Olympics, 2008.
Background
Dementieva, Elena was born on October 15, 1981 in Moscow, Russia. Daughter of Viatcheslav and Vera Dementieva.
Career
Professional tennis player Women's Tennis Association Tour, since 1998.
Achievements
Elena Dementieva has been listed as a noteworthy professional tennis player by Marquis Who's Who.
Named Women's Tennis Association Tour Most Improved Player, 2000. Recipient Female of Year Award, Russia, 2001, Women's Single's Silver medal, Sydney Olympics, 2000.
Named Women's Tennis Association Tour Most Improved Player, 2000. Recipient Female of Year Award, Russia, 2001, Women's Single's Silver medal, Sydney Olympics, 2000.
